A Brooklyn power-broker threw another wrench into a multimillion-dollar court case now on its fifth judge - by personally phoning the latest jurist, the judge revealed Tuesday. Former borough Democratic Party Chair Frank Seddio - who has been ripped in a federal lawsuit tied to a state case involving more than $2 million in missing investor money - recently called the judge handling the state case, Francios Rivera, on his personal cell phone, the jurist said in court. An exasperated Rivera said Seddio called him to tell him a lawyer who used to work for the judge as a legal secretary was being made an acting supreme court judge.
Sakhile Ntsele, 18, of Wandsworth, south-west London, was allegedly found with multiple explosive devices when police visited his home after a fight with his brother in October 2024. Mr Ntsele's twin, Sandhile Ntsele, told jurors his brother 'would never tell' why he had the firearms but made 'jokes' about using them to attack people at his school. Mr Ntsele denied eight counts of making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life and eight counts of making an explosive substance. He also denied five counts of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, but admitted five counts of possessing a firearm without a certificate and one count of possessing ammunition without a certificate.
A man has been charged with racially abusing Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu during a match earlier this year. The alleged offence took place as Ampadu left the pitch following Leeds' 2-1 win over Sunderland at Elland Road on 17 February. Steven Patterson, 66, of Stranton Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, will appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on 17 October to answer a charge of causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, according to West Yorkshire Police.
PA Media A builder accused of stealing a Banksy print has told a court he wanted to add it to his existing collection of artwork featuring love hearts. Girl with Balloon, valued at 270,000, was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London in September last year. James Love, 54, who hid the work after another man had smashed through the door of the gallery, wanted the Banksy "on his walls", jurors were told.
In his confession, Malcolm Tilley described his mother as a nag, claiming she constantly criticized his financial and employment status, challenging his masculinity and worthiness.
"The foundation has no trade secrets, but they do wish to hide anything that would embarrass them or worse," Van Lent told WLRN News outside the Miami-Dade County courthouse before surrendering.
While I do not undercut the severity of the allegations, I will say that there is video already available in the press that does not reflect the incident.
Around 11 a.m. Wednesday, throngs of trial rubberneckers and Sean 'Diddy' Combs supporters gathered outside the downtown Manhattan federal courthouse in response to the jury's bombshell verdict that found him guilty of transportation for prostitution but not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Christopher Brain, who led the progressive Nine O-Clock Service (NOS) in Sheffield, is accused of dominating and sexually assaulting numerous women from his congregation.
Sara Morris, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, exaggerated her condition to fraudulently claim over £20,000 in benefits while actively participating in running events.
John Magnier, a billionaire, expressed his discontent with the senior counsel's lack of respect during a court discussion on a handshake deal for the Barne Estate.
