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MMA
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Jon Jones cleared in case involving Feb. accident

All charges against UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones related to a February alleged hit-and-run and threats case were dropped after the DA credited his alibi.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Judge restrains Beto O'Rourke's group from sending funds to Democrats outside Texas

The Texas judge expanded a restraining order against Beto O'Rourke's political organization, barring any transfers of funds outside the state to prevent imminent harm to Texas.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

New Hampshire man accused of fatally shooting his sister-in-law and nephews to plead guilty

Eric Sweeney is pleading guilty to second-degree murder for fatally shooting his sister-in-law and her two sons.
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

Appeals Court Upholds FCC Data Breach Rules for Hacked Telecoms - DataBreaches.Net

A federal appeals court upheld new data breach reporting requirements for telecommunications companies, rejecting challenges from trade groups who claimed the rules exceeded agency authority.
US politics
#crime
#history
Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tornado Cash sold crypto "privacy"; the US saw "money laundering." A jury isn't sure what to think.

Storm's trial revealed mixed verdicts on major charges, yet a lesser charge was upheld, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of crypto mixers.
US politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

Astoria leader of family-run Mexican sex trafficking organization sentenced to more than 16 years in prison: Feds - QNS

Hugo Hernandez-Velazquez sentenced to nearly 16 years for sex trafficking.
Victims were coerced into prostitution by a family-run operation.
#privacy
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

City Hall employee accused of attacking woman with shoe in North End fight

A Boston City Hall staffer reportedly struck a woman with a shoe during an altercation, but the victim does not pursue charges.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man who had conviction overturned for intentionally or recklessly infecting women with HIV is deported

In December 2023, his conviction for causing serious harm to two partners by intentionally or recklessly infecting them with HIV was quashed by the Supreme Court.
Public health
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry and called him a 'moron' will plead guilty

Dr. Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of ketamine distribution related to Matthew Perry's overdose.
Business
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

You Might Need A Permit To Run A Lemonade Stand Unless You Live In These States - Tasting Table

You need permits to operate lemonade stands in most states, except a few.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

New trial ordered for man convicted in killing of Etan Patz, among 1st missing kids on milk cartons

Pedro Hernandez was granted a new trial after the appeals court overturned his conviction for the 1979 murder of Etan Patz.
US politics
fromNBC News
1 month ago

Man convicted in 1979 kidnap and murder of Etan Patz must have new trial or be freed, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled that Pedro Hernandez must be retried or released due to flawed jury instructions in his trial for Patrick's murder.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Judge dismisses challenge to Wimbledon expansion

Plans to almost triple the size of the Wimbledon tennis site are proceeding after a legal challenge from Save Wimbledon Park was dismissed by a High Court judge. The campaign group had argued that the proposal for new courts and a stadium was unlawful due to land protections. However, the Greater London Authority and the All England Club maintained that such restrictions do not apply to the site.
London
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

Trump Tries to Post His Way Out of Epstein Mess, GOP Wants to End Traffic Cameras in DC, and Ikea May Open a Restaurant in Chantilly - Washingtonian

Maria Farmer, who used to work for Jeffrey Epstein, revealed she alerted the FBI in 1996 to investigate Epstein's connections, including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
US politics
#fraud
Women in technology
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Judge calls woman a 'danger,' sends her to prison after faking pregnancies, defrauding Ontario doulas | CBC News

Kaitlyn Braun was sentenced to prison for faking pregnancies and conning women for doula support, underscoring issues of deception and mental health.
Los Angeles Rams
fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

Tom Girardi sentencing: Former celebrity lawyer gets 7 years for stealing millions from clients

Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi was sentenced to prison for embezzling millions from clients, reflecting a significant downfall from his legal career.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Women in technology

Judge calls woman a 'danger,' sends her to prison after faking pregnancies, defrauding Ontario doulas | CBC News

fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Federal grand juror in Karen Read case to plead guilty to leaking information

Jessica M. Leslie, 34, was charged Friday with one count of criminal contempt after federal prosecutors accused her of leaking information about the secretive proceedings.
US politics
#education
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration's mass layoffs at the Education Department

Federal judge blocks Trump's order to shut down the Education Department, ruling against unfair layoffs and reinstating terminated employees.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration asks appeals court to lift restrictions on SoCal immigration raids

The Department of Justice lawyers argued that the judge's order "is inflicting irreparable harm by preventing the Executive from ensuring that immigration laws are enforced, severely infringing on the President's Article II authority."
US politics
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Plaintiffs in fake leads lawsuit ask court to reconsider ruling

Plaintiffs appeal dismissal of suit, seeking reconsideration due to arbitration issues and lack of proper jurisdiction.
MMA
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Conor McGregor's star witness should have been in the witness box in the Four Courts, but a new bombshell was about to drop

Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins may face criminal investigation related to affidavits for MMA fighter's legal team.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Man has conviction overturned despite State claiming Snapchat video evidence used to clear him was edited

Myles Smith's conviction for dangerous driving and other related charges was quashed by the District Court Appeals Court.
#domestic-violence
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Former Milpitas city manager loses termination suit against city

Former City Manager Steve McHarris lost his wrongful termination case against Milpitas City Council, plans to appeal.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Chewed Gum Under Courthouse Table Becomes Federal Case Because Of Course It Does - Above the Law

Courtroom incidents can be absurd, as an unexpected gum controversy highlights hygiene issues in legal settings.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Prosecutors seek 15 years in jail for French woman who burned grandfather alive

Prosecutors have requested a 15-year sentence for a woman who killed her grandfather by setting him on fire, deeming her earlier sentence too lenient.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

France: State responsible for jogger's toxic algae death DW 06/24/2025

French court ruled government partially responsible for jogger's 2016 death linked to pollution.
This case sets a legal precedent connecting state negligence to environmental harm.
#trial
Law
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Judge who found Florida attorney general in contempt can get tougher if he violates order

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams held Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt for disobeying her order regarding undocumented immigrants.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Occupation' or fighting 'rebellion'? 9th Circuit weighs Trump's case for troops in L.A.

The 9th Circuit questioned Trump's authority to deploy federal troops in LA, impacting presidential powers and judicial review.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 months ago

Thugs raided home and threatened man with imitation gun whilst kids were upstairs

The violent incident involved three men brandishing imitation weapons who demanded money from a homeowner, endangering children upstairs during their aggressive burglary.
UK news
fromVulture
3 months ago

Harvey Weinstein's Retrial Ends With Mistrial on Rape Charge

"I feel afraid inside there. I can't be inside there," the jury foreperson stated, highlighting the intense atmosphere and juror tensions that led to the mistrial.
NYC politics
#copyright
fromMedium
3 months ago
Intellectual property law

Getty's Copyright Lawsuit Against Stability AI Could Shape the Future of AI IP Law

Getty Images argues the case is about protecting intellectual property rights, not hindering technology.
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Getty Images CEO: Spending Millions on One AI Copyright Case | Entrepreneur

Getty Images is incurring significant costs in its lawsuit against Stability AI over alleged copyright infringement.
Law
fromwww.thereporter.com
3 months ago

Woman gets 12 years for her role in 2018 Bay Area fatal robbery shooting

Jessica Marie McCraven was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her involvement in a fatal robbery in Vallejo.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto woman accused of killing 3 people in 3 days fit to stand trial, judge rules | CBC News

Sabrina Kauldhar is deemed fit to stand trial for the murder charges against her.
#insurance
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Jail for racial assault among drink drivers and curfews at Croydon courts

Several offenders in Croydon, Sutton, and Wallington received community orders or custodial sentences for various assaults, reflecting legal repercussions for violence.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Brooklyn Supreme Court convicts disbarred lawyer who faked short sales and took people's homes

A disbarred attorney was convicted for stealing homeowners' deeds during foreclosure.
Sanford Solny deceived vulnerable homeowners, claiming to help with short sales.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Apple ordered to keep web links in the App Store

Apple's request to halt a judge's order enabling external links and payment options in the App Store was rejected by an Appeals Court.
Apple
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Model prisoner' Luigi Mangione whines about wearing handcuffs, bulletproof vest - makes request to judge

Forcing the 27-year-old accused killer to continue appearing with his hands cuffed and sporting the vest will 'perpetuate a false narrative that Mr. Mangione is an unusual danger requiring extraordinary security measures,' his lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo wrote in a legal filing.
NYC music
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

CPS criticised for dropping assault charge after officer allegedly gave CPR while man was awake

Prosecutors dropped assault charges against an officer who caused injuries while attempting to perform life-saving CPR on a conscious John Sutherland.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Federal Court Says Trump's Tariffs Aren't Legal

Kenneth Mattson is released on $4 million bail amid opposition from victims of his Ponzi scheme.
Immigration advocates rally against ICE arrests of legal asylum seekers.
A federal court rules Trump's tariffs were unlawful under the invoked economic emergency law.
Elon Musk leaves White House advisory role expressing concerns over fiscal issues.
Marketing tech
fromCity AM
3 months ago

Google faces 25bn UK lawsuit over ad monopoly claims

Google faces a £25bn lawsuit in the UK for allegedly monopolizing online search advertising, harming UK advertisers.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Fortnite is back on US iPhones again

Fortnite returns to iOS after five years due to a court ruling favoring Epic Games against Apple's policies.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto criminal lawyer acquitted of all charges stemming from sex assault allegations | CBC News

Mitchell Worsoff was acquitted of all sexual assault charges due to substantial credibility issues with the complainant.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Wife of ex-Tory councillor jailed for social media rant about migrants loses appeal

Mass deportation now, set fire to all the f****** hotels full of the b******* for all I care, while you're at it take the treacherous government and politicians with them. I feel physically sick knowing what these families will now have to endure.
UK news
fromCurbed
3 months ago

The Party Boy Who Moved Into Senior Housing on East 73rd Street

According to the complaint, the Carleys' application for a senior apartment was allegedly fraudulent, allowing John Jr. to live there despite not meeting the age requirement.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Redfin stockholder asks court to block vote on Rocket merger

Redfin claims that Morano's motion for expedited discovery is unwarranted and reflects baseless litigation following a public merger, alleging no justification was provided for haste.
SF real estate
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

The Menendez Brothers Are Eligible for Parole After Groundbreaking Resentencing Ruling-so, Where Will They Live if They Gain Freedom?

The Lyle and Erik Menendez brothers may be eligible for parole after their sentences were reduced from life without parole to 50 years to life.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Strip searches of girls accused in fatal swarming attack were unconstitutional, judge rules | CBC News

"The repeated strip searches of these teen girls were deemed unconstitutional by Justice Campbell, violating their rights under the Charter, which mandates security from unreasonable search."
Canada news
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
3 months ago

NY Bill Aims to Block Trump Pro Bono Work From Bar Requirements

Pro bono legal work for Donald Trump is exempt from New York's bar admission requirements under a new bill.
UK news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Harvard Russian scientist being held by ICE, charged with smuggling frog embryos into US

A Russian scientist at Harvard has been charged with smuggling frog embryos into the US, facing possible deportation and prison time.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Cyclist sues NYPD alleging cops wrongfully dole out red light tickets: 'Malicious and outrageous'

NYPD patrols are wrongfully ticketing Big Apple cyclists who run red lights, despite laws already on the books allowing them to follow pedestrian crossing signals.
NYC politics
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