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US politics
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Erik Menendez Diagnosed With 'Serious Medical Condition'-Just Weeks Before the Brothers' Parole Hearing

Erik Menendez is hospitalized, prompting his lawyer to seek immediate release due to a serious medical condition.
#ghislaine-maxwell
fromAxios
6 days ago
US politics

Deputy attorney general meets with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

fromemptywheel
1 week ago
US politics

Why Is Todd Blanche Risking the Conviction of a Sex Trafficker Rather Than Use Fruits of Already-Completed Review? - emptywheel

fromAxios
6 days ago
US politics

Deputy attorney general meets with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

fromemptywheel
1 week ago
US politics

Why Is Todd Blanche Risking the Conviction of a Sex Trafficker Rather Than Use Fruits of Already-Completed Review? - emptywheel

fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Anti-Trump DA Alvin Bragg sure acts like he has something to hide - we're suing to find out

America First Policy Institute launched a formal investigation into the motivations behind Alvin Bragg's decision to prosecute Trump, questioning if it was a routine legal issue or politically motivated.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Trump administration tells court banning ICE from racial profiling can't work in real world'

The Trump administration claims a court order limiting profiling harms immigration enforcement efforts.
US politics
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Lawyers for Brian Walshe, Cohasset man charged with murdering wife, argue for dismissal

Defense argues insufficient evidence to prove premeditated murder in Ana Walshe's disappearance.
#fraud
fromFortune
6 days ago
Business

Inside the $99 million luxury wine scam that fooled over 100 global investors

fromAP News
2 weeks ago
US politics

British man extradited to US to face federal charges in alleged $99 million wine scam

fromFortune
6 days ago
Business

Inside the $99 million luxury wine scam that fooled over 100 global investors

fromAP News
2 weeks ago
US politics

British man extradited to US to face federal charges in alleged $99 million wine scam

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fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Man charged year after Bedford pedestrian crash kills 53-year-old Concord woman

A Billerica man faces motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Bedford.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Judge Denies Trump DOJ's Request to Release Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A federal judge in Florida rejected an effort by the Trump administration to unseal grand jury transcripts from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating the court's hands are tied.
US politics
#murder
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

An Australian woman is found guilty of murdering her in-laws by toxic mushrooms

Erin Patterson was found guilty of murder and attempted murder for poisoning her guests with death cap mushrooms.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Blood in every room of couple's flat, court told

Blood traces found in every room indicate severe violence inside a couple's home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Doctor pleads guilty to giving Matthew Perry ketamine leading up to his death

Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to charges of distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry prior to his overdose death.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Karen Read prosecutor, ex-trooper called to testify in another murder case. Here's why.

"Apparently, [Proctor] thinks he's above the law. He was served in hand. He was told to be here this morning. Instead, his attorney showed up and said he left on vacation on Saturday."
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

NAR, local real estate associations dismissed from Eytalis suit

U.S. Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr. recommended dismissing Eytalis' suit, stating she did not state a claim for relief under the federal antitrust statute.
US politics
#grand-jury
fromemptywheel
1 week ago
US politics

Judge Richard Berman Had to Remind Todd Blanche to Think of Jeffrey Epstein's Victims - emptywheel

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US politics

Karen Read case: Federal grand juror charged with leaking information appears in court

fromemptywheel
1 week ago
US politics

Judge Richard Berman Had to Remind Todd Blanche to Think of Jeffrey Epstein's Victims - emptywheel

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US politics

Karen Read case: Federal grand juror charged with leaking information appears in court

#murder-case
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Traders found guilty of rigging interest rates have convictions quashed

The Supreme Court quashed the convictions of former traders Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo for interest rate benchmark manipulation due to jury direction errors undermining trial fairness.
UK news
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Two gardai acquitted of falsely imprisoning and assaulting boy (17) who had underwear searched for drugs

Two gardaí were acquitted of charges related to the treatment of a teenage father-to-be during a lawful drugs search.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

ICE in courts: Arrests go on in Lower Manhattan as leaked video shows immigrants detained in squalid conditions | amNewYork

Federal agents arrested immigrants attending court hearings as leaked footage exposes squalid conditions in ICE detention facilities.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Ricardo Ruiz, shot by Berkeley police in armed standoff, declared competent to stand trial

Ricardo Ruiz faces multiple felony charges following an armed standoff with police after a domestic violence report.
#national-security
#deportation
fromFortune
1 week ago

What's in the Epstein grand jury transcripts? Former prosecutor says 'It's not going to be much'

"The president is trying to present himself as if he's doing something here and it really is nothing," Krissoff told The Associated Press in a weekend interview.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Trump's $10 billion suit against Rupert Murdoch could force him to reveal more about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion in damages, claiming defamation due to an article about a letter given to Epstein, which he denies writing.
US politics
#domestic-violence
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
US politics

Man who broke safety order by posting video of ex wife with 'abusive' music online gets jail sentence suspended on appeal

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
US politics

Man who broke safety order by posting video of ex wife with 'abusive' music online gets jail sentence suspended on appeal

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Driver re-interviewed by police over girls' deaths

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a Land Rover driven by Claire Freemantle crashed into an end-of-term tea party at The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon, on 6 July 2023.
London politics
fromLI Press
1 week ago

Judge grows weary as Gilgo Beach DNA hearing winds down

DNA evidence admissibility hearing for Rex Heuermann reveals courtroom tensions, particularly involving Judge Mazzei's frustration with witness responses and procedural delays.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

UPS driver convicted of manslaughter, not murder, after trial where judge was accused of racial bias

Wheeler claimed Johnson tried to block his exit from the parking lot and made threats during an altercation outside Taco Bell, prompting his actions.
US politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Man admits causing death of niece in crash weeks after she gave birth

Danny O'Donoghue pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing his niece's death and to producing a machete.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Charges Upgraded to Murder for Napa Woman Whose Children Died In Alleged DUI Crash

Murder charges have been filed against Yesica Barajas after her children died in a crash, with alcohol and drug influence cited as factors.
#murder-trial
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

A dentist is on trial for allegedly killing his wife with poisoned protein shakes

A Colorado dentist is accused of poisoning his wife to death and attempting to obstruct justice during the investigation.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Murder accused searched for 'fatal blows' online

Online searches related to violent acts and body disposal were made the day a couple was murdered, indicating potential premeditation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Judge will consider releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail, which may allow second deportation

A federal judge will decide on the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, key in ongoing immigration and human smuggling issues.
US politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

Man charged with killing Minnesota lawmaker plans to plead not guilty

Vance Boelter plans to plead not guilty to charges of killing Minnesota's top Democratic leader and her husband, facing potential federal death penalty.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Case dismissed against Alameda man accused of robbing $600 from woman's bra

Prosecution dismissed charges against Alexander Norris after the victim failed to appear in court.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

The dirty 31? Judge halts NYPD officer firing plan for now despite department citing drug, prostitution offenses in seeking terminations | amNewYork

31 NYPD officers will keep their jobs for 60 days amid allegations of severe misconduct and a legal injunction from their union.
#corruption
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A relentless, destructive energy': inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon

Marten and Gordon's absences from trial were frequent, and when present, they displayed an affectionate bond despite being imprisoned separately.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Former All-Ireland-winning hurler pleads not guilty to assaulting boy (12) with stick

Former All Star and Clare All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault causing harm to a boy with a stick in October 2023.
Miscellaneous
#sean-combs
#terrorism
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Syrian boy goes on trial over alleged role in Taylor Swift concert bomb plot

A Syrian teenager faces trial for allegedly plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Man accused of terrorism plot claims he was lonely

Alfie Coleman, a white supremacist, was arrested for sourcing a weapon for a terror attack and expressed feelings of loneliness and mental health struggles.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

MP facing sex assault charges given trial date

An MP has been accused of sexually assaulting two women at a private members' club and will go to trial in July 2026.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

City sues former California police officer accused of stealing $600K in workers' compensation

A former police officer in Westminster is sued for stealing over $600,000 in workers' compensation while pretending to be disabled.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Bromley man says he downloaded 19,000 child abuse images 'out of curiosity'

A Bromley paedophile received a suspended sentence after possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images and resumed offending shortly thereafter.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose cop charged with molesting girl was accused of domestic violence, sought foster parent credential

Officer Saul Duran, charged with molesting a teen, had prior accusations of domestic abuse and sought foster parent certification.
#assault
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

US appeals court throws out plea deal for 'mastermind' of 9/11 attacks

A divided US federal appeals court threw out an agreement that would have allowed Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty to avoid capital punishment.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Former swim coach George Gibney's extradition ordered by Florida judge

George Gibney has been ordered extradited to Ireland on allegations of child sexual abuse.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-MP faces two year wait for betting offences trial

Craig Williams faces trial in 2028 for betting offences related to the 2024 election, potentially facing two years in prison.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Tory MP and others accused of election date betting face two-year wait for trials

A former Conservative MP and others face serious gambling charges related to election bet placements, awaiting trial in 2027 and 2028.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Lawyers for the Alexander brothers hail Diddy sex-trafficking acquittal as 'heartening'

"A verdict like this is refreshing and it's heartening because it means the jury did its job," said Paul, a former New York City prosecutor, reflecting on the acquittals.
Law
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer's conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoods

Mackey's conviction was overturned as the 2nd Circuit found no evidence that his social media posts misled anyone into not voting, stating it was not proved he conspired with others.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Ex-ASML engineer who stole chip tech for Russia gets 3 years

A former engineer from ASML and NXP will serve three years in a Dutch prison for stealing chip technology and sharing it with Russia.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Judge says she's not done with RIF case just yet

Federal judge to litigate legality of individual agency workforce reduction plans after Supreme Court ruling allows mass layoffs.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida case

Routh wants to represent himself in court after being charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Married banker sacked over affair with his co-worker sues for sex discrimination

Stanislav Stepchuk was dismissed for misconduct after a disciplinary procedure found that he had acted inappropriately in pursuing sexual relations with the co-worker.
US news
Agriculture
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Indo Daily: The crucifix, the marriage cert and the National Ploughing Championship: The Joseph Grogan inquest

Joseph Grogan's unexpected death after marriage has sparked legal inquiries regarding marriage consummation and embalming.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Tethered dog dragged through streets behind SUV. Driver calls it 'horrific accident,' official says

Footage from a trailing vehicle shows a red-and-brown Doberman pinscher being dragged behind an older-model black Jeep Cherokee SUV on Wednesday around 5:45 p.m. The dog rolled, flipped and tumbled as the vehicle traveled about 30 miles per hour along Edgewood Drive in Spring Valley.
Pets
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Tesla driver intentionally rammed motorcyclist on freeway, prosecutors say, faces murder charge

A Tesla driver faces murder charges after intentionally hitting and killing a motorcyclist on a freeway.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Lawsuit claims Xactus, Equifax violated Fair Credit Reporting Act

Xactus seeks to transfer a lawsuit regarding unlawfully collected debts and inaccurate credit reporting to federal court.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Alexander brothers' friend cleared in sex case - tearful, angry at state prosecutors

Charges against Ohad Fisherman were dropped, while the Alexander brothers continue to face serious federal and state charges related to sex crimes.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

San Leandro 18-Year-Old Released From Jail After Killing Girlfriend, Claims Shooting Was Accidental

Ray admits he bought the gun on the street and had been reported stolen, though he says he did not know the gun was loaded.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Factory worker (25) facing jail after being found with abuse images and videos featuring children and nine-month-old baby

A Midlands factory worker faces jail after being discovered with child sexual abuse material on his phone.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Mbappe drops PSG harassment case, seeks accord

Kylian Mbappé has dropped legal proceedings against PSG for moral harassment, aiming for reconciliation despite lingering disputes over unpaid wages.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Case Challenging Trump's Deportations of Pro-Palestine Students Goes to Trial

Deportation of noncitizens for political views threatens free speech rights for all in the US.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Australian mushroom murders: Erin Patterson guilty verdict ends weeks of laborious detail and ghoulish fascination

Erin Patterson was convicted of murdering three family members and attempting to murder a fourth using death cap mushrooms.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Former Met Police officer sentenced for voyeurism

A former Metropolitan Police officer was placed on the sex offenders register for life after admitting voyeurism and creating indecent images of a child.
US politics
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Trial Begins for Ex-Rohnert Park Officer Accused of Seizing Marijuana From Drivers | KQED

The government is beginning to hold officers accountable for unlawful activities.
Arsenal
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 weeks ago

Thomas Partey's lawyer responds to rape charges as Arsenal issue statement

Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault involving three women.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Man who raped child and attempted to rape woman in west London park is jailed for life

Navroop Singh, 24, was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a child and attempting to rape a woman, among other offenses.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Croydon man fined nearly 8,000 for dumping doors on Streatham green

Magistrates dismissed a council-tax claim, withdrew an arrest warrant, and rejected a domestic-violence protection order in their June 2025 hearings.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Carr: Bay Area DA didn't appeal mass murderer's death penalty ruling. Was it all politics?

Rosen initiated plans to reduce death sentences to life without parole, citing bias and justice concerns, but faced legal pushback on his motions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Diddy verdict is the latest gruesome marker of a post-#MeToo era | Moira Donegan

Sean Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking charges but found guilty of lesser charges related to transporting male prostitutes.
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Former Ubisoft executives convicted in France

Ubisoft's former executives received suspended sentences due to enabling a pervasive culture of sexual and psychological harassment.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Final cost of INM High Court inspection was 5.82m

In the immediate aftermath of the publication of the Inspectors' Report, it was suggested in media commentary that the Inspection might ultimately cost the State in excess of €40m. The actual cost of the Inspection was €5.82m and no additional expenditures or liabilities that might increase that amount in any meaningful way have eventuated since that time.
Canada news
#dna-evidence
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Why feds failed to convict Sean 'Diddy' Combs on biggest charges. 'The government overreached'

"Jurors found Combs guilty of only two counts of transportation for prostitution involving ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and a second woman identified as Jane in testimony, as well as commercial sex workers."
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