witness-intimidation

US news

Young Thug's attorney held in contempt, taken into custody in Georgia case

The lead attorney for Young Thug was held in contempt after accusing the judge and prosecutors of improperly meeting with a key witness. [ more ]

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New York City

Weinstein's Lawyer Tried to Intimidate Witnesses, Prosecutors Charge

Prosecutors urge Harvey Weinstein defense lawyer to stop making intimidating public statements attacking witnesses' credibility to avoid unfair trial. [ more ]

Washington Post

US news

Young Thug's attorney held in contempt, taken into custody in Georgia case

The lead attorney for Young Thug was held in contempt after accusing the judge and prosecutors of improperly meeting with a key witness. [ more ]

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Canada news

Experts accuse Peter Nygard of intimidation after he sues complainant for defamation | CBC News

Legal experts warn of growing trend in witness intimidation, aiming to deter other victims from coming forward. [ more ]

Miami Herald

New York City

Judge denies misconduct charge, refuses to remove state prosecutor from 2020 murder case

The judge declined to remove prosecutor Abuhoff from a murder trial despite allegations of intimidation during a witness interview. [ more ]

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Canada news

Experts accuse Peter Nygard of intimidation after he sues complainant for defamation | CBC News

Legal experts warn of growing trend in witness intimidation, aiming to deter other victims from coming forward. [ more ]

Miami Herald

New York City

Judge denies misconduct charge, refuses to remove state prosecutor from 2020 murder case

The judge declined to remove prosecutor Abuhoff from a murder trial despite allegations of intimidation during a witness interview. [ more ]

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Boston.com

New York City

DA: Raynham police shoot, kill 35-year-old man who allegedly pointed gun at officers

The incident involved an individual pointing a loaded gun at officers unexpectedly, resulting in a fatal police shooting. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

California

Drug trafficker killed and buried 2 witnesses to silence them, feds allege. One was 6 months pregnant

Drug trafficking leader charged with killing witnesses to prevent them from testifying.

Federal investigators managed to uncover the crimes with an intensive search involving various techniques. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Suspected drug trafficker charged with killing 2 witnesses in Washington State

Drug trafficker charged with killing witnesses

Victims found in remote area in Washington State [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Drug trafficker killed and buried 2 witnesses to silence them, feds allege. One was 6 months pregnant

Drug trafficking leader charged with killing witnesses to prevent them from testifying.

Federal investigators managed to uncover the crimes with an intensive search involving various techniques. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Suspected drug trafficker charged with killing 2 witnesses in Washington State

Drug trafficker charged with killing witnesses

Victims found in remote area in Washington State [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Trump Co-Defendant May Be Indicted Again - This Time for Witness Intimidation

Former Kanye West publicist Trevian Kutti appeared to threaten ex-election worker Ruby Freeman in an Instagram video.

Legal experts predict that Trevian Kutti could have her bond revoked or face a second indictment. [ more ]

New York Post