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3 days ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
Law
fromAxios
2 days ago

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The U.S. District Court denied the government's motion to reconsider the dismissal of grand jury subpoenas against Powell.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Providence's Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges resulting from altercation with woman

Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening a woman and injuring her during an argument.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
US politics

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Training and certifications signal competence, but true effectiveness in investigative interviewing requires disciplined application and real-world experience.
#luigi-mangione
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromFortune
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | Fortune

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is delayed to October, not 2027 as requested by his lawyers.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Federal prosecutors urge judge not to delay Luigi Mangione trial

Federal prosecutors oppose delaying Luigi Mangione's trial and suggest reasonable adjustments to the jury selection process instead.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in New York court in effort to postpone federal trial

Luigi Mangione seeks to postpone his federal trial due to overlapping state trial preparations and constitutional rights concerns.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Judge shifts Luigi Mangione's federal trial to October, citing due process concerns | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is postponed to October 5, 2023, to accommodate a state trial.
Law
fromFortune
4 days ago

Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | Fortune

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is delayed to October, not 2027 as requested by his lawyers.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Federal prosecutors urge judge not to delay Luigi Mangione trial

Federal prosecutors oppose delaying Luigi Mangione's trial and suggest reasonable adjustments to the jury selection process instead.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Evidence related to 1 of complainants in Stronach sex assault trial 'fatally flawed': judge | CBC News

An Ontario judge found the evidence of a complainant in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial to be unreliable and fatally flawed.
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Son of doctor accused of Hawaii murder plot testifies, says father confessed

Emile Konig testified that his father called him after the alleged attack, saying, 'That he would not be making it back to Maui and to take good care of the younger kids and that he had - that Ari, my stepmom, had been cheating on him and that he tried to kill her.'
SF parents
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
#bribery
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Boston
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
#murder-trial
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Murder trial of man accused of killing NYPD officer moves to closing arguments

Guy Rivera is on trial for the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, facing life imprisonment if convicted.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Murder trial of man accused of killing NYPD officer moves to closing arguments

Guy Rivera is on trial for the murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, facing life imprisonment if convicted.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mangione, Manhattan DA release dueling arguments prior to evidence suppression decision | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione's defense argues for suppression of evidence from his backpack in his murder trial for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.
Washington DC
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. man pleads guilty to plotting to assassinate Trump Cabinet member

A South Deerfield man pleaded guilty to charges related to a plot to assassinate a Trump Cabinet nominee at the U.S. Capitol.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Murder trial opens over alleged masonic lodge crime network in Paris

The alleged ringleaders are Jean-Luc Bagur, Frederic Vaglio and Daniel Beaulieu, all members of the lodge, alongside Beaulieu's right-hand man Sebastien Leroy, accused of carrying out or organising the violence through a network of hired attackers.
France news
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fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYPD hero Jonathan Diller's murder trial erupts in chaos as jury split shockingly revealed

The jury's verdict in the trial of Guy Rivera for the murder of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller was chaotic and ultimately inconclusive.
Brooklyn
fromNy1
5 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#kelsey-fitzsimmons
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

The trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons begins this week. Here's what to know.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a North Andover police officer, was shot by a colleague during an armed confrontation in her home while being served a restraining order.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Closing arguments delivered in trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons. Here's what happened.

Fitzsimmons is accused of assaulting a colleague before being shot by him during a restraining order service.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Man Sentenced After Jury-Tampering Scheme

A Brooklyn man convicted of murder after attempting to tamper with jurors in his first trial received a 25-year-to-life sentence from an anonymous jury.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

11 charged after allegedly staging robberies to claim victim status on immigration applications

The scheme began in March 2023, when Rambhai Patel, then 36, carried out staged armed robberies with co-conspirators at at least six convenience stores, liquor stores, and fast food restaurants in Massachusetts and other states. Prosecutors said the robberies were designed to help store clerks falsely claim they were victims of violent crimes in applications for U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as a U visa.
Boston
#sex-trafficking
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Jury instructions, sex trafficking definitions and emotions: Experts weigh what's ahead in Alexander brothers trial amNewYork

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
New York City

Alexander bros are brutal rapists who 'celebrated their crimes,' prosecutor said as sex-trafficking trial got underway

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US news

Attorney for real estate mogul Alexander brothers in sex trafficking trial opening: clients may be assholes,' but not criminals amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Jury instructions, sex trafficking definitions and emotions: Experts weigh what's ahead in Alexander brothers trial amNewYork

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
New York City

Alexander bros are brutal rapists who 'celebrated their crimes,' prosecutor said as sex-trafficking trial got underway

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US news

Attorney for real estate mogul Alexander brothers in sex trafficking trial opening: clients may be assholes,' but not criminals amNewYork

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fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Manhattan D.A. Indicts Suspects in Kips Bay Killing

Manhattan prosecutors indicted multiple individuals for a July 2025 violent beating that killed delivery worker Santiago Ajsac Sirin, who was attacked outside a Target in Kips Bay.
#murder-charge
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How infiltrating the mafia actually works, according to a former FBI agent

FBI agent Joaquin Garcia spent 24 of 26 years undercover, infiltrating the Gambino crime family as 'Jack Falcone' and successfully indicting 32 mobsters.
Law
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
#sexual-assault-trial
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Seventh complainant being cross-examined in sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach | CBC News

Law
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

ANALYSIS | Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution | CBC News

Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial has been reduced from 12 counts involving seven complainants to seven counts involving four complainants, with the Crown dropping five charges and discarding testimony from three complainants.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Seventh complainant being cross-examined in sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach | CBC News

Law
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

ANALYSIS | Withdrawn charges in Stronach sex assault trial raise questions about prosecution | CBC News

Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial has been reduced from 12 counts involving seven complainants to seven counts involving four complainants, with the Crown dropping five charges and discarding testimony from three complainants.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors to extend formal plea agreements in poker case

Prosecutors expect plea agreements with 21 of 31 defendants in a federal rigged poker case involving NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, with trial proceedings advancing.
fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could not conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is running additional tests.
Law
fromwww.independent.ie
6 days ago

Two men in court over alleged 6,400 drone drug delivery to Cloverhill Prison

Craig Doyle, 25, of The Paddocks Way, Adamstown, Lucan, and 30-year-old Adam Aspel, with an address at Corkagh Grange Way, Clondalkin, were arrested by gardai carrying out surveillance of drone activity on March 28.
Law
US politics
fromJust The News
4 weeks ago

Guilty: Man charged in Trump assassination plot convicted in NYC after admitting to Iranian handler

A Pakistani national was convicted of murder-for-hire and terrorism charges for attempting to organize an assassination plot against Donald Trump on behalf of Iranian intelligence.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Drive-by murder accused was not at scene, jury told

Michelle Sadio, 44, died at the scene and two others were injured when shots were fired from a passing Kia as a crowd of mourners stood outside the River of Life Pentecostal Church following a wake in December 2024. On Monday, Tahjin Sommersall,19, told the court he had never even seen the car used in the shooting and had been in Wembley when the attack happened.
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California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

3 members of SoCal jewelry heist crew that tunneled through wall are sentenced

Three members of a sophisticated burglary crew received four to four-and-a-half year sentences for a multimillion-dollar jewelry heist in Simi Valley involving rooftop entry, surveillance camera disabling, and safe drilling.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Judge: Federal bribery case against Contra Costa County homebuilders to proceed to trial in 2027

A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a bribery case against two developers who claimed their $5,000 payment to a city councilmember was a protected campaign contribution.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Weinstein hires Mangione, Combs legal team ahead of third New York trial | amNewYork

Harvey Weinstein hired new attorneys from Agnifilo Intrater for his third New York rape trial beginning in March, while retaining his previous legal team for appeals.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A man in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer using another attorney's bar number.
Law
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY prosecutor who hid evidence is eying a return to law. Professors want him disbarred.

Prosecutor Glenn Kurtzrock's misconduct led to his resignation, wrongful imprisonment, and ongoing efforts to block his return to practicing law.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Luigi Mangione seeks trial delay, saying he wants to help pick his own jury

As a practical matter, this would not be possible. The defense lawyer said Mangione will be in court all day and return to jail beyond the hours when he would be able to have a visit with his lawyers. Friedman Agnifilo also said Mangione won't be allowed to look at the questionnaires by himself while in jail, because they'll include potential jurors' identifying information.
Law
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Murder-for-hire plot at center of Brooklyn terrorism trial over alleged scheme to kill Trump | amNewYork

A Pakistani man with Iranian ties is on trial for allegedly plotting to assassinate Donald Trump and commit terrorism, with an FBI informant testifying about his requests to hire hit men who were undercover agents.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Gang sign testimony deemed fair play for attempted murder conviction amNewYork

Gang-related evidence and expert testimony about slang and signs supported motive and accessorial liability, sustaining the attempted murder conviction.
#criminal-justice
Law
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn man accused of jury tampering sentenced after rare anonymous jurors murder trial

A Brooklyn drug dealer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life after a fully anonymous jury was used following his attempt to pressure a juror in his first trial.
Law
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn man accused of jury tampering sentenced after rare anonymous jurors murder trial

A Brooklyn drug dealer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life after a fully anonymous jury was used following his attempt to pressure a juror in his first trial.
World news
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Brooklyn man sentenced for taking part in Iran-funded murder-for-hire plot amNewYork

Masih Alinejad was targeted by an IRGC-linked murder-for-hire plot; a recruited assailant pleaded guilty and received a 15-year federal sentence.
#criminal-justice-system
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
US politics

The Betrayal of a Friend's False Testimony

A man who gave false testimony as a teenager, coerced by police, now seeks redemption while three wrongfully imprisoned friends fight to overturn their convictions decades later.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Op-Ed | The disappearance of the criminal jury trial | amNewYork

Federal criminal trials have nearly disappeared, with fewer than 3% of cases going to trial compared to 20% in the mid-20th century, undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The disappearance of the criminal jury trial | amNewYork

Federal criminal trials have nearly disappeared, with fewer than 3% of cases going to trial compared to 20% in the mid-20th century, undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

New York lawyer linked to Trump pardon charged with attempted extortion

A New York lobbyist and attorney connected to a Trump pardon was arrested for attempting to extort a former client over an alleged $500,000 debt through threats and hired intimidation.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Feds indict four men previously charged in Fremont jewelry store takeover

Four men were federally indicted over a June Fremont jewelry store robbery where a masked group rammed a car into the storefront and stole about $1.7 million.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal

Epstein's attorneys and federal prosecutors met days before his jail death to discuss possible cooperation and a potential case resolution, with no specific proposal made.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

East Bay man faces combined murder trial in Solano County

Attorneys continued presentation of evidence to a judge in Solano County Superior Court Friday, part of arguments over whether a Martinez man charged in connection with two murders, committed months apart, in 2022 can be tried on both allegations at once, or whether the two shooting deaths should be tried separately. The hearing on the allegations against Richard Raymond Klein, 54, and the motion to sever the two murder charges
California
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fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Attorney indicted for trying to kill her husband of more than 25 years

Alabama attorney Sara Baker was indicted for allegedly attempting to poison her husband of 30 years with fentanyl on three separate occasions in September 2025.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

With murder trial looming, 3 take deals in killing of ex-San Jose cop who worked as KRON4 security guard

Three alleged gang members agreed to decades-long prison terms for a robbery that resulted in the 2021 killing of San Jose police Officer Kevin Nishita.
Law
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Federal NBA case discovery grows and plea deals discussed

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are managing a major illegal sports gambling case connected to the NBA, turning over extensive evidence and negotiating plea deals with multiple defendants.
US news
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Jury hung on 18 Galatolo charges

Former San Mateo County Community College Chancellor Ron Galatolo was found guilty on eight charges while a mistrial was declared on 18 remaining felony counts.
#sex-trafficking-trial
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Alexander brothers' defense team takes final swipe at victims' credibility in closing arguments after month-long trial | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Law

Alexander brothers prosecutors rest early, alleging defense intimidated victims out of testifying | amNewYork

Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers' defense team takes final swipe at victims' credibility in closing arguments after month-long trial | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for three luxury real estate brothers charged with sex trafficking argue accusers regret consensual encounters rather than experienced crimes, claiming insufficient evidence supports trafficking convictions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers prosecutors rest early, alleging defense intimidated victims out of testifying | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for luxury real estate brothers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander began their case after prosecutors alleged intimidation tactics caused two victims to withdraw from testifying in their federal sex trafficking trial.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's Sept. 10 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, just a few miles north of the Provo courthouse. Prosecutors with the Utah County Attorney's Office plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot.
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Law
fromRoad & Track
1 month ago

New York Judge Brings the Hammer Down on Alleged Staged Car Accident, Insurance Fraud Ring

A New York court ruled an alleged staged car-crash insurance fraud ring ineligible for insurer payouts after finding intentional collisions and coordinated medical kickbacks.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The Role of Witnesses in Strengthening Your Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

Witnesses play a crucial role in personal injury cases, often serving as the backbone of the evidence presented in court. Their testimonies can provide essential context and details that may not be captured through physical evidence alone. In many instances, the accounts of witnesses can corroborate the claims made by the injured party, lending credibility to their narrative. This is particularly important in personal injury cases, where the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. A strong witness can help
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Mangione trial set for September as judge probes arrest protocol amNewYork

Lawyers contend police improperly searched Luigi Mangione's backpack and opened his journal during his December 2024 arrest, raising constitutional search-and-seizure concerns.
#expert-testimony
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Feds secure new racketeering indictment, link more murders to Salinas gang

Federal indictment charges nine alleged Acosta Plaza gang members with extensive Norteno-affiliated racketeering, linking them to 11 murders and 53 violent crimes spanning 2009–2025.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony balances credibility with openness to opposing perspectives, clear translation of technical concepts for factfinders, and resilience under rigorous cross-examination.
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