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California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: Missing 11-Year-Old Prompts Multi-County Alert

An Endangered Missing alert for an 11-year-old, a protest over ICE at Stanford Medical Center, local incidents, and weather and legal updates occurred.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Swiss prosecutors end case against ex-FIFA big wigs Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini | amNewYork

Swiss prosecutors will not appeal acquittals of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini over alleged misappropriation of a 2011 payment.
#murder
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

14-year-old killed in Bay Area crash, driver arrested

A 14-year-old girl named Emanuely Da Silva Souza has died after a crash in Novato where the vehicle she was in struck a tree. The incident occurred when the car was driven by 18-year-old Cristofer Alexander Larreinaga Corea, who faces multiple charges including hit-and-run and reckless driving. Following the crash, Emanuely was taken to a trauma center but passed away after being hospitalized. Authorities have raised his bail to $500,000 as they await further investigation before deciding on additional charges. A hearing is set for Aug. 19.
Public health
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

How 'Irish orphan' Nicholas Rossi created lies of a childhood in Dublin and faked his own death, but is finally facing justice in the US

Arthur Knight was convicted of raping a former girlfriend.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge express doubt over whether airline truly contrite'

Justice Michael Lee stated that the $90m penalty was significantly below the maximum, and that $50m would be allocated to the Transport Workers' Union, with uncertainty over the remaining $40m allocation.
US politics
NYC politics
fromAol
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn construction magnate gets probation for funneling illegal donations to NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Brooklyn construction magnate Erden Arkan sentenced to probation for funneling illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.
#crime
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Browns' Judkins won't face charge for July arrest

"This incident was not captured on any video surveillance. There are no independent witnesses to the incident. Although the victim had photos showing injuries sustained, there were also videos in that same time frame where no injuries were observed to the victim."
US news
US politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gardai investigating alleged perjury in Conor McGregor case focus on couple's whereabouts

The location of two witnesses is critical to a Garda investigation into perjury allegations in Conor McGregor's legal case.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man got house arrest, probation for starting child porn OnlyFans

Kevin Jimenez, 25, was sentenced to six months of house arrest and two years of probation for possessing child sexual abuse material on an OnlyFans account.
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Duane Morris On The Hook To Fight Nonequity Partner Suit - Above the Law

A California federal judge has allowed the bulk of a former nonequity partner's claims that Duane Morris systemically misclassified and shifted costs of business onto non-equity partners and made discriminatory pay decisions based on her race and gender to move forward.
Law
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Guilty on One Count in Federal Crypto Case

Roman Storm was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, facing up to five years in prison.
Mobile UX
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman awarded 150,000 after LG phone sparks fire in her home

LG was found liable for a fire caused by a defective phone, resulting in nearly $150,000 in damages awarded to the victim.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Crufts trainer who allowed three dogs to bake to death in hot car is spared jail

Andrew Claridge-Fleming, a dog trainer, was spared jail after three of his dogs died from heat exposure in his car.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Meaning of woman' goes beyond dictionary definition, court hears as Giggle for Girls appeal concludes

The case was the first gender identity discrimination case to reach the federal court and centred on the definition of sex and what it means to be a woman.
LGBT
US politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Manhattan jury awards $4M to LI ophthalmologist Dr. Habeeb Ahmad, court records show

A Manhattan jury awarded $4 million to Dr. Habeeb Ahmad for discrimination after he became disabled from COVID-19, emphasizing employers' duty to accommodate disabled employees.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Jury finds Meta broke wiretap law by collecting data from period-tracker app

The jury determined that Meta violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act by collecting data from a period-tracker app without user consent, eavesdropping on users’ private communications.
Privacy professionals
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Church of England cult' leader defends sensual' contact with followers

A former priest is accused of leading an evangelical cult and engaging in consensual sexual activities with congregants.
#tesla
fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Jury's order for Tesla to pay $243 million in Autopilot crash will 'send shock waves' throughout the industry, analyst says

fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Jury's order for Tesla to pay $243 million in Autopilot crash will 'send shock waves' throughout the industry, analyst says

Miscellaneous
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Columbia Sportswear Targets Ivy League University With Lawsuit

Columbia Sportswear is suing Columbia University for trademark infringement over clothing similarities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man who attempted to kidnap Princess Anne in 1974 claims innocence

Ian Ball claims innocence in the 1974 attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne, alleging conspiracy and claiming he was framed.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Musk's X must face claim of negligence over child abuse images, judge rules

A federal appeals court revived part of a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X regarding child exploitation claims and negligence in reporting explicit content.
Wine
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Rare wine scammer pleads guilty in Brooklyn to $99 million Ponzi scheme

Stephen Burton admitted to running a $99 million Ponzi scheme using false wine collateral.
US politics
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn man accused of stealing $555K in gold bars from Ephrata woman waives hearing

A New York man is charged with stealing over $555,000 in gold bars by impersonating a federal agent.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell secures DOJ "limited" immunity: News reports

Maxwell's immunity was deemed 'limited' as it only applies if she tells the truth, highlighting the conditional nature of her cooperation with authorities.
US politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | CVS worker rips prosecutors after he's acquitted in fatal stabbing of serial shoplifter in Times Square

A CVS worker was acquitted of manslaughter after fatally stabbing a shoplifter in self-defense.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Court grants leave for Australian women to sue Qatar Airways over alleged invasive physical examinations

Five Australian women can sue Qatar Airways directly over alleged unlawful treatment during a 2020 incident at Doha airport.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man pleads guilty to lacing ice cream with THC that was then sold at N.H. cafe

A Maine man laced ice cream with THC, served it to customers, and caused health issues leading to hospitalization.
#sexual-assault
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Former Armagh GAA captain Aidan Nugent ordered to stand trial in the North over eight sexual assault charges

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Former Armagh GAA captain Aidan Nugent ordered to stand trial in the North over eight sexual assault charges

#domestic-violence
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Mike Lynch's estate hit with 700m bill as High Court rules in HP's favour over Autonomy fraud

Hewlett Packard Enterprise was awarded £730 million in damages due to fraudulent valuation of Autonomy by Mike Lynch and Sushovan Hussain.
fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago

Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case

Pedro Hernandez was convicted in the 1979 killing of Etan Patz and awarded a new trial after a federal appeals court overturned the guilty verdict due to jury handling issues.
US politics
#immigration
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Carriage driver Ian McKeever acquitted in trial after horse collapsed and died

Ian McKeever was acquitted of animal cruelty charges after a horse collapsed while pulling a carriage in Manhattan.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Ex-USC star Jordan Addison, found asleep at the wheel of a Rolls, won't get jail time in DUI case

Jordan Addison avoided jail time for a DUI citation by pleading no contest to a lesser charge.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US supports Argentina in lawsuit against the nationalization of YPF

The U.S. government supports Argentina's defense in the YPF case regarding its oil company nationalization, citing legal risks in forced asset transfers.
#child-abuse
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
US news

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
US news

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

US politics
fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
1 month ago

From a bus stop to plaintiffs, California immigrants at forefront of seismic pause on ICE raids

Federal judge restricts immigration agencies from conducting detentions without reasonable suspicion, affecting practices relating to immigration enforcement in Southern California.
#assault
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

Walgreens manager Guang Hong was found guilty of assault after injuring a shoplifter's eye during a confrontation over stolen merchandise.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Miami YouTuber claims viral gym beatdown was 'consensual,' court filings show

Wes Watson denies wrongdoing in a lawsuit alleging he orchestrated a violent gym assault, claiming the victim consented to the confrontation.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Castro Walgreens Manager Found Guilty of Assaulting Shoplifter and Lacerating His Eye

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Death of man in Indiana jail highlights cruelty of solitary confinement: A national disgrace'

Video footage shows staff members checking on other inmates while paying little attention to Bryant. This evidence contradicts the jail's claims about his care.
Public health
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Downfall of Sean Combs, Former Media and Hip Hop Mogul

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty of physical abuse against ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and remains in jail while facing serious allegations.
Health
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

San Jose Woman Still Suing Thai Restaurant For Serving Her Spicy Meatballs That She Says Injured Her

A San Jose doctor claims a spicy dish caused her permanent internal injuries.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Couple awarded 500,000 after luxury tower blocked light to their South Bank flat

A retired couple received a £500,000 payout after a tower blocked natural light to their apartment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Man Sentenced to Prison for Hillary Clinton Meme Has Conviction Overturned in Court of Appeals

The court ruled that the mere fact that Mackey posted memes, even with intent to injure others' voting rights, is not enough to prove a violation of Section 241.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Jewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an old git'

A worker sued for age discrimination over 'old git' comment; tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Romford Porsche driver who lied about A13 crash injuries wasn't even in the car

"Mr Brooks claimed he was sitting in his Porsche, belted up and injured. The dashcam showed him in the bushes. We still don't know what he was doing there but we do know he wasn't in the car."
Cars
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Extremely dangerous' - Driver serving road ban found asleep at wheel while almost five times over the limit

Sumod George Sam was found slumped in a running car with a high alcohol level, despite being disqualified from driving.
#diddy-combs
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Music

Diddy Found Guilty on 2 Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial: What Does This Mean for the Future of His $61.5 Million 'Freak Off' Mansion?

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Music

Diddy Found Guilty on 2 Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial: What Does This Mean for the Future of His $61.5 Million 'Freak Off' Mansion?

US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Kerry man avoids conviction for 'serious' election fraud in June 2024 polls

A man avoided conviction for using a polling card registered to another address during local elections.
Social justice
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Jail for former HSE counsellor who was getaway driver for 'thug' who murdered Lisa Thompson

Deirdre Arnold received a two-year sentence for acting as a getaway driver in the murder of Lisa Thompson, influenced by domestic abuse.
#diddy
#sean-combs
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tommy Robinson denies harassing two MailOnline journalists

Tommy Robinson denied harassing journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, entering not guilty pleas to charges of causing fear of violence.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Court of Appeal to refer withdrawal of evidence by Conor McGregor to DPP

Ms Hand's legal team argued that Mr Lawrence's costs were covered by McGregor, suggesting that if costs are awarded to him, they would likely surpass Ms Hand's awarded €250,000.
US politics
Music
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs jury reaches verdict on four of the five counts

Jury delivers partial verdict on four sex trafficking and prostitution counts, remains deadlocked on racketeering conspiracy.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Full details of what happened to mother suing TfL for 25m after suffering life-changing injuries falling under Tube train

Sarah de Lagarde suffered serious injuries after being run over by two trains and is pursuing a negligence case against TfL.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

'I was hit by TWO Tube trains - I lost the ability to hug my children'

"Miraculously, I survived, but it cost me dearly the first train took my arm, and the second train took my leg... I lost my mobility, my independence, my dignity and, above all, my ability to hug my two young children with both arms."
London politics
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Cyclists Tell Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo: The Bedford Ave. Bike Lane is a Lifesaver - Streetsblog New York City

The fate of a Brooklyn bike lane is in question as a judge considers a lawsuit against its safety improvements.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US funeral home owner who stashed 191 bodies sentenced to 20 years

Funeral home owner sentenced for storing bodies and defrauding families.
191 bodies discovered stacked in Colorado funeral home, leading to criminal charges.
Emotional impact on families emphasized by judge during sentencing.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Pastor stole $200K from California church while its founder was dying, authorities say

Mr. Lemons stole from a vulnerable victim at a vulnerable time. The patriarch of the church was near death when this happened...
US news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Carer who abused Bexley man, 88, days before he died leaves court a free woman

'The incident included inappropriate yanking, pulling and manhandling of the victim, along with raising her voice and threatening him with police involvement and violence.'
Public health
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn man pleads guilty in gold bar scam

Yongxian Huang orchestrated a scam involving senior citizens that resulted in the theft of gold bars worth over $350,000.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Fairfield man to go on trial for alleged lewd act in moving car next to Walnut Creek elementary school bus

Enrique Cisneros, with a history of indecent exposure, faces trial for allegedly masturbation in a moving car next to a bus full of schoolchildren.
SF parents
#fraud
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London startup

Man who branded himself Kardashian of Cheshire' admits luxury handbag fraud

Jack Watkin guilty of fraud for luring investors with false promises of luxury handbag deals.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Travel

Fake flight attendant took 120 free flights before arrest at SFO, officials say

A man impersonated a flight attendant, fraudulently flying on over 120 flights, leading to his conviction for wire fraud.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Fake flight attendant took 120 free flights before arrest at SFO, officials say

A man impersonated a flight attendant, fraudulently flying on over 120 flights, leading to his conviction for wire fraud.
Pets
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Vet gets two-month suspension after advising woman to walk her dog 'before fracture had healed'

A vet was suspended for advising a dog owner to walk a dog with a fractured leg too soon.
Digital life
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: 'Tattle Life' exposed - When gossip ends in court

Tattle Life is a toxic gossip platform that can lead to serious reputational harm, but victims can fight back successfully.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mike Lindell Celebrates After Losing Defamation Case

Mike Lindell maintains a positive outlook after losing a defamation case and being ordered to pay $2.3 million to Eric Coomer.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
2 months ago

Dagenham landlord illegally converted house into flats

Ijaz Hussain was fined over £20,000 for illegally converting a house into flats, defying planning regulations and ignoring enforcement notices.
Renovation
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Swedish queen of trash' jailed for dumping hundreds of thousands of tons of toxic waste

Fariba Vancor was sentenced to six years for one of Sweden's largest environmental crime cases involving toxic waste dumping.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Supreme Court to hear case over probe of antiabortion pregnancy center

The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding the First Amendment rights of a pregnancy center fighting a subpoena for donor information.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

GCHQ intern jailed for stealing top-secret files

A GCHQ intern was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for stealing sensitive files during his placement.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sex-trafficking trial of Sean Diddy' Combs enters sixth week

The trial against Sean Diddy Combs reveals serious allegations of sex trafficking and the abuse of power in celebrity culture.
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