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Why the Menendez brothers might remain in prison- even if court agrees to resentence them for killing their father

6 days ago

Los Angeles

What's next for the Menendez brothers? Here's how soon Lyle and Erik could walk free - and what could keep them in prison

Law

Why the Menendez brothers might remain in prison- even if court agrees to resentence them for killing their father

Menendez brothers may remain in prison despite possible resentencing.

Evidence of abuse may not guarantee their release.

Los Angeles

6 days ago

What's next for the Menendez brothers? Here's how soon Lyle and Erik could walk free - and what could keep them in prison

Lyle and Erik Menendez may be released from prison soon after their sentences were reduced to 50 years to life.

more#menendez-brothers

6 days ago

San Jose chiropractor pleads guilty to underreporting $1.4 million in income for taxes

In 2019, chiropractor Tae Hyun Lee pleaded guilty to assisting in the false preparation of his tax return, underreporting earnings by failing to deposit over $1.4 million.

Law

BREAKING: George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison, demonstrating accountability for misconduct in public office.

fromNewsday

US politics

Joe Nocella Jr. gets 120-day interim appointment as head of EDNY

UK politics

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges

NYC politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

BREAKING: George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison, demonstrating accountability for misconduct in public office.

fromNewsday

US politics

Joe Nocella Jr. gets 120-day interim appointment as head of EDNY

UK politics

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges

Dominican national pleads guilty to identity theft

A Dominican national pleaded guilty to identity theft, illegally using another's personal information for almost ten years.

Boston food

Man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendant, trying to open plane door on Boston flight

Boston food

Dominican national pleads guilty to identity theft

A Dominican national pleaded guilty to identity theft, illegally using another's personal information for almost ten years.

Boston food

Man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendant, trying to open plane door on Boston flight

more#criminal-charges

San Francisco

Tuesday Morning Topline: Chinatown Night Market Named Best In US

A driver in Redwood City experienced a medical event when hitting a 17-year-old pedestrian, now in critical condition.

#trial

NYC politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Jury selection finalized for Sean Diddy' Combs's sex-trafficking trial in New York

Sean Combs is on trial for serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, facing potential life imprisonment if convicted.

DC food

Take 3 on Diddy's Jury Selection

DC food

Sean 'Diddy' Combs will be able to pick his outfits for sex-trafficking trial

NYC politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Jury selection finalized for Sean Diddy' Combs's sex-trafficking trial in New York

Sean Combs is on trial for serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, facing potential life imprisonment if convicted.

DC food

Take 3 on Diddy's Jury Selection

DC food

Sean 'Diddy' Combs will be able to pick his outfits for sex-trafficking trial

more#trial

#crime

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Sex Education actor Alexander Westwood who raped teenagers in class jailed

An actor from Sex Education has been sentenced to over 15 years for multiple sexual offences against minors.

NYC parents

Man charged with trying to kidnap child from school in Buffalo, punched employee before being caught

East Bay (California)

Humpday Headlines: Murder Suspect Killed In Santa Rita Jail

fromABC7 Los Angeles

NYC politics

Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione asks fans to send no more than 5 photos at a time

London politics

Teen charged with firearms and explosives offences

Law

Bay Area man to serve 20 years for stabbing girlfriend at Hawaii resort

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Sex Education actor Alexander Westwood who raped teenagers in class jailed

An actor from Sex Education has been sentenced to over 15 years for multiple sexual offences against minors.

NYC parents

Man charged with trying to kidnap child from school in Buffalo, punched employee before being caught

East Bay (California)

Humpday Headlines: Murder Suspect Killed In Santa Rita Jail

fromABC7 Los Angeles

NYC politics

Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione asks fans to send no more than 5 photos at a time

London politics

Teen charged with firearms and explosives offences

Law

Bay Area man to serve 20 years for stabbing girlfriend at Hawaii resort

Why Israel plans to limit life-saving aid into Gaza. And, Diddy's trial begins today

Israel's cabinet approved a controversial plan to restrict food distribution in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.

NYC LGBT

Diddy Wants to Delay His Sex-Trafficking Trial

NYC politics

Diddy Rejects Plea Deal in Sex Trafficking Trial

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Why Israel plans to limit life-saving aid into Gaza. And, Diddy's trial begins today

Israel's cabinet approved a controversial plan to restrict food distribution in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.

NYC LGBT

Diddy Wants to Delay His Sex-Trafficking Trial

NYC politics

Diddy Rejects Plea Deal in Sex Trafficking Trial

more#diddy-combs

#sexual-assault

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assaults

Russell Brand faces multiple charges of sexual assault, rape, and indecent assault from incidents involving four women over several years.

fromIrish Independent

MMA

Conor McGregor accuser given extra 180 days to serve summons over alleged US sex assault

Boston food

Drunk ex-cop accused of slapping male flight attendant's butt after professing his love on JetBlue plane

fromThe Mercury News

Washington Nationals

DA declines to retry sex assault, battery case against ex-Bay Area dentist

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assaults

Russell Brand faces multiple charges of sexual assault, rape, and indecent assault from incidents involving four women over several years.

fromIrish Independent

MMA

Conor McGregor accuser given extra 180 days to serve summons over alleged US sex assault

Boston food

Drunk ex-cop accused of slapping male flight attendant's butt after professing his love on JetBlue plane

fromThe Mercury News

Washington Nationals

DA declines to retry sex assault, battery case against ex-Bay Area dentist

NYC politics

Prosecutors deny eavesdropping on Luigi Mangione's calls with lawyer

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

Luigi Mangione case: Federal prosecutors deny eavesdropping' on attorney calls after jail recording mix-up | amNewYork

fromCbsnews

NYC politics

Prosecutors deny eavesdropping on Luigi Mangione's calls with lawyer

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

Luigi Mangione case: Federal prosecutors deny eavesdropping' on attorney calls after jail recording mix-up | amNewYork

Media industry

SCOTUSblog will expand offerings, keep 'unbiased coverage' after acquisition by Dispatch Media

fromwww.nytimes.com

Media industry

The Dispatch Buys SCOTUSblog, a Supreme Court Mainstay

fromABA Journal

Media industry

SCOTUSblog will expand offerings, keep 'unbiased coverage' after acquisition by Dispatch Media

fromwww.nytimes.com

Intellectual property law

Media industry

The Dispatch Buys SCOTUSblog, a Supreme Court Mainstay

more#scotusblog

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 25: World IP Day 2025 Celebrates Musicians; Texas A&M to Lead Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies; and Tenth Circuit Affirms Specialty Metals Trade Secret Dismissal

Highlighting global appreciation for musicians and their intellectual property rights during World IP Day 2025.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Sean Diddy' Combs Loses Request to Remove All Hotel Assault Video From Trial

Lawyers for Sean Combs lost their bid to keep all footage of his 2016 hotel assault on Casandra Ventura out of his trial.

Media industry

Law

fromAbove the Law

Morning Docket: 04.25.25 - Above the Law

Skadden's email blockade regarding its Trump deal is under NLRB investigation, emphasizing workplace communication rights.

Privacy professionals

Plymouth man pleads guilty to cyberstalking more than half a dozen Massachusetts women

James Florence Jr. pleaded guilty to cyberstalking seven women and possession of child pornography, leading to a scheduled sentencing hearing.

fromQNS

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Brooklyn driver indicted for murder after fatal Queens road rage incident: DA - QNS

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized that the defendant turned to violence to settle a senseless dispute with a stranger, showcasing the escalating nature of road rage incidents.

Brooklyn

5 Things to Know About James Boasberg, the Judge Overseeing Meta's Antitrust Trial - Washingtonian

Boasberg's legal decisions have significant implications, ranging from political controversies to high-profile antitrust cases, showcasing the evolving nature of justice in America.

SF politics

Black Lives Matter

Karmelo Anthony allowed to walk free on $250K bond, house arrest in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony's bond was reduced to $250,000, allowing him to await trial at home after allegedly stabbing another teen to death.

fromBusiness Insider

NASCAR fraudster pleads guilty to tricking his hedge fund investors, scuttling Monday jury trial

"The judge's decisions were limiting a great deal of the evidence," Corozzo explained of the decision that ultimately led Franzone to plead guilty instead of facing a jury.

NYC startup

US news

fromeuronews

Russian court cuts jail sentence of US soldier as diplomatic ties thaw

US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black's prison sentence reduction reflects thawing US-Russia relations amid diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Woman who held here to talk, if you want' sign outside abortion clinic guilty

An anti-abortion activist was convicted for violating a clinic buffer zone, raising concerns about free expression amid political implications.

The case underscores the need for safe access to healthcare without harassment.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Child's Remains Found In East Bay House Fire

A house fire in San Leandro has resulted in three fatalities, including one child.

NAACP has filed a complaint against San Jose police for excessive force against a homeless man.

Trump's Justice Department is scrutinized for change in stance on January 6th pardons.

Forever 21 is on the brink of bankruptcy and may close all stores.

Austin

Peninsula man loses appeal in East Bay double-murder car crash

San Francisco

Friday Morning Constitutional: Child's Remains Found In East Bay House Fire

A house fire in San Leandro has resulted in three fatalities, including one child.

NAACP has filed a complaint against San Jose police for excessive force against a homeless man.

Trump's Justice Department is scrutinized for change in stance on January 6th pardons.

Forever 21 is on the brink of bankruptcy and may close all stores.

Austin

Peninsula man loses appeal in East Bay double-murder car crash

more#traffic-accidents

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in 'Vandelay' Fraud Scheme

Thomas John Sfraga was sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud involving real estate and cryptocurrency scams.

London music

fromConsequence

Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of federal wire fraud

Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty of federal wire fraud, involving luxury goods businesses.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in 'Vandelay' Fraud Scheme

Thomas John Sfraga was sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud involving real estate and cryptocurrency scams.

London music

fromConsequence

Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of federal wire fraud

Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty of federal wire fraud, involving luxury goods businesses.

more#wire-fraud

In dramatic fashion, judge kicks attorney off Antioch police brutality case

There is nothing before the court whatsoever from which the court could infer that Ms. Lopes will adequately prepare herself next time around even with the benefit of co-counsel.

Law

fromTechCrunch

Texas man faces prison for activating 'kill switch' on former employer's network | TechCrunch

Texas software developer Davis Lu faces up to 10 years in prison after being convicted of causing intentional damage to his former employer's network.

Tech industry

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

East New York mother indicted in drowning death of 6-year-old daughter: DA * Brooklyn Paper

A mother was indicted for allegedly drowning her 6-year-old daughter in a bathtub.

The case raises concerns about child safety and parental responsibility.

SF parents

fromwww.thereporter.com

Judge dismisses case against Bay Area man accused of killing infant son

The felony case against Tre Kenneth Clay for injuring his infant son was dismissed but may be re-filed by the District Attorney's Office.

US news

fromWashington Post

Woman admits scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family, sell Graceland

A woman pleaded guilty to mail fraud for attempting to defraud Elvis Presley's family by threatening to auction Graceland.

fromLos Angeles Times

Woman said to run Hollywood drug delivery service faces trial - but not for fatal overdose

Mirela Todorova's trial highlights the dangers of fentanyl in the drug delivery business, with potential life imprisonment for her involvement in nonfatal overdoses.

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault trial: 'Thank y'all for saving my life'

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of felony assault charges, marking a significant legal victory for the rapper.

Rihanna breaks silence after boyfriend A$AP Rocky's assault trial verdict

Rihanna expresses gratitude after A$AP Rocky is acquitted of assault charges.

A$AP Rocky celebrates acquittal in a heartfelt reunion with Rihanna.

Jury finds A$AP Rocky not guilty of shooting at friend

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of firing a handgun during a dispute in Hollywood, affirming his insistence on innocence.

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault trial: 'Thank y'all for saving my life'

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of felony assault charges, marking a significant legal victory for the rapper.

Rihanna breaks silence after boyfriend A$AP Rocky's assault trial verdict

Rihanna expresses gratitude after A$AP Rocky is acquitted of assault charges.

A$AP Rocky celebrates acquittal in a heartfelt reunion with Rihanna.

Jury finds A$AP Rocky not guilty of shooting at friend

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of firing a handgun during a dispute in Hollywood, affirming his insistence on innocence.

Day Around the Bay: A Polo Ralph Lauren Store Is Coming to San Francisco

Julie Kirschbaum is appointed as the first permanent female SFMTA director amid significant budget challenges.

California aims to improve data center sustainability in response to the AI sector's high resource consumption.

Pope Francis is hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia, raising health concerns for the church leader.

Elon Musk's DOGE team retains access to government systems as a judge allows their operations to continue.

Colombian woman charged with identity theft, stealing $250K in housing benefits

Orovio-Hernandez allegedly used the stolen identity to acquire illegitimate Section 8 housing benefits worth about $259,589 from October 2011 to January 2025.

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