San Jose: Ex-councilmember Omar Torres working toward plea in child sex abuse case, attorney saysOmar Torres is seeking a plea agreement for child sexual assault charges as negotiations with prosecutors begin.
Ex-Castro Valley High School teacher pleads no contest to sex offense involving student, avoids prison through plea dealKeita Hasegawa will avoid prison by serving one year through prior bail conditions after pleading no contest to a lesser offense.
San Jose: Ex-councilmember Omar Torres working toward plea in child sex abuse case, attorney saysOmar Torres is seeking a plea agreement for child sexual assault charges as negotiations with prosecutors begin.
Ex-Castro Valley High School teacher pleads no contest to sex offense involving student, avoids prison through plea dealKeita Hasegawa will avoid prison by serving one year through prior bail conditions after pleading no contest to a lesser offense.
'Fat Leonard' faces sentencing as epic Navy scandal nears endLeonard Glenn Francis may be released in one year under a plea agreement after cooperating with federal authorities, despite his role in a major corruption scandal.
Ex-FDNY chief guilty of creating 'VIP lane' to fast-track inspections in $200K pay-to-play bribery schemeTwo former FDNY chiefs pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme involving pay-to-play practices to expedite fire inspections in NYC.
'Fat Leonard' faces sentencing as epic Navy scandal nears endLeonard Glenn Francis may be released in one year under a plea agreement after cooperating with federal authorities, despite his role in a major corruption scandal.
Ex-FDNY chief guilty of creating 'VIP lane' to fast-track inspections in $200K pay-to-play bribery schemeTwo former FDNY chiefs pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme involving pay-to-play practices to expedite fire inspections in NYC.
Former Disney employee admits to falsifying allergy information and adding swastikas to restaurant menusA former Disney employee faces serious legal consequences for hacking menu systems and altering critical allergen information.
Rapper NBA Youngboy sentenced to 23 months in prison in federal gun caseNBA Youngboy sentenced to under two years for gun charges; he acknowledged possessing firearms despite being a felon.
Former world champion cyclist pleads guilty over wife's death in AustraliaDennis pleaded guilty to creating likelihood of harm, following a vehicle incident that led to his wife's death.
Death Penalty May Be Off Table for 9/11 Suspect No Matter How Case UnfoldsThe ongoing legal case for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed faces complications due to a breach of contract clause that may eliminate death penalty options.
The Defense Secretary Revoked a Plea Deal in the 9/11 Case. Or Did He?Defense Secretary's authority questioned after plea deal reversal in Sept. 11 case impacts trial timeline.
Judge Schedules Plea Hearing in 9/11 Case for Early JanuaryA military judge has set a hearing for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's guilty plea, reaffirming the validity of a plea agreement despite attempts to revoke it.
Death Penalty May Be Off Table for 9/11 Suspect No Matter How Case UnfoldsThe ongoing legal case for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed faces complications due to a breach of contract clause that may eliminate death penalty options.
The Defense Secretary Revoked a Plea Deal in the 9/11 Case. Or Did He?Defense Secretary's authority questioned after plea deal reversal in Sept. 11 case impacts trial timeline.
Judge Schedules Plea Hearing in 9/11 Case for Early JanuaryA military judge has set a hearing for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's guilty plea, reaffirming the validity of a plea agreement despite attempts to revoke it.
Falmouth woman pleads guilty in Maine crash that killed 4Noelle Tavares reached a plea agreement for her role in a crash that killed four peers, accepting a felony charge with deferred sentencing.
Alameda County judge accused of serious misconduct and lying in vehicular manslaughter caseA judge is accused of violating judicial impartiality through ex parte communications, impacting a plea agreement in a controversial case.
Club Q Shooter Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes in Effort to Avoid Death PenaltyThe shooter convicted in a Colorado nightclub case pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes, avoiding the death penalty.
Boeing 737 Max crash victims' relatives to push judge to toss 'superficial' settlement deal with plane makerFamilies of 737 Max crash victims are seeking a trial against Boeing, deeming the plea agreement with federal prosecutors inadequate.
Alleged white supremacist leader agrees to plead guilty to conspiracy to riotRobert Rundo pleads guilty to conspiracy to riot in a case tied to the Rise Above Movement, concluding nearly six years of legal proceedings.
Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death is expected to plead guiltyDr. Mark Chavez is pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in the investigation of Matthew Perry's overdose death.
Club Q Shooter Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes in Effort to Avoid Death PenaltyThe shooter convicted in a Colorado nightclub case pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes, avoiding the death penalty.
Boeing 737 Max crash victims' relatives to push judge to toss 'superficial' settlement deal with plane makerFamilies of 737 Max crash victims are seeking a trial against Boeing, deeming the plea agreement with federal prosecutors inadequate.
Alleged white supremacist leader agrees to plead guilty to conspiracy to riotRobert Rundo pleads guilty to conspiracy to riot in a case tied to the Rise Above Movement, concluding nearly six years of legal proceedings.
Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death is expected to plead guiltyDr. Mark Chavez is pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in the investigation of Matthew Perry's overdose death.
A doctor has pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew PerryDoctor Mark Chavez pleads guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine linked to Matthew Perry's death.
Doctor charged in overdose death of Matthew Perry expected to plead guiltyDr Mark Chavez is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's death.
A doctor has pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew PerryDoctor Mark Chavez pleads guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine linked to Matthew Perry's death.
Doctor charged in overdose death of Matthew Perry expected to plead guiltyDr Mark Chavez is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's death.
Murder case dismissed against suspect in Oakland Uber driver's killing during robberyThe plea agreement results in a 30-month prison term for Major Willis after the murder charge was dismissed.
Second Memphis Officer to Change Plea in Death of Tyre NicholsEmmitt Martin III is changing his not-guilty plea to federal charges related to Tyre Nichols' death amid ongoing legal developments with other officers.
Bush Administration Lawyer Whose Wife Was Killed on 9/11 Supports Plea DealThe Defense Secretary's rescinding of the plea deal in the case of the 9/11 attacks defendant has sparked controversy and uncertainty.
Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal for Accused Sept. 11 PlottersDefense Secretary revoked plea agreement with Sept. 11 suspects at Guantanamo Bay, reinstating the case as a death penalty trial.
Sept. 11 Judge to Decide Whether Guantanamo Plea Deals Are ValidThe military judge authorizes investigation into Defense Secretary's rescinded plea agreement in the Sept. 11 case.
Bush Administration Lawyer Whose Wife Was Killed on 9/11 Supports Plea DealThe Defense Secretary's rescinding of the plea deal in the case of the 9/11 attacks defendant has sparked controversy and uncertainty.
Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal for Accused Sept. 11 PlottersDefense Secretary revoked plea agreement with Sept. 11 suspects at Guantanamo Bay, reinstating the case as a death penalty trial.
Sept. 11 Judge to Decide Whether Guantanamo Plea Deals Are ValidThe military judge authorizes investigation into Defense Secretary's rescinded plea agreement in the Sept. 11 case.
Defense secretary revokes plea deal with accused 9/11 plottersDefense Secretary revoked plea agreement with 9/11 plotters, making it a capital case again.
Plea Deal in 9/11 Case Is Announced in War CourtA plea agreement has been reached with the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, removing the possibility of the death penalty.
Defense secretary revokes plea deal with accused 9/11 plottersDefense Secretary revoked plea agreement with 9/11 plotters, making it a capital case again.
Plea Deal in 9/11 Case Is Announced in War CourtA plea agreement has been reached with the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, removing the possibility of the death penalty.
Plea deal freed him from jail. Days later, he was charged in brutal Miami Beach murderAccused murderer previously plea bargained from jail, committed another crime shortly after release.
5 attempted murder counts dropped against California high school student, who pleads to intimidationA student accused of plotting a school shooting pleaded no contest to witness intimidation, with multiple charges dropped in a plea agreement.
Plea deal freed him from jail. Days later, he was charged in brutal Miami Beach murderAccused murderer previously plea bargained from jail, committed another crime shortly after release.
5 attempted murder counts dropped against California high school student, who pleads to intimidationA student accused of plotting a school shooting pleaded no contest to witness intimidation, with multiple charges dropped in a plea agreement.
Ex-Professor Gets More Than 5 Years in Prison for California Arson Spree'Former criminology professor sentenced to over five years in prison for arson spree in California.
David Weiss Is Withholding the Proof Leo Wise Claims Doesn't Exist - emptywheelLeo Wise used arbitrage to argue politics didn't influence reneging on Hunter Biden plea.Wise denied claims IRS agent influence, questioned lack of proof from defense.
Former Bob's Burgers' Actor to Plead Guilty in Jan. 6 CaseActor Jay Johnston pleads guilty in Capitol riot case, facing a single count of civil disorder, with other charges dropped.
Ex-N.Y.U. Official Admits She Stole Public Money to Add Pool at Her HomeFormer NYU administrator pleads guilty to $3.5 million fraud, diverting public money for personal use.$663,209 restitution and 5 years' probation part of plea agreement.
Former Bob's Burgers' Actor to Plead Guilty in Jan. 6 CaseActor Jay Johnston pleads guilty in Capitol riot case, facing a single count of civil disorder, with other charges dropped.
Ex-N.Y.U. Official Admits She Stole Public Money to Add Pool at Her HomeFormer NYU administrator pleads guilty to $3.5 million fraud, diverting public money for personal use.$663,209 restitution and 5 years' probation part of plea agreement.
Breeder Ordered to Pay $35 Million for Mistreating BeaglesInotiv to pay $35 million for mistreatment of over 4,000 beagles, largest animal welfare fine.Inotiv must cease dog breeding, be on probation, and pay additional fines for violations.
Plea Deal in Illinois Parade Shooting Falls Apart, Upsetting Victims' FamiliesFamilies of mass shooting victims hoped for closure as the accused considered changing his plea, but were left devastated as he maintained his not guilty plea.