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Rapper NBA Youngboy sentenced to 23 months in prison in federal gun case

NBA Youngboy sentenced to under two years for gun charges; he acknowledged possessing firearms despite being a felon.

Oakland: Security guard pleads to double murder of couple shot to death as they headed to Rolling Loud concert

Keith Riley has pleaded no contest to the murder of an Emeryville couple in 2019, allowing him to be sentenced to life in prison without a trial.
Riley was initially facing charges of murder in the course of a robbery, which would have made him eligible for life without parole, but those charges were dropped in the plea agreement.

Rapper NBA Youngboy sentenced to 23 months in prison in federal gun case

NBA Youngboy sentenced to under two years for gun charges; he acknowledged possessing firearms despite being a felon.

Oakland: Security guard pleads to double murder of couple shot to death as they headed to Rolling Loud concert

Keith Riley has pleaded no contest to the murder of an Emeryville couple in 2019, allowing him to be sentenced to life in prison without a trial.
Riley was initially facing charges of murder in the course of a robbery, which would have made him eligible for life without parole, but those charges were dropped in the plea agreement.
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Former world champion cyclist pleads guilty over wife's death in Australia

Dennis pleaded guilty to creating likelihood of harm, following a vehicle incident that led to his wife's death.
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Death Penalty May Be Off Table for 9/11 Suspect No Matter How Case Unfolds

The 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 January

A 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 Unfolds

The 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 January

A 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.
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Falmouth woman pleads guilty in Maine crash that killed 4

Noelle 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 case

A judge is accused of violating judicial impartiality through ex parte communications, impacting a plea agreement in a controversial case.

'Fat Leonard' faces sentencing as epic Navy scandal nears end

Leonard 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.
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Club Q Shooter Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes in Effort to Avoid Death Penalty

The 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 maker

Families 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 riot

Robert 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 guilty

Dr. 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 Penalty

The 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 maker

Families 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 riot

Robert 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 guilty

Dr. Mark Chavez is pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in the investigation of Matthew Perry's overdose death.
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#matthew-perry

A doctor has pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Doctor 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 guilty

Dr 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 Perry

Doctor 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 guilty

Dr Mark Chavez is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's death.
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#legal-system

Murder case dismissed against suspect in Oakland Uber driver's killing during robbery

The plea agreement results in a 30-month prison term for Major Willis after the murder charge was dismissed.

Ex-Castro Valley High School teacher pleads no contest to sex offense involving student, avoids prison through plea deal

Keita Hasegawa will avoid prison by serving one year through prior bail conditions after pleading no contest to a lesser offense.

Murder case dismissed against suspect in Oakland Uber driver's killing during robbery

The plea agreement results in a 30-month prison term for Major Willis after the murder charge was dismissed.

Ex-Castro Valley High School teacher pleads no contest to sex offense involving student, avoids prison through plea deal

Keita Hasegawa will avoid prison by serving one year through prior bail conditions after pleading no contest to a lesser offense.
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Second Memphis Officer to Change Plea in Death of Tyre Nichols

Emmitt Martin III is changing his not-guilty plea to federal charges related to Tyre Nichols' death amid ongoing legal developments with other officers.
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Bush Administration Lawyer Whose Wife Was Killed on 9/11 Supports Plea Deal

The 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 Plotters

Defense 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 Valid

The 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 Deal

The 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 Plotters

Defense 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 Valid

The military judge authorizes investigation into Defense Secretary's rescinded plea agreement in the Sept. 11 case.
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#911-attacks

Defense secretary revokes plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters

Defense Secretary revoked plea agreement with 9/11 plotters, making it a capital case again.

Plea Deal in 9/11 Case Is Announced in War Court

A 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 plotters

Defense Secretary revoked plea agreement with 9/11 plotters, making it a capital case again.

Plea Deal in 9/11 Case Is Announced in War Court

A plea agreement has been reached with the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, removing the possibility of the death penalty.
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Plea deal freed him from jail. Days later, he was charged in brutal Miami Beach murder

Accused 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 intimidation

A 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 murder

Accused 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 intimidation

A student accused of plotting a school shooting pleaded no contest to witness intimidation, with multiple charges dropped in a plea agreement.
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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.
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"Unconstitutional": Hunter Biden cites 2nd Amendment in request dismiss gun charges

Hunter Biden's attorney argues that the gun charges against him are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Attorney Abbe Lowell claims that Hunter Biden should have immunity from this case and recently filed tax charges in California.

David Weiss Is Withholding the Proof Leo Wise Claims Doesn't Exist - emptywheel

Leo 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.

"Unconstitutional": Hunter Biden cites 2nd Amendment in request dismiss gun charges

Hunter Biden's attorney argues that the gun charges against him are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Attorney Abbe Lowell claims that Hunter Biden should have immunity from this case and recently filed tax charges in California.

David Weiss Is Withholding the Proof Leo Wise Claims Doesn't Exist - emptywheel

Leo 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.
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#legal-case

Former Bob's Burgers' Actor to Plead Guilty in Jan. 6 Case

Actor 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 Home

Former 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 Case

Actor 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 Home

Former 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.
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#philip-esformes

Healthcare mogul Esformes cuts plea deal with feds: no more prison time, but heavy fines

Philip Esformes, a convicted healthcare mogul, had his 20-year sentence commuted by President Trump in a Medicare fraud case.
Esformes reached a plea agreement with the Justice Department, pleading guilty to the conspiracy count and seeing five other charges dismissed.

Healthcare exec Philip Esformes pleads guilty to Medicare fraud, but spared prison time

Philip Esformes had his 20-year sentence for Medicare fraud scheme commuted by President Trump.
Esformes agreed to financial penalties after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud.

Healthcare mogul Esformes cuts plea deal with feds: no more prison time, but heavy fines

Philip Esformes, a convicted healthcare mogul, had his 20-year sentence commuted by President Trump in a Medicare fraud case.
Esformes reached a plea agreement with the Justice Department, pleading guilty to the conspiracy count and seeing five other charges dismissed.

Healthcare exec Philip Esformes pleads guilty to Medicare fraud, but spared prison time

Philip Esformes had his 20-year sentence for Medicare fraud scheme commuted by President Trump.
Esformes agreed to financial penalties after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud.
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Ex-N.Y.P.D. Official Admits Funneling Illegal Donations to Eric Adams

Retired police inspector pleads guilty to directing straw donors to contribute to Mayor Eric Adams' campaign.
Mr. Montgomery agreed not to organize or host any fundraisers or solicit contributions for a campaign for one year.

Leaker Of Trump's And Thousands Of Wealthy Individuals' Tax Returns Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison

Charles Littlejohn has been sentenced to five years in prison for leaking tax returns of prominent individuals, including former president Donald Trump.
Littlejohn stated he leaked the tax returns because he believed the American people had a right to know the information and that it was the only way to effect change.

Elliot Resnick, former Jewish Press editor, pleads guilty to Jan. 6 felony - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Elliot Resnick, former editor of a Jewish newspaper, pleaded guilty to joining the Capitol riot and obstructing a police officer.
Under a plea agreement, Resnick could face a prison sentence of 8-14 months and a fine between $4,000 and $40,000.

Breeder Ordered to Pay $35 Million for Mistreating Beagles

Inotiv 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' Families

Families 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.
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