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A Timeline of Weinstein's New York Case

The initial decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein in 2015 was questioned, leading to later charges based on new evidence and public pressure. [ more ]

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Access Hollywood' Tape Won't Be Played for Jurors in Trump Trial

The judge in Donald J. Trump's criminal trial allowed the comments from the Access Hollywood tape to be introduced as evidence but ruled against playing the actual video. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

Judge Won't Delay Trump's Criminal Trial to Wait for Immunity Ruling

The judge rejected Trump's bid to delay trial, removing obstacle to prosecution of a former president.

Trump's efforts to delay criminal cases, amidst bid to regain White House, are facing challenges and scrutiny. [ more ]

New York Post

Charges dropped against 'misidentified' migrant accused in Times Square cop beatdown: DA

Jhoan Boada was misidentified and exonerated in the Times Square mob attack.

Marcelino Estee was identified as the actual suspect in the assault. [ more ]

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Eagles' Don Henley Testifies That Stolen Lyrics Were Deeply Personal

Don Henley and Glenn Frey followed a routine while writing songs

Pages of Mr. Henley's handwritten notes and drafts were stolen and became the center of a prosecution. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on prosecuting Donald Trump over attempts to undo the 2020 election loss. [ more ]

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Justices Questioned a Law Used to Charge Jan. 6 Rioters

The Supreme Court is hesitating to allow the use of a federal obstruction law in the prosecution of Capitol rioters. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Hundreds of Jan. 6 Prosecutions-Including Donald Trump's-Are Suddenly in Peril at the Supreme Court

Supreme Court may impact prosecution of Jan. 6 defendants, including Trump, by questioning obstruction law. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

He shot an 18-year-old in the back of the head. A jury couldn't decide if it was murder

The trial of former Long Beach school officer Eddie Gonzalez ended with a jury deadlock on whether he was guilty of murder or manslaughter. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Two men plead guilty to shooting wild burros in Mojave Desert

Men plead guilty to killing burros with unregistered rifles in the Mojave Desert

Prosecutors recommend probation instead of prison time in plea deal [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

'We're throwing the book at criminals': O.C. aims anti-crime campaign at surrounding areas

Theft prevention campaign launched by Orange County prosecutors targeting individuals from neighboring counties.

Charged 140 defendants over a year for various theft-related crimes, with a majority from outside Orange County. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Two more suspects, ages 18 and 17, charged with murder in southeast L.A. County slayings

Four suspects arrested and charged with murder in connection with a series of deadly drive-by shootings in Los Angeles County.

Prosecutors also announced murder charges against two suspects for two fatal shootings in November. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

SHE Beverage Co. CEO accused of defrauding investors, spending at Gucci and Louis Vuitton stores

The CEO of a women-focused beverage company has been charged with operating a fraudulent scheme that raised over $13 million from investors.

Prosecutors claim that the CEO spent the majority of the funds on luxury items and gambling at casinos instead of using them for the business. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

He opened a medical pot dispensary in California. The feds spent 16 years prosecuting him

Charles Lynch has been pursued by the federal government for running a medical marijuana dispensary for almost 17 years.

The case involves conflicting state and federal marijuana laws, with Lynch and his lawyers arguing it is a pointless exercise that has cost taxpayers millions of dollars. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

MSNBC's Joy Reid Declares DEI' Prosecutors Targeting Trump and She Loves It: Wonderfully Poetic'

Celebrating diversity in prosecution of Trump by Black officials like Alvin Bragg and Fani Willis; highlighting poetic justice and accountability in a multicultural democracy. [ more ]

The Nation

Merrick Garland Must Go

Merrick Garland has failed to pursue justice and accountability as attorney general.

Garland's slow-moving approach and failure to charge Trump with offenses like sedition or treason have allowed Trump to delay his criminal trial. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Postmaster who suffered mental health breakdown sends message to Rishi Sunak

A former postmaster who suffered a mental health breakdown after being accused of theft is calling for closure and accountability

Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake supports prosecuting and imprisoning those responsible for the Horizon scandal [ more ]

Newsmax

NYC politics

Trump Goes From Court to Campaign, Blames Bragg For NYC Crime

Former President Trump accuses prosecutor of prioritizing him over violent criminals. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

NYC politics

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Vows to Personally Call NY Governor's Office to Demand the Firing Of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

Maria Bartiromo vows to demand firing of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg from NY Gov. Hochul.

Rep. Claudia Tenney makes false claims about Senate Democrats' refusal to bring up impeachment articles. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

3 weeks ago

NYC politics

Ex-police officer gets 200 hours community service for campaign scheme to help New York City mayor

Former police officer sentenced for campaign donations scheme to help Mayor Eric Adams in 2021 election.

Montgomery ordered to community service, banned from hosting fundraisers, and soliciting contributions for a year. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

US supreme court skeptical of using obstruction law to charge Capitol riot defendants

The US Supreme Court's concern over using obstruction statute to charge Capitol riot defendants may impact Trump's case. [ more ]

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Snyder V. United States Could Legalize Bribery for Public Officials

Supreme Court case on public corruption

Nuance in bribery statute [ more ]

ABA Journal

DA acknowledges unwarranted prosecution of woman for 'clearly not criminal' abortion

District attorney acknowledged erroneous prosecution of woman for self-induced abortion

Ramirez agreed to one-year probated suspension for pursuing a charge that was 'clearly not criminal' [ more ]

Above the Law

Special Counsel Whacks Trump For Claims That His Theft Of Docs Is Just Like Biden

Prosecuting Donald Trump is a challenging process with his lawyers raising various arguments. Trump's legal team demanded vast classified information believing the prosecution was part of a political agenda. [ more ]

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A federal appeals court says former President Trump is not above the law

Donald Trump can face prosecution for plotting to overturn election results.

Stephen Gillers, professor emeritus at NYU law school, provides expert analysis. [ more ]

HuffPost

'Dead Letter': Legal Experts Show How Trump's Claim 'Makes No Sense'

Legal experts dismiss Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity'

Argument that presidents can't be prosecuted without impeachment and conviction receives skepticism [ more ]

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The Nation

Black Lives Matter

The Supreme Court Has Ruled to Let Louisiana Keep Hunting DeRay McKesson

The difference between being persecuted and prosecuted is highlighted through the examples of Donald Trump and DeRay McKesson. [ more ]

emptywheel

Judge Maryellen Noreika Confuses Hunter Biden's Memoir for the NYPost - emptywheel

Judge Maryellen Noreika rejected Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss, discussing the prosecution's decision on firearm charges and considerations supporting the case. [ more ]

emptywheel

David Weiss' Indict First, Seek Warrants Later Ethic - emptywheel

David Weiss did not obtain a reliable warrant for the evidence in his response motion to Hunter's prosecution claim until after indicting Hunter for gun felonies.

Weiss may be relying on evidence from the laptop he obtained from John Paul Mac Isaac, which could be problematic. [ more ]

emptywheel

The Coke-in-Gun Actually Harms David Weiss' Case - emptywheel

Prosecution presents evidence of drugs found on Hunter Biden's firearm pouch, potentially weakening prosecution case

The incident supports Hunter Biden's argument of selective and vindictive prosecution [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Ex-Post Office boss says he didn't realise company prosecuted own staff

Former Post Office boss unaware of prosecution power in Horizon IT scandal. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

I've prosecuted more people smugglers than Sunak's had helicopter rides, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer mentioned prosecuting more people smugglers than PM's helicopter rides.

The discussion was heated during Prime Minister's Questions about deportation of criminals. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Woman jailed for seven years for handing over girl, 3, for female genital mutilation

A British woman has been jailed for seven years for assisting in female genital mutilation (FGM).

This is the first successful prosecution for FGM and only the second conviction under FGM laws. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

British soldier to be prosecuted for murder of man in Belfast during the Troubles

Former British soldier to be prosecuted for murder of man in Belfast in 1972

Ex-soldier and three other veterans facing attempted murder charges [ more ]

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London

Two boys plead guilty to cruelty charges after more than 20 animals die following west London college break-in

Two boys admitted guilt for animal cruelty at an environmental college, causing significant damage.

Prosecution disputed boys' guilty pleas absolving culpability for animals' deaths. [ more ]

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London

London mayoral election: Candidate loses bid to have Covid lockdown conviction quashed

Andreas Michli prosecuted for lockdown gathering

High Court rules prosecution was brought in time [ more ]

The American Conservative

Georgia Judge Dismisses Several Trump Charges

Judge dismissed three charges against Trump due to lack of detail in legal accusations.

Trump's attorney claims the prosecution of Trump is political and should be dismissed. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

A Trump Judge Under Scrutiny

Judge Aileen Cannon faces scrutiny over overseeing Trump's prosecution.

The timing of Trump's trials and Judge Cannon's decisions could impact his legal strategy. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Democrats sound alarm over AI robocall to voters mimicking Biden

A robocall mimicking the voice of Joe Biden urged Democrats not to vote in the primary in New Hampshire.

A former state party chair called for the makers of the robocall to be prosecuted for attempting an attack on democracy. [ more ]

HuffPost

Trump For The First Time Concedes That His Actions May Have Been Illegal

Trump appears to have conceded that his actions leading up to the Capitol assault may have broken the law.

There is overwhelming evidence of criminality in the Jan. 6 case against Trump. [ more ]

HuffPost

Republicans Divided On Whether Trump Can Be Prosecuted For Crimes

Senate Republicans are divided on whether a U.S. president should have full immunity from prosecution, as argued by Donald Trump.

Some GOP senators reject Trump's immunity claims, while others suggest the matter is complex and needs further study. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

With Trump present in court, judges express skepticism of claims that he's immune from prosecution

Federal appeals court judges express skepticism regarding Trump's immunity from prosecution for election-related charges.

The appeals judges question their jurisdiction to consider the appeal, raising the possibility of dismissal. [ more ]

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Science

First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.

Smuggling greenhouse gases across the US-Mexico border for profit

First prosecution under the 2020 law aimed at slowing climate change [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

After 5 years of legal wrangling, Aryan Brotherhood trial begins in Sacramento federal court

Prosecutors charge Aryan Brotherhood leaders with racketeering, murder, and drug peddling

Gang members expected to be killers to gain power [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Ex-Los Angeles police officer won't be retried for manslaughter for fatal shooting at Costco store

Salvador Sanchez, a former Los Angeles police officer, will not be retried for killing a mentally ill man and wounding his parents in a Costco store in 2019.

A mistrial was declared last month after jurors deadlocked, with a majority in favor of acquittal. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

As businesses face 'nightmare,' Sacramento DA vows prosecution of organized retail theft

The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office has created a dedicated unit to prosecute thieves involved in organized retail theft crime rings.

The unit, consisting of a deputy district attorney and an investigator, will collaborate with law enforcement to prosecute retail theft affecting both big and small businesses. [ more ]

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Women

MPs to get free vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales

MPs to get a free vote on decriminalizing abortion

Labor backbencher to introduce an amendment to end prosecution for abortions after 24 weeks [ more ]

New York Post

Arizona prosecutor 's feud with Alvin Bragg gets fiery as she implies Manhattan DA could let Soho hotel murder suspect walk

Rachel Mitchell is delaying the extradition of a murder suspect to New York due to concerns about ensuring he remains in custody.

Mitchell aims to prioritize prosecuting the suspect in Arizona for two violent felonies before sending him to New York for his involvement in the Soho hotel slaying. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Biden Rebukes Special Counsel Over 'Faulty Memory' Claim

Joe Biden will not be charged with any crimes for taking classified documents to his home in Delaware.

The special counsel report detailed instances where Biden appeared to have problems with his memory, sparking pushback from Biden and the White House. [ more ]

emptywheel

Hunter Biden's Delayed Email Access on the JPMI Laptop - emptywheel

The prosecution revealed new evidentiary issues in their opposition briefs.

Mr. Biden plans to file a motion to suppress improperly gathered evidence based on the prosecution's recent admissions. [ more ]

Truthout

Silence Is Dangerous in the Current Age of Rising Fascism in the US

Trump is plotting to expand a policy memo to protect presidents from prosecution.

Scholars are concerned about the United States moving towards authoritarianism as Trump signals his aspirations of an authoritarian future. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Gov. Gavin Newsom sending DOJ, National Guard attorneys to Alameda County to beef up prosecutions

California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to send state attorneys to Alameda County to boost the prosecution of serious and complex crimes.

The move is aimed at prosecuting violent crimes, drug-related crimes, and property crimes, and targeting major criminal networks in Oakland and the East Bay. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Oakland man nicknamed Scarface' gets 24 years for human trafficking of teen girl

Lawrence Bomani Johnson has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for trafficking a 16-year-old girl.

Johnson was convicted of human trafficking and other charges related to the teen. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Judge Scraps Trial Date for Trump Election Subversion Case

The trial date for Donald Trump's case has been scrapped by the federal judge overseeing the prosecution.

The judge will set a new date once Trump's immunity claims are resolved by the three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals. [ more ]

HuffPost

US news

Georgia Judge Calls Hearing On Fani Willis Improper Relationship Claim

A Georgia judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to respond to claims of an improper romantic relationship with a prosecutor.

The response from the state is due by February 2, and a hearing has been scheduled for February 15. [ more ]

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Europe news

Wednesday Briefing

Appeals court unlikely to rule in Trump's favor on immunity from prosecution

The issue of immunity is likely to reach the Supreme Court [ more ]

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US news

Prosecutor in the TV studio attack is shot dead in Ecuador's most dangerous city

A prosecutor investigating an attack on a TV channel in Ecuador was shot and killed in Guayaquil.

Ecuador has been experiencing a surge in crime, including attacks and abductions, following the escape of a notorious gang leader from prison. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Tom Girardi to face May trial in alleged $15-million fraud

Tom Girardi will face trial in Los Angeles in May on charges of stealing millions from clients.

The trial will focus on five clients and $15 million, though prosecutors have alleged a larger fraud scheme involving over $100 million. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

With Trump present in court, judges express skepticism of claims that he's immune from prosecution

Federal appeals court judges express skepticism regarding Trump's immunity from prosecution for election-related charges.

The appeals judges question their jurisdiction to consider the appeal, raising the possibility of dismissal. [ more ]

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