Lawyers for El Chapo concerned by juror misconduct claims

NEW YORK (AP) — El Chapo’s lawyers raised concerns of potential juror misconduct and were reviewing their options Wednesday after a member of the jury at the Mexican drug lord’s trial told a news website that several jurors looked at media coverage of the case. The juror told VICE News that at least five members... Read More

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El Chapo

February 21, 2019

Gwyneth Paltrow: Skier sued me to exploit my fame, wealth

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow said Wednesday in a court filing that a man who accused her in a lawsuit of crashing into him at a Utah ski resort was actually the culprit in the collision and is trying to exploit her celebrity and wealth. Paltrow was skiing with her children and friends... Read More

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Gwyneth Paltrow

February 21, 2019

After surgery, Michael Cohen’s prison date postponed to May

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen was granted a few more weeks of freedom Wednesday after his lawyers said he’s still recovering from surgery and hasn’t had time to get his affairs in order because he’s preparing to testify before Congress next week. U.S. District Judge William H.... Read More

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Michael Cohen

February 21, 2019

Muslim group seeks congressional probe on terror watchlist

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A Muslim civil rights group called for a congressional investigation Wednesday after its lawsuit revealed that the U.S. government has shared access to parts of its terrorist watchlist with more than 1,400 private entities, including hospitals and universities. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said Congress should look into why the... Read More

Criminal Justice News, National Security, News

February 21, 2019

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police last month that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Some key moments in the story: Jan. 29 — Jussie Smollett tells police he was physically attacked by two men in downtown Chicago while out getting food from... Read More

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Jussie Smollett

February 21, 2019

‘Empire’ actor goes from victim to accused felon in 3 weeks

CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told authorities he was attacked in Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said. Smollett turned himself in at central... Read More

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Jussie Smollett

February 20, 2019

Nissan ex-boss Ghosn’s new lawyer questions handling of case

TOKYO (AP) — The newly appointed star defender for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday that he believes the case against his client does “not meet international standards” and could scare international businesses away from Japan. Junichiro Hironaka, who was appointed part of Ghosn’s defense team last week, also said he believes his trial... Read More

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Carlos Ghosn

February 20, 2019

Former Czech Republic defender Repka gets 2nd jail term

PRAGUE (AP) — Former Czech Republic defender Tomas Repka has been handed another nine-month jail sentence. The latest verdict comes less than two weeks after he was convicted of fraud on Feb. 7 and sentenced to 15 months in prison. The Prague-West county court on Tuesday turned two previous suspended sentences for drunk driving into... Read More

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Tomas Repka

February 20, 2019

Egypt executes 9 over 2015 assassination of top prosecutor

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Wednesday executed nine suspected Muslim Brotherhood members convicted of involvement in the 2015 assassination of the country’s top prosecutor, security officials said. The nine were found guilty of taking part in the bombing that killed Hisham Barakat, the first assassination of a senior official in Egypt in a quarter century.... Read More

Criminal Justice News, International Justice Watch, News

February 20, 2019

Virginia district split over ending transgender bathroom ban

GLOUCESTER, Va. (AP) — A Virginia school district that has drawn national attention for its transgender bathroom ban appeared starkly divided Tuesday over the prospect of ending the policy, provoking citations of scripture and the higher suicide rate among transgender teens. Concerns were also raised about the cost of a yearslong lawsuit. The Gloucester County... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News, Sexual Orientation

Gavin Grimm

February 20, 2019

Woman says man told her to kill fiancee before fatal beating

DENVER (AP) — After urging a woman he was having an affair with for months to kill his fiancee, investigators say a Colorado man did it himself on Thanksgiving Day, bludgeoning her to death with a baseball bat. The grim details revealed in a Colorado courtroom Tuesday provided the first public account of what led... Read More

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Patrick Frazee

February 20, 2019

Judge to consider Weinstein appeal of sex trafficking ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge who ruled that an aspiring actress can use sex trafficking laws to sue Harvey Weinstein will hear lawyers argue whether his decision can be appealed before trial. U.S. District Judge Robert Sweet is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday. He’ll rule at a later date whether his August decision can... Read More

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Harvey Weinstein

February 20, 2019

Judge won’t bar Parkland dad from ex-school monitor’s case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge will not prevent the father of one of 17 people killed last year at a Florida high school from attending the deposition of a former school security monitor who claims the father is harassing him. The Sun-Sentinel reported Tuesday that Andrew Pollack can attend the questioning session of... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Guns, News

February 20, 2019

Justice Thomas calls for re-examining landmark libel case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas says the Supreme Court should consider overturning a 55-year-old landmark ruling that makes it hard for public figures to win libel suits, writing in a case involving a woman who says Bill Cosby raped her. Thomas took aim at New York Times v. Sullivan and similar cases that followed... Read More

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Bill Cosby

Lawyers for El Chapo concerned by juror misconduct claims

Gwyneth Paltrow: Skier sued me to exploit my fame, wealth

After surgery, Michael Cohen’s prison date postponed to May

Muslim group seeks congressional probe on terror watchlist

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

‘Empire’ actor goes from victim to accused felon in 3 weeks

Nissan ex-boss Ghosn’s new lawyer questions handling of case

Former Czech Republic defender Repka gets 2nd jail term

Egypt executes 9 over 2015 assassination of top prosecutor

Virginia district split over ending transgender bathroom ban

Woman says man told her to kill fiancee before fatal beating

Judge to consider Weinstein appeal of sex trafficking ruling

Judge won’t bar Parkland dad from ex-school monitor’s case

Justice Thomas calls for re-examining landmark libel case

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