Court lets stand fine against ex-Fox News reporter
The Supreme Court declined to halt the financial penalty facing a former Fox News reporter, leaving the fine in place as the legal battle proceeds through the courts.
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Weinstein rape charge dropped after years of court battles and deadlocked trials
Prosecutors in New York dropped the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after a years-long legal saga that included a 2020 rape conviction for the accuser Mann that was overturned on appeal and retrials that ended in hung juries; the charge was a low-level felony with a maximum four-year sentence, and Weinstein, now 74, has already served time on related counts while continuing to deny the allegations.
Arizona's Fake-Elector Case Moves Back to Grand Jury After Appeal Denied
A higher court denied the appeal, upholding the ruling that Arizona’s fake-elector case must be sent back to the grand jury, allowing prosecutors to continue pursuing potential charges in the investigation.
Federal judge reopens review of guilty verdict for former Wisconsin judge
A federal judge in Milwaukee is reexamining a jury's guilty verdict against a former Wisconsin judge after a hearing, potentially paving the way for a retrial or other relief.
NetEase Launches Targeted Ban Surge After Marvel Rivals Cheating Crackdown
NetEase says it has a zero-tolerance policy on cheats in Marvel Rivals and has named, shamed and banned nearly 500 players after a weekend update, partially sharing names, user IDs and ranks from Bronze to Celestial. The cheats were detected by Marvel Rivals’ automated penalty system, and penalties include permanent bans and potential device or IP bans. Players who believe they were unjustly penalised can appeal through official channels as NetEase aims to keep fair play in the Chronoverse.
Texas Death Row Inmate Broadnax Faces Thursday Execution Amid Final Appeals
Absent last-minute intervention by the U.S. Supreme Court, Texas death-row inmate James Broadnax is scheduled to be executed Thursday for the 2009 murder of two music producers in Garland, a sentence his lawyers say relies on co-defendant Demarius Cummings’ confession that Broadnax did not pull the trigger; the case has featured arguments about due process, race in jury selection, and ongoing appeals.
FTC Appeals Meta Monopoly Verdict to Higher Court
The Federal Trade Commission says it will appeal a November 2025 DC District Court ruling that favored Meta in the monopolization case, with the appeal to be heard by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. The FTC contends Meta has maintained a decade-long personal social networking monopoly through anticompetitive conduct, including acquisitions of threats like Instagram and WhatsApp, and will continue pursuing the case to promote competition and protect consumers.
Diddy Seeks Urgent Prison Release in Appeal
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is appealing for immediate release from prison, arguing that his four-year sentence was unjustly influenced by evidence of acquitted charges and that his treatment at sentencing was harsh, with his lawyers seeking to overturn his conviction or reduce his sentence.
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Redemption and Pardon Amid Legal Battles
Sam Bankman-Fried's last legal hope to overturn his 2023 fraud conviction will be heard on November 4th, with his lawyers arguing that his trial was unfair due to judge bias and procedural issues. If the appeal fails, his sentence may become permanent, though some speculate he might seek a pardon through political connections.
Diddy Appeals, Jail Release Expected in 2028, and Trump Considering Commutation
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team is requesting an expedited appeals process to challenge his 50-month prison sentence after his conviction on two counts of interstate prostitution, aiming to reduce his sentence and prevent the appeal from becoming moot, with a hearing scheduled for April.
FEMA's Flood Zone Decisions and Risks at Camp Mystic
The article reports that FEMA repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from its 100-year flood map, potentially reducing oversight and flood insurance requirements, despite the camp's location in a high-risk floodplain. The camp expanded after exemptions were granted, and the recent severe floodwaters caused significant damage and loss of life, raising concerns about the adequacy of flood risk assessments and regulations.
Steve Bannon Ordered to Prison by July 1 for Contempt of Congress
A federal judge has ordered Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with a subpoena from the House January 6 committee. Bannon's appeals have been rejected, but he vows to continue fighting the conviction up to the Supreme Court.
Trump's Legal Battles: Convictions, Rights, and Future Uncertainties
The Trump Trials newsletter recaps the first-ever conviction of a former U.S. president, Donald Trump, who was found guilty on 34 counts related to a 2016 hush money payment. Trump plans to appeal, but this will not delay his sentencing on July 11. The newsletter also updates on other ongoing cases, including federal charges over classified documents and efforts to obstruct the 2020 election results.
Former Manhattan DA Predicts Strong Appeals and No Jail Time for Trump in Hush Money Case
Former Manhattan District Attorney predicts strong appeals in the Trump hush money case, while GOP Senator Tom Cotton criticizes the jury's verdict.
"Supreme Court Denies Appeal as Missouri Death Row Inmate Faces Imminent Execution"
Missouri death row inmate Brian Dorsey, convicted of killing his cousin and her husband, awaits execution pending two appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court, with one focusing on his trial lawyers' conflict of interest and the other on his good behavior in prison. Dorsey's case has raised concerns about Missouri's execution protocol, including the lack of provision for anesthetics, as he is obese and diabetic. Despite a settlement to limit the risk of extreme pain during execution, Dorsey's fate remains uncertain.