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Appeals panel upholds Weinstein rape conviction, orders resentencing
crime17 days ago

Appeals panel upholds Weinstein rape conviction, orders resentencing

An appellate court in California affirmed Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction and ordered resentencing, rejecting defense claims of trial errors and upholding the use of certain evidence under rape-shield rules. The panel said Weinstein had a full opportunity to present his defense with other evidence, allowed testimony about other alleged assaults, and indicated the case would proceed to a new sentencing hearing. Weinstein said he will seek review by the California Supreme Court, while prosecutors declined to comment pending review.

via AP News|
#appeals-court#california-supreme-court#crime
politics3 months ago

California Supreme Court Upholds Eastman Disbarment Over 2020 Election Scheme

The California Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling disbarring John Eastman for his role in Trump’s 2020 bid to overturn the election, ordering his name stricken from the California bar. The decision ends a three-year disciplinary process; Eastman’s California license is revoked (his DC license remains suspended). Eastman helped devise legal strategies to pressure Pence and lawmakers to change the results, cementing his status as a high-profile figure facing professional sanctions for the Jan. 6 era efforts surrounding the election.

via Politico|
#2020-election#california-supreme-court#disbarment
California Supreme Court permanently disbars Eastman, a central figure in Trump's 2020 bid to overturn the election
politics3 months ago

California Supreme Court permanently disbars Eastman, a central figure in Trump's 2020 bid to overturn the election

The California Supreme Court permanently disbarred John Eastman, a key architect of Trump’s failed bid to overturn the 2020 election, after finding he repeatedly misled courts and advanced baseless claims; he is also suspended in Washington, D.C., highlighting accountability for lawyers who helped undermine the election.

via Democracy Docket|
#2020-election#california-supreme-court#disbarment
California Supreme Court halts Riverside ballot-seizure probe
politics3 months ago

California Supreme Court halts Riverside ballot-seizure probe

The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause the investigation into alleged 2025 election fraud and preserve more than 650,000 seized ballots while it reviews the petition for review, effectively halting the probe as litigation continues. Attorney General Rob Bonta praised the ruling, which stops Bianco’s actions amid a contested special election on a new Democratic-drawn congressional map; a coalition of media outlets is seeking to unseal the warrant tied to the ballot seizure.

via NBC News|
#ballots#california#california-supreme-court
California Supreme Court Calls for Review of Rooftop Solar Policies
environment11 months ago

California Supreme Court Calls for Review of Rooftop Solar Policies

The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of environmental groups, stating that the state's utilities commission's decision to cut rooftop solar incentives could be challenged in court, reversing a previous appellate court decision. The case concerns the reduction of credits for solar energy sent to the grid, which the environmental groups argue violates state law. The ruling emphasizes that the CPUC is not above the law, potentially opening the door for more legal challenges against utility decisions affecting solar incentives in California.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-supreme-court#environment#environmental-groups
CA Supreme Court Greenlights UC Berkeley Housing at People's Park
education2 years ago

CA Supreme Court Greenlights UC Berkeley Housing at People's Park

The California Supreme Court has ruled that UC Berkeley can convert the historic People's Park into student housing, ending a lengthy legal battle. The decision follows a new law that exempts housing projects from noise impact studies under the California Environmental Quality Act. The $312 million project will provide housing for 1,100 students and preserve over 60% of the park as open space. The park, a symbol of counterculture and protest since the 1960s, has been a contentious site for development.

via The Associated Press|
#california-supreme-court#education#peoples-park
California Supreme Court Greenlights UC Berkeley Housing at People's Park
educationlocal-news2 years ago

California Supreme Court Greenlights UC Berkeley Housing at People's Park

The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on People’s Park, dismissing a lawsuit from neighborhood groups and activists who argued the project violated environmental regulations and would create excessive noise. The decision, influenced by a new state law AB 1307, allows the university to proceed with constructing 1,100 student beds and 100 supportive beds for formerly homeless residents, addressing a significant housing shortage.

via Berkeleyside|
#california-supreme-court#educationlocal-news#environmental-regulations
"Judge Recommends Disbarring Ex-Trump Lawyer John Eastman Over Election Efforts"
legal2 years ago

"Judge Recommends Disbarring Ex-Trump Lawyer John Eastman Over Election Efforts"

A judge in California has recommended that ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman be disbarred for his actions in leading efforts to challenge the 2020 election loss. The recommendation will be considered by the California Supreme Court, and Eastman has the opportunity to appeal the ruling. This marks a significant development in holding lawyers accountable for promoting false election fraud theories on behalf of Donald Trump.

via CNN|
#california-supreme-court#disbarment#election-lawyer