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politics23 days ago

Congress moves to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas

The House voted to hold former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas, setting the stage for a DOJ criminal referral after a 41-0 committee vote and unanimous House action; Black did not appear for a deposition and provided only one NDA while withholding others, and he has challenged the subpoenas in court. The DOJ will review the referral and could prosecute, with contempt carrying potential penalties of up to a year in prison if convicted.

via CNBC|
#contempt#doj#epstein
Missouri Supreme Court opens contempt probe in GOP redistricting clash
politics1 month ago

Missouri Supreme Court opens contempt probe in GOP redistricting clash

Missouri’s Supreme Court has opened a contempt probe into Secretary of State Denny Hoskins for continuing to push a newly drawn GOP congressional map despite a ruling blocking its use, ordering Hoskins to explain why he should not be held in contempt and to appear in person at Thursday’s hearing as federal courts also push the state to adopt the map amid ongoing litigation.

via NBC News|
#contempt#denny-hoskins#missouri
Missouri Supreme Court demands Hoskins explain actions amid map feud
politics1 month ago

Missouri Supreme Court demands Hoskins explain actions amid map feud

The Missouri Supreme Court ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to appear in person to explain why he should not be held in contempt for directing local election officials to use a GOP‑drawn, blocked congressional map. The court已 ruled the map cannot take effect without a voter referendum, while federal rulings further complicate the dispute (SCOTUS declined to reinstate the map; a federal judge barred anything but HB 1). Hoskins says he will continue pressing the map, and a Thursday hearing in Jefferson City plus a noon Wednesday response deadline were set as the case continues to unfold.

via Kansas City Star|
#contempt#gerrymandering#hoskins
Montana judge finds prosecutors in contempt for public comments in murder case
legal3 months ago

Montana judge finds prosecutors in contempt for public comments in murder case

A Montana judge held prosecutors in contempt for public remarks about the Tyler Robinson murder case, ruling that while some statements didn’t violate a narrowly tailored publicity order, others claiming there was ample evidence beyond a reasonable doubt risked prejudicing the jury; the ruling emphasizes restricting pre-trial commentary to protect the fairness of the proceedings.

via AP News|
#contempt#judge#legal
Judge confronts DOJ over unreturned immigrant belongings in Minnesota contempt hearing
law7 months ago

Judge confronts DOJ over unreturned immigrant belongings in Minnesota contempt hearing

A Minnesota federal judge pressed U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, the acting chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and an ICE official to explain why they have not complied with court orders to return belongings to 28 immigrants unlawfully detained during Operation Metro Surge, describing the hearing as an extraordinary measure and warning of possible civil or criminal contempt as part of a broader pattern of judges clashing with the Justice Department over compliance amid thousands of habeas petitions.

via NBC News|
#contempt#ice#immigration
politics7 months ago

Minnesota Judge Threatens Criminal Contempt Over ICE Violations

Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz warned ICE is repeatedly violating court orders amid the administration’s immigration crackdown and threatened criminal contempt to force compliance, citing hundreds of emergency cases and 113 additional violations in 77 cases since January. He praised overburdened Minnesota DOJ attorneys while criticizing higher-ups, highlighting a broader pattern of noncompliance that mirrors alarm voiced by judges nationwide about ICE’s handling of detainee cases during Operation Metro Surge.

via Politico|
#contempt#ice#immigration
Minnesota Judge Orders ICE Acting Director to Answer Contempt Allegations in Court
politics8 months ago

Minnesota Judge Orders ICE Acting Director to Answer Contempt Allegations in Court

A federal judge in Minnesota ordered ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to personally appear in court to explain why he should not be held in contempt for violating court orders tied to the Trump-era immigration crackdown, calling the violations “extraordinary.” The judge gave Lyons a way out by promising to cancel the hearing if ICE promptly releases an immigrant it wrongly detained—Juan Hugo Tobay Robles—while underscoring the court’s concern over ICE’s broad noncompliance with orders in numerous cases.

via The New York Times|
#contempt#ice#immigration
politics8 months ago

Jeffries: Clintons Working in Good Faith to Testify on Epstein Amid Contempt Debate

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Bill and Hillary Clinton are acting in good faith to comply with Oversight Committee subpoenas tied to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing the contempt vote against them lacks credibility and that their attorneys have not engaged since the vote. The update notes a broader caucus discussion if needed and also runs through other Capitol developments, including Jack Smith’s public testimony and ongoing funding negotiations.

via Politico|
#clinton#contempt#epstein
politics8 months ago

Clinton Defies Epstein Subpoena as Contempt Vote Looms

Hillary Clinton defied a congressional subpoena and did not appear for a deposition in the Epstein inquiry, prompting the House Oversight Committee to plan a contempt vote for both Clintons next week; Maxwell’s deposition is expected but likely to invoke the Fifth Amendment, while Republicans also contend with broader floor fights on Venezuela war powers and funding measures.

via Politico|
#congress#contempt#epstein