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Ed Brubaker Sued for On-Set Harassment on Amazon's Criminal
entertainment1 month ago

Ed Brubaker Sued for On-Set Harassment on Amazon's Criminal

A former production assistant, Ijaaz Noohu, has sued showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM Studios and Big Indie Pictures, alleging a hostile work environment with racial and sexual harassment on the set of the Amazon/MGM series Criminal; the suit details harassment, Brubaker allegedly pointing a functional firearm at Noohu, and claims of religious discrimination and assault, with Noohu ultimately banned from the set and not credited on the series, seeking unspecified damages.

via Variety|
#criminal#ed-brubaker#entertainment
Lawsuit Alleges Ed Brubaker Abused Production Assistant on Criminal Series
legal-matters1 month ago

Lawsuit Alleges Ed Brubaker Abused Production Assistant on Criminal Series

A production assistant filed a Los Angeles County Superior Court lawsuit accusing Ed Brubaker of sexual, racial, and religious harassment, discrimination, assault, battery, and defamation during work on Amazon Prime Video’s Criminal. The allegations include inappropriate questions, unwanted touching, ethnic slurs, and even a purported firearm incident; Noohu says he was barred from the set and denied credit after reporting misconduct. The suit names Brubaker, Amazon/MGM, Big Indie Pictures, and Philipp A. Barnett, casting a shadow over the series’ release, which has already faced delays and may be shelved. Brubaker, known for Criminal and other major credits, is prominently involved with the project.

via comicsbeat.com|
#criminal#ed-brubaker#harassment
Philippine president orders probe after Tacloban school shooting kills three
asia-pacific3 months ago

Philippine president orders probe after Tacloban school shooting kills three

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation into a Tacloban school shooting that killed three and left five injured, with police arresting a minor student and another suspect. The attack at San Jose National High School led to heightened security around schools, and the Education Department labeled it a high-alert incident as investigators probe the circumstances and possible motive behind the shooting.

via Reuters|
#asia-pacific#criminal#human-rights
Aspiration co-founder jailed 14 years for $248M fraud scheme
criminal4 months ago

Aspiration co-founder jailed 14 years for $248M fraud scheme

Joe Sanberg, co-founder of Aspiration Partners, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for leading a $248 million fraud that included forged statements to obtain loans, inflating assets to mislead investors, and diverting loan proceeds to personal debts and stock purchases, contributing to Aspiration’s 2025 bankruptcy; the case also涉及 co-conspirator Ibrahim AlHusseini and has drawn attention from high-profile investors.

via Courthouse News|
#aspiration-partners#blue-apron#criminal
Could ICE Officers Be Prosecuted for Minneapolis Shootings?
united-states8 months ago

Could ICE Officers Be Prosecuted for Minneapolis Shootings?

Reuters explains the potential legal exposure for ICE officers in two January Minneapolis shootings, outlining when state or federal prosecutors could bring charges, how immunity and use‑of‑force standards apply, possible defenses (self‑defense or reasonableness), whether victims’ families could sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and the hurdles in proving unlawful intent or reckless disregard amid disputed footage.

via Reuters|
#civil-rights#constitutional-law#criminal
US appeals ruling curbing ICE tactics at Minneapolis protests
united-states8 months ago

US appeals ruling curbing ICE tactics at Minneapolis protests

The Trump administration said it would appeal a federal judge’s order that barred federal agents in Minneapolis from detaining peaceful protesters or using pepper spray/tear gas against bystanders, part of a broader push to expand deportations with thousands of ICE agents deployed locally after a fatal shooting outside an immigration operation and a lawsuit by six protesters alleging constitutional rights violations.

via Reuters|
#constitutional-law#criminal#human-rights
Off-duty Pilot Pleads Guilty to Attempted Engine Sabotage on Alaska Flight
world1 year ago

Off-duty Pilot Pleads Guilty to Attempted Engine Sabotage on Alaska Flight

A former off-duty pilot pleaded guilty to attempting to crash an Alaska Airlines jet by trying to shut off its engines mid-flight, after revealing he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was struggling with depression. The incident, which lasted about 90 seconds and involved him resisting and trying to reach the emergency exit, resulted in his sentencing to jail, probation, community service, and restitution. He also founded a non-profit for pilot health and will be assessed for drug use.

via BBC|
#airplane#criminal#flight-diversion
Charlie Hunnam to Star in Amazon's 'Criminal' Series Adaptation
entertainment2 years ago

Charlie Hunnam to Star in Amazon's 'Criminal' Series Adaptation

Charlie Hunnam will star in Amazon's adaptation of Ed Brubaker's comic series "Criminal," playing Leo, a master thief. The series, described as an interlocking universe of crime stories, will also feature Richard Jenkins, Adria Arjona, and Kadeem Hardison. Brubaker will co-showrun with Jordan Harper, and the first four episodes will be directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. A premiere date has not yet been announced.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon#charlie-hunnam#criminal
"Trump Faces Criminal Trial in New York for Hush Money"
legalcriminal-trial2 years ago

"Trump Faces Criminal Trial in New York for Hush Money"

Prosecutors argue that Trump's recent social media posts violate the gag order in the hush money trial, while the court debates whether to show jury emails, tweets, and phone calls related to Michael Cohen. The jury selection process is expected to be challenging for Trump, and the judge denies the request to include evidence about allegations of sexual assault against Trump. Additionally, prosecutors seek to introduce evidence about the Access Hollywood tape, while the judge reiterates that the tape itself should not be shown to the jury.

via CNN|
#criminal#hush-money#legalcriminal-trial
"Chiefsaholic Ordered to Pay $10.8M to Former Bank Teller in Robbery Case"
crime2 years ago

"Chiefsaholic Ordered to Pay $10.8M to Former Bank Teller in Robbery Case"

Xaviar Babudar, also known as "Chiefsaholic," has been ordered to pay $10.8 million in damages to a former bank teller he threatened with a gun during a string of robberies. The judge's ruling includes $7.2 million for punitive damages and $3.6 million for physical harm and emotional distress. Babudar, who admitted to committing robberies across seven states and laundering over $800,000 in casinos, faces a potential 50-year prison sentence without parole. Despite his potential notoriety, any profits he may make, such as from a book or movie, will go to his creditors.

via The Athletic|
#bank-robbery#crime#criminal
"Chiefsaholic Ordered to Pay $10.8M to Bank Teller in Damages"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Chiefsaholic Ordered to Pay $10.8M to Bank Teller in Damages"

Xaviar Badubar, known as Chiefsaholic, faces up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of bank robberies. A bank teller, Payton Garcia, who was threatened by Badubar with a gun, has won a $10.8 million verdict in Oklahoma, with $3.6 million for physical harm and emotional distress, and $7.2 million in punitive damages. Badubar's attorney acknowledged the difficulty of recovering the money, emphasizing that he won't be able to profit from any future endeavors due to the judgment. Badubar is currently held at Leavenworth federal prison awaiting sentencing.

via NBC Sports|
#bank-robbery#crime-and-justice#criminal