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Lil Durk cleared in federal murder-for-hire case, but faces separate racketeering trial
world28 days ago

Lil Durk cleared in federal murder-for-hire case, but faces separate racketeering trial

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks) was acquitted of all five federal murder-for-hire charges in a Los Angeles case linked to a daytime shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo; prosecutors argued he plotted to kill the target in retaliation for King Von's death, but jurors cleared him. He still faces a separate racketeering-murder and firearms trial scheduled for October, while two co-defendants were convicted of stalking-related charges in the same case.

via BBC|
#acquitted#durk-banks#federal-trial
Durk Banks Defense Rests, Probing Prosecutors With New Witnesses in Federal Murder-for-Hire Trial
crime1 month ago

Durk Banks Defense Rests, Probing Prosecutors With New Witnesses in Federal Murder-for-Hire Trial

With both sides done presenting, Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire case moved toward closing arguments after the defense called witnesses to counter cooperating witnesses and offer alternative explanations, including testimony about Banks’s personal relationships and the roles of his associates. The lineup included family, friends, a talent agent, a former girlfriend and wife of an alleged co-conspirator, and a sound engineer, all aimed at undermining the prosecution’s narrative. The defense contends there’s no solid link between Durk Banks and a murder plot, and closing arguments are set for Sept. 8.

via LAmag|
#crime#durk-banks#federal-trial
Pastor Miller’s federal cyberstalking case delayed again as defense hunts exculpatory evidence
legal1 month ago

Pastor Miller’s federal cyberstalking case delayed again as defense hunts exculpatory evidence

A South Carolina pastor, John Paul Miller, is charged in federal court with cyberstalking and making false statements related to harassing his estranged wife, Mica Miller, before her 2024 suicide. His trial was delayed again as defense seeks exculpatory documents and plans witness interviews; the court moved the case to October 2026. The Miller family settled a related civil suit in 2024, and two civil suits accuse him of sexually assaulting minors, though no criminal charges have been filed over those allegations.

via Court TV|
#cyberstalking#exculpatory-information#federal-trial
Elevator snafu delays Mangione's Manhattan federal hearing
crime3 months ago

Elevator snafu delays Mangione's Manhattan federal hearing

Luigi Mangione's federal hearing in Manhattan was delayed for over 30 minutes after he became trapped in a Thurgood Marshall Courthouse elevator; he arrived shackled in a tan uniform as jury selection began for his two-count stalking case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. Judge Margaret Garnett set Jan. 5 for voir dire with opening statements Jan. 25 and a two- to three-week trial, noting scheduling conflicts with Mangione's concurrent state murder case. The defense had been in plea talks with prosecutors, which collapsed; Mangione pleads not guilty.

via NBC News|
#crime#elevator#federal-trial
Mangione’s federal trial moved to January amid sprawling jury prep
crime3 months ago

Mangione’s federal trial moved to January amid sprawling jury prep

A judge postponed Luigi Mangione’s federal trial to January 2027 because the extensive jury-selection process for the high-profile case wouldn’t fit before November. Opening arguments are now set for Jan. 25, 2027, after a weeks-long selection and an enlarged panel of six alternates. Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to federal stalking in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; a separate state-court case is planned for September.

via Gothamist|
#brian-thompson#crime#federal-trial
Mistrial in Palisades arson trial leaves blaze responsibility unresolved
crime3 months ago

Mistrial in Palisades arson trial leaves blaze responsibility unresolved

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the Palisades fire arson case after jurors deadlocked 10-2 for acquittal on all three felony counts against former Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht, who prosecutors say started the Lachman fire that ignited the Palisades blaze. After about 13 hours of deliberations, the judge said there was manifest necessity to end the trial; prosecutors plan to retry the case, while the defense argued the evidence failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The Palisades fire killed 12 people, destroyed about 6,500 structures from Pacific Palisades to Malibu, and caused billions in losses, leaving key questions of responsibility unresolved.

via Los Angeles Times|
#arson#crime#federal-trial
Alexander Brothers Face Potential Life Term as Jurors Deliberate in Sex-Trafficking Case
us-news7 months ago

Alexander Brothers Face Potential Life Term as Jurors Deliberate in Sex-Trafficking Case

Jurors have begun deliberations in the Manhattan federal sex-trafficking trial of Tal Alexander and his brothers Oren and Alon, accused of drugging and raping dozens of women over more than a decade; they face a mandatory minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted on all counts, with the five-week trial featuring testimony from more than 30 witnesses.

via Daily Mail|
#alexander-brothers#federal-trial#life-imprisonment
Jurors Start Deliberations in Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial of Alexander Brothers
crime7 months ago

Jurors Start Deliberations in Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial of Alexander Brothers

Jurors began deliberations in the federal sex-trafficking trial of Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander after five weeks of testimony in which prosecutors presented more than 30 witnesses alleging a two-decade scheme of coercion, gifts and drugging to victimize women, including minors. The brothers, who face 10 charges and potential life in prison, deny the accusations; the defense portrays them as boisterous playboys and argues alibis as two charges were dropped and evidence includes texts, emails and a blog.

via The New York Times|
#alexander-brothers#crime#deliberations
Mangione Erupts in Court Over 'Double Jeopardy' as Trial Dates Leapfrog
crime8 months ago

Mangione Erupts in Court Over 'Double Jeopardy' as Trial Dates Leapfrog

In New York, Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, yelled in court after Manhattan Judge Gregory Carro set a state trial for June 8—leapfrogging an October federal trial—calling it 'double jeopardy by any common sense.' Mangione and his lawyers criticized the scheduling while he remains in custody facing dual prosecutions; prosecutors previously indicated he could avoid the death penalty after a major charge was dropped.

via Yahoo|
#brian-thompson#crime#double-jeopardy
Luigi Mangione's Federal Murder Trial Jury Selection Set for September
law-and-crime9 months ago

Luigi Mangione's Federal Murder Trial Jury Selection Set for September

Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the 2024 shooting of a UnitedHealthcare executive may begin in September, with jury selection possibly starting then. The trial's start date depends on rulings regarding the death penalty, which Mangione's defense is contesting, and other legal motions. The case has garnered national attention and involves complex legal issues, including motions to dismiss charges and disputes over evidence legality.

via CNN|
#death-penalty#federal-trial#jury-selection
Milwaukee Judge Faces Federal Trial Over Immigration Evasion Allegations
law-and-justice9 months ago

Milwaukee Judge Faces Federal Trial Over Immigration Evasion Allegations

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan is set to face a federal trial for allegedly helping an undocumented man evade arrest by concealing him in court, with her case raising issues of judicial immunity and immigration enforcement. She has pleaded not guilty, and the trial is expected to include 25-28 witnesses, with potential for a six-year prison sentence if convicted.

via ABC News|
#federal-trial#immigration#judge