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local1 month ago•1 min saved

Ohio treasure hunter freed after refusing to disclose shipwreck gold stash

An Ohio treasure hunter who recovered gold from the 1857 SS Central America wreck was released from prison after years for refusing to disclose the gold’s location to investors and authorities. Investors claim he sold about $50 million of gold without paying them; Thompson contends the remaining gold was placed in a Belize trust and that the proceeds funded legal fees and loans. He faced sizable fines in addition to imprisonment.

via WKRC|

#gold #legal-case #local

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Accuser denies false claims as Diggs fights charges

Mila Adams, the personal chef who accused Stefon Diggs of choking and assault, says she did not make false claims or seek a settlement, while Diggs pleads not guilty to felony strangulation and a misdemeanor assault; a pretrial hearing is set for April 1 as both sides pursue the case amid Diggs’ ongoing legal troubles.

via New York Post|

#domestic-violence #legal-case #mila-adams

politics2 months ago•37 min saved

Minnesota Judge Weighs 10th Amendment Challenge to Federal Immigration Surge

A federal judge in Minneapolis will hear Minnesota and its cities’ bid to pause the Trump administration’s deployment of about 3,000 immigration agents, arguing the surge violates state sovereignty under the 10th Amendment; the case follows two deadly shootings tied to the crackdown and underscores escalating political fights over federal immigration enforcement and state-federal authority.

via The New York Times|

#10th-amendment #federal-agents #immigration

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Maduro Faces U.S. Court in Major Legal and Political Test

The US is pursuing a legal case against Maduro that could challenge the limits of presidential power, highlighting tensions between the US and Venezuela.

via Financial Times|

#legal-case #maduro #presidential-power

local-news3 months ago•9 min saved

Portland Cemetery Removes Grave After Double Sale, Uncovering Major Errors

A Portland family had to disinter their son's grave after a cemetery sold the same plot twice, leading to a legal battle with a large funeral company and raising questions about cemetery laws and grieving rights.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#burial-plot #cemetery-dispute #disinterment

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Indonesian Islanders' Landmark Climate Case Against Holcim in Swiss Court

Residents of Pari Island in Indonesia are taking Swiss cement giant Holcim to court over its failure to reduce carbon emissions, which they claim contributes to rising sea levels threatening their home. This marks the first climate litigation against a corporation in Switzerland, with the plaintiffs demanding significant emission cuts and compensation. Holcim plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing its commitment to net zero by 2050 but stating that climate policies should be set by lawmakers.

via DW|

#carbon-emissions #climate-change #holcim

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Doctor involved in Matthew Perry's ketamine case receives home confinement

A doctor involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and three years of supervised release, acknowledging his role in the drug scheme that contributed to Perry's overdose, which was primarily caused by ketamine used off-label for depression.

via The Guardian|

#doctor-sentencing #drug-overdose #health

crime4 months ago•4 min saved

California Doctor Sentenced for Prescribing Ketamine to Matthew Perry

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for illegally supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, whose death was linked to the drug's effects. The case highlights the dangers of illegal drug distribution by medical professionals and Perry's ongoing struggles with addiction.

via The New York Times|

#crime #doctor-sentencing #drug-abuse

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Former French President Sarkozy Released from Prison Pending Appeal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released from prison under judicial supervision after an appeal court granted him bail, less than three weeks into his five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy related to campaign financing from Libya, with a future trial scheduled.

via AP News|

#appeal #france #legal-case

law5 months ago•3 min saved

Man Acquitted After Throwing Sandwich at Federal Agent in DC

A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during a protest in Washington DC was found not guilty of assault, highlighting tensions between residents and federal authorities and the legal complexities surrounding such incidents.

via The Guardian|

#dc-court #federal-agent-assault #law

legal5 months ago•3 min saved

Prosecutors Challenge Comey's Efforts to Dismiss Case and Defend Trump Posts

Federal prosecutors urged a judge to reject James Comey's claim of being 'vindictively' prosecuted, defending President Trump's social media calls for Comey's prosecution and emphasizing the societal importance of the case, which involves charges of false statements and obstruction related to Comey's congressional testimony.

via ABC News|

#fbi #james-comey #legal

entertainment5 months ago•1 min saved

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Begins Federal Prison Sentence

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 55, is being transferred to a federal prison after being sentenced to 50 months for interstate prostitution, following an eight-week trial where he was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges; he maintains his innocence and plans to appeal.

via NBC News|

#criminal-sentencing #entertainment #federal-prison

law-and-politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Court to Reevaluate National Guard Deployment in Portland

A federal appeals court will rehear the case over the deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, reversing a previous ruling that allowed federalization, and emphasizing that the president cannot deploy the military into U.S. cities unnecessarily, as legal battles over the authority to deploy troops continue.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#9th-circuit-court #federalization #law-and-politics

crime5 months ago•1 min saved

Former NHL Player Ryan Kesler Charged with Sexual Conduct in Michigan

Former NHL player Ryan Kesler has been charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan, denies the allegations, and is awaiting further legal proceedings.

via CBS News|

#crime #criminal-sexual-conduct #legal-case

entertainment5 months ago•2 min saved

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be released from prison in May 2028

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is expected to be released from federal prison in May 2028 after serving roughly three years for a conviction related to violating the Mann Act, with his legal case involving allegations of coercion and abuse but not racketeering or sex trafficking. He was sentenced to 50 months, fined $500,000, and will undergo supervised release and mental health treatment.

via NBC News|

#entertainment #legal-case #prison