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A Manhattan judge indefinitely postponed Luigi Mangione’s state trial after his defense moved to dismiss the state charges on due-process and double-jeopardy grounds following his federal guilty plea to two stalking charges; he still faces state charges including second-degree murder, with Sept. jury selection pushed to Dec. 10 and prosecutors given an Oct. 9 deadline to respond to the motion.
A New York state murder trial for Luigi Mangione was effectively postponed after Judge Gregory Carro ordered prosecutors to respond by Oct. 9 to Mangione’s motion to dismiss the case on double-jeopardy and constitutional grounds, with a Dec. 10 hearing set. Mangione had pleaded guilty to two federal stalking counts and admitted to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; if federal sentencing resolves the double-jeopardy issue, state charges could be dismissed, but the Manhattan DA’s office says it will continue to litigate the question and pursue justice for Thompson’s family. The federal guilty plea occurred less than a month before jury selection in the state trial was slated to begin.
New York prosecutors dropped Harvey Weinstein’s third-degree rape charge after two juries deadlocked on Jessica Mann’s allegation; Mann had indicated she could no longer endure testifying in another trial. The DA’s office said Mann’s testimony was no longer necessary, while Weinstein remains convicted in a separate sexual-assault case against Miriam Haley and faces sentencing on that charge. The decision comes after multiple trials and retrials over an eight-year fight, with Mann’s accusation unresolved as juries failed to reach a verdict.
Manhattan prosecutors dismissed the rape charge against Harvey Weinstein related to Jessica Mann after Mann declined to testify again, ending a potential fourth trial in that case; they will proceed with a 20-year sentence recommendation on Weinstein’s conviction for a criminal act against Miriam Haley. Weinstein, 74, has health issues and remains imprisoned; Mann’s rape conviction was overturned in 2024 and a 2025 retrial led to Haley’s conviction and a mistrial on the Mann charge.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, with four women accusing him of misconduct ranging from harassment to rape, including an alleged New York incident. Swalwell denies the claims and says he will defend himself with facts, while prosecutors urge survivors to come forward. The inquiry follows renewed scrutiny as Swalwell’s bid for California governor faces mounting political fallout and donor hesitation.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is investigating a sexual assault claim against Rep. Eric Swalwell after multiple women alleged misconduct; Swalwell denies the allegations as false and politically motivated, while several Democratic endorsers withdraw and a campaign-aligned group suspends operations. Swalwell remains in the California governor race, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has said she will file a motion to expel Swalwell from Congress.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says it is investigating a sexual-assault allegation against Rep. Eric Swalwell after CNN reported a former Swalwell staffer alleged he had sex with her when she could not consent; Swalwell denies the accusations, and the DA urged survivors to contact the Special Victims Division. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Joel Seidemann, a veteran assistant district attorney known for his expertise in high-profile cases and psych defenses, has been appointed to prosecute Luigi Mangione in the ambush shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Seidemann's 40-year career includes notable cases like the Etan Patz murder and Brooke Astor swindle, earning him a reputation as a tenacious and detail-oriented prosecutor. His ability to turn complex evidence into compelling narratives has been praised by colleagues, making him a formidable figure in the Manhattan DA's office.
Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office have urged a New York judge not to dismiss Donald Trump's conviction in a hush money case, arguing that presidential immunity does not apply and suggesting alternatives to accommodate his presidential duties. They propose deferring sentencing until after his term or ensuring no jail time, while maintaining the conviction to uphold public confidence in the justice system. Trump's team argues for dismissal based on immunity, but prosecutors highlight the importance of preserving the jury's verdict.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has urged a judge to maintain Donald Trump's guilty verdict in a hush money case, despite Trump's upcoming presidency. Bragg argues that the public interest in preserving the jury's decision outweighs Trump's request to dismiss the conviction. While acknowledging that Trump cannot be sentenced while in office, Bragg suggests options to delay sentencing until after Trump's term, emphasizing the importance of upholding the criminal justice system's integrity.
Manhattan prosecutors have proposed delaying or potentially ending the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case without overturning his conviction, citing his upcoming presidency. While they oppose dismissing the 34 felony counts against him, they suggest postponing sentencing until after his presidency or using a legal precedent for cases where defendants die before sentencing. This approach would maintain the guilty verdict without disrupting Trump's presidency. The decision now rests with Judge Juan Merchan, who is considering Trump's requests to dismiss the conviction.
The Manhattan District Attorney has proposed pausing the legal proceedings in the hush-money case involving Donald Trump while he serves as President. This suggestion comes amid ongoing legal debates about the implications of prosecuting a sitting president.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office opposes Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his hush money case despite his status as president-elect, but they do not object to delaying his sentencing until after he leaves office in 2029. Prosecutors argue that Trump's current presidential status does not warrant dismissing a case initiated before he was immune from prosecution. Trump's legal team claims that presidential immunity should extend to him during the transition period, arguing that ongoing legal proceedings could disrupt his ability to govern.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes dismissing former President Trump's conviction related to hush money payments but suggests pausing proceedings until Trump leaves office. Trump, who was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records, has requested the case be dismissed, citing presidential immunity and the Presidential Transition Act. The decision now rests with Judge Juan Merchan, who must consider whether to delay sentencing, dismiss the conviction, or proceed despite Trump's election victory. Trump's legal strategy has focused on delaying proceedings until after the election, which he won decisively.
Prosecutors in the Manhattan district attorney's office oppose dismissing Donald Trump's criminal conviction related to hush money payments but agree to pause the case until after his presidency. Trump's lawyers argue for dismissal, citing presidential immunity and the Presidential Transition Act, while prosecutors maintain that immunity does not apply to private conduct. The case, involving 34 felony counts, is tentatively set for sentencing on November 26, but proceedings may be deferred until Trump leaves office in 2029.