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A New York judge dismissed Morgan Carey's $20 million defamation lawsuit against his sister Mariah Carey, ruling he failed to prove 'actual malice' regarding claims in her 2020 memoir. The decision ends a five-year legal dispute, though Morgan's attorney plans to appeal.
Actress Selma Blair has issued a formal defense against assault charges stemming from a Delta Airlines flight to New York, asserting she experienced a medical emergency rather than intentional violence. Her representatives argue that her multiple sclerosis and pseudobulbar affect caused involuntary reactions, while prosecutors maintain she assaulted staff and police. Blair has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and is currently released on bail.
Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year prison sentence in New York for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley, following a retrial after his 2020 conviction was overturned. Judge Curtis Farber rejected the prosecution’s 20-year request and the defense’s 9-year plea, citing Weinstein’s lack of remorse and the victim’s trauma. Weinstein, 74, appeared in a wheelchair, denying the allegations while apologizing for harm caused. He faces a separate California sentence and remains hospitalized due to health issues, including bone marrow cancer and heart disease. The case concluded a six-year legal saga that began with his 2018 arrest, a pivotal moment in the #MeToo movement.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley, concluding a six-year legal saga in New York. Judge Curtis Farber rejected the prosecution's request for 20 years and the defense's plea for nine, citing Weinstein's failure to accept responsibility. The former Hollywood producer, who appeared in a wheelchair, denied the allegations but apologized to those he may have hurt. This sentence follows a 2024 appeal that overturned his previous conviction, leading to a retrial where he was found guilty of a first-degree criminal sexual act. Weinstein remains in a hospital ward due to health issues and faces a separate resentencing in California for a 2013 assault.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley, concluding a six-year legal saga. Judge Curtis Farber rejected the prosecution's request for 20 years and the defense's plea for nine, citing Weinstein's lack of remorse and the severe impact on the victim. Weinstein, 74, appeared in a wheelchair, denying the allegations while apologizing for harm caused. He faces a separate California conviction and is currently housed in a hospital ward due to severe health issues, including blood cancer and heart disease.
Luigi Mangione’s New York state murder trial has been postponed indefinitely after he pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges. Judge Gregory Carro gave Manhattan prosecutors until October 9 to respond to a defense motion arguing that double jeopardy laws bar the state prosecution. Mangione faces a maximum life sentence in federal court, while state prosecutors remain committed to pursuing their case.
Judge Gregory Carro has effectively postponed Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial by ordering prosecutors to respond to a double jeopardy motion by October 9. The delay follows Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges and his admission to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. While the defense argues the state case must be dismissed to prevent dual prosecution, Manhattan prosecutors intend to litigate the issue until federal sentencing is complete.
Judge Gregory Carro has effectively postponed Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial by ordering prosecutors to respond to a double jeopardy motion by October 9. This follows Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges, which his defense argues bars further state prosecution for the same conduct. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office intends to contest the dismissal, while Mangione faces a potential life sentence in federal court.
A New York jury deadlocked on Harvey Weinstein’s third-degree rape charge after three days of deliberations, leading the judge to declare a mistrial. Prosecutors have 30 days to decide whether to retry the count. Weinstein, 74, remains incarcerated from a 2023 Los Angeles conviction, and sentencing on related counts could follow if prosecutors pursue the New York case again. Actress Jessica Mann testified during the trial, while Weinstein’s defense argued reasonable doubt and highlighted aspects of their interaction. The mistrial leaves the central charge unresolved and sets up the possibility of a fourth trial.
A New York state trial date of June 8 has been set for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His defense argues the timing creates double jeopardy with a federal trial in September, while prosecutors push to proceed with the state case first; some charges have been dropped and Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
A New York federal appeals court has ordered a review of whether Trump's criminal conviction related to hush money payments should be moved from state to federal court, focusing on the impact of a Supreme Court decision granting presidents immunity from prosecution for official acts. Trump is seeking to overturn his 2024 conviction for falsifying business records, but the case remains unresolved as the appeals court considers key legal questions.
Luigi Mangione's terrorism charges were dismissed in a New York court due to insufficient evidence, but his second-degree murder charges related to the 2024 killing of UHC CEO Brian Thompson are still active. The judge ruled that the prosecution's evidence did not establish intent to influence or intimidate a civilian population, and Mangione's legal team argued that some charges and evidence should be dismissed due to legal violations. Pretrial hearings are scheduled for December, and Mangione remains in custody.
A New York appeals court has dismissed a nearly $515 million civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump, citing the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines, while leaving open the possibility of an appeal. The case, initiated by Attorney General Letitia James, accused Trump of inflating his financial records, but the court found the penalty excessive and overturned it, though the underlying allegations and other legal actions against Trump continue.
Steve Bannon's state trial on fraud charges related to the "We Build the Wall" campaign has been postponed to February 25 by a New York judge. Bannon, who was charged by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in 2022, pleaded not guilty to charges including money laundering and fraud. The trial was initially set for December 9, but has been delayed, with prosecutors requesting anonymity for jurors. Bannon's associates were previously sentenced in a related federal case, though Bannon was pardoned by Trump in 2021.
A New York judge has delayed a decision on whether to dismiss Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions related to falsifying business records in a hush money case, as prosecutors consider the implications of his recent election victory. The delay allows prosecutors until November 19 to decide how to proceed, including whether to maintain the verdict and continue with sentencing. Trump's legal team argues that his return to the presidency should nullify the verdict, citing expanded presidential immunity. The case's future remains uncertain amid these developments.