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Meta on Trial: States allege addictive design aimed at children

A landmark multistate lawsuit in Oakland accuses Meta of designing addictive products that trap children and of concealing harms, with a whistleblower alleging CEO Mark Zuckerberg lied about commitments to child safety. The high-profile trial highlights how US courts are driving tech accountability amid broader debates over data practices, while policymakers and industry figures respond to growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure and regulation.

via The Guardian|

#child-safety #data-harvesting #meta

crime-and-courts6 hours ago•9 min saved

Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 20: Rebuttal Evidence Maintains Push Toward End

Day 20 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial features continued rebuttal testimony about her mental state, including a psychologist’s findings of bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis. A defense mistrial motion over a comment about mortal sin was denied, keeping the proceedings on track as prosecutors press their case while the defense emphasizes mental illness as a factor.

via NBC Boston|

#crime-and-courts #lindsay-clancy #massachusetts

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Lil Durk on Trial in LA Over Murder-for-Hire Revenge Plot Targeting Quando Rondo

Prosecutors in Los Angeles opened the murder-for-hire trial of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks), alleging he orchestrated a revenge plot after the death of King Von to have Quando Rondo killed; a botched ambush instead killed Rondo’s cousin Saviay’a Robinson. Banks’ defense blames his former assistant Kavon Grant for logistics and says Banks was not involved; three co-conspirators have pleaded guilty and will testify. Banks, 33, denies charges of stalking resulting in death and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, while prosecutors say his wealth funded the scheme and he used coded language to direct killings. The case highlights the debate over rap lyrics and coded threats as evidence.

via Los Angeles Times|

#crime #lil-durk #los-angeles

crime-and-courts1 day ago•12 min saved

Lindsay Clancy Trial Enters Rebuttal Phase With New Psychiatric Testimony

Day 19 live updates show prosecutors pressing the rebuttal phase of Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, calling witnesses like Dr. Avram Mack to challenge the defense’s postpartum psychosis/bipolar disorder theory, with closing arguments potentially looming later this week.

via NBC Boston|

#bipolar-disorder #crime-and-courts #lindsay-clancy

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Lindsay Clancy Trial Triggers Global Social Media Frenzy

As Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder trial winds down, a global social-media discussion intensifies with amateur sleuths scrutinizing evidence and proposing theories, while experts warn that platform algorithms amplify sensationalism and misinformation, influencing public perception and courtroom discourse around maternal mental health.

via The Guardian|

#conspiracy-theories #lindsay-clancy #social-media

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Mass. Mom Lindsay Clancy Trial Nears Verdict Focused on Postpartum Psychosis

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts is headed toward a jury next week to decide whether she is guilty of murder or should be deemed not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis. Defense witnesses portray her as psychotic, citing voices and delusions, while prosecutors argue she acted deliberately. The case has spurred a broader discussion on maternal healthcare and a concurrent civil suit against mental-health providers is pending. If found not guilty by reason of insanity, she would be committed to a state psychiatric hospital; if convicted, she faces life without parole. Closing arguments are expected, with ongoing public attention surrounding the trial.

via The Guardian|

#crime #lindsay-clancy #massachusetts

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Cleared to Stand Trial in Global Sex-Trafficking Case

A federal judge ruled former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is mentally competent to stand trial on federal sex-trafficking and interstate prostitution charges tied to an international scheme from 2008–2015, rejecting defense claims of dementia; the ruling followed review of testimony, medical reports, and 109 phone calls, and sets an October trial on Long Island with accommodations for proceedings, as Jeffries and associates allegedly coerced men into sexual acts under the guise of modeling opportunities at events worldwide.

via NBC News|

#abercrombie-and-fitch #crime #federal-charges

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Defense rests in Lindsay Clancy trial as prosecutors prep postpartum-psychosis rebuttal

The defense rested in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial after 10 witnesses discussed her mental illness and treatment prior to the killings; Clancy did not testify. Prosecutors will present rebuttal witnesses before closing arguments. The defense argues postpartum psychosis and lack of criminal responsibility, while prosecutors say she acted deliberately and sought quick fixes, manipulating providers. A conviction could bring life in prison; if found not guilty by reason of insanity, she would be committed to a psychiatric hospital. The case has sparked a national dialogue on maternal mental health.

via CNN|

#crime #lindsay-clancy #massachusetts

usnews4 days ago•8 min saved

Lindsay Clancy trial nears defense rest as mental-health testimony dominates Day 18

Day 18 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial focused on potential defense rest as forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick testified via Zoom about Clancy's bipolar II disorder with severe depression and postpartum psychosis; prosecutors say she killed her three children, while the defense argues mental illness excuses liability. Technical Zoom issues caused breaks, and closing arguments could begin next week if the defense rests as expected.

via NBC Boston|

#bipolar-disorder #dr-phillip-resnick #lindsay-clancy

technology4 days ago•3 min saved

Court battle could reshape social media by stripping addictive features

California’s lawsuit against Meta seeks to force Facebook and Instagram to remove perceived addictive features like infinite scrolling, autoplay, disappearing content and algorithm-dominated feeds, arguing the business model hooks users and harms minors; a verdict could set a broad precedent and signal that other platforms such as YouTube and Snap may face similar reforms.

via CNBC|

#addictive-design #california #meta

crime5 days ago•6 min saved

Chaplains Testimony Highlights Postpartum Psychosis Defense in Lindsay Clancy Trial

During day 17 of Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, a hospital chaplain testified that Clancy said a male voice ordered her to kill and that she was 'so glad' her children were safe, a detail used to support the defense’s postpartum psychosis argument as testimony continues.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#child-murder #crime #lindsay-clancy

crime5 days ago•16 min saved

Chaplain’s testimony prompts jury recess in Lindsay Clancy trial

A Brigham and Women’s Hospital chaplain testified in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial about Clancy’s hospitalization and her claim that a commanding male voice urged her to harm her children; the defense argues postpartum psychosis and plans additional witnesses, while the jury was excused for the day after the testimony.

via WCVB|

#brigham-and-womens-hospital #chaplain-testimony #crime

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Clancy Trial Day 17: Jury Excused After One Witness, Closings Loom

On Day 17 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts, the jury was dismissed early after just one witness—Sheila Cavanaugh, a hospital chaplain—testified. Prosecutors say Clancy killed her three children and then jumped from a second‑story window, while the defense argues bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis mitigate responsibility. The day included discussions over possible jury instructions regarding intoxication, and closings are expected Monday or Tuesday with further testimony planned for Friday.

via NBC Boston|

#bipolar-disorder #crime #lindsay-clancy

us-news5 days ago•126 min saved

Therapist says Clancy’s actions were shaped by illness, not intent

In a Massachusetts court, a psychologist testified that Lindsay Clancy’s severe mental illness, not criminal intent, led to the deaths of her three children. Prosecutors challenged the expert’s credibility and noted alleged errors in his report, while Clancy reportedly told caregivers she wanted to die; she later survived a suicide attempt by jumping from a second-story window and was left paralyzed. If found not criminally responsible due to mental illness, she would be committed to a state mental health facility; otherwise she faces life without parole.

via AP News|

#homicide #lindsay-clancy #mental-illness

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Tupac Shakur Trial Exposes Last Words and Autopsy Details

In the Keffe D Davis murder trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Las Vegas shooting, witnesses describe Shakur’s last words—“we’ll take care of it”—and pathologist testimony detailing a gunshot wound that entered the armpit, traveled through the chest into a lung with added abdominal injuries; Shakur died six days later. Davis faces a murder-with-a-deadly-weapon charge and could receive life in prison if convicted.

via USA Today|

#autopsy #crime #keffe-d-davis