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crime1 hour ago•1 min saved

Arrest Linked to Witness Intimidation Amid Lindsay Clancy Jury Deliberations

A 56-year-old woman, Dawn Light of Sutton, MA, was arrested outside the Plymouth District Courthouse and charged with intimidation of a witness in connection with criminal proceedings, as jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial were deliberating. The arrest occurred around 3:40 p.m. as jurors were excused for the day; it was not immediately clear if the incident involved the Clancy case, though a judge later questioned jurors and defense counsel referenced yesterday's arrest. Light is expected to be arraigned Wednesday, and police have not released further details.

via WCVB|

#courthouse #crime #lindsay-clancy

crime1 hour ago•3 min saved

Sutton Woman Arrested Outside Plymouth Courthouse During Clancy Trial

Dawn Light, a 56-year-old Sutton resident, was arrested outside Plymouth District Court on a charge of intimidating a witness or juror in connection with criminal proceedings; she is expected to be arraigned, and authorities did not indicate a link to Lindsay Clancy’s trial, which remains unresolved as jurors continue deliberations.

via NBC Boston|

#crime #dawn-light #lindsay-clancy

national26 days ago•20 min saved

Three charged over threats to Nolan Wells case officials

Three people were charged with threatening witnesses, officials and a judge connected to the Nolan Wells case, a Black teenager who died after a July 4 celebration off a Mississippi island. The alleged threats were made via phone, text messages and social media as authorities continue investigating Wells’s death and his family questions how the case has been handled.

via The Washington Post|

#criminal-justice #mississippi #national

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Billionaire ex-candidate Cloobeck arrested in West Hollywood on witness-related felony warrant

Billionaire former California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck turned himself in to the LA County Sheriff's Malibu/Lost Hills Station on an outstanding felony warrant tied to an alleged attempt to dissuade or intimidate a witness in the Adva Lavie case, and was released the same day after posting $300,000 bail; the investigation also involves the LAPD, with limited details publicly released.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#adva-lavie-investigation #cloobeck #los-angeles-county-sheriffs-department

immigration1 year ago•0 min saved

Man Charged with Faking Threats to Influence Immigration and Political Outcomes

Demetric Deshawn Scott, a 52-year-old from Milwaukee, is charged with sending threatening letters to President Trump to influence the deportation of Ramón Morales Reyes, and faces additional charges of identity theft, bail jumping, and witness intimidation.

via The Washington Post|

#deportation #identity-theft #immigration

legalpolitics2 years ago•3 min saved

Trump's Legal Strategy Backfires: Jury Seated in Criminal Trial

In the New York criminal trial, prosecutors have refused to provide Trump's legal team with the names of the first three witnesses, citing Trump's history of criticizing and potentially intimidating witnesses. This decision hampers the defense's ability to prepare for cross-examination effectively, as they now have to engage in scattershot preparation for numerous potential witnesses instead of focusing on a select few. Trump's past actions have led to consequences that make it immensely harder for his legal team to assist him.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #legal-strategy #legalpolitics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Legal Battles: Gag Orders, Testimony, and Trial Countdown"

A judge in Manhattan has imposed a gag order on former President Donald Trump, prohibiting him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors, and jurors in his upcoming criminal trial related to a hush-money case. The order comes after the judge set an April 15 trial date and is aimed at curbing Trump's history of inflammatory and threatening statements about individuals involved in legal proceedings against him. This trial will mark the first criminal prosecution of a former American president.

via The New York Times|

#criminal-trial #donald-trump #gag-order

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

Manhattan DA Requests Gag Order on Trump in Hush Money Trial

Prosecutors in the hush money criminal case against former President Donald Trump have requested a gag order to restrict his public statements about witnesses, jurors, lawyers, and court staff, citing a pattern of attacks that could lead to witness intimidation and juror interference. This would be the third case in recent months in which Trump is subject to a gag order, with prosecutors listing numerous examples of his inflammatory remarks about participants in judicial proceedings against him. The request also includes restrictions on disclosing juror information and comes amid an "extraordinary surge" of threats to the Manhattan District Attorney's office following Trump's indictment.

via POLITICO|

#donald-trump #gag-order #hush-money-trial

legalcrime2 years ago•4 min saved

'Turtleboy' Blogger Hit with 2 New Charges

Massachusetts blogger known as Turtleboy, real name Aidan Timothy Kearney, faces new charges of intimidation of a witness and disclosing contents of a wiretap, both pertaining to the same victim. Kearney was originally arrested in October and indicted on 16 counts in December, including intimidation of a witness. He is also involved in the ongoing murder investigation of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, where his ex-girlfriend, Karen Read, is accused of hitting O'Keefe with her vehicle. Kearney had posted prolifically about the Read case and allegedly communicated frequently with her, despite publicly denying contact.

via WCVB Boston|

#blogger #indictment #legalcrime

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Special Counsel Investigates Threats Against Witnesses in Trump Classified Docs Case"

Federal prosecutors are investigating threats against potential witnesses in the case involving Donald Trump's mishandling of classified documents. Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to submit sealed documents detailing threats made over social media and an ongoing federal investigation into the matter. Concerns over witness intimidation have been raised, citing previous instances of Trump's alleged attempts to influence witnesses and investigations in other criminal cases. The filings are part of an ongoing dispute between Smith and Trump's legal team over the specifics of the FBI's investigation into Trump's retention of classified documents after leaving the White House.

via Rolling Stone|

#classified-documents #federal-prosecutors #investigation

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Probe Launched into Online Threats Against Potential Witness in Trump Classified Docs Case"

Federal authorities are investigating online threats made to a potential witness related to special counsel Jack Smith's classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The threats were made over social media and are the subject of an ongoing federal investigation. The targeted witness was not identified, and the details and circumstances of the threats are being kept under seal to avoid disrupting the investigation. This comes amid a dispute between Smith's team and Trump's lawyers over redacting information in court filings. Last year, Smith indicted Trump for allegedly defying a federal grand jury subpoena and trying to hide classified documents, as well as for allegedly trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

via ABC News|

#classified-documents-case #federal-authorities #investigation

crime2 years ago•7 min saved

"Police Seize Karen Read's Phones in Alleged Connection with 'Turtleboy' Blogger"

Court documents reveal evidence of frequent contact between murder suspect Karen Read and controversial blogger "Turtleboy," including alleged sharing of non-public case information. The communications involved intermediaries and extensive phone calls, with Read's defense claiming she is the victim of a cover-up. The blogger, Aidan Timothy Kearney, faces charges related to the case and was indicted on 16 counts, including witness intimidation. A search warrant application details the alleged communications and the involvement of intermediaries, leading to the seizure of Read's phones. The documents did not reveal the findings, and Read is scheduled to go on trial in March.

via WCVB Boston|

#court-document #crime #karen-read

crime-and-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

"Legal Battle Over Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect's Jailhouse Calls and Bail"

Authorities are investigating jailhouse phone calls from Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a suspect in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, after hearing remarks indicating he might have been conspiring to harm witnesses cooperating with the prosecution. Prosecutors allege that Davis posed "credible threats to witnesses" and a "danger to the community," citing conversations that led to the relocation of a witness. Davis denies the allegations, claiming the calls were misinterpreted and that the "green light" comments were a threat against him or his family. His trial date is set for June 3, and he has pleaded not guilty.

via ABC News|

#crime-and-justice #duane-keffe-d-davis #jailhouse-calls

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect's Bail Hearing Faces Further Delays Amid Witness Concerns"

The bail hearing for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, has been delayed after prosecutors claimed he poses a threat to witnesses. Davis, who has pleaded not guilty and remains in jail without bail, was described by prosecutors as a "shot caller" for a gang and was allegedly involved in a phone call discussing a "green light" authorization, which is understood as an order to kill. His defense attorneys argue that Davis is in poor health and not a danger to the community, requesting his bail be set at no more than $100,000.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bail-hearing #crime-and-justice #keffe-d

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Appeals Court Maintains and Narrows Trump Gag Order in Election Subversion Case"

An appeals court has upheld most of the gag order against former President Donald Trump in the federal election subversion case, stating that he can be barred from discussing witnesses, prosecutors, court staff, and their families. However, the gag order does not apply to comments made about special counsel Jack Smith. The court's decision emphasizes that Trump can still criticize President Joe Biden and the Justice Department and argue that the prosecution is politically motivated or that he is innocent. The court believes that Trump's public statements could undermine the fairness of a jury trial, intimidate witnesses, and endanger court staff. This is the second time in recent weeks that appeals courts have limited what Trump can say publicly. Trump still has the option to seek further appeals, including at the Supreme Court.

via CNN|

#appeals-court #donald-trump #federal-election-subversion-case