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FILE - Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., departs the Senate floor in the Capitol, Sept. 28, 2023, in Washington. A federal judge has rejected Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial by two months. The order Thursday, Dec. 28, by Judge Sidney H. Stein leaves in place a May 5 trial date for the Democrat, who faces trial along with his wife and three New Jersey businessmen. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Judge rejects Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez’s request to delay his May bribery trial for two months
A federal judge has rejected U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s request to delay his bribery trial by two months. The order Thursday by Judge Sidney H.
December 29, 2023
FILE - Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., listens during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill, Dec. 7, 2023, in Washington. Federal prosecutors on Tuesday, Dec. 26, urged a judge to reject Menendez’s request to delay his bribery trial scheduled for next spring by two months until July 2024. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)
Prosecutors oppose Sen. Bob Menendez’s effort to delay May bribery trial until July
Federal prosecutors say a judge should reject U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s request to delay his bribery trial by two months.
December 26, 2023
FILE - James O'Keefe, president of Project Veritas Action, waits to be introduced during a news conference, Sept. 1, 2015, in Washington. Criminal prosecutors may soon get to see over 900 documents pertaining to the alleged theft of a diary belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter after a judge on Dec. 21, 2023, rejected a First Amendment claim by the conservative group Project Veritas. Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman said on behalf of Project Veritas on Monday, Dec. 25, that an appeal is being considered of the ruling. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
1st Amendment claim struck down in Project Veritas case focused on diary of Biden’s daughter
Criminal prosecutors may soon get to see over 900 documents pertaining to the alleged theft of a diary belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter after a judge rejected a First Amendment claim by the conservative nonprofit Project Veritas to stop investigators from seeing the records.
December 26, 2023
FILE - Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Washington, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148 million in defamation case
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy. The former New York City mayor is acknowledging severe financial strain that’s grown as a result of his pursuit of Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election and was made worse when jury last week required him to pay $148 million to two former Georgia electio
December 21, 2023
Indictment against high-ranking Hezbollah figure says he helped plan deadly 1994 Argentina bombing
A high-ranking member of Hezbollah’s Islamic Jihad Organization has been charged in a New York federal court with terrorism offenses, though he remains at large.
December 20, 2023
FILE - Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Washington, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. A jury awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers who sued Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their lives with racist threats and harassment. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Feds raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 over Ukraine suspicions, unsealed papers show
A 2021 federal raid on Rudy Giuliani’s home and office was spurred by suspicions that the former New York City mayor had illegally acted as a foreign agent by seeking the removal of the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine at the request of Ukrainian officials.
December 20, 2023
FILE - Trevor Milton, left, leaves the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. Milton was sentenced Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, to four years in prison for his conviction for exaggerating claims about his company's production of zero-emission 18-wheel trucks, causing investors to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman, File)
4 years in prison for Nikola Corp founder for defrauding investors on claims of zero-emission trucks
The founder of Nikola Corp. has been sentenced to four years in prison for his conviction for exaggerating claims about his company’s production of zero-emission 18-wheel trucks.
December 18, 2023
Court revives lawsuit over Connecticut rule allowing trans girls to compete in school sports
Opponents of Connecticut’s policy letting transgender girls compete in girls high school sports will get a second chance to challenge it in court. On Friday, a federal appeals court in Manhattan revived the case without weighing in on its merits.
December 15, 2023
Ex-FBI counterintelligence official gets over 4 years in prison for aiding Russian oligarch
A former FBI counterintelligence official has been ordered to spend over four years in prison for violating sanctions on Russia by going to work for a Russian oligarch seeking dirt on a wealthy rival.
December 14, 2023
Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is pictured in his office on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in New York. U.S. authorities said an Indian government official directed a plot to assassinate Pannun in New York City after he advocated for a sovereign state for Sikhs. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
US prosecutors say plots to assassinate Sikh leaders were part of a campaign of planned killings
Law enforcement authorities say in court papers that the plot driven by a government official in India to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York City was meant to precede another killing in California and more assassinations in the U.S. and Canada.
December 1, 2023
Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is pictured in his office on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in New York. U.S. authorities said an Indian government official directed a plot to assassinate Pannun in New York City after he advocated for a sovereign state for Sikhs. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
An Indian official plotted to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York, US prosecutors say
American authorities say an Indian government official directed a plot to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York City after he advocated for a sovereign state for Sikhs.
November 30, 2023
FILE - Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose performs on the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Oct. 4, 2019, in Austin, Texas. A former Penthouse magazine model filed a lawsuit Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, saying Rose raped her in a 1989 attack at a New York City hotel. The lawsuit was filed under a temporary New York law, the Adult Survivors Act, that lets adult victims sue over attacks that occurred even decades ago. The law expires after Thursday. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, File)
Former Penthouse magazine model sues Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses, saying he raped her in 1989
A former Penthouse magazine model has sued Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose, saying he raped her in a 1989 attack at a New York City hotel that left her with anxiety and depression.
November 22, 2023
2 environmentalists who were targeted by a hacking network say the public is the real victim
Two environmentalists have told a federal judge that the public is the real victim of a global computer hacking campaign that targeted those fighting big oil companies to get the truth out about global warming.
November 16, 2023
FILE - Trevor Milton, left, leaves the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. In a filing late Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, lawyers for Milton, the founder of truck maker Nikola Corp., said he should not face incarceration because his fraud conviction is nothing like the fraud that landed Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in prison. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman, File)
Lawyers insist Nikola founder shouldn’t face prison time for fraud — unlike Elizabeth Holmes
Lawyers for the founder of truckmaker Nikola Corp. say he should not face incarceration because his criminal conviction is nothing like what landed Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in prison.
November 15, 2023
CORRECTS LAST NAME TO HARWIN, NOT HARDIN - Graham Chase Robinson, center, and her attorneys Alexandra Harwin, center left, and Brent Hannafan, right, depart a federal courthouse in New York on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)
Jury awards $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former assistant in gender discrimination lawsuit
A jury has awarded over $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant after finding his production company engaged in gender discrimination and retaliation.
November 10, 2023
Actor Robert De Niro exits federal court after attending closing arguments in civil trial over claims by ex-VP, personal assistant, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Robert De Niro attends closing arguments in civil trial over claims by ex-VP, personal assistant
Robert De Niro looked on as a lawyer for a woman who worked for him for over a decade urged a jury in closing arguments to award damages because the actor discriminated and retaliated against her.
November 9, 2023
Actor Robert De Niro arrives to court in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. De Niro continues his testimony in a $12 million lawsuit accusing him of being a bad boss. The 80-year-old actor is being sued by a former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. De Niro is also suing Robinson, accusing her of charging personal expenses to his company. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Robert De Niro’s former top assistant says she found his back-scratching behavior ‘creepy’
Robert De Niro’s former top executive assistant says she found it “creepy” when the actor insisted she scratch his back. Graham Chase Robinson became emotional several times as she testified Friday at a New York civil trial.
November 3, 2023
Former President Donald Trump gestures as he gives remarks during a campaign event held at Trendsetter Engineering, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Judge, citing Trump’s ‘repeated public statements,’ orders anonymous jury in defamation suit trial
A New York judge has cited former President Donald Trump’s “repeated public statements” among reasons why a jury will be anonymous when it considers damages stemming from a defamation lawsuit by a writer who says Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s.
November 3, 2023
Actor Robert De Niro arrives to court in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. De Niro continues his testimony in a $12 million lawsuit accusing him of being a bad boss. The 80-year-old actor is being sued by a former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. De Niro is also suing Robinson, accusing her of charging personal expenses to his company. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Actor Robert De Niro’s ex-top assistant cites courtroom outburst as an example of his abusive side
A woman who was Robert De Niro’s chief personal assistant for over a decade has cited his angry outburst at her during his testimony in a New York courtroom as an example of his mistreatment of her.
November 3, 2023
In this courtroom sketch, Sam Bankman-Fried, far left, stands as the jury foreperson, standing far right, reads the verdict with Judge Lewis Kaplan presiding on the bench in Manhattan federal court, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in New York. A New York jury has convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud charges. The 31-year-old California man was convicted Thursday in Manhattan federal court by jurors who rejected his testimony that he didn't defraud customers.(Elizabeth Williams via AP)
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers
A New York jury has convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud charges. The 31-year-old California man was convicted Thursday in Manhattan federal court by jurors who rejected his testimony that he didn’t defraud thousands of customers worldwide who counted on him to safeguard the billions of
November 3, 2023
FILE - FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at Manhattan federal court, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in New York. A lawyer for Bankman-Fried said Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, the FTX founder plans to testify at his fraud trial. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Prosecutor cites ‘pyramid of deceit’ by Sam Bankman-Fried; Defense lawyer says he’s no monster
In a closing argument, a prosecutor told a New York jury to follow overwhelming evidence and the “pyramid of deceit” that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried constructed to conclude he’s guilty of fraud charges. Assistant U.S.
November 2, 2023
In this courtroom sketch, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, right, testifies as Judge Lewis Kaplan, upper left, presides during Bankman-Fried's trial in Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in New York. A pie chart showing where all the customer funds were spent is displayed on monitors. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
Closing arguments next in FTX founder Sam Bankman’s fraud trial after his testimony ends
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has undergone a final barrage of questions from a prosecutor aimed at showing that he’s not being honest about how $8 billion of his customers’ funds disappeared, setting the stage for final arguments.
October 31, 2023
In this courtroom sketch, Robert De Niro, seated background right, is questioned by his attorney Laurent Drogin, foreground, with Judge Lewis J. Liman presiding, background center, in Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in New York. The jury is seated at right. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
Robert De Niro lashes out at former assistant who sued him, shouting: ‘Shame on you!’
Robert De Niro lashed out in a New York courtroom against a former executive assistant and vice president who is seeking millions of dollars after accusing her former boss of being abusive.
November 1, 2023
FILE - Robert De Niro arrives at the Big Screen Achievement Awards during CinemaCon in Las Vegas, April 28, 2022. De Niro says the legal claims by a former personal assistant who worked for him are nonsense. The 80-year-old actor testified in Manhattan federal court, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in a lawsuit brought by the assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Actor Robert De Niro tells a jury in a lawsuit by his ex-assistant: ‘This is all nonsense’
Actor Robert De Niro says the legal claims by a former personal assistant who worked for him are nonsense. The 80-year-old De Niro testified in Manhattan federal court on Monday in a lawsuit brought by the assistant, Graham Chase Robinson.
October 31, 2023
In this courtroom sketch, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, background center, is cross examined by U.S. Assistant Attorney Danielle Sassoon, left, while Judge Lewis Kaplan listens, background second left, in Manhattan federal court, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in New York. Members of the jury are seated at right. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
Prosecutor takes aim at Sam Bankman-Fried’s credibility at trial of FTX founder
A prosecutor has attacked the credibility of Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony at his fraud trial, confronting him over whether he was truthful during his public appearances after FTX filed for bankruptcy last year. Assistant U.S.
October 30, 2023
In this courtroom sketch, Sam Bankman-Fried testifies on the witness stand in Manhattan federal court, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried acknowledges in court that customers were hurt but denies fraud
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried finished his first day of testimony at his fraud trial after saying the innovative business he had hoped would move the cryptocurrency ecosystem forward ended up hurting customers instead.
October 27, 2023
In this courtroom sketch, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, right, is questioned by his attorney, Mark Cohen, left, as Judge Lewis Kaplan listens on the bench, center, during his trial in Manhattan federal court, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testifies outside jury’s presence as judge decides what he can say
Sam Bankman-Fried got a test run at testifying at his New York criminal trial when a judge sent jurors home but let him demonstrate portions of his testimony before deciding what jurors will hear.
October 26, 2023
FILE - FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at Manhattan federal court, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in New York. A lawyer for Bankman-Fried said Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, the FTX founder plans to testify at his fraud trial. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify at his New York fraud trial, his lawyer says
A lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried says the FTX founder plans to testify at his fraud trial. Attorney Mark Cohen said during a conference call between lawyers and the Manhattan federal court judge on Wednesday that Bankman-Fried will take the stand after three other defense witnesses testify beginning T
October 25, 2023
Judge strikes down recent NYC rules restricting gun licensing as unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down recent provisions of New York City’s gun restrictions as unconstitutional, saying officials have been allowed too much discretion to deny gun permits to people deemed “not of good moral character.”
October 24, 2023
E. Jean Carroll leaves Manhattan federal court, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Appeals panel questions why ‘presidential immunity’ argument wasn’t pursued years ago in Trump case
A federal appeals panel wants to know why lawyers for former President Donald Trump didn’t try years ago to deflect a defamation lawsuit from a woman who accused him of sexual assault with a presidential immunity claim.
October 23, 2023
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