In a period marked by a decline in executions across the United States, Florida is seeing a significant increase under Governor Ron DeSantis. While the national trend reveals a gradual reduction in the use of capital punishment, Florida executed 19 individuals this year alone. This number accounts for more than 40% of all executions in…
Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood producer, is set to face a third trial in New York on charges of third-degree rape, as announced by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. This upcoming trial centers on allegations made by Jessica Mann, an aspiring actress, who accuses Weinstein of raping her in a New York hotel room in…
In a new legal maneuver, Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking relief from her 20-year sentence by appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court. Her legal team argues that a non-prosecution agreement from 2007 between federal prosecutors and Jeffrey Epstein should have encompassed her as well, providing immunity from subsequent charges. The agreement, initially designed to protect Epstein…
Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer, is pressing for an expedited retrial date on his sex crimes charges, asserting, “It’s a matter of life and death.” This call to action was directed at a New York judge after Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber scheduled the retrial for April 15. Weinstein’s plea underscores concerns with…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul and entrepreneur, is reportedly finding life behind bars to be a cultural and culinary shock. As he awaits his sex crimes trial at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, Diddy’s adjustment to detention life is marked by a particular dissatisfaction with the food, which his lawyer describes as the “roughest…
In a recent ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter once again denied bail to Sean Combs, the music mogul, pending his trial for alleged sex crimes. Judge Carter cited the potential risk posed by Combs of obstructing justice and witness tampering, in addition to being a danger to the safety of the community. This…
Sean Combs, also known as “Diddy,” has been charged with racketeering and sex crimes. The charges include serious allegations that span multiple states and involve significant criminal activity. Represented by the boutique criminal defense firm Agnifilo Intrater, Combs faces a challenging legal battle ahead. For more details, visit the official report.
A New York state grand jury could indict Harvey Weinstein for additional sex crimes as early as Friday, based on evidence presented in recent weeks from three new complaining witnesses. This development offers another chapter in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the former Hollywood mogul. The details were first reported by Law360.
US ‘out of step’ globally on voter disenfranchisement due to conviction: human rights report The United States is reportedly “out of step” with global norms regarding the disenfranchisement of citizens with felony convictions, says a recent report published by the Sentencing Project, Human Rights Watch, and the American Civil Liberties Union (see report). As of…
New York’s Court of Appeals recently overturned the 2020 conviction of Harvey Weinstein, citing that the trial judge inappropriately allowed testimonies from multiple women who were not directly linked to the charged crimes. This decision has prompted vigorous debate and has led to a legislative response that could significantly alter the landscape of sex crime…
The New York State Senate approved a bill on Wednesday, permitting evidence of a defendant’s prior sexual offenses to be admissible in sex crimes cases. The heavily approved bill, with a voting result of 55-4, will now progress to the State Assembly for further consideration. This legislative development is a response to the New York…
Justice Curtis Farber, a Manhattan Supreme Court Judge, has been selected to preside over the newly-remitted sex crimes case against Harvey Weinstein. This follows the recent 4-3 ruling by the New York Court of Appeals which overturned the producer’s prior conviction on the basis that the trial court had erred in admitting allegations of prior,…
Michigan State University (MSU) has announced a change in its stance regarding the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. In a surprising move, the university’s Board of Trustees voted on December 15, 2023, to release thousands of documents related to the scandal that were previously withheld, citing attorney-client privilege. The documents, to be released to the…
In a recent development within the legal and entertainment scene, former New York prosecutor Linda Fairstein has taken legal action against Netflix. Fairstein alleges that her portrayal in the limited series “When They See Us” tarnishes her professional reputation. The series revisits the notorious 1989 Central Park jogger case, centring its narrative around the experiences…
JPMorgan Chase Bank and the U.S. Virgin Islands announced recently that they’ve reached a settlement of $75 million to address claims linked to the alleged sex-trafficking activities of the late financier, Jeffrey Epstein. This announcement arrives a few weeks before the trial was set to begin in the Southern District of New York. More details…