Emily Saul

January 03, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Acting Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Friday declined to dismiss the indictment or guilty verdict against President-elect Donald Trump. He indicated he did not intend to sentence Trump to any jail time, but instead impose a sentence of unconditional discharge. 

By Emily Saul

6 minute read

January 03, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Advisory federal sentencing guidelines suggest a sentence of at least 24 years for the offenses the ex-lawmaker was found guilty of. The Probation Department has recommended a sentence of 12 years.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

December 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a judge he was simply defending his client against prosecutors' own extrajudicial statements.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

December 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

“Since the unsealing of the Indictment in this case, defense counsel has repeatedly made false public statements about the facts and evidence in this case,” prosecutors claimed of the Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partner.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, represented by Arthur Aidala, entered a plea of "not guilty." At a press conference earlier this week she said she'd been "falsely accused."

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3 minute read

December 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

There is a general understanding between jurisdictions that the feds proceed with their case first, said a former veteran prosecutor. “But,” he clarified, “There is no formula." Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said his office was in conversation with the Southern District of New York.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

December 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Carolyn Pokorny, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District, will step in as acting U.S. attorney on his departure.

By Emily Saul

1 minute read

December 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of the man suspected of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

December 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Dale Ho rejected defense allegations that prosecutors failed to meet the legal standards for bribery.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

December 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn allege that Klaus Pflugbeil openly admitted he was selling the same equipment manufactured by Tesla.

By Emily Saul

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