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New York Law Journal

US Attorney Charges Michael Jeffries, Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, With Sex Trafficking

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace alleged the trio used "force, fraud and coercion" and "led the men to believe that noncompliance with certain sex acts could harm their careers."
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New York Law Journal

'He Didn't Get the Message': Albany DA Nominee Kindlon Aims to Fend Off Defeated Incumbent's Write-In Bid

Lee Kindlon, who defeated incumbent David Soares in the primary, said he is ready to serve as DA with all of the rules that are in place.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sean Combs' Defense Team Asks Judge to Bar Civil Lawyers From Speaking on Criminal Case

"Unless and until the government identifies its prospective witnesses and victims, Mr. Combs has no choice but to assume that each accuser—no matter how frivolous or outlandish their allegations—is a prospective witness," the defense letter reads.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Judicial Maturation': Judge Vacates Life Sentences That He Imposed on Brooklyn Man in 1997

"Just like prisoners who have evolved into better human beings during their lengthy periods of incarceration, judges also evolve with the passage of years on the bench," U.S. District Judge Frederic Block wrote.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Nothing Routine' About Eric Adams Bribery, Prosecutors Tell Judge in Defending Charge

"The defendant's contrary arguments mischaracterize the Indictment, the case law, and often both," the filing reads.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

DC Judge Unseals Additional Evidence in Trump Jan. 6 Criminal Case

The GOP held an advantage in control of state delegations, so the alleged criminal conspiracy called for the U.S. House to hand reelection to former President Donald Trump, according to new evidence unsealed in D.C. federal court.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

'A Serious Crime': Venture Capitalist Sentenced to Prison for Trump-SPAC Insider Trading

District Judge Lewis Liman sentenced Michael Shvartsman to 28 months in prison and a $1 million fine.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Defense Contractor Raytheon Settles Bribery, Allegations for $950 Million

Under the deal, prosecutors have agreed to dismiss the criminal charges against the defense company in three years if it abides by the terms of the deal, which include hiring an independent compliance monitor.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Longtime Albany County DA Who Lost Primary Says His Write-In Campaign Has 'Statewide Consequences'

David Soares said he's remaining in the running because the November election has implications beyond the county's three cities, including the state capital, nine towns and five villages.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sean Combs' Defense Counsel Seeks Accusers' Names as Civil Litigation Surges

"These swirling allegations have created a hysterical media circus that, if left unchecked, will irreparably deprive Mr. Combs of a fair trial, if they haven't already," the filing states.
3 minute read

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