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DOJ to appeal injunction curbing federal agents during Minnesota protests
politics1 month ago

DOJ to appeal injunction curbing federal agents during Minnesota protests

The Trump administration said it will appeal a Minnesota judge's injunction that limits federal immigration agents' interactions with protesters, seeking review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The injunction bars retaliation against peaceful demonstrators, bans pepper spray and other crowd-dispersal tools in response to protected speech, and prevents detaining protesters in vehicles unless they are obstructing agents. The lawsuit contends federal officers violated protesters' rights who observed or spoke out against enforcement actions.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files Urgent Appeal for Immediate Prison Release
legal2 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files Urgent Appeal for Immediate Prison Release

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed an appeal seeking his immediate release from prison and the overturning of his conviction on prostitution-related charges, arguing his sentence was unlawful and his conduct not criminal. His legal team claims the sentencing was improper and calls for resentencing or full overturning of the conviction, amid ongoing civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.

Trump Seeks Supreme Court to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict
law-and-politics3 months ago

Trump Seeks Supreme Court to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict

President Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to review a 2023 New York civil jury verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, seeking to overturn a $5 million damages award after previous appeals were denied; Trump claims the claims are implausible and politically motivated, while Carroll's legal team maintains the case is based on credible evidence.

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trial Reset Amid Legal Battles
legal3 months ago

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trial Reset Amid Legal Battles

A court is reviewing whether Sam Bankman-Fried's trial was fair after his lawyers argue that he was unfairly given an early preview of his testimony, which they claim influenced the verdict. Bankman-Fried was convicted of multiple fraud charges related to the collapse of FTX, and his legal team is seeking a new trial, citing procedural errors and unfair practices during his original trial.