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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is appealing for immediate release from prison, arguing that his four-year sentence was unjustly influenced by evidence of acquitted charges and that his treatment at sentencing was harsh, with his lawyers seeking to overturn his conviction or reduce his sentence.
Sam Bankman-Fried's last legal hope to overturn his 2023 fraud conviction will be heard on November 4th, with his lawyers arguing that his trial was unfair due to judge bias and procedural issues. If the appeal fails, his sentence may become permanent, though some speculate he might seek a pardon through political connections.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team is requesting an expedited appeals process to challenge his 50-month prison sentence after his conviction on two counts of interstate prostitution, aiming to reduce his sentence and prevent the appeal from becoming moot, with a hearing scheduled for April.
The article reports that FEMA repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from its 100-year flood map, potentially reducing oversight and flood insurance requirements, despite the camp's location in a high-risk floodplain. The camp expanded after exemptions were granted, and the recent severe floodwaters caused significant damage and loss of life, raising concerns about the adequacy of flood risk assessments and regulations.
A federal judge has ordered Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with a subpoena from the House January 6 committee. Bannon's appeals have been rejected, but he vows to continue fighting the conviction up to the Supreme Court.
The Trump Trials newsletter recaps the first-ever conviction of a former U.S. president, Donald Trump, who was found guilty on 34 counts related to a 2016 hush money payment. Trump plans to appeal, but this will not delay his sentencing on July 11. The newsletter also updates on other ongoing cases, including federal charges over classified documents and efforts to obstruct the 2020 election results.
Former Manhattan District Attorney predicts strong appeals in the Trump hush money case, while GOP Senator Tom Cotton criticizes the jury's verdict.
Missouri death row inmate Brian Dorsey, convicted of killing his cousin and her husband, awaits execution pending two appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court, with one focusing on his trial lawyers' conflict of interest and the other on his good behavior in prison. Dorsey's case has raised concerns about Missouri's execution protocol, including the lack of provision for anesthetics, as he is obese and diabetic. Despite a settlement to limit the risk of extreme pain during execution, Dorsey's fate remains uncertain.
Donald Trump's legal team is appealing a gag order and a venue ruling in the hush money criminal case, seeking to reverse the judge's decisions and move the trial from Manhattan. The appeals include a survey showing public bias against Trump in the area. The trial is set to begin on April 15, and arguments on the gag order issue are expected to be heard by an emergency appeals judge on Tuesday. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, and has been openly critical of the judge and his daughter.
Willie James Pye was executed in Georgia for the 1993 rape and murder of his former girlfriend, marking the state's first execution since 2020. Despite late appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court, Pye's execution proceeded after being convicted and sentenced to death in 1996. His lawyers argued that he was mentally disabled and had a troubled upbringing, but their appeals were ultimately denied. Pye's last meal consisted of two chicken sandwiches, two cheeseburgers, french fries, two bags of plain potato chips, and two lemon-lime sodas.
A federal judge denied Donald Trump's request to delay enforcement of the $83.3 million judgment he owes writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation, giving him until Monday to post a bond or cash. Trump faces significant penalties following recent courtroom losses in New York, including the $83 million judgment in the Carroll case and at least $450 million in penalties from a separate civil fraud trial. His attorneys have sought to postpone payments while appealing or at least allow him to post a fraction of the amount in bond, but the judge dismissed the request, stating that Trump had ample time to organize his finances since the jury's verdict in January.
Former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants are appealing the ruling in a civil fraud case, but a nine percent interest rate on the judgment means Trump's bill will keep increasing by more than $111,000 per day until it's paid. The total amount Trump and his co-defendants had to pay in the civil fraud case as of the judgment being entered on Friday was $465 million, including fines and pre-judgment interest, which will continue to grow. Trump's net worth is estimated at $2.6 billion, but the amount he owes now exceeds the amount he's estimated to have in the bank. It remains to be seen how Trump will pay the growing fines against him, considering the legal and financial challenges he faces.
Following the guilty verdicts in the Vatican City court trial related to the Secretariat of State's financial scandal, most of the convicted defendants have announced their intentions to appeal. However, the likelihood of success is uncertain due to the complex and opaque court procedures in Vatican City. Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the star defendant, may face difficulties in avoiding the full force of the verdict against him. Other defendants, such as Fabrizio Tirabassi and Enrico Crasso, also face high evidentiary bars to clear on appeal. On the other hand, Raffaele Mincione, who was acquitted on most charges, has argued that the evidence is on his side and has pursued legal action in the UK. The credibility of Vatican City's legal system is being questioned, with some seeing the convictions as proof of financial reforms under Pope Francis, while others criticize it as a kangaroo court.
Legal and security experts believe that Cardinal Angelo Becciu and the other defendants convicted in the Vatican's corruption trial are unlikely to serve time in prison anytime soon, if at all. Becciu and others have already announced appeals, and a new trial is not expected to start until the end of next year. Normally, defendants awaiting appeals in Vatican cases are allowed to remain free unless they have committed violent crimes or are a flight risk. Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, lives in the Vatican and could potentially be pardoned by Pope Francis. The Vatican has a small prison facility but it is rarely used for long-term sentences.
The U.S. government has filed notice to appeal the sentences of five members of the far-right Proud Boys group who were convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot. This comes after a similar filing in July regarding the sentences of five members of the Oath Keepers. The appeals may indicate government dissatisfaction with the length of the sentences, despite the fact that the Proud Boys' former leader received the longest sentence yet for the riot. The judges in both cases imposed sentences below the recommended federal guidelines, and the government's appeals seek to challenge these decisions.