Former NFL star Antonio Brown was granted bail on a second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida, with conditions including a GPS ankle monitor, after allegedly firing shots at a man following a boxing match. Brown, who pleaded not guilty, claims he used his own gun in self-defense and had no intention to flee, with his lawyer asserting he always planned to face the charges. The case involves allegations of gunfire and a fistfight incident in Miami.
Antonio Brown is placed on house arrest with a $25,000 bail while awaiting trial for attempted murder in Miami, after fleeing the country post-arrest warrant; he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Antonio Brown was granted bail and placed under house arrest with a GPS monitor while facing an attempted murder charge related to a shooting in Miami; he denies the charges and claims he was in Dubai for legitimate business, while prosecutors argue he is a flight risk due to his social media activity and travel history.
Several defendants involved in illegal gambling rings with alleged mafia connections, including NBA players and coaches, appeared in Brooklyn court. Notable figures like 'Scruli' and 'Sugar' were released on bail, while 'Juice' was denied bail due to substantial assets and lack of verified employment. The case involves rigged poker games and sports betting schemes linked to organized crime, with authorities uncovering significant financial resources among some defendants.
A Lebanese judge ordered the release of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader, on an $11 million bail after a decade of detention without charges, citing health concerns and Libya's request, though his lawyers plan to appeal the bail as unfeasible.
A Tufts University student, Roder Atwood, was charged with assaulting a police officer and other offenses after a violent pro-Palestinian protest in Boston, resulting in his bail set at $10,000 and multiple arrests. The protest turned violent when demonstrators blocked traffic and attacked police, leading to injuries among officers. The incident has prompted condemnation from city officials and ongoing legal proceedings.
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail after being charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault related to incidents between 2021 and 2022. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and is scheduled for a hearing at the Old Bailey on September 2. Partey denies the charges and is preparing to join Villarreal in Spain.
A former girlfriend of Sean Combs, Virginia Huynh, who was involved in a sex trafficking case against him, wrote a character reference letter supporting his release on bail before his sentencing, describing him as a changed man and not a danger to the community. Despite her support, prosecutors highlighted his history of violence, and the judge ordered him to remain in jail pending sentencing.
Victim 3, Gina Huynh, has petitioned for Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be released on bail, citing his good character, family ties, and non-violent behavior, despite his recent conviction on two counts related to prostitution transportation. Combs has been incarcerated for 11 months while awaiting sentencing, with his legal team arguing for his release under a $50 million bond, though prosecutors cite his history of violence as a concern.
Gina Huynh, a former girlfriend of Sean 'Diddy' Combs who had initially been a witness against him but dropped out, has written a letter to the court advocating for his release on bail, asserting he is not a danger to the community and has changed his behavior. Combs was convicted on prostitution-related charges but acquitted on more serious charges, and his defense is now seeking bail ahead of sentencing, citing Huynh's letter and other evidence.
Prosecutors have urged a judge to deny Sean 'Diddy' Combs' latest bail request, citing his ongoing danger to the community despite his acquittal on sex trafficking charges; his defense argues he is not violent and proposes a $50 million bond with conditions, but no decision has been made yet, with sentencing scheduled for October 3.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has requested a new trial or acquittal before sentencing, arguing his conviction under the Mann Act is unconstitutional and unprecedented, as he was only convicted of two prostitution counts without evidence of coercion or trafficking. His defense claims the evidence was insufficient and that the charges are unjust, while Combs remains in jail awaiting sentencing scheduled for October 3.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is repeatedly attempting to secure bail while awaiting sentencing for charges related to transportation for prostitution, with his defense offering a $50 million bond. He was found guilty of lesser charges but faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October. His legal team argues his conduct is not criminal and highlights the uniqueness of his case under the Mann Act, while an appeal process is underway.
During Sean 'Diddy' Combs' court case, his lawyer Marc Agnifilo helped a man having a seizure in the courthouse hallway, just after Combs was denied bail and convicted on two prostitution counts. The lawyer's quick action involved laying the man on his side and checking his pulse, highlighting a dramatic moment amid legal proceedings.
A federal judge ordered the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from a Louisiana ICE detention center, citing his lack of flight risk and the extraordinary circumstances of his case, including concerns over due process violations and his role in pro-Palestinian activism. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident married to a US citizen, has been detained for over three months amid a long-running deportation fight, but the judge's decision allows him to return to New York and reunite with his family.
