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local-news1 year ago

Alexander Brothers Face Court Amidst Sexual Battery Allegations

Twin real estate tycoons Alon and Oren Alexander, along with their brother Tal, face state and federal sexual battery charges in Miami-Dade County. The brothers are accused of using their wealth and influence to exploit women over a decade. A judge granted them bail under strict conditions, including house arrest and GPS monitoring, but they remain in custody due to federal charges. A family friend, Ohad Fisherman, is also implicated and expected to surrender. The case has drawn significant attention due to the brothers' high-profile status and the severity of the allegations.

entertainment1 year ago

Diddy Proposes New Bail Conditions Amid Legal Setbacks

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has proposed new bail conditions, including a $50 million bond and home detention, to secure his release from jail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. His legal team argues that new evidence undermines the basis for his detention and claims the allegations are financially motivated. Combs' attorneys highlight the challenges of preparing his defense while incarcerated, citing the need to access extensive data seized from his home.

politics1 year ago

"Mueller's Ex-Top Lieutenant Calls for Revoking Trump's Bail Over Biden Image"

Andrew Weissmann, former top lieutenant of special counsel Robert Mueller, suggested that Donald Trump's bail should be revoked for sharing a video of a supporter's truck displaying a hog-tied President Joe Biden, potentially violating bail conditions by committing a crime while out on bail. Weissmann argued that the image could constitute a threat, prompting a judge to probe Trump's intent, while Harvard law professor emeritus Laurence Tribe suggested the FBI should visit Trump. In response, a spokesperson for Trump dismissed Weissmann's comments as "Trump Derangement Syndrome."

politics1 year ago

"Expert: Trump's Truth Social Post May Violate Bail Terms, Potentially Committing New Crime"

Former President Donald Trump's Truth Social post depicting President Joe Biden tied up in the back of a pickup truck may violate his bail conditions, potentially leading to bail repeal and remand into custody, according to legal experts Andrew Weissmann and Laurence Tribe. The post raises questions about whether it constitutes a threat to the president, with Weissmann emphasizing that threatening the president is a crime and Tribe suggesting that it warrants an FBI visit and a warning, although it remains unclear whether it meets the legal definition of a true threat under existing law.

crime2 years ago

"Orange County Judge Pleads Not Guilty to Wife's Murder in First Court Appearance"

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson pleaded not guilty to a murder charge for allegedly shooting his wife during an argument in their Anaheim Hills home. The judge, who remains free on bond, agreed to several bail conditions, including a prohibition on alcohol consumption, surrendering his passport, and wearing a GPS device. He is also barred from possessing weapons or ammunition and must stay in Orange, Riverside, or Los Angeles counties. Ferguson's attorneys claim the shooting was an accident, while prosecutors allege it was intentional. The case has been moved to Los Angeles due to Ferguson's occupation and his relationships with other judges in the Orange County court system.

technology2 years ago

Sam Bankman-Fried's Bail Conditions Restrict Access to Tech and Games.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, will lose access to his favorite game, "League of Legends," if new bail conditions proposed by his lawyers are approved. He will be banned from using most electronic devices while awaiting trial, and his laptop will only have access to FTX websites, government websites, news outlets, and a few other websites. Bankman-Fried is accused of funneling billions of dollars in FTX customers' funds into his cryptocurrency trading firm, Alameda, and faces multiple criminal fraud and money laundering charges.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

SBF's Favorite Toys Banned in New Bail Conditions

Former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, is facing 12 fraud, conspiracy, and campaign finance charges and is being restricted from accessing the internet or playing online video games under new bail conditions. He is only allowed to use a non-smartphone provided by the court with no internet capability and a laptop with a limited software suite that can only access pre-approved websites. All of his activity on the laptop will be monitored, and he is barred from letting any visitors into his home carrying any devices with access to the internet.