All articles tagged with #conviction
Originally Published 19 days ago — by BBC
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.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC News
Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a petition to vacate her sex-trafficking conviction, claiming new evidence suggests her trial was unfair, potentially complicating the release of Epstein-related investigation files mandated by recent legislation.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Financial Times
Jimmy Lai's conviction signals increasing political repression in Hong Kong, raising concerns about the future of free speech and autonomy in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Brazil's Supreme Court panel unanimously rejected Bolsonaro's appeal against his 27-year sentence for attempting a coup, affirming the conviction and emphasizing evidence of his involvement in the plot. The decision is pending finalization by November 14, with Bolsonaro's imprisonment to follow after all appeals are exhausted.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Most of Brazil's Supreme Court panel rejected Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against his 27-year sentence for attempting a coup, affirming his conviction and emphasizing sufficient evidence of his involvement in the plot. The decision is pending one justice's vote, with Bolsonaro's legal options remaining open until all appeals are exhausted.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by okmagazine.com
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was transferred to a New Jersey prison where he appears unrecognizable with a gray beard and beanie. He is serving a 50-month sentence for transportation to engage in prostitution, with inhumane conditions reported at the facility. Combs is expected to be released in May 2028, potentially earlier for good behavior.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
A former Illinois sheriff's deputy was convicted for the killing of Sonya Massey, who had called 911 to report a prowler in Springfield, Illinois, in July 2024. The incident involved deputy Sean Grayson, one of the responders to the call.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted of two counts related to transportation for prostitution and sentenced to five years probation and a $500,000 fine, with plans to appeal both his conviction and sentence amid allegations of coercion and abuse. The case drew significant media attention, but he was acquitted of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Sean 'Diddy' Combs plans to appeal his conviction and four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related charges after being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, with his lawyers arguing the transportation statute does not apply. He was sentenced to 50 months but has already served a year, and remains incarcerated in Brooklyn.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
A French court has reaffirmed the guilty verdict and increased the sentence for Husamettin Dogan, convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged, after his appeal was rejected, with the court sentencing him to 10 years in prison.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
A judge denied Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to vacate his prostitution-related conviction, with prosecutors seeking over 11 years in prison due to abuse allegations from victims, while Combs' legal team argued for a narrower interpretation of charges and First Amendment protections. Combs was convicted of transportation for prostitution, but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking, and faces a potential lengthy sentence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
Ryan Routh was found guilty of planning to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf club, facing up to life in prison, with the trial praised by Trump and law enforcement for addressing political violence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, was convicted of plotting a coup and sentenced to over 27 years in prison, but his influence persists as his allies push for amnesty and potential political resurgence amid ongoing investigations and political tensions in Brazil.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, marking a historic conviction of a former president for attacking democracy, and highlighting Brazil's efforts to uphold democratic institutions amid political polarization.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup and attempting to overturn the 2022 election, receiving a sentence of over 27 years in prison, amid allegations of planning to assassinate political opponents and undermine democratic institutions.