All articles tagged with #criminal
Reuters explains the potential legal exposure for ICE officers in two January Minneapolis shootings, outlining when state or federal prosecutors could bring charges, how immunity and use‑of‑force standards apply, possible defenses (self‑defense or reasonableness), whether victims’ families could sue under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and the hurdles in proving unlawful intent or reckless disregard amid disputed footage.
An FBI agent named Tracee Mergen has resigned after attempting to probe the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis earlier this month, according to the New York Times citing sources. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was killed in her car by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
The Trump administration said it would appeal a federal judge’s order that barred federal agents in Minneapolis from detaining peaceful protesters or using pepper spray/tear gas against bystanders, part of a broader push to expand deportations with thousands of ICE agents deployed locally after a fatal shooting outside an immigration operation and a lawsuit by six protesters alleging constitutional rights violations.
Former UFC star B.J. Penn was arrested in Hilo for allegedly assaulting a man, punching and kicking him before fleeing. He was charged with third-degree assault, released on bail, and scheduled for court. Penn has a history of multiple arrests related to family abuse and mental health issues.
A former off-duty pilot pleaded guilty to attempting to crash an Alaska Airlines jet by trying to shut off its engines mid-flight, after revealing he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was struggling with depression. The incident, which lasted about 90 seconds and involved him resisting and trying to reach the emergency exit, resulted in his sentencing to jail, probation, community service, and restitution. He also founded a non-profit for pilot health and will be assessed for drug use.
Charlie Hunnam will star in Amazon's adaptation of the graphic novel "Criminal" as the master thief Leo. The cast includes Kadeem Hardison, Adria Arjona, and Richard Jenkins. Other entertainment updates include renewals and new castings for various shows on Netflix, Apple TV+, and Disney+.
Charlie Hunnam will star in Amazon's adaptation of Ed Brubaker's comic series "Criminal," playing Leo, a master thief. The series, described as an interlocking universe of crime stories, will also feature Richard Jenkins, Adria Arjona, and Kadeem Hardison. Brubaker will co-showrun with Jordan Harper, and the first four episodes will be directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. A premiere date has not yet been announced.
Charlie Hunnam will lead the Prime Video series 'Criminal,' based on Ed Brubaker's graphic novel. He stars as Leo, a master thief in a universe of interlocking crime stories. The series also features Adria Arjona, Richard Jenkins, and Kadeem Hardison, with Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden directing the first four episodes.
Prosecutors argue that Trump's recent social media posts violate the gag order in the hush money trial, while the court debates whether to show jury emails, tweets, and phone calls related to Michael Cohen. The jury selection process is expected to be challenging for Trump, and the judge denies the request to include evidence about allegations of sexual assault against Trump. Additionally, prosecutors seek to introduce evidence about the Access Hollywood tape, while the judge reiterates that the tape itself should not be shown to the jury.
Xaviar Babudar, also known as "Chiefsaholic," has been ordered to pay $10.8 million in damages to a former bank teller he threatened with a gun during a string of robberies. The judge's ruling includes $7.2 million for punitive damages and $3.6 million for physical harm and emotional distress. Babudar, who admitted to committing robberies across seven states and laundering over $800,000 in casinos, faces a potential 50-year prison sentence without parole. Despite his potential notoriety, any profits he may make, such as from a book or movie, will go to his creditors.
Xaviar Badubar, known as Chiefsaholic, faces up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of bank robberies. A bank teller, Payton Garcia, who was threatened by Badubar with a gun, has won a $10.8 million verdict in Oklahoma, with $3.6 million for physical harm and emotional distress, and $7.2 million in punitive damages. Badubar's attorney acknowledged the difficulty of recovering the money, emphasizing that he won't be able to profit from any future endeavors due to the judgment. Badubar is currently held at Leavenworth federal prison awaiting sentencing.
More than 200 NYPD officers packed a Queens courtroom as two career criminals were indicted in the shooting death of hero cop Jonathan Diller, with the driver admitting, "I shoot people." Lindy Jones, the driver, faces four counts of felony gun possession, while Guy Rivera, the passenger who allegedly shot Diller, is charged with murder. Both men have extensive criminal histories. Diller, a married father, was killed during a traffic stop, and his widow criticized the failure to keep violent criminals off the streets.
Surveillance footage shows NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller being fatally shot by a career criminal suspect in Queens, with Diller seen writhing in pain on the street. Diller's partner fired back, hitting the suspect, while another man in the car was also arrested. The suspect, Guy Rivera, had a shiv hidden in his rectum and a history of arrests, while the driver, Lindy Jones, faced weapon-related charges. Mayor Eric Adams called for action on criminal recidivism, and donations are being collected for Diller's son through the Silver Shield Foundation.
Lindy Jones, nicknamed "Killa," was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and defacing a weapon after a second gun was found in the car he was driving during a traffic stop in which NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was fatally shot by his passenger, Guy Rivera. Rivera, who has 21 prior arrests, remains hospitalized and has not been charged. Mayor Eric Adams has renewed calls for addressing criminal recidivism, and readers can help support Officer Diller's 1-year-old son through the Silver Shield Foundation.
NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, 31, was fatally shot by career criminal Guy Rivera during a traffic stop in Queens. Diller, a married father of a 1-year-old, was shot in the stomach and later pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital. The suspect, Rivera, was also shot and is in stable condition. The driver of the car, Lindy Jones, has a criminal background and was arrested on gun charges last April. The incident has sparked outrage and calls to end violence against police officers.