All articles tagged with #criminal conspiracy
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released from prison after serving three weeks of a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy related to his 2007 presidential campaign funding, pending an appeal, and remains under judicial supervision.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to be released from prison while awaiting an appeal of his September conviction for criminal conspiracy related to campaign financing from Libya, with restrictions on contact imposed by the court.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy begins a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy related to his 2007 election campaign, becoming the first ex-president in France to be incarcerated, and will serve his time in La Santé prison under strict security conditions.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to accepting illicit funds from Muammar Gaddafi's regime to finance his 2007 election campaign, while other charges were dismissed; he denies the allegations, which are part of ongoing legal investigations following his presidency.
Former NYPD interim commissioner Donlon alleges that Mayor Adams and top aides ran a coordinated criminal conspiracy within the NYPD, including retaliation against Donlon and misconduct involving his wife, amid broader accusations of corruption and misconduct at the department.
Senator Robert Menendez may testify that his wife, Nadine Menendez, hid information from him, leading him to believe that "nothing unlawful was taking place," as part of his defense in the wide-ranging bribery scheme trial. The revelation was contained in court papers unsealed just three weeks before the trial, where both Menendez and his wife are accused of participating in a bribery scheme and have pleaded not guilty. If he testifies, he may disclose communications with his wife that could "tend to exonerate" him but may incriminate her.
Donald Trump's attorney argued in a Georgia court hearing to dismiss charges against the former president, claiming that his false statements challenging the 2020 election outcome were protected political speech under the First Amendment. Prosecutors vehemently disagreed, asserting that Trump was at the center of a criminal conspiracy to reverse his loss in Georgia. The judge did not rule on the motion to dismiss, and the case is expected to move forward with potential appeals and pretrial motions.
Former President Donald Trump's attorney argued in a Georgia court that the election interference charges against him should be dismissed, claiming that his false statements are protected by the First Amendment. The prosecution argued that Trump's lies were part of a criminal conspiracy to overturn the election results and that his speech isn't protected when used as an instrument of a crime. The case involves Trump and 18 others indicted in an investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. The prosecution also argued that alleged fake electors, including former state Republican Party chair David Shafer, were not "duly" elected and qualified presidential electors from Georgia.
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to dismiss a criminal conspiracy case in Georgia by asserting presidential immunity, prompting conservative lawyer George Conway to discuss the potential outcome in court.
Emily Blunt stars in the upcoming Netflix film "Pain Hustlers," where she plays a struggling mother who unknowingly gets involved in a criminal conspiracy after landing a job at a failing pharmaceutical start-up. The first trailer hints at the drama and the seemingly lucrative life she briefly experiences before the harsh reality sets in. The film, inspired by a New York Times article, also features Chris Evans, Andy Garcia, and Catherine O'Hara, and is set to premiere on October 27.
Former President Donald Trump has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of participating in a criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia. Trump waived his right to an in-person arraignment hearing and will not return to Atlanta for the proceedings. He is facing 13 counts, including violating the state's racketeering act and conspiring to file false documents. Trump's attorney plans to challenge the charges and seek dismissal, while also attempting to move the case from state to federal court. Trump has denounced the investigation as a "political witch hunt."
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three railway officials in connection with the triple train accident in Balasore, Odisha, on June 2, which resulted in the death of 291 passengers and severe injuries to over 1,000 people. The CBI is investigating the possibility of a criminal conspiracy in the accident. The arrested officials are accused of altering the electronic interlocking machine and causing the collision between two trains and a stationary goods train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the site and promised stringent action against those found guilty. The Railway Board recommended a CBI probe, and the Commissioner of Railway Safety identified human error and signalling errors as the major causes of the mishap.
A man charged with murder in a brawl outside a Philadelphia cheesesteak shop has been arrested for aiding the escape of two prisoners. The two prisoners, Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant, cut a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard and were gone for nearly 19 hours before officials knew they were missing. Grant was captured wearing women’s Muslim clothing and is now facing escape and conspiracy charges. The U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force is now focused on tracking down Hurst, who is charged in four homicides and other crimes.
Court documents reveal that Xianni Stallings, a formerly incarcerated woman, has been charged with aiding in the escape of two Philadelphia inmates. Stallings allegedly helped facilitate a phone conversation between one of the inmates and an unknown man, during which arrangements were made for the inmates to be picked up near the prison. Stallings also alluded to the escape during a video call with another prisoner. One of the escaped inmates, Ameen Hurst, who was incarcerated on charges stemming from four murders, is still being sought by police.
A judge has reinstated bond for Curtis Eddie Smith, who was indicted with convicted killer Alex Murdaugh on multiple charges last summer. Smith was indicted on four counts of money laundering, three counts of forgery, trafficking methamphetamine, one count of unlawful possession of a schedule II narcotic, and possession of marijuana, and two counts of criminal conspiracy. The criminal conspiracy charges allege 437 checks totaling approximately $2.4 million went from Murdaugh to Smith between 2013 and 2021. Smith still has to follow the same conditions as when the bond was originally set, such as remaining under house arrest, random drug testing, and no contact with any co-defendants or witnesses, amongst others.