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Police in Los Angeles declared an unlawful assembly during the 'No Kings Day' protest near the Metropolitan Detention Center, using nonlethal rounds and tear gas to disperse crowds after tensions escalated from peaceful demonstrations criticizing government policies, with no arrests reported as of 9 p.m.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently incarcerated at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting sentencing after a mixed verdict in his trial. His lawyer revealed that he has been engaging in writing, helping fellow inmates, and reflecting on his case, despite the prison's harsh conditions. Combs faces a challenging environment, with limited amenities and no outdoor access, and is expected to remain in jail until his sentencing on October 3.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has voluntarily dismissed his appeal for bail, meaning he will remain in custody at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center until his trial begins in May. This decision follows a judge's denial of his bail request, citing evidence of Combs's potential for violence and risk of witness tampering. Combs is charged with running a criminal enterprise involving drugging and coercing victims at parties.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, is demanding a pre-trial release from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, citing faulty internet access that hampers his ability to prepare for his upcoming trial. Bankman-Fried's lawyers claim that prosecutors have failed to provide him with the necessary computer resources to review millions of pages of evidence related to the collapse of the crypto exchange. The trial, which involves charges ranging from wire fraud to money laundering, is set to begin on October 3.
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, claim that technical issues are hindering his trial preparation while he is held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. They argue that Bankman-Fried has not received the court-ordered laptop, preventing him from reviewing evidence, and that the internet connection at the facility is unreliable. The lawyers are requesting his temporary release to adequately prepare for the upcoming trial. The judge has not yet ruled on the request. Bankman-Fried's bail was revoked earlier this month after he was accused of leaking the personal diary of his former lover and business partner.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is reportedly "subsisting on bread and water" in jail as the facility has not provided him with a vegan diet as requested, according to his lawyer. Bankman-Fried, who pleaded not guilty to seven criminal charges related to fraud, has also faced issues with inadequate food and medication, hindering his ability to prepare for his upcoming trial. The former billionaire had his bail revoked after being accused of tampering with witnesses. The new indictment against him charges him with fraud and conspiracy over the collapse of FTX. Bankman-Fried has denied stealing customer funds but acknowledged inadequate risk management.
A Manhattan federal judge has ordered the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to provide Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, with uninterrupted access to his prescribed medications for depression and ADHD while he is in jail. Bankman-Fried's defense attorney requested the medication, stating that without it, his client's ability to assist in his own defense would be severely impacted. Bankman-Fried was recently jailed for allegedly leaking the writings of his former lover, who is expected to be a key witness against him in his upcoming trial for misusing billions in FTX customer funds.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will be held in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) before his fraud trial, following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan. MDC has a history of poor conditions, including staffing shortages, power outages, and maggots in inmates' food. Inmates such as Ghislaine Maxwell and Honduras' former president have complained about the subpar conditions. Bankman-Fried's lawyers had requested he be housed in a minimum-security jail in Putnam County, but Kaplan deemed it "doable." Bankman-Fried's lawyers have also requested that MDC provide him with daily prescription medications for depression and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the death of a 5-month-old infant who was brought to their grandparents' home by the mother, Christina Bennett, who has been arrested for an outstanding warrant. The cause of death is unknown as the investigation continues. Bennett was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center.