All articles tagged with #obstruction of justice
A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig of obstruction of justice and making false statements to investigators about his involvement in illegal sports betting; he faces up to 20 years in prison and sentencing is set for May 26, with an appeal planned by his defense.
Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig was found guilty of obstructing justice and providing false statements to investigators about his involvement in an illegal sports betting operation. The verdict came after a 12-day trial, with jurors taking nearly two days to reach unanimity. Puig faces up to 20 years in federal prison, and sentencing is set for May 26. The case centers on a 2022 interview with investigators and whether Puig lied about betting through an intermediary; his defense argued he cooperated and that language and cognitive issues complicated his responses.
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty in the first of four trials, convicted of obstruction of justice, abuse of power and falsifying documents tied to his 2024 martial-law decree, and sentenced to five years in prison; he faces three additional trials on charges including insurrection and campaign-law violations as prosecutors pursue harsher penalties amid ongoing political turmoil.
George Zinn, a 71-year-old man, falsely claimed to be the shooter in the killing of Charlie Kirk to distract police, but was later found to be uninvolved in the shooting and charged with obstruction and child sex abuse material possession. The actual suspect, Tyler Robinson, faces multiple charges including murder.
Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his death in a Wisconsin lake and fled to Georgia, was sentenced to 89 days in jail, matching the number of days he was missing, after pleading no contest to obstructing an officer. His deception involved misleading authorities about his drowning, researching how to disappear, and creating a new life abroad, before returning to the U.S. and facing charges.
Brazilian police have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo of attempting to interfere with Bolsonaro's ongoing trial related to the 2022 election and alleged coup, with evidence suggesting Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina and Eduardo lobbying the US to influence the case, amid broader political tensions.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on an obstruction of justice charge after police observed a gun in a vehicle and a series of events involving the theft of keys. He was released early Friday and is scheduled for court next month.
49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles for obstruction of justice after police observed a gun in a vehicle and he was involved in hiding car keys; he was released and faces a court date, but legal experts suggest minimal consequences.
In Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking case, a judge is questioning whether the word "Legal" was added retroactively to his jail notes to claim attorney-client privilege, potentially implicating prosecutors. The notes, allegedly showing Combs' attempts to pay witnesses, are central to the case. The defense argues the notes are privileged, while prosecutors dispute this, suggesting the label may have been added later. The judge has requested further clarification from the defense at an upcoming bail hearing.
A U.S. judge has ordered prosecutors to destroy copies of notes taken by Sean 'Diddy' Combs in jail, as they may be protected by attorney-client privilege. Combs, facing charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, argues the notes' seizure violated his rights. Prosecutors claim the notes suggest obstruction of justice, but the judge will decide if they can be used in court. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, is also seeking release on $50 million bail, which has been denied three times due to concerns of witness tampering.
Prosecutors allege that Sean "Diddy" Combs has been using other inmates' phone accounts to influence potential jurors and obstruct justice while awaiting trial on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Despite being denied bail twice, Diddy is seeking a third hearing, but prosecutors argue he continues to engage in obstructive behavior, such as orchestrating social media campaigns and contacting witnesses through third parties. Diddy's legal team denies these accusations, maintaining confidence in the judicial process.
Prosecutors allege that Sean Combs is attempting to obstruct his sex trafficking case from jail, urging a judge to deny his bail request. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of coercing and abusing women, is accused of trying to influence potential jurors through a social media campaign and contacting potential witnesses. Prosecutors claim he aims to blackmail victims and witnesses into silence or favorable testimony. Combs' legal team has not commented on these allegations.
Federal prosecutors allege that Sean "Diddy" Combs has been paying inmates to use their phone accounts to make unauthorized calls and orchestrating social media campaigns to influence public opinion and obstruct justice ahead of his trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Combs, who has been denied bail twice, is accused of violating jail regulations and attempting to manipulate potential jurors through curated social media posts. He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison if convicted.
Donald Trump plans to request that a federal judge revoke prosecutors' access to memos from his ex-lawyer, Evan Corcoran, which are key evidence in the case alleging Trump's obstruction of an investigation into his retention of classified documents. Trump's legal team will argue that these memos should not fall under the crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege. The outcome could significantly impact the strength of the obstruction case against Trump.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon denied motions to dismiss charges against two of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the classified documents case, stating that the charging document satisfies the minimum pleading standards and that the indictment's allegations provide enough basis to deny the dismissal requests. The co-defendants, Trump aide Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira, face charges including conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements, and have pleaded not guilty.