All articles tagged with #special treatment
Rep. Jamie Raskin alleges, based on a whistleblower, that Ghislaine Maxwell is receiving special privileges in prison, including customized meals, visits with guests via computer, and a service dog, and is working on a commutation application, prompting calls for a public hearing with the DOJ.
Bronny James, son of LeBron James, is receiving special treatment from the Lakers, playing only in G League home games and avoiding commercial flights for away games. ESPN's Brian Windhorst criticizes this approach, suggesting it could hinder Bronny's development and doesn't benefit the Lakers or LeBron. Despite concerns, Windhorst doesn't object to the Lakers drafting Bronny or his three-year contract, but believes a full G League experience would better aid his growth.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that about half of Americans believe President Joe Biden received special treatment in the document probe, with 78% of respondents, including 71% of Democrats, considering him too old to work in government. The poll also revealed skepticism over Trump's age, with only 53% of respondents considering him too old for government work. Despite legal vulnerabilities and age concerns, Biden remains neck-and-neck with Trump in a potential head-to-head race, indicating potential offsets for both candidates' campaign risks.
A federal judge has denied Hunter Biden's request to have his first court appearance on felony firearm charges conducted remotely via video conference. The judge ordered Biden to appear in person for his arraignment on October 3rd, stating that he should not receive special treatment. Biden's lawyer argued that a virtual appearance would avoid burdening government resources and disrupting the courthouse, but prosecutors urged for an in-person hearing, noting that defendants' first court appearances have been held in-person since June 2022. Biden is facing three criminal counts related to his possession of a firearm while being an unlawful drug user.
Jamie Lynn Spears is receiving special treatment from the production team of "Dancing with the Stars" as she is allowed to rehearse at a studio near her home in Tennessee, accommodating her role as a hands-on mother to her two children. While most contestants practice in Los Angeles, this exception for Jamie Lynn indicates the show's strong desire to have her on the upcoming season. Her dance partner, Alan Bersten, has been flying back and forth for rehearsals. This arrangement is similar to what "Real Housewives" star Teresa Giudice had last season, allowing her to train in New Jersey to stay close to her family.
Federal prosecutors argue that former President Donald Trump is seeking "special treatment" in the criminal case accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Florida club after leaving the White House. They state that Trump is not entitled to review or discuss any classified information in a sensitive compartmented information facility in one of his homes, as he has requested. Prosecutors argue that creating a secure location in Trump's residence for discussing classified information would be an unnecessary and unjustified accommodation. Trump has pleaded not guilty in the case, where he is also accused of trying to hide the boxes of records he was keeping at his Mar-a-Lago club.
A South Carolina woman accused of killing a bride and seriously injuring the groom in a drunken crash received special treatment in jail, including in-person visits with family members, according to reports. The sheriff reportedly became involved in Jamie Lee Komoroski's treatment after her family reached out. Komoroski faces charges of felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death and reckless homicide. The groom has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Komoroski and 15 other defendants, mainly bars and LLCs.
Jamie Lee Komoroski, who is accused of drunkenly killing a bride on her wedding night, has been receiving special treatment in jail, including in-person visits from her family, thanks to Sheriff Kristin Graziano. Komoroski has complained about the jail's conditions, including the food and lack of exercise mats. She is being held on three counts of felony DUI and one count of reckless vehicular homicide. Komoroski's family reached out to the sheriff's office, concerned about her access to medication and mental health. She remains in custody and is being sued by the groom.