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Trials Season 3 kicks off with weekly trials, raids and Raider legend rewards
gaming2 days ago

Trials Season 3 kicks off with weekly trials, raids and Raider legend rewards

Trials Season 3 introduces weekly rotating tasks in Speranza that must be completed in a single raid to build progress. Players earn rewards as they hit star milestones (1000/2500/4000 points) across trials, with three stars maximizing loot like blueprints, weapons, and gadgets. Dying wipes raid progress. Each week up to 100 Raiders compete for promotion, with top scores influencing final rankings and season-end cosmetics on April 29, including the Torque outfit for Rookie II and additional variants for higher ranks.

via ARC Raiders|
#cosmetics#gaming#raiders
Prince Harry testifies in privacy case against Daily Mail publishers
world1 month ago

Prince Harry testifies in privacy case against Daily Mail publishers

Prince Harry testified in a London court that the Daily Mail’s reporting tactics invaded his wife Meghan’s privacy, rejecting the idea that information was obtained legally through his circle of friends and calling the experience for Meghan an “absolute misery” amid a high-profile defamation/privacy case tied to the broader phone-hacking era.

via The Washington Post|
#british-royal-family#defamation#news-media
Ex-Sailor Convicted of Spying for China Sentenced to 16 Years
national-security1 month ago

Ex-Sailor Convicted of Spying for China Sentenced to 16 Years

A former U.S. Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, was sentenced to 200 months (16 years) in federal prison after supplying photos and documents to a Chinese handler for $12,000; he was approached on social media in 2022, recognized it as espionage, told a friend he was no fool, and later pleaded in court, saying “I screwed up.” He had served aboard the USS Essex and was arrested in 2023 after the DOJ described the case as spying for Beijing.

via The Washington Post|
#china#espionage#national-security
"Trump's Election Interference Cry: A Ploy to Delay Trials, Say DOJ Veterans"
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Election Interference Cry: A Ploy to Delay Trials, Say DOJ Veterans"

Former Department of Justice officials criticize Donald Trump's claims of "election interference" as a ploy to delay his four pending criminal trials until after the November election, arguing that trial schedules should be immune from political interference. Trump and his lawyers have invoked election interference and presidential immunity in an attempt to postpone trial dates, with some success in pushing back key trial dates. However, former DoJ prosecutors dismiss these claims as fallacious and dangerous, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges and the importance of defending the integrity of the electoral process.

via The Guardian US|
#department-of-justice#donald-trump#election-interference
"Diablo IV: Unveiling Trials, Gauntlet, and Season 4 Updates"
gaming2 years ago

"Diablo IV: Unveiling Trials, Gauntlet, and Season 4 Updates"

The Trials are set to begin on March 5, offering an adrenaline-fueled challenge in the form of the Gauntlet, a fixed layout, non-linear dungeon that changes weekly. Players can earn Seals and climb the Leaderboards by proving their might and mastering the dungeon. The Gauntlet will feature class balance changes and updates, and players can earn various rewards based on their performance. Leaderboards will be separated by class, party size, and game mode, with the top performers immortalized in the Hall of the Ancients.

via Blizzard News|
#diablo-iv#gaming#gauntlet
"Judges' Strategies to Control Trump's Trial Behavior"
politics2 years ago

"Judges' Strategies to Control Trump's Trial Behavior"

Judges are studying how to rein in Donald Trump's courtroom behavior as he treats trials like rallies, repeatedly making political statements and attacking judges during his civil fraud and defamation trials in New York. The judges' different approaches and results may provide guidance for those set to oversee Trump's potential criminal trials. Trump's appearances in courtrooms and campaign stops are being used for political purposes as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination. The judges are seeking to enforce rules and maintain their authority, with potential consequences for Trump's disruptive behavior.

via Yahoo News|
#courtroom-behavior#donald-trump#judges
"Trump's Legal Limelight: Trials, Tactics, and Triumphs"
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Legal Limelight: Trials, Tactics, and Triumphs"

Judges overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud and defamation trials have taken different approaches in dealing with his attempts to turn the proceedings into political spectacles. While one judge reluctantly allowed Trump to deliver a closing argument, Trump ignored the restrictions and attacked the judge. Another judge sternly warned Trump about being disruptive in the courtroom, leading to no further complaints from the opposing party. These contrasting approaches may provide guidance for judges overseeing Trump's potential criminal trials, with the emphasis on setting and enforcing rules to prevent Trump from turning the trials into political rallies.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#judges#legal-proceedings
"Trump's Legal Battles Take Center Stage Amidst Election Campaign"
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Legal Battles Take Center Stage Amidst Election Campaign"

Donald Trump's packed trial schedule has collided with the election calendar as he attends civil defamation trials while also campaigning. His strategy is to draw attention to his legal battles, portraying them as a coordinated attack by anti-Trump forces. Despite facing legal and political costs, including a $5m judgment in a previous trial, Trump's poll numbers have risen. The trial dates and political calendar are aligning, with upcoming decisions expected in the New York state civil fraud trial and the Washington DC federal 6 January trial.

via The Guardian US|
#campaign#defamation#donald-trump
"Three Years Post-Jan. 6: The Capitol Riot's Legal Quagmire and Lingering Controversies"
law-and-government2 years ago

"Three Years Post-Jan. 6: The Capitol Riot's Legal Quagmire and Lingering Controversies"

The Associated Press review of court records reveals that Capitol riot defendants who plead guilty receive shorter sentences than those who go to trial, highlighting a broader issue in the U.S. criminal justice system known as the "trial tax." The data shows that those who plead guilty to felonies related to the January 6 attack average sentences about two years shorter than those convicted at trial. This trend is consistent across both felony and misdemeanor cases. Advocates for reform argue that the plea bargaining process can be coercive and may unfairly penalize those who exercise their right to a trial. The article also discusses specific cases, including that of the Proud Boys leaders and anti-vaccine figure Dr. Simone Gold, to illustrate the disparities in sentencing outcomes between plea deals and trials.

via The Associated Press|
#capitol-riot#criminal-justice#law-and-government
Trump's Election Case: Limbo, Nixon, Immunity, and the Supreme Court
politics2 years ago

Trump's Election Case: Limbo, Nixon, Immunity, and the Supreme Court

The fate of Jack Smith's election interference case against former President Donald Trump is uncertain as the Supreme Court considers whether to weigh in on Trump's presidential immunity appeal. Additionally, Trump's civil fraud trial in New York is coming to an end, with allegations of fraud and inflated property values. Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani lost a defamation lawsuit and was ordered to pay $148 million to former Georgia election workers.

via Slate|
#civil-fraud#donald-trump#election-interference
Trump Avoids Testifying in New York Civil Case
politics2 years ago

Trump Avoids Testifying in New York Civil Case

This week, U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan is considering whether to temporarily halt pretrial proceedings in Donald Trump's D.C. criminal case while he appeals her ruling that he is not immune from prosecution, while Trump's defense team in his New York civil business fraud trial is expected to conclude its presentation of evidence. Trump has asked for a pause in the D.C. election-obstruction case, but prosecutors argue that the trial should proceed as scheduled. Additionally, there will be filings in the D.C. case and a federal appeals court hearing related to the state charges in Georgia.

via The Washington Post|
#civil-case#criminal-case#legal-proceedings
Trump's Trial Tactics: A Rocky Road to Delay Justice
politics2 years ago

Trump's Trial Tactics: A Rocky Road to Delay Justice

Former President Donald Trump's attempts to delay his upcoming trials are backfiring as judges refuse to accommodate his scheduling conflicts. Prosecutors have accused Trump's defense lawyers of playing delay games and overbooking his top defense lawyer across multiple cases. The New York judge overseeing the hush money trial involving Stormy Daniels rejected Trump's request to push back the trial date and ordered both sides to stick to the original plan. Trump's legal team has been trying to gain insight into private conversations between judges, but the judge ruled that no further disclosure is required. Prosecutors argue that Trump's team is intentionally delaying trial dates and point to the inconvenience of the New York trial coinciding with Trump's potential presidential campaign in 2024. Judges are growing impatient with these delay tactics and are pushing for the trials to proceed as scheduled.

via The Daily Beast|
#delay-tactics#donald-trump#legal-proceedings
"Judge Aileen Cannon's Florida Games Could Stall Trump's Other Trials"
politics2 years ago

"Judge Aileen Cannon's Florida Games Could Stall Trump's Other Trials"

Judge Aileen Cannon's decisions in the upcoming Mar-a-Lago classified documents trial have created confusion and potential delays in other Trump trials, including those in Atlanta, New York City, and Washington. By pushing back deadlines and refusing to schedule court hearings, Cannon has disrupted the trial logistics and raised concerns about her inexperience and possible allegiance to MAGA. The delay in the Mar-a-Lago trial could impact subsequent trials, as Trump's legal team navigates novel legal issues and attempts to avoid or overturn the charges. Cannon's decisions have drawn criticism and accusations of favoritism towards Trump.

via The Daily Beast|
#classified-documents#donald-trump#judge-aileen-cannon