Former Mozambique finance minister, Manuel Chang, has been ruled a flight risk and must remain in custody during the trial for his involvement in the “tuna bond” scandal. The scandal resulted in Mozambique’s bankruptcy and led Credit Suisse to pay substantial penalties. Despite hoping for bail after spending nearly five years in prison in South …
Attorneys representing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have submitted a request to a federal court, seeking the dismissal of Disney’s lawsuit, which accuses DeSantis of political retribution. The lawyers argue that DeSantis, along with another defendant, are “immune” and that Disney lacks the legal standing to sue them. They further contend that Disney’s complaint, which claims …
Attorneys representing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have requested the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Disney, claiming political retaliation. They argue that DeSantis and another defendant are immune and that Disney lacks standing to sue. The attorneys also contend that Disney’s complaint fails to provide a valid basis for relief. Disney has not yet responded …
U.S. Representative George Santos leaves the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip, New York, on May 10, 2023. Photograph by Barry Williams | New York Daily News | Getty Images The concealed identities of Republican Representative George Santos’ bail backers in his federal criminal case will be disclosed …
In a courtroom sketch, former U.S. President Donald Trump and his attorney Chris Kise appeared at Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. United States Courthouse in Miami, Florida on June 13, 2023, facing federal indictment charges related to classified documents. Jane Rosenberg | Reuters A trial date has been set for former President Donald Trump, who is …
Judge Frank Caprio, the esteemed judge who presides over the popular show “Caught in Providence,” has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide. This admiration comes as no surprise, as Judge Caprio’s commitment to compassion and empathy in the courtroom is truly remarkable. With every decision he makes, Judge Caprio acknowledges the profound impact it can …
Antiretroviral drugs have revolutionized the treatment of HIV/AIDS, but their high costs continue to be a barrier for many patients. One factor contributing to these high prices is the exclusion of generic competition through “pay for delay” agreements. Brand-name drug companies pay other companies to delay the introduction of generic equivalents, allowing them to maintain …
Attorneys representing a victim of Jeffrey Epstein are seeking to resume testimony from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and other bank executives as part of a lawsuit alleging that the bank facilitated Epstein’s sex trafficking activities. The lawyers claim that JPMorgan has sought to hinder the case by withholding documents. The accuser, known only as …
A 37-count criminal indictment was revealed on Friday against former US President Donald Trump, accusing him of willfully retaining classified government records and conspiring to prevent their return to US officials. Among the many allegations, the indictment claims that Trump kept records containing national defense information at his Florida home after leaving the White House …
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives pose for a photograph holding LGBTQ+ and Transgender Pride flags on the steps of the U.S. Capitol ahead of a vote on the Equality Act, Feb. 25, 2021. Tom Brenner | Reuters A federal judge in Florida issued a preliminary injunction that will permit three transgender children …