Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations of rape against him just before his trial was set to begin, with both sides claiming victory. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the accuser's attorney said her client had achieved a measure of justice, while Gooding's attorney said the actor was pleased to have the matter behind him and maintained his innocence.
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Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier arrested on federal sex trafficking and conspiracy charges in July 2019, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell two weeks later. The Associated Press report reveals that two weeks before his death, Epstein was observed sitting in the corner of his cell with his hands over his ears, desperate to muffle the sound of a toilet that wouldn't stop running. Jail staff had failed to follow protocol in the days leading up to his death, prompting calls for a full investigation into the matter.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have filed a motion in Manhattan criminal court asking Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from the case due to alleged "significant conflicts". The motion details the alleged conflicts and states that Trump is entitled to an impartial judge and fair legal process. If the motion is granted, a new judge will be assigned to the case.
Steve Bannon, former chief strategist of President Donald Trump, will stand trial in May 2024 on charges of fraud related to a fundraiser for a wall along the U.S. southern border. The fundraiser, which raised more than $25 million, is accused of being "based on false promises" by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. Bannon has denied all the charges against him and the trial is seen as a test of the legal system's ability to hold powerful people accountable.
Donald Trump made a virtual appearance in New York criminal court on Tuesday, his first since pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Judge Juan Merchan issued a protective order barring Trump from publicly disclosing evidence, which the Manhattan district attorney's office will be turning over to his lawyers. The setup is rare and was used to avoid the disruption of a security operation that accompanied Trump's in-person arraignment on April 4.
Writer E. Jean Carroll has asked a Manhattan court to increase a $5 million judgment against former President Donald Trump for his continued harassment of Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. The request comes after a federal court jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and then defaming her for calling her claims fraud. Carroll's attorney Roberta Kaplan is seeking a "very substantial punitive damages award" for Trump's remarks, and the judge has yet to rule on the request. This case could set a precedent for how public figures are held accountable for their actions.
Two boys from New York, Alfa Barrie and Garrett Warren, were reported missing last week and found dead in different rivers around Manhattan. The NYPD is investigating their mysterious deaths, and their loved ones are desperate for answers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is still due to be deposed in the lawsuit, which seeks damages for the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking.