10 h. ago Author of California child sex trafficking bill forced to exclude felony charge for buyers of teen victims

A bill intended to target those who purchase teenagers of a certain age for sex is being challenged by Democratic California lawmakers, officials said.

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13 h. ago Tyre Nichols Death: State Trial Begins for Former Police Officers

After a mixed verdict in federal court, Tennessee prosecutors began presenting their case against three former Memphis officers charged with second-degree murder.

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17 h. ago Diddy's claims of 'diminished' mental capacity take center stage days before sex trafficking trial

Prosecutors in Diddy's sex-trafficking case asked for expert testimony regarding the rapper's "diminished" mental capacity be precluded from trial.

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3 d. ago Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in financier Jeffrey Epstein's prolonged downfall.

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3 d. ago Virginia Giuffre, Voice in Epstein Sex Trafficking Scandal, Dies at 41

She accused Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, of recruiting her to join their sex-trafficking ring and sued Prince Andrew for sexual assault.

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3 d. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs dealt huge blow ahead of trial as disgraced rapper's team prepares 'swingers' defense

A judge ruled Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team could use a "swingers" argument in the disgraced rapper's defense at his upcoming sex trafficking trial.

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3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Loses Request to Remove All Hotel Assault Video From Trial

It is not yet clear how much surveillance footage of the music mogul beating his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, in 2016 will be presented to the jury.

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3 d. ago ‘Vaguely Threatening’: Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal

The New England Journal of Medicine received a letter suggesting that it was biased and compromised by external pressure. Other journals have also received the letter.

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4 d. ago Luigi Mangione heads to federal court as DOJ debuts death penalty 'shift': ex

The DOJ is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, in a "clear shift" in policy, according to a former federal prosecutor.

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4 d. ago Prosecutors seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, saying he was provoking resistance

Federal prosecutors on Thursday submitted notice they intend to seek the death penalty if Luigi Mangione is convicted of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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4 d. ago Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione

Federal prosecutors on Thursday submitted notice they intend to seek the death penalty if Luigi Mangione is convicted of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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4 d. ago Federal prosecutors officially file intent to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione

Federal prosecutors have announced their plan to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, as stated in a court document filed on Thursday evening.

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5 d. ago DOJ unseals 1st terrorism case against alleged Tren de Aragua member

Prosecutors have unsealed federal terrorism charges targeting an alleged "high-ranking" member of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang who was arrested in Colombia.

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6 d. ago U.S. Says Tren de Aragua Charges Will ‘Devastate’ Its Infrastructure

Federal prosecutors charged six members of the Venezuelan gang and 21 members of a violent splinter group.

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6 d. ago 4 people found guilty of operating sex trafficking ring in Boston area

Cristina Lasso, Jose Deblas, Marlon Nagano, and Jorge Lasso were convicted by a jury following a five-week trial in Suffolk Superior Court. The post 4 people found guilty of operating sex trafficking ring in Boston area appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago George Santos says he's 'accepted full responsibility' for crimes before sentencing

George Santos insists he has "accepted full responsibility" for a series of fraudulent schemes despite a "social media blitz" by federal prosecutors suggesting otherwise.

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6 d. ago Prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won't admit to 'wrongdoing'

Three prosecutors working on the case against Mayor Eric Adams have resigned -- while on administrative leave -- instead of agreeing to "preconditions" to return.

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6 d. ago Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over

The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan has agreed to step aside, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to install his nominee.

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7 d. ago El Paso Gunman in Walmart Shooting Sentenced to Life in Prison

Both federal and state prosecutors took the death penalty out of consideration for a self-described white supremacist who carried out one of the deadliest attacks on Hispanic people in U.S. history.

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2 w. ago Federal Prosecutor Says Diddy Lawyers Looking for Reasons to Delay His Sex Trafficking Trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal prosecutor in New York said Monday that lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are looking for reasons to delay a sex trafficking trial slated to start in three weeks. The post Federal Prosecutor Says Diddy Lawyers Looking for Reasons to Delay His Sex Trafficking Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

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