Ex-NYPD officer Erik Duran out on bail during appeal of his conviction
Former NYPD Officer Released Pending Appeal A former police officer in New York City, sentenced to serve three to nine years for the fatal incident involving a cooler thrown at a fleeing suspect, has been granted release as he appeals his conviction. Eric Duran was allowed bail set at $300,000 following a ruling from a […]
Judge denies Daniel Duggan’s appeal to avoid extradition to the US
Australian Judge Denies Extradition Appeal for Former US Pilot An Australian judge has turned down an appeal from former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan seeking to evade extradition to the US. The allegations against him date back over a decade, claiming that he unlawfully trained Chinese military aviators. Duggan, while employed at the South […]
Shots fired during Detroit teen takeover just one day after mayor’s safety appeal
Teen Takeover in Downtown Detroit Raises Concerns A “teen takeover” unfolded in downtown Detroit on Saturday, coinciding with recent calls from city leaders and youth advocates for safer spaces for young people. This incident brings to light ongoing worries about a pattern of youth unrest seen across the nation. Footage shared on social media showed […]
Erik Duran, known as the ‘cooler cop’ in New York City, takes a chance for freedom while awaiting appeal, as details of his solitary life at Rikers come to light.
A former New York City police officer, who caused the death of a drug suspect by throwing a picnic cooler at him, is having his legal team appeal his manslaughter conviction in an effort to secure his release from prison, where he’s currently in isolation. Eric Duran, a 38-year-old ex-sergeant and father of three, was […]
Diddy’s lawyers claim the weird encounters were ‘amateur porn’ as appeal judges scrutinize his four-year sentence.
Federal Appeals Court Questions Diddy’s Sentence A federal appeals court in New York was presented with arguments Thursday regarding whether the nearly four-year prison sentence imposed on hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs for prostitution-related charges was excessively severe. The judges from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, after two hours of discussions, didn’t […]
Gregg Jarrett Advocates for Trump’s Appeal Against Letitia James
Trump’s Civil Fraud Appeal Analysis Greg Jarrett, a legal analyst for Fox News, expressed on Thursday that President Donald Trump may have a solid chance in his New York civil fraud appeal against Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat. The New York State Supreme Court recently chose to dismiss the remaining civil fraud judgment linked […]
Court refuses to consider Joe Exotic’s appeal following his conviction
Joe Exotic’s Supreme Court Appeal Denied The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take on the case of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic, who gained fame from the Netflix series “Tiger King.” His legal troubles originate from a conviction tied to a murder-for-hire scheme. Currently, Maldonado-Passage is serving a 21-year sentence and is looking […]
Federal Judge Overturns Pentagon Press Policy, Administration Plans to Appeal
Federal Judge Overturns Pentagon Media Policy A federal judge has struck down the Pentagon’s media entitlement policy, citing constitutional issues, which has heightened the ongoing discussion regarding national security, transparency, and media access. On Friday, a U.S. district judge ruled that the Pentagon’s policy infringes on constitutional protections; this came about through a lawsuit that […]
Court Approves Street Preacher’s Free Speech Appeal
Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Preacher’s Challenge on First Amendment Grounds The Supreme Court has, on Friday, agreed to let a Mississippi street preacher’s First Amendment case move forward. Gabriel Olivier was convicted for preaching outside a “designated protest area” in a public amphitheater and subsequently, he filed a lawsuit in 2021 to block the enforcement […]
Christian parents fail in last appeal for daughters taken by Swedish authorities
Christian Couple’s Custody Battle in Sweden Faces Major Setback A Christian couple’s lengthy struggle to regain custody of their daughters from Swedish authorities hit a significant hurdle recently when Europe’s top court declined to assist them. On March 10, the European Court of Human Rights decided that the appeal from Daniel and Bianca Samson was […]