Appeals Court Upholds Plea Deals For 9/11 Gitmo Terrorists Allowing Them To Skirt Death Penalty
A Pentagon appeals court has upheld a plea deal that allowed three September 11 terrorist suspects to avoid the death penalty, according to the New York Times. Three people held at Guantanamo Bay, including alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will plead guilty to charges brought this summer for their involvement in the deadliest terrorist […]
Sylvester Stallone makes plea for $35 million mansion sea barrier plans
Sylvester Stallone has scrapped his original plan to build an underwater barrier near his Palm Beach home. Stallone made the plea Thursday at a City Council meeting in Palm Beach after angering several neighbors in the wealthy waterfront community. Stallone has previously expressed concerns about marine life and water quality on the Palm Beach coast […]
‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ star Amy Slaton pleads guilty to ‘simple possession,’ signs plea deal
Amy Slaton reportedly took a plea deal for “simple possession” after her arrest at a Tennessee zoo in September. The '1000 Pound Sisters' star's plea deal was filed Thursday in Crockett County, Tennessee court. Us Weekly reported. The 37-year-old will not have to serve any jail time, but was reportedly ordered to serve two years […]
Dems push Biden to extend deportation shields for illegal aliens in last-minute plea
A group of Democratic senators is persistently urging President-elect Joe Biden (D) to expand deportation protections for illegal aliens ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's next term. On Monday, seven senators sent the following report: letter Urge Biden for reelection Temporary protection status “Available for all eligible countries, please consider offering.” Postponement of forced departure. ” […]
Māori tribes make rare plea to King Charles for intervention in New Zealand politics | New Zealand
Representatives of more than 80 Maori tribes have filed an unprecedented petition to King Charles III asking King Charles III to intervene in New Zealand politics, as tensions over the government's Maori policy escalate and relations between indigenous peoples and ruling authorities deteriorate. issued. The National Iwichea Forum, a group of tribal leaders, wrote an […]
Boeing plea deal rejected
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Boeing plea deal in 737 MAX fatal crashes rejected by judge
A federal judge on Thursday rejected Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to fraud charges in the wake of two 737 MAX crashes, citing flaws in the agreement's diversity and inclusion provisions. Boeing had no immediate comment. A spokeswoman said the Justice Department, which brokered the plea deal with Boeing, is reviewing the opinion. Options for […]
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes
federal judge on thursday rejected a proposed plea deal That would allow Boeing to plead guilty and pay fines for the two 737 Max crashes, sending the airline giant back into uncertain legal territory. Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas specifically rejected a provision in the proposed agreement that would require the […]
Daniel Penny ‘acted when others didn’t,’ defense lawyers say as they make final plea to jurors
Daniel Penny “acted to save” subway passengers from a “desperate” Jordan Neely, his defense attorney argued Monday, telling jurors at the Manhattan lightning rod trial, “Who's on the next train?” Do you want me to ride with you?” he asked. “Danny acted when others did not,” defense attorney Steven Reiser said in his closing statement […]
Florida fishing captain pulls off surprise boat trip for teen after single mom’s Facebook plea
A Florida mother wanted to give her son a special and memorable 13th birthday, so he turned to his community for help. Marie posted on the Tampa Bay Fishing Club Facebook group to see if anyone would be willing to take her son Stash fishing on a boat for the first time. Because she is […]