Nation May 05 Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that was briefly paused when the hip-hop entrepreneur said he…
Nation May 05 Trump says he'll reopen, expand Alcatraz prison for nation's 'most ruthless and violent' offenders The prison was closed in 1963 due to crumbling infrastructure and the high costs of repairing and supplying the island facility, because everything from fuel to food had to be brought by boat.
Nation May 01 Harvey Weinstein's lawyers question accuser Miriam Haley at rape retrial Miriam Haley, testifying for a third day at Weinstein’s rape retrial, was grilled about everything from her initial interactions with the ex-studio boss to her decision to get a lawyer and go public with her allegations as the #MeToo movement exploded in…
Nation Apr 29 First of three accusers testifies at Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial The first of three accusers expected to testify at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has taken the witness stand in a reprise of her testimony in his first #MeToo trial five years ago.
Nation Apr 25 Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Mangione, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea Friday, leaning forward toward a microphone as he addressed U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett.
Nation Apr 23 Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens with added allegations from former model Five years after Harvey Weinstein’s original trial delivered a searing reckoning for one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, the ex-studio boss is on trial again after an appeals court threw out the landmark rape conviction.
Nation Apr 16 Harvey Weinstein's attorneys want him hospitalized instead of in jail during retrial Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers are asking a judge to allow the ailing ex-studio boss to spend his nights at a New York City hospital instead of jail for the duration of his rape retrial.
Nation Apr 11 Family killed in NYC helicopter crash was celebrating child's birthday, mayor says A person familiar with the investigation has told The Associated Press the victims of Thursday's crash include Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and three children, in addition to the pilot.
Nation Apr 02 Federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Nation Apr 01 Bondi says prosecutors will seek death penalty against UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a state indictment and has not entered a plea to the federal charges.