Kevin Spacey , Headed to Federal Court , Over Alleged 1986 Sexual Assault.
On October 6, the civil trial against
Kevin Spacey for the alleged sexual assault
of a then-teenage Anthony Rapp is set to begin.
On October 6, the civil trial against
Kevin Spacey for the alleged sexual assault
of a then-teenage Anthony Rapp is set to begin.
NBC reports that a jury will hear the case
in downtown Manhattan at the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of New York.
NBC reports that a jury will hear the case
in downtown Manhattan at the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of New York.
In September of 2020,
Rapp filed a lawsuit
against Spacey.
.
In the lawsuit, Rapp alleged that Spacey sexually assaulted the then-14-year-old actor at a Manhattan party in 1986.
In the lawsuit, Rapp alleged that Spacey sexually assaulted the then-14-year-old actor at a Manhattan party in 1986.
NBC reports that the trial is expected to focus on Rapp's claims of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
NBC reports that the trial is expected to focus on Rapp's claims of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Spacey has denied the allegations by Rapp.
The trial will be overseen by District Judge
Lewis A.
Kaplan, who was nominated
to the court in 1994 by President Bill Clinton.
The trial will be overseen by District Judge
Lewis A.
Kaplan, who was nominated
to the court in 1994 by President Bill Clinton.
Kaplan has previously overseen several notable cases, including one regarding detainees at Guantanamo Bay
and another over organized crime in New York.
Kaplan has previously overseen several notable cases, including one regarding detainees at Guantanamo Bay
and another over organized crime in New York.
On June 6, Kaplan rejected Spacey's request for the lawsuit to be dismissed and said the Oscar-winning actor must stand trial.
Spacey is also facing charges of , sexually assaulting three men , in the United Kingdom.
.
The Associated Press reported
that Spacey's U.K. trial is expected
to start on June 6, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried , Sentenced to 25 Years , for FTX Fraud.
On March 28, Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to
25 years in prison after being found guilty of defrauding
users of FTX, the now-collapsed cryptocurrency exchange. .
NBC reports that Lower Manhattan federal district
Judge Lewis Kaplan found the defense's arguments
misleading, speculative and logically flawed.
The judge accused Bankman-Fried of committing
obstruction of justice and tampering with
witnesses while mounting his defense.
Kaplan reportedly said that those
factors played a role in his decision
about how to sentence Bankman-Fried.
Prosecutors had originally sought a longer sentence
of 50 years, while the defense fought for
Bankman-Fried to get no more than six and a half years.
Prosecutors had originally sought a longer sentence
of 50 years, while the defense fought for
Bankman-Fried to get no more than six and a half years.
In November, Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven
criminal counts. He has been held at Brooklyn's
Metropolitan Detention Center while awaiting sentencing.
In November, Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven
criminal counts. He has been held at Brooklyn's
Metropolitan Detention Center while awaiting sentencing.
At one time, FTX was valued at over $30 billion
but ultimately collapsed in November of
2022 after announcing a major cash shortfall.
At one time, FTX was valued at over $30 billion
but ultimately collapsed in November of
2022 after announcing a major cash shortfall.
While on trial, Bankman-Fried was accused
of robbing FTX customers of nearly $8 billion,
which was partially used to fund the extravagant
lifestyles of the exchange's executives.
While on trial, Bankman-Fried was accused
of robbing FTX customers of nearly $8 billion,
which was partially used to fund the extravagant
lifestyles of the exchange's executives.
NBC reports that Bankman-Fried's sentence
is harsher than other white-collar crimes
in recent memory, such as Theranos founder
Elizabeth Holmes who received just 11 years.
NBC reports that Bankman-Fried's sentence
is harsher than other white-collar crimes
in recent memory, such as Theranos founder
Elizabeth Holmes who received just 11 years.
The outlet also notes that the judgement is more
similar to the 25-year sentence given to former
WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers or the 24-year
sentence given to Enron CEO Jeff Skilling.
The outlet also notes that the judgement is more
similar to the 25-year sentence given to former
WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers or the 24-year
sentence given to Enron CEO Jeff Skilling
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Judge Denies Trumpâs Request , to Delay Payment to E. Jean Carroll.
On Jan. 26, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan
ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ruining her credibility by calling
her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.
On Jan. 26, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan
ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ruining her credibility by calling
her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.
The judgement, which included a $65 million
punitive award, was challenged by Trump's lawyers who claim there is a "strong probability" that
the amount will be decreased or eliminated.
On March 7, Kaplan said that he won't postpone deadlines for posting a bond that
would guarantee payment to Carroll if the
judgement stands after appeals, NPR reports. .
On March 7, Kaplan said that he won't postpone deadlines for posting a bond that
would guarantee payment to Carroll if the
judgement stands after appeals, NPR reports. .
The judge went on to say that any financial harm Trump incurs is a result of his slow response to the verdict made in January.
Trump's lawyers didn't seek to
delay the date in which the bond must
be posted until 25 day later, Kaplan said. .
Mr. Trump's current situation is a
result of his own dilatory actions, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order.
Nor has Mr. Trump made any showing
of what expenses he might incur if
required to post a bond or other
security, on what terms (if any) he
could obtain a conventional bond, , Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order.
... or post cash or other assets to
secure payment of the judgment,
or any other circumstances
relevant to the situation, Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, via written order.
The judgement will be final on March 11. .
Meanwhile, Trump has also been ordered
by Judge Arthur Engoron to pay
$355 million in penalties for civil fraud
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Protesters blocking a police vehicle en route to defuse a grenade in New York were arrested. The incident occurred during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Manhattan. Video footage showed demonstrators obstructing the police vehicle, prompting swift intervention by officers. NYPD officials condemned the actions, emphasizing the importance of allowing emergency services to respond promptly. Over a dozen individuals were apprehended during the protest.
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Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
The grants will bring solar energy
to over 900,000 households in both
low- and middle-income communities. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
NBC reports that solar power has gained
traction as a clean energy source that could
help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
49 of the new grants will be awarded at
the state level, six more will serve Native American
tribes and another five are multi-state awards.
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
Officials say that the latest environmental
announcements are part of an effort to energize
young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign.
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.
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Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games.
NBC reports that break-dancing will
make its debut as an official Olympic
sport at the upcoming Paris Games.
Also known as breaking, the sport
features headspins, windmills, various
"freeze" moves and will be set to music.
According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized
footwork and the key role played by the DJ and
the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.".
The sport first made an appearance
at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
The Paris Olympics breaking competition
will be split into two events on August 9
and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park.
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.".
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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Harry and Meghan , Are Bringing 2 New Shows to Netflix.
Harry and Meghan , Are Bringing 2 New Shows to Netflix.
NBC reports that Prince Harry and his wife,
Meghan, have announced a new partnership between
their Archewell Productions company and Netflix.
NBC reports that Prince Harry and his wife,
Meghan, have announced a new partnership between
their Archewell Productions company and Netflix.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
will produce two separate TV shows
about cooking and polo.
According to a press release
from Archewell, both shows are
still in an early stage of production.
The press release added that titles
and release dates will be revealed , "in the coming months.".
According to the press release,
the first of the two new shows will , "celebrate the joys of cooking and
gardening, entertaining and friendship.".
The second series will reportedly
center on the world of polo, a sport
associated with aristocratic British culture. .
Known primarily for its aesthetic
and social scene, the series will
pull the curtain back on the grit
and passion of the sport,
capturing players and all it takes
to compete at the highest level, Archewell Productions press release, via NBC.
Known primarily for its aesthetic
and social scene, the series will
pull the curtain back on the grit
and passion of the sport,
capturing players and all it takes
to compete at the highest level, Archewell Productions press release, via NBC.
The upcoming shows are part of
a multi-year deal that Archewell
signed with Netflix after forming in 2020. .
In 2022, the couple released a documentary series
on Netflix which centered on Harry's rift with senior
royals and his departure from official royal duties.
In 2023, Harry's memoir, 'Spare,'
detailing his perspective on his bitter split
with the royal family, became a bestseller.
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US Historians Inform Supreme Court , That They Reject Trumpâs Immunity Claim.
Former President Donald Trump faces multiple federal election interference charges stemming
from his attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
He and his legal team assert that he is immune to prosecution since he was president at the time.
But 15 historians have since "filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court" in an attempt to disprove Trump's claims, 'The Guardian' reports. .
But 15 historians have since "filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court" in an attempt to disprove Trump's claims, 'The Guardian' reports. .
According to the historians, Trump , "asserts that a doctrine of permanent
immunity from criminal liability for a presidentâs
official acts, while not expressly provided
by the Constitution, must be inferred." .
To justify this radical assertion, he
contends that the original meaning
of the Constitution demands it. , U.S. Historians, via amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court.
But no plausible historical
case supports his claim, U.S. Historians, via amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court.
Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy initiatives at the Brennan Center.
said that Trump's claims of immunity
are "deeply un-American.".
From the birth of the country through
President Clintonâs acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
From the birth of the country through
President Clintonâs acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
From the birth of the country through
President Clintonâs acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
The Supreme Court must not delay
in passing down a ruling in this case, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'
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President Joe Biden, alongside Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, faced protests during a fundraiser defending the White House's Gaza crisis handling. The event, raising $25 million, featured discussions moderated by Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall. Obama emphasized the complexities of presidency, while Clinton praised Biden's economic policies. The event aimed to bolster support amid discontent over Biden's Israel stance.
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Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser.
President Biden will host the
most lucrative political fundraiser in
American history on March 28, Politico reports. .
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Mindy Kaling will emcee the event
from Radio City Music Hall.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton.
Unlike our opponent, every dollar weâre raising
is going to reach the voters who will decide
this election â communicating the presidentâs
historic record, his vision for the future and
laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
The numbers donât lie: todayâs event
is a massive show of force and a
true reflection of the momentum
to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
$25 million is expected to be raised at the event. .
By comparison, Biden's campaign raised
$21 million during all of last month.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump
raised $20 million during the month of February.
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Remembering
Aretha Franklin.
Aretha Louise Franklin was born on
March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
âQueen of Soul.â.
1. She was the first woman inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2. Franklin taught
herself how to play
the piano by ear.
3. She performed for
Presidents Jimmy Carter,
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
4. Franklin's single, "Respect,"
was a civil rights anthem.
5. NASA named an
asteroid after her.
Happy Birthday,
Aretha Franklin!
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As Haiti's crisis worsens with PM Ariel Henry's resignation amid gang violence, the Biden administration weighs using Guantanamo Bay to process Haitian migrants in case of a mass exodus. Florida's Gov. DeSantis deploys law enforcement anticipating migrant influx. Gang attacks have paralyzed Haiti, displacing thousands, while 4 million face food insecurity. Another migrant influx seems imminent.
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Jury Sides With Kevin Spacey , Over Anthony Rapp , in Federal Court.
Rapp sought $40 million in damages for allegations that Spacey sexually abused him in 1986
when Rapp was 14 and Spacey was..
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Kevin Spacey's lawyer has claimed he was a victim of the MeToo movement and his sexual assault accuser, Anthony Rapp, has made up his claims "for attention".
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