New Jersey Judge Dismisses Racketeering Charges Against George Norcross
A New Jersey judge dismissed racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George Norcross on Wednesday, ruling that alleged threats to a developer did not constitute extortion or criminal coercion. The state attorney general plans to appeal.
New Jersey Judge Dismisses Racketeering Charges Against George Norcross
A New Jersey judge dismissed racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George Norcross on Wednesday, ruling that alleged threats to a developer did not constitute extortion or criminal coercion. The state attorney general plans to appeal.
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32% Bias Score
Diddy Faces Expanded Sex Trafficking and Abuse Charges in Superseding Indictment
A superseding indictment alleges Sean "Diddy" Combs engaged in a 20-year racketeering conspiracy involving abuse, coercion, and sex trafficking of at least three women and others from 2004-2024, with the alleged violence ranging from assault to paying $100,000 to cover up a video of him attacking hi...
Diddy Faces Expanded Sex Trafficking and Abuse Charges in Superseding Indictment
A superseding indictment alleges Sean "Diddy" Combs engaged in a 20-year racketeering conspiracy involving abuse, coercion, and sex trafficking of at least three women and others from 2004-2024, with the alleged violence ranging from assault to paying $100,000 to cover up a video of him attacking hi...
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64% Bias Score
FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...
FirstEnergy Executives Indicted on Racketeering Charges in $60 Million Bribery Scandal
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Senior VP Michael Dowling were indicted on federal racketeering charges for their alleged involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme to secure a $1 billion bailout of the company's nuclear plants, adding to existing state-level charges and a previous $230 mill...
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44% Bias Score
R. Kelly's Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court upheld R. Kelly's sex trafficking and racketeering conviction on Wednesday, rejecting his arguments and affirming his 30-year prison sentence. The court cited extensive evidence of abuse and control over victims, including testimonies describing physical and verbal abuse, thr...
R. Kelly's Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court upheld R. Kelly's sex trafficking and racketeering conviction on Wednesday, rejecting his arguments and affirming his 30-year prison sentence. The court cited extensive evidence of abuse and control over victims, including testimonies describing physical and verbal abuse, thr...
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48% Bias Score
Madigan Racketeering Trial Nears End
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant Michael McClain are on trial for racketeering conspiracy, accused of bribery and using political power for personal gain; closing arguments begin Wednesday, with a verdict expected early next week.
Madigan Racketeering Trial Nears End
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant Michael McClain are on trial for racketeering conspiracy, accused of bribery and using political power for personal gain; closing arguments begin Wednesday, with a verdict expected early next week.
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52% Bias Score
Atlanta Racketeering Trial Ends in Acquittal for Two, Setback for Prosecution
The Atlanta racketeering trial, initially involving 28 defendants accused of gang-related charges using song lyrics and social media as evidence, concluded with the acquittal of two defendants on most charges, a 10-year sentence for one on a gun charge, and a significant setback for the prosecution ...
Atlanta Racketeering Trial Ends in Acquittal for Two, Setback for Prosecution
The Atlanta racketeering trial, initially involving 28 defendants accused of gang-related charges using song lyrics and social media as evidence, concluded with the acquittal of two defendants on most charges, a 10-year sentence for one on a gun charge, and a significant setback for the prosecution ...
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40% Bias Score