federal sentencing

  • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Seeks Acquittal Or New Trial

    Attorneys for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have filed a formal motion asking a federal court to overturn his conviction under the Mann Act or, alternatively, grant a new trial, arguing the charges were based on legally flawed interpretations and constitutionally protected conduct. The 62-page motion, filed late Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for…

  • Ghislaine Maxwell’s Bid for Trump Pardon After DOJ Meetings Raises Legal And Ethical Alarms

    Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, raising major legal and ethical concerns after her recent meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. In a post shared to Instagram, former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer, described the developments as “unprecedented” and criticized the Department of Justice for what…

  • Diddy Enters Rehab And Therapy While Awaiting Sentencing

    Sean “Diddy” Combs, the embattled music mogul found guilty on federal charges tied to prostitution, has entered a combination of drug rehabilitation, therapy, and domestic violence prevention programs while in federal custody—efforts that may influence his upcoming sentencing. According to TMZ, Combs is now participating in two federal behavioral programs: the STOP Program, a government…

  • Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson Expected to Plead Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges

    Embattled Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is expected to plead guilty to federal corruption charges during a scheduled court hearing Monday afternoon at the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse in the Seaport District. The 46-year-old councilor will appear in front of a federal judge to formally plead guilty to one count of wire fraud…

  • California Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Assaulting Police During January 6 Capitol Riot

    A California man, David Nicholas Dempsey, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his violent actions against police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The sentence was handed down by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday, marking one of the most severe…