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WATCH: Garland defends Biden's mental fitness and says he has 'complete confidence' in him
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions: The scope of a federal obstruction law used against scores of Jan ...
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
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Trump’s New York trial shows the justice system is working: Trump is partially right about one thing: We have a two-tiered justice system.
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Trump’s New York trial shows the justice system is working
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Justice Department publishes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’: The Justice Department announced Thursday it has submitted a final rule to the federal register ...
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Justice Department publishes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
  • A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.

  • President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.

  • The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.

  • Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan ...
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Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case : The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to ...
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Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case
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Jeffrey Toobin blasts Clarence Thomas as a ‘disgrace’ over posture on Jan. 6: Legal pundit and analyst Jeffrey Toobin took a shot at Supreme Court Justice ...
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Jeffrey Toobin blasts Clarence Thomas as a ‘disgrace’ over posture on Jan ...
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Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to close: FCI Dublin's closure follows a string of criminal indictments of prison employees ...
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Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to ...
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Ex-Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
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Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
  • A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'

  • Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

  • Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.

  • Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.
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DOJ to sue Ticketmaster parent Live Nation for antitrust violations: The company has tried to counter the narrative that it's responsible for inflated ...
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DOJ to sue Ticketmaster parent Live Nation for antitrust violations
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How Donald Trump Gets Special Treatment in the Legal System: The former president rails against a “two-tiered system of justice.” But he’s the one benefiting ...
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How Donald Trump Gets Special Treatment in the Legal System
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
  • The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.

  • Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.

  • The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.

  • A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
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Justice Department stiffs Republicans on Biden-Hur interview audio: "We urge the Committees to avoid conflict rather than seek it."
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Justice Department stiffs Republicans on Biden-Hur interview audio
Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee
  • Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.

  • The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.

  • Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.

  • Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.
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Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan
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Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers ...
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Half of would-be Trump jurors said they can’t be impartial. What does it mean?: Trump and allies are claiming this shows how slanted the Manhattan jury pool is ...
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Half of would-be Trump jurors said they can’t be impartial ...
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LAPD officer who killed 14-year-old girl in North Hollywood Burlington store won’t face criminal charges
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Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
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Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will ...
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US ex-diplomat sentenced to 15 years for spying for Cuba over decades: A former U.S. diplomat was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday after admitting to ...
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US ex-diplomat sentenced to 15 years for spying for Cuba over decades
Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
  • Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.

  • Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.

  • The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.

  • The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to ...
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Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny: Legal experts have raised questions about Aileen Cannon's qualifications to continue overseeing the ...
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Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny
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Supreme Court Will Consider Shrinking Sentences for Jan. 6 Rioters: The Justice Department has been regularly recommending a charge which some argue wrongly ...
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Supreme Court Will Consider Shrinking Sentences for Jan. 6 Rioters
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Suspect arrested in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office: A suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with an alleged arson at Sen ...
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Suspect arrested in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office
Quick Glance: Man Charged with Setting Fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' Office
  • A man was charged with setting a fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont.

  • The suspect was identified as Shant Soghomonian, who entered the building, sprayed liquid, and ignited the fire with a lighter.

  • The fire damaged the outside of the office door and was extinguished by the sprinkler system.

  • Sanders was not in the state at the time of the incident and praised the quick response of local first responders.
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to blame: FBI agents in high-cost areas can face long commutes and trouble paying the bills ...
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Many FBI agents are struggling to make ends meet. Housing costs are to ...
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Trump DOJ official likely broke ethics rules over 2020 election, D.C. bar panel finds
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Trump DOJ official likely broke ethics rules over 2020 election, D.C ...
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Justice Dept. finalizes rules to close ‘gun show loophole’: The change requires more sellers to conduct background checks for buyers. The White House called it ...
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Justice Dept. finalizes rules to close ‘gun show loophole’
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Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?
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Man charged with detonating explosive device outside of Alabama AG’s office: A man was arrested and charged Wednesday with detonating an explosive outside the ...
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Man charged with detonating explosive device outside of Alabama AG’s ...
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US Justice Dept rebuffs Republican demand for audio of Biden interview: The U.S. Justice Department on Monday rebuffed demands by Republicans in the House of ...
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US Justice Dept rebuffs Republican demand for audio of Biden interview
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Woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary sentenced to month in prison : A Florida woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary in 2020 was sentenced to one month in prison ...
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Woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary sentenced to month in prison 
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Comer blasts DOJ for refusing to release audio of Hur’s Biden interview: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky ...
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Comer blasts DOJ for refusing to release audio of Hur’s Biden interview
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The Supreme Court wants to hand a victory to January 6 insurrectionists: Most of the justices seem eager to make it harder to prosecute January 6 rioters
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The Supreme Court wants to hand a victory to January 6 insurrectionists
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Scoop: Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens: Trump has said retribution against his enemies would be a central theme of his administration if he wins in ...
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Scoop: Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens
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Man pledged allegiance to ISIS, planned to attack Idaho churches: DOJ: The FBI arrested an Idaho man Saturday who allegedly planned to attack churches in the ...
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Man pledged allegiance to ISIS, planned to attack Idaho churches: DOJ
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‘Are you kidding me?’: Biden-appointed judge torches DOJ for blowing off Hunter Biden-related subpoenas from House GOP
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‘Are you kidding me?’: Biden-appointed judge torches DOJ for blowing off ...
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RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
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RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.

  • Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.

  • Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.

  • The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
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DOJ seeks prison time for woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking prison time for Aimee Harris, the woman who stole the ...
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DOJ seeks prison time for woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary
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FBI arrests man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attacks on Idaho churches, DOJ says
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FBI arrests man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned ...
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Apple laying off 600+ in California: Apple is going to be laying off more than 600 employees in California, according to a state release ...
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Apple laying off 600+ in California
Quick Glance: Apple laying off over 600 employees in California
  • Apple is set to lay off more than 600 employees in California, as indicated by a state release.

  • The layoffs affect 614 employees at eight different facilities in Santa Clara County.

  • In addition to the Santa Clara layoffs, Apple had previously laid off 121 employees in San Diego County.

  • The company also recently abandoned its plans to develop an electric car and is facing a significant antitrust challenge from the Department of Justice.
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Florida man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill Supreme Court justice: A Florida man was sentenced to over a year in prison for threatening to kill a ...
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Florida man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill Supreme Court ...
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US Opens Extended Antitrust Review into Nippon Steel's Bid to Buy US Steel: The US Justice Department has opened an extended antitrust investigation into ...
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US Opens Extended Antitrust Review into Nippon Steel's Bid to Buy US ...
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Largest financial fraud in the country: Vietnam sentences businesswoman to death: Vietnam's communist government has been cracking down on corruption since 2016 ...
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Largest financial fraud in the country: Vietnam sentences businesswoman to ...
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
  • Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.

  • Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.

  • She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.

  • Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
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GOP Lawmakers Are All-In on Trump—a Conviction Be Damned: We asked more than 20 Republicans in Congress whether they were comfortable with the GOP nominee ...
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GOP Lawmakers Are All-In on Trump—a Conviction Be Damned
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GOP probes Justice Department on Biden whistleblowers: The move shows how top Republicans are keeping their Biden probe alive.
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GOP probes Justice Department on Biden whistleblowers
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Sen. Bob Menendez may point the finger at his wife, newly unsealed documents show
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Sen. Bob Menendez may point the finger at his wife, newly unsealed ...
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Seatbelt violation ends with Black man dead on Chicago street after cops fired nearly 100 bullets
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Seatbelt violation ends with Black man dead on Chicago street after cops ...
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DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent
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DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war ...
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Billionaire Don Hankey provided Trump's $175 million bond: Providing Donald Trump’s $175 million appeal bond when other insurers wouldn’t is business as usual ...
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Billionaire Don Hankey provided Trump's $175 million bond
Quick Glance: Understanding Don Hankey: The Billionaire Who Bailed Out Trump with $175 Million
  • California billionaire Don Hankey stepped in to pay Donald Trump's $175 million bond, preventing the former president from facing potential bankruptcy.

  • Hankey, known as the 'little-known king of subprime car loans,' boasts assets exceeding $22.5 billion and operates an auto services empire in Los Angeles.

  • At 80 years old, Hankey emphasized that his decision to cover Trump's bond was a business move rather than a political statement, highlighting his neutral stance on political matters.

  • Paying Trump's bond was influenced by the former president's legal defense strategy in a New York civil case centered around asset overvaluation, where Hankey found parallels in his own business practices.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter released on bond in federal bank fraud case: Ippei Mizuhara is accused of stealing $16 million from the Dodgers star.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter released on bond in federal bank fraud case
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
  • Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.

  • Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.

  • United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.

  • On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
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Exclusive: Trump allies plot anti-racism protections — for white people: Trump's Justice Department would push to eliminate or upend programs designed counter ...
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Exclusive: Trump allies plot anti-racism protections — for white people
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Defying GOP threats of contempt, DOJ declines to hand over audio of Biden's interview with Robert Hur
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Defying GOP threats of contempt, DOJ declines to hand over audio of ...