Articles for Guilty Plea

Former Trump campaign lawyer fails to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election case
1 week, 3 days ago

Former Trump campaign lawyer fails to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election case

Raw Story  

Judge Scott McAfee has denied an effort by one of Donald Trump's former lawyers to withdraw his guilty plea. After Trump won the 2024 election, Ken Chesebro sought to "invalidate" his plea agreement with the court. However, on Friday, the judge rejected the bid, calling it “procedurally defective in more ways than one.” "The Defendant has already submitted a plea …

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Ex-CFO at Tom Girardi’s law firm to plead guilty to wire fraud
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-CFO at Tom Girardi’s law firm to plead guilty to wire fraud

LA Times  

Former attorney Tom Girardi in August. The former chief financial officer at Tom Girardi’s law firm agreed on Tuesday to plead guilty to federal fraud charges, acknowledging that he and Girardi worked side-by-side to swindle clients out of millions in settlement money. In a plea agreement signed and filed Tuesday afternoon, Christopher Kamon, the former CFO, said he would forfeit …

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Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says
3 months, 1 week ago

Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justin Timberlake is scheduled to enter a new plea Friday in his drunken driving case in New York’s Hamptons, prosecutors said. Details of the plea weren’t disclosed, but a person with knowledge of the deal said Timberlake has agreed to plead guilty to a less serious offense than the original charge of driving while intoxicated. The pop …

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In surprise move, Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

In surprise move, Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case

LA Times  

In a surprise move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty Thursday to all nine federal tax charges he faced, just as jury selection was about to begin in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom. They occur under exceptional circumstances, and that’s not the case today,” Wise said, adding later that “we will not under any circumstances agree to an Alford plea.” After a …

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Doctor charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death 'incredibly remorseful'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Doctor charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death 'incredibly remorseful'

India Today  

One of two doctors who are amongst the five people charged in the ketamine overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry was barred by a federal judge on Friday from practising medicine and through his lawyer afterward expressed remorse. Another physician charged in the case, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, has pleaded not guilty, as has co-defendant Jasveen Sangha, who authorities said …

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange released from prison after US plea deal
5 months, 4 weeks ago

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange released from prison after US plea deal

Al Jazeera  

Assange to plead guilty to one charge of espionage and return home to Australia after years fighting US extradition. “Julian Assange is free,” WikiLeaks said in a statement on X. “WikiLeaks published groundbreaking stories of government corruption and human rights abuses, holding the powerful accountable for their actions,” WikiLeaks said in its statement announcing the plea deal. He is an …

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Political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case
7 months, 1 week ago

Political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case

Raw Story  

Two political consultants plead guilty in Henry Cuellar bribery case" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Two political consultants agreed to plead guilty to charges that they conspired with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar to launder more than …

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Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter agrees to plead guilty to stealing $17 million
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter agrees to plead guilty to stealing $17 million

LA Times  

Ippei Mizuhara, left, stands next to Shohei Ohtani and translates during an interview at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 3, 2024. Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to cover gambling debts, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Without telling Ohtani, prosecutors …

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Memphis recruit Mikey Williams reaches plea deal in gun case; no jail time expected
1 year ago

Memphis recruit Mikey Williams reaches plea deal in gun case; no jail time expected

Associated Press  

EL CAJON, Calif. — Star Memphis basketball recruit Mikey Williams pleaded guilty to one felony charge in a gun case on Thursday, and one of his attorneys said he does not expect the 19-year-old to face jail time. In a deal with prosecutors, Williams pleaded guilty to one felony count of making a criminal threat and to a special allegation …

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Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in Georgia
1 year, 2 months ago

Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in Georgia

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty to a felony on Friday just as jury selection was getting underway in his trial on charges accusing him of participating in efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia. Asked if Trump should be worried about any testimony Chesebro might offer, Grubman said, “I don’t think so.” Chesebro, …

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How Trump conspiracy lawyer Sidney Powell got chomped by her own ‘kraken’
1 year, 2 months ago

How Trump conspiracy lawyer Sidney Powell got chomped by her own ‘kraken’

Raw Story  

MAGA attorney Sidney Powell rocketed to notoriety in 2020 amid her brash claims about election fraud and lawsuits based on esoteric technical jargon purported to support fantastical narratives about foreign interference. If Penrose’s later actions called into question his loyalties, during the time period when Trump allies were trying to get access to the voting machines in Coffee County he …

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Brawl in Houston courtroom as murdered girl's family tries to attack her killer after guilty plea
1 year, 2 months ago

Brawl in Houston courtroom as murdered girl's family tries to attack her killer after guilty plea

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Family members of a murdered …

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Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed
1 year, 2 months ago

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed

Associated Press  

— Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges filed after his earlier deal imploded, setting the case on a track toward a possible trial in 2024 while his father is campaigning for reelection. Hunter Biden’s attorneys are suggesting that prosecutors bowed to pressure by Republicans, who have insisted the Democratic president’s son got a sweetheart …

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Man who shot Black teen who mistakenly went to his door enters not guilty plea; trial is scheduled
1 year, 3 months ago

Man who shot Black teen who mistakenly went to his door enters not guilty plea; trial is scheduled

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A white 84-year-old homeowner who is accused of …

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Blue singer Lee Ryan wins bid to withdraw guilty plea for ‘assaulting officer’
1 year, 6 months ago

Blue singer Lee Ryan wins bid to withdraw guilty plea for ‘assaulting officer’

The Independent  

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice On NIA’s Plea Seeking Death Penalty For Yasin Malik In Terror Funding Case
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On NIA’s Plea Seeking Death Penalty For Yasin Malik In Terror Funding Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on a plea moved by National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik who was convicted in connection with a terror funding case.A division bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Talwant Singh issued notice to Yasin Malik through the concerned Tihar Jail Superintendent and listed the matter …

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Ex-Tennessee lawmaker asks judge to withdraw guilty plea
1 year, 9 months ago

Ex-Tennessee lawmaker asks judge to withdraw guilty plea

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A former Tennessee state senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea, arguing that he initially did so with “unsure heart and confused mind.” Brian Kelsey had entered a guilty plea before a federal judge in November in the case related to a failed 2016 congressional campaign. Before that, Kelsey …

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Tennessee suspends ex-senator’s law license over guilty plea
2 years ago

Tennessee suspends ex-senator’s law license over guilty plea

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a former Tennessee state senator who pleaded guilty last month to violating federal campaign finance laws. The court suspended former Republican Sen. Brian Kelsey’s law license Thursday at the request of the Board of Professional Responsibility, pending further orders by the court. Kelsey had previously pleaded not …

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WNBA players union ‘stands with’ Griner after guilty plea
2 years, 5 months ago

WNBA players union ‘stands with’ Griner after guilty plea

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner’s guilty plea Thursday has not lessened the support the Olympic gold medalist continues to receive from her WNBA peers. “What we do know is that the U.S. State Department determined that Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained for a reason and we’ll leave it at that.” Speaking through an interpreter, Griner told the court that she had no intention …

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O.C. multimillionaire who spent years on the run pleads guilty in wife’s 2012 slaying
2 years, 10 months ago

O.C. multimillionaire who spent years on the run pleads guilty in wife’s 2012 slaying

LA Times  

Defense attorney Robert Sanger, left, talks to Peter Chadwick at a pretrial hearing in 2019 in Santa Ana. Chadwick pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder in his wife’s death. An Orange County multimillionaire who led investigators on a years-long manhunt after being charged with his wife’s slaying pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 15 years to …

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EXPLAINER: What’s next after Derek Chauvin’s guilty plea?
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: What’s next after Derek Chauvin’s guilty plea?

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal count alleging he willfully deprived George Floyd of his rights during the May 25, 2020, arrest that led to the Black man’s death. Chauvin admitted he knew what he did to Floyd was wrong and that he had a “callous and wanton disregard” for …

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Woman is 2nd to admit role in death of 8 members of a family
3 years, 3 months ago

Woman is 2nd to admit role in death of 8 members of a family

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio woman pleaded guilty Friday to helping plan the killings of eight members of a family, becoming the second member of her own family to admit to a role in a shocking crime prosecutors say stemmed from a dispute over custody of her granddaughter. Wagner’s plea comes nearly five months after her son Edward “Jake” Wagner …

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Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife seeks relief from guilty plea
3 years, 6 months ago

Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife seeks relief from guilty plea

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A judge reset a hearing on Tuesday to address a request by the ex-wife of slain NBA player Lorenzen Wright to throw out her guilty plea in his 2010 killing in Memphis, Tennessee. Sherra Wright filed a petition for relief of conviction or sentence after her surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019. She …

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Man admits to threatening Iowa governor in anti-mask tirade
3 years, 6 months ago

Man admits to threatening Iowa governor in anti-mask tirade

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — An Iowa man who left a threatening voicemail telling Gov. Kim Reynolds she should be hung or shot “for treason” for imposing COVID-19 restrictions has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge. Hunter left the voicemail on a governor’s office phone line set up to gather input on the partial statewide mask mandate. He called the …

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