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June 1 Trial Date Set for Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in U.S. Drug Case
June 1 Trial Date Set for Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in U.S. Drug Case
A federal judge in New York has locked in a June 1, 2027, trial date for former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife on drug trafficking charges. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein set the schedule Wednesday after both sides agreed on the timeline. Defense lawyers will start filing challenges to the indictment in early September, […]
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Former NBA Player Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty to Gambling Charges
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley walked into a Brooklyn federal courtroom this week and pleaded not guilty to gambling-related charges. The case is getting attention mostly because of who he is (he played for teams like the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves) and because federal gambling cases can carry serious consequences if things don’t go […]
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Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life for Fatally Beating Wife in Sunset Park
A heartbreaking tragedy in Sunset Park has left the Brooklyn community reeling. A 50-year-old man, Liyong Ye, was just sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife and the attempted murder of her two young children. On June 17, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentencing. Ye pleaded […]
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Ex-NBA Star Chauncey Billups Faces Federal Charges in Alleged Poker Fraud Scheme
Former New York Knicks player and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups appeared in Brooklyn federal court as part of a sweeping alleged poker cheating operation. Prosecutors claim he and another former NBA player served as “face cards,” drawing wealthy gamblers into rigged high-stakes games in Las Vegas, New York, the Hamptons, and Miami. The […]
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