Lawyer for Mob Boss Whitey Bulger Tapped to Be Lead Prosecutor in Karen Read Retrial

Karen Read put family of Boston officer boyfriend 'through hell,' relative says ahead of retrial

Karen Read, who allegedly ran boyfriend John O’Keefe down in her SUV, will face retrial after her widely publicized murder trial ended with a hung jury earlier this year.

Read accused of weaponizing Fifth Amendment to try and delay civil trial

Karen Read's attorneys sought to delay a wrongful death lawsuit filed by John O'Keefe's family.

Lawrence Bishnoi: the feared Indian mob boss implicated in Canada killings

Indian gangster in prison for past nine years was mentioned by police in connection with killings of Canadian Sikhs. In the Indian state of Punjab, the presence of gangsters can be felt everywhere. ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Karen Read supporter denies intimidating witnesses with rubber ducks and fake $100 bills

BOSTON — The Karen Read murder case has inspired crowds of pink-clad supporters, divided a Massachusetts town and provided juicy content for true crime podcasters.

Highest court in Massachusetts to hear arguments in Karen Read's bid to dismiss murder charge

The latest chapter in the Karen Read saga moves to the state’s highest court, where her attorneys Wednesday are hoping to convince judges that several charges related to the death of her Boston ...

Prime Video Taps Brian Williams to Lead Election Day Special

The Former NBC anchor will host “Election Night Live with Brian Williams,” airing on election day at 5 p.m. EST.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Prudential taps Morgan Stanley’s Chappuis to lead asset management arm

Jacques Chappuis to join as PGIM’s chief executive in May, replacing David Hunt after his 13-year stint

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Prosecutors say lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to 'hijack' criminal case to fight civil claims

Federal prosecutors say lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are trying to “hijack” his criminal case from them by asking a judge to force early disclosure of evidence, including his accusers' identities

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Mozambique rocked by the killings of 2 prominent opposition figures soon after disputed election

Gunmen chased down the lawyer for Mozambique’s leading opposition politician and a senior opposition official and fatally shot them in their car in the capital, their party said Saturday

World - ABC News - October 19

The lawyer for Mozambique's leading opposition politician has been fatally shot in his car following a disputed election

World - ABC News - October 19

Leading human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong on hunger strike in Chinese prison, family says

Xu is protesting against what he describes as inhumane treatment in prison, including lack of contact with his family. Concerns are growing about the health of Xu Zhiyong, China’s most prominent ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Thomas Tuchel agrees to become new England manager with unveiling expected this week

Reputable German tactician is set to lead English soccer with Three Lions after Chelsea success

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Letby retrial was prejudiced, Court of Appeal told

Senior judges will decide if the case of the convicted baby killer case can go to a full appeal.

Do audiobooks count as reading?

We’re in the midst of a listening revolution — and a new debate over text versus voice

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity

Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

CVS Ousts Karen Lynch as C.E.O. and Shares Fall

Shares of the health care conglomerate dropped after the sudden departure of Karen Lynch and a downbeat update on the state of the company’s finances.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Turd-shaped monument 'honoring' Jan. 6 mob installed on National Mall

A sarcastic statue dedicated to Jan. 6, 2021, insurrectionists was unveiled in front of the Capitol on Thursday morning. The piece features a bronze shaped pile of poop resting atop a desk with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Harvey Weinstein will return to court for hearing ahead of sex crime retrial

Judge expected to address request to consolidate this case and newer charge into one trial for disgraced media mogul. Harvey Weinstein is due back in court in New York on Wednesday for a hearing ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Ex-Louisville officer guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights

Prosecutors argued Brett Hankison's use of force was unjustified and violated the civil rights of Breonna Taylor and her three neighbors.

Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

Societe Generale Taps Sabadell's Alvear as New CFO

The French bank outlined several management changes as it reported a sharp rise in net profit for the third quarter, helped by higher banking income.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

The shocking death of Karen Swift, her husband's trial and the search for answers

Karen Swift's death rocked the town of Dyersburg, Tennessee, in October 2011, and her husband David was charged in her death 11 years later.

The books to read now Trump has won

A selection of the best titles to shed light on America’s decision to return the former president to power

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

'RHONJ' alum Dina Manzo's ex sentenced to 7 years for mob assault of her now-husband

Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of former 'RHONJ' star Dina Cantin (previously Dina Manzo), will serve seven years behind bars for hiring a mobster to assault the TV star's new beau.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Why our ideas about protest and mob psychology are dangerously wrong | Dan Hancox

Myths about the madness of crowds, long propagated by politicians and the establishment, have been overturned by new research. . . I don’t expect measured analysis from Suella Braverman, but even ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Officers who fought off the Jan. 6 mob praise Harris for reclaiming site of Trump's speech

Police officers who fought off Donald Trump supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were at Kamala Harris's speech at the Ellipse and praised her for reclaiming the site.

Prosecutor in Menendez Brothers Case to Ask Court for Resentencing

The request from George Gascón, the Los Angeles County district attorney, could lead to Lyle and Erik Menendez being released from prison, decades after they were convicted of murdering their parents.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

How culpable are external lawyers in corporate wrongdoing?

New paper by former Big Law associate flags concerns over role in episodes such as the opioid crisis

World - Financial Times - October 14

Mbappé shocked by being linked to Swedish rape inquiry, says lawyer

France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned.

Trump's lawyers ask for delay in election interference case

The judge in former President Donald Trump's election interference case could unseal more evidence before the 2024 election. Trump's lawyers are requesting U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan delay ...