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Matthew Russell Lee for/as Inner City Press covers SDNY, UN Gate, banks & IMF. books http://tinyurl.com/bdhp2j5u http://patreon.com/MatthewRussellLee

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Midnight in US v Live Nation: plaintiffs at 11:56 pm filed 19 page opposition to Live Nation's motions in limine; plaintiffs argue Live Nation's "payments to artists are relevant to a fair understanding of the industry" and LN's acquisition of Songkick is relevant

04.03.2026 05:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

US v. Live Nation: night time motion to seal, this time by the Tennessee Titans. Inner City Press closely following the docket, toward a book(let) Watch this feed

04.03.2026 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REDISTRICTING BEAT: On Texas primary night, impacts of redistricting...

04.03.2026 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
In Alexander Brothers Trial US Summation then Srebnick Invokes Howard Stern and MoreInner City Press: Investigative Reporting from the United Nations InnerCityPress.com is engaged these days in reporting on the SDNY and other courts, and still investigative journalism about the United Nations, including the World Bank, the IMF, th...

Hamptons Horror XVII: In Alexander Brothers Trial US Summation then Srebnick Invokes Howard Stern and More - Inner City Press story innercitypress.com/sdnytrial17a... Extra incl on Access Hollywood (& court art by Elizabeth Williams) on Substack here matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/hampton-ho...

03.03.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

After jury leaves
AUSA Jones: There were extraneous references to Donald Trump...
story coming

03.03.2026 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.03.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Srebnick: She wants to party. She wants to hang at Club Provocateur. Hours later Nicholas is blowing up her phone, asking what is she doing out at 5 am. She uses the four letter word that begins with an R.

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Srebnick: Let's talk about the Miami Heat winning the world championship. They are at Zack Ephron's house. Katie Moore wasn't even invited by an Alexander brother. She has a boyfriend she doesn't bring. Nicholas. She takes Molly - it enhances sexual experience

03.03.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

a criminal courtroom. Go back in time a hundred years ago-
AUSA Jones: Objection!
Judge Caproni: Sustained.
Srebnick: No one tried to orgy Bella out...

03.03.2026 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Srebnick: There are offensive things said. Like grab them by the - you know what I was going to say... Then there's the incident in Israel. Eva Wells, she does some sort of energy work. Another accuser who expressed romantic interest in Alon Alexander

03.03.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Srebnick: The woman from the United Nations, Avishan? She could have called 911... Did Alon write about quote taking down a 17 year old? It was inappropriate. He is ashamed. I am Howard Srebnick, there is another Howard S, a shock-jock
Objection!
Judge: Move on

03.03.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Srebnick: He takes about a condom. She remains. They have sexual intercourse. Later she testifies for the Government. But there was no sound. It was a silent movie. When I questioned her, she said she never once said no to the encounter with Alon Alexander.

03.03.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They've back
Judge: Mr. Srebnick?
Srebnick: A nightclub, in Aspen. A man takes a woman to his hotel room. He lays down in the bed and invites her to lie next to him. They become more intimate. He accompanies her into the bathroom, gentle removes her shoe.

03.03.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

AUSA Jones: Let me show you this video of sexual assault, the first two minutes... When you consider the evidence, you will find the three defendants guilty. Thank you.
Judge Caproni: We will soon hear the beginning of the defense summations. Have some coffee

03.03.2026 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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YAKUZA NUKES FOR IRAN: After Japanese Man Worked With Yakuza To Try to Sell Nuclear Material to Iran Then Pled Guilty to Nuke Traffick, Now He Gets 20 Years in Prison then removal to Japan (if still alive)- Inner City Press courtroom story: innercitypress.com/sdny58emcmah...

03.03.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

AUSA Jones: All three defendants work together to lure Bella to the Hamptons. She traveled from Illinois to New York, in interstate commerce. Their intent was to sexually assault her. Then there is rape on a cruise ship by Oren and Alon

03.03.2026 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Judge: Given your age (61) I think 30 years is too much. I sentence you to 20 years in prison, after which you should be deported to Japan.
Story coming

03.03.2026 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Defense: Viktor Bout got 25 years, served 12. My client is not going to be part of any prisoner swap. The yellow cake was from Burma and it was not processed.
Defendant Ebisawa: I apologize for my conduct. I admire the US.

03.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

AUSA: We are requesting 30 years
Defense: 10 years would be enough. Of course, he is not helped by the news coverage this week of Iran, the planned purchaser of the nucleat material.

03.03.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

AUSA: We are requesting 30 years
Defense: 10 years would be enough. Of course, he is not helped by the news coverage this week of Iran, the planned purchaser of the nucleat material.

03.03.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

OK -now in criminal case involving drugs and nuclear materials to Yakuza, defendant being sentenced. Inner City Press covers the case innercitypress.com/sdny58dmcmahon… and will live skeet, thread below

03.03.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Live Nation Antitrust Trial US Says Monopoly as Defense Says Pro Artist There was Latham's Marriott for Live Nation. The first witness was supposed to take the stand after that, but Judge Subramanian cited technical issues and sent the jurors home. More ...

TicketMonster? In Live Nation Antitrust Trial, US Says Monopoly as Defense Says "Pro Artist" citing Bad Bunny & Billie Eilish- Inner City Press story: innercitypress.com/sdnytrial2li... More on witnesses & board member on X for Subscribers & Substack matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/ticketmons...

03.03.2026 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

1:48 pm
Judge Subramanian: Please be seated... Because of some logistical issues. We are going to being with witness testimony tomorrow. Should I bring the jury out, or have my courtroom deputy instruct them before they leave.
Live Nation's Marriott: Agreed

03.03.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

1:42 pm
Judge and jury not yet back.
Deputy Hernandez: Question for the parties - do they expect any video deposition today?
Counsel: No. But maybe an audio.
Deputy: OK

03.03.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Woman Detained by ICE While Being Driving to Work in Nassau County Files SDNY HabeasInner City Press: Investigative Reporting from the United Nations InnerCityPress.com is engaged these days in reporting on the SDNY and other courts, and still investigative journalism about the United Nations, including the World Bank, the IMF, th...

ICE BEAT: Woman Detained by ICE While Being Driving to Work in Nassau County Was Taken to 26 Federal Plaza on March 2 Now Files SDNY Habeas Corpus Petition - Inner City Press story: innercitypress.com/sdnyhabeas38...

03.03.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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03.03.2026 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

AUSA Jones: Online, "I just took down a 17 year old." The Aspen trip is corroborated... There are patterns, like lying about after-parties. Is this about money, from the billionaire's daughter who told you she cleaned up her blood from the floor?

03.03.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

AUSA Jones: ...She had been passing out in the club - then in a dark room he forced himself on her and made her bleed. She was so scared she tried to clean up the blood. Oren was on top of Rachel, who stood up and said This is bad. They left their room key behind

03.03.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.03.2026 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Live Nation's Marriott: Be patient, wait for all the evidence. If you do that, you will reject these claims.
Judge Subramanian: Thank you Mr. Marriott. Next we will get to the evidence - but not right away.

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