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Fowl ball: Feds say Emmanuel Clase used cockfighting lingo to hide rigged pitches “Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight,” the MLB pitcher was instructed via text, according to federal prosecutors.

FOWL BALL: MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase used cockfighting-themed lingo in texts to hide rigged pitches, feds say.

“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”

“Chicken number 3, after I kill the first 2, play the 3.”

Judge slams ICE for ‘stalling’ case over 26 Federal Plaza conditions The scrutinized Manhattan detention facility is now housing clients on multiple floors, lawyers told a federal court on Monday.

New: ICE is now holding immigrants on MULTIPLE floors at 26 Federal Plaza, in addition to the infamous 10th floor cells.

A federal judge, tasked with overseeing the facility's conditions, had no idea.

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‘Be ready’: NY judge sets June trial for Luigi Mangione, leapfrogging feds “This is double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment,” Mangione shouted to the courtroom gallery following Friday’s hearing.

New: A judge had one message for Luigi Mangione's defense team after setting a speedy June 8 trial date: "Be ready."

"One plus one equals two. It’s double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment," Mangione yelled while leaving the courtroom.

Judge advances $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani Giuliani forced an employee to have oral sex with him and went on “alcohol-drenched rants” that led to an unbearable work environment, according to a lawsuit.

A $10 million workplace harassment claim in which Rudy Giuliani stands accused of “demanding” oral sex from an employee will move forward to discovery, a Manhattan judge ruled Monday. @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/judge-advanc...

Judge advances $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani Giuliani forced an employee to have oral sex with him and went on “alcohol-drenched rants” that led to an unbearable work environment, according to a lawsuit.

New: The $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani — the one where he's accused of sharing his sexual fantasies about Wendy Rhoades from "Billions" with an unenthusiastic employee — is moving forward to discovery.

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Judge rules feds can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione Mangione’s attorneys have criticized the government’s pursuit of the death penalty, claiming it was a political move to make an example out of their client.

No death penalty for Luigi Mangione:

‘That's one of us’: NRA board members react to immigration shooting in Minneapolis “The situation is pretty indefensible,” one board member told Courthouse News following Saturday's slaying of Alex Pretti.

New: NRA board members are distraught at the "indefensible" response by Trump Admin officials to the shooting of Alex Pretti.

One called comments from Kristi Noem and Kash Patel a "huge misstep" and hopes they walk them back.

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An ICE detainee describes being repeatedly tased during his arrest by an infamous NYC agent, who then called him a "fucking Mexican."

"Looking back, I can see that there is no equality in this world."

(via court records)

NYC sues Dr. Phil’s son to block release of ‘extremely problematic’ NYPD footage The sensitive footage comes from a now defunct city-backed TV show helmed by Jordan McGraw.

How did Dr. Phil's son get ahold of "extremely problematic" clips of the NYPD?

Per a new lawsuit, Eric Adams' admin hired him to make a pro-cop TV show. Rough cuts were rife with sensitive info: faces of witnesses, undercover cops, etc.

NYC is suing to block its release.

Judge slams government for conspiring to chill free speech of pro-Palestine students U.S. District Judge William Young said he’d force the Trump administration to “jump through hoops” if it wants to deport more pro-Palestine protesters.

New: “This is the modern Fugitive Slave Act,” said a judge when describing ICE behavior nationwide.

Geez. Judge Young says this of ICE:

"This is the modern day Fugitive Slave Act."

Third Circuit paves the way for Mahmoud Khalil’s rearrest and deportation In a 2-1 ruling, the appellate panel ruled that the lower court judge protecting Khalil from removal lacked the jurisdiction to interfere in the proceedings.

The government is claiming that this morning's Third Circuit ruling against Mahmoud Khalil prevents the judge from taking ANY action. The judge is outraged.

"These cabinet secretaries have failed in their sworn duty to uphold the constitution."

Judge rips ICE targeting of pro-Palestinian protesters as unconstitutional The ruling comes after a two-week bench trial in July, where college professors testified that ICE going after student protesters chilled First Amendment rights on campuses across the country.

This comes after Young's scathing ruling against the practice in September. Now, Young is trying to determine what the proper remedy is -- as he puts it, a "sanction for the misuse of government power."
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Now: Judge William Young in MA is tearing into the Trump admin for trying to deport pro-Palestinian protestors.

"They don't seem to understand or willfully ignore the provisions of the First Amendment."

Says Noem, Rubio and others engaged in a "conspiracy" to chill speech.

Judge demands response after lawmakers accuse DOJ of dragging feet with Epstein files Meanwhile, another federal judge is urging prosecutors to prioritize more pressing cases. “Epstein is dead,” she said Tuesday.

NEW: One judge is demanding answers after two congressmen claimed the DOJ is slow-rolling the Epstein files.

Another judge wants prosecutors pulled off of Epstein to handle more pressing trial work.

"Epstein is dead," she said Tuesday.

Luigi Mangione federal murder trial could start as early as October If Mangione’s case remains death penalty-eligible, the start date could be pushed further to early 2027.

New: More than a year after his arrest, Luigi Mangione finally has a (tentative) trial date.

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Noem tells Minnesota investigators to butt out of ICE shooting case Speaking to reporters in New York City, the Homeland Security head said that Minnesota investigators “don’t have any jurisdiction in this investigation.”

New: Kristi Noem says Minnesota investigators "don't have any jurisdiction" to probe the ICE shooting of Renee Good.

She also declined to say whether the ICE officer who killed her is on suspension.

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📍 MANHATTAN — Kristi Noem is about to hold a press conference discussing ICE operations in NYC.

Looks like she’s going to celebrate some recent arrests, based on these posters. We’ll see if she fields off-topic questions.

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Maduro arraigned on US narco-terrorism charges The deposed Maduro declared “I am still president of my country,” as he pleaded not guilty to U.S. narco-trafficking conspiracy charges.

Story here from @jrussjruss.bsky.social @courthousenews.bsky.social

Scenes from outside Maduro’s arraignment.

Inside, Maduro got in a spat with a critic in the gallery, who called him an “illegitimate” president.

His wife’s face was covered in bandages — her lawyer says she may have fractured ribs.

Coming early next year 🚊🚦💵

Summary judgement arguments in the MTA’s case defending congestion pricing from the Trump administration.

(The tax, by all available metrics, has been a success so far.)

Trump-appointed judge decries ICE’s ‘horrendous detention practices’ in Long Island and beyond “ICE held them, day after day, without access to bunks, bedding, soap, showers, toothbrushes or clean clothes,” wrote U.S. District Judge Gary Brown.

New: A Trump-appointed judge is threatening the government with contempt after learning of the "putrid" conditions of an ICE holding room on Long Island.

He ordered the DHS to give him photos of the room. DHS refused.

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Luigi Mangione faces uphill battle after marathon evidence hearing “I think the evidence comes in from the backpack,

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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers fight release of 2024 shooting footage Prosecutors last week shared a two-hour-long CCTV video, showing the shooting of Brian Thompson and its aftermath, with members of the media.

New: Luigi Mangione’s team is concerned after the DA shared a 2-hour clip of the 2024 shooting.

“The people are plainly attempting to use this suppression hearing as a vehicle to litigate their case in the court of public opinion,” said Karen Agnifilo.

‘There’s no smoking gun:’ Defense makes last stand in case of accused Chinese agent Linda Sun, a former state employee under the Cuomo and Hochul administrations, is accused of selling out New Yorkers for bribes and benefits from Chinese government officials.

New: Former Cuomo-Hochul staffer Linda Sun, accused of being a Chinese agent, makes her last stand against FARA charges.

“To say that Linda did what the government said she did for salted ducks is as absurd as it sounds,” said her lawyer.

Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to rigging NBA bets, out on $3 million bond Rozier's lawyer said the federal charges have been “professionally devastating” for the Miami Heat guard.

New: Terry Rozier is out on a $3 million bond after pleading not guilty to wire fraud/money laundering conspiracies.

The charges have been “professionally devastating” for Rozier, according to his lawyer.

Bodycam footage shows Altoona cop ‘immediately’ peg Luigi Mangione as CEO shooting suspect “I’m 100% sure it’s him,” Altoona, Pennsylvania, Police Officer Joseph Detwiler was heard telling a colleague on the video.

DAY 3 of Luigi Mangione's suppression hearing.

It's December 4, the one-year anniversary of Brian Thompson's killing. Mangione just took his seat at the defense table, wearing the gray suit from Monday.

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YouTube video by NewsNation Luigi Mangione pretrial will get 'very, very complicated': Attorney | Banfield

No Luigi hearing today, as you may know. But I talked about what's transpired so far last night. ⬇️
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I’m on News Nation in 20 minutes to talk Luigi. Come say hi 📺

‘He looks like the CEO shooter’: Court hears 911 call that led to Luigi Mangione’s arrest The court also heard testimony from Pennsylvania corrections officers, who described conversations they had with the 27-year-old murder suspect.

New: A bunch of new info surrounding Luigi Mangione’s arrest came to light today, including the 911 call and supposed conversations he had with corrections officers.

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