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February 3, 2026
Shopping Sprees and a Penthouse: Public Defender Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Lori Zeno, the former head of the Queens Defenders, faces around five years in prison for stealing public money to pay for international vacations and teeth whitening.
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January 15, 2026
The Judge in the Maduro Case Is 92. All Eyes Will Be on His Stamina.
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein was seen drifting in and out of sleep in court last year. The case of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, will test his endurance.
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December 24, 2025
Redacted Material in Some Epstein Files Is Easily Recovered
The ease of recovering information that was not properly redacted digitally suggests that at least some of the documents released by the Justice Department were hastily censored.
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December 19, 2025
Federal Judge Overturns Conviction in Killing of D.J. Jam Master Jay
Karl Jordan Jr., godson of the musician, was convicted last year of murder in the service of a drug deal. The judge found that the government had not proved the motive.
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December 19, 2025
Trump-Appointed Judge Flays ICE Over Conditions in Long Island Lockup
A detainee and eight others were held in a tiny room with an open toilet in freezing, filthy conditions.
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December 11, 2025
U.S. Says Ex-C.E.O. of Abercrombie Is Fit for Trial, Despite Diagnosis
The former chief executive, Michael S. Jeffries, was charged with running an international sex-trafficking ring. An earlier ruling found that he could not be tried because he had Alzheimer’s.
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December 8, 2025
Terry Rozier of Miami Heat Pleads Not Guilty in Gambling Case
The N.B.A. player has been charged in federal court with money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy.
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