Federal

New Testimony Emerges in Mayor Adams’ Corruption Probe Amid Claims of Federal Leak

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New York City – In an ongoing corruption case that has riveted the city, Mayor Eric Adams faces charges stemming from accusations of soliciting bribes and illegal campaign contributions, allegedly from Turkish operatives. Recent developments suggest that the federal grand jury investigation remains intensely active, as indicated by new testimony detailed in a court document filed by Adams’ attorney on Tuesday. According to Alex Spiro, who is leading the mayor’s defense, a witness, identified only by initials in the redacted court filing, provided testimony to the grand jury. Despite the concealment of the witness’s identity, … Read more

President Biden Blocks Legislation to Expand Federal Judiciary, Citing Other Priorities

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WASHINGTON — President Biden has vetoed a legislative proposal that would have significantly expanded the number of federal judgeships across the United States, preventing the creation of dozens of new positions within the federal judiciary. This decision marks one of his administration’s clear stances on judicial appointments, reflecting broader debates about the balance of power and judicial capacity. The bill, which found partial support across party lines, aimed to alleviate the expanding case backlog in federal courts by adding new judges to districts that have not seen increases in decades, despite growing populations and escalating … Read more

NY Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Stall Congestion Pricing, Legal Battles Continue

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New York, NY — A federal judge in New York City has ruled against issuing a preliminary injunction to halt the introduction of congestion pricing, slated to begin on Jan. 5. The decision was handed down on Monday following a series of legal challenges aiming to block the contentious plan. Judge Lewis Liman presided over the lawsuits involving various groups, including the Staten Island Borough President and the United Federation of Teachers, who argue that congestion pricing would pose an undue financial strain on commuters and negatively impact small businesses. During the hearings this past … Read more

Federal Judge Reduces UPS Driver’s $237 Million Discrimination Award, Leaving $39.6 Million for Emotional Distress

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Yakima, WA – A significant reduction has been made to a jury’s financial award to an ex-UPS driver in a racial discrimination case, following a judge’s intervention. The driver, Tahvio Gratton, contested his 2021 termination from the delivery company, which he claimed was in retaliation for complaints he filed regarding his treatment at work. The U.S. District Judge of Eastern Washington, Thomas Rice, decided to lower the punitive damages awarded to Gratton by $198 million, sustaining $39.6 million designated for emotional distress experienced by the Black former employee. This decision evidently underscores the complex and … Read more