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Bronx Man with Past Convictions Switches Lawyers, Claims He’s Not a Career Criminal in High-Stakes SDNY Hearing

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NEW YORK — A Bronx man with a history of three felonies sought new legal representation in a federal court on September 2, 2025, arguing that he should not be classified as an armed career criminal. The defendant had previously been charged in connection with violent offenses, including assault and robbery. In December 2024, law enforcement arrested the man after they discovered a Luger 9mm firearm in his possession. When he appeared before U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel, he expressed a desire to replace his Federal Defender with a lawyer from the Criminal Justice … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Testimony Hinge on Immunity: Epstein’s Former Lawyer Calls for Congressional Hearing

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New York, NY — Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, could potentially provide key insights into Epstein’s extensive network of sexual abuse, according to her former attorney Alan Dershowitz. Dershowitz recently expressed that granting Maxwell immunity could facilitate her testimony before Congress, where he believes she could offer substantial information about the case. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in child sex trafficking, reportedly possesses extensive knowledge about Epstein’s operations. Dershowitz emphasized that Maxwell plays a crucial role in understanding the full scope of Epstein’s … Read more

Congressional Clash: GOP Lawmakers Challenge Democratic Governors Over Immigration Sanctuary Policies in Heated Hearing

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WASHINGTON — Tensions flared as President Donald Trump confronted California’s governor over immigration policy, prompting Republican lawmakers in Congress to summon Democratic governors to a hearing focused on policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hosted the session amid mounting scrutiny of policies labeled as “sanctuary” by Republicans. Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer commenced the hearing by highlighting a case involving the family of a young woman fatally injured in a hit-and-run in Illinois. He argued that the state’s sanctuary policies may have enabled the … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks ICE’s Last-Minute Attempt to Transfer Milford High Student Ahead of Immigration Hearing

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MILFORD, Mass. — A federal judge has halted a last-minute effort by immigration officials to relocate an 18-year-old Milford High School student just one day before his scheduled court appearance on immigration matters. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole denied a request from government attorneys seeking to transfer Marcelo Gomes Da Silva to another state after previously instructing that any relocation must allow for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. According to court documents, motions for transfer and notification were submitted by Patricia Hyde, acting Field Office Director for Boston’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along … Read more