Motivations

Harvey Weinstein’s Motivations Questioned as Sexual Assault Retrial Commences

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Los Angeles — The retrial of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein on charges of sexual assault opened Monday, with prosecutors and defense attorneys laying out starkly contrasting accounts of the incidents involving four women. Weinstein, originally convicted in 2020 in New York for similar charges, has pleaded not guilty, reinforcing his defense that any sexual encounters were consensual. During the opening statements in Los Angeles Superior Court, the prosecution depicted Weinstein as a predator who used his considerable power in the movie industry to exploit women. The charges he faces, including rape and sexual battery, … Read more

Daniel Penny’s Defense Claims Jury Must Recognize Political Motivations in Trial, Attorney Asserts

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New York — The legal battle involving Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of fatally choking a man who was assaulting subway riders, has intensified as his attorney argues that the case is being driven by political motives. The incident, which resulted in the death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator known to have mental health issues, occurred on a Manhattan subway when Neely reportedly began shouting at passengers. Penny’s defense lawyer maintains that his client acted in self-defense and that the political significance attached to the case is skewing public perception and … Read more

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis Delivers Powerful Defense Against Allegations and Racial Motivations in Trump Election Interference Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis delivered a heartfelt speech on Sunday at the Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta. In her address, she indirectly acknowledged the affair allegations levied against her while defending the special prosecutor she appointed for the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. During the service to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Willis lightened the atmosphere, jokingly saying, “I hope for y’all this week I don’t look like what I’ve been through.” However, the seriousness of the situation could not be denied, as … Read more