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9/11 Defendants Strike Historic Plea Agreement in Saudi Arabia Lawsuit, Sources Confirm

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New York — In a significant legal development, defendants implicated in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, have entered into a plea agreement with the Department of Defense, potentially closing a longstanding chapter of grief for many impacted families. This settlement notably intersects with a separate lawsuit concerning alleged Saudi Arabian involvement in the attacks, marking a complex juncture in the pursuit of justice nearly two decades later. The plea deal, finalized after extensive negotiations, has provided a nuanced resolution to a case that has long been mired in procedural complexities and emotional debates. … Read more

El Chapo’s Sons Face U.S. Court, No Plea Deals as Drug Empire Allegations Intensify

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Chicago, IL — Amid heightened security and significant media attention, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, pleaded not guilty to multiple criminal charges on Tuesday. Guzman Lopez, aged 38, appeared in a Chicago federal court, facing serious allegations including involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy, one charge which could potentially result in the death penalty. Speaking in the lobby of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse just after his client’s arraignment, defense attorney Jeffrey Lichtman vehemently denied any cooperation or agreements with federal authorities regarding Guzman Lopez. “There’s absolutely no … Read more

Philadelphia City Workers Return to Office Full-Time as Judge Denies Union’s Plea Against Mayor’s Mandate

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Philadelphia, PA – Thousands of Philadelphia’s municipal workers have resumed full-time, in-person work following a legal ruling. The court decision denied a union’s motion to halt a mandate by Mayor Cherelle Parker, which ordered the shift back to office settings. The mandate had been challenged by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents around 6,000 administrative and supervisory staff. The union had argued that Mayor Parker’s order violated existing contracts and could potentially harm city employees. In addition to the lawsuit, the union has lodged an unfair-practices … Read more

Suspect in 2020 Victoria Killing Rejects Plea Deal, Fires Lawyer as Murder Charges Loom

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VICTORIA, Canada — In a surprise turn of events at a court hearing, George Thurrott, charged in connection with a fatal 2020 incident at a Victoria supportive housing facility, dismissed his legal representation and retracted his earlier intention to plead guilty to manslaughter. The manslaughter charge was related to the death of Royburne Osmond, an attack that occurred at a facility operated by the Cool Aid organization. On Friday, Thurrott was expected to confirm his guilt in a plea deal that would have reduced his charge from second-degree murder. However, the abrupt withdrawal from the … Read more