Alex Murdaugh's 2023 murder convictions for killing his wife and son are overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court due to jury bias caused by the local county clerk's actions.
The South Carolina Supreme Court grants Alex Murdaugh a new trial for the murders of his wife and son due to jury tampering by a court clerk, who allegedly influenced jurors against him.
A federal judge denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, accusing the disgraced FTX founder of wasting judicial resources on wild conspiracies and a documented plan to remake his image as a pro-Trump Republican. Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years in 2024 for orchestrating one of America’s largest financial frauds, claimed newly discovered witnesses could help his defense. Judge Kaplan found no new witnesses existed and dismissed the motion as a transparent attempt to secure a more lenient outcome from the Trump administration.
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has rejected Sam Bankman-Fried's bid for a new trial, labeling the motion as a calculated attempt to rehabilitate his reputation rather than a valid legal challenge based on new evidence.
Manhattan federal Judge Lewis Kaplan denied Sam Bankman-Fried's motion for a new trial, rejecting his claim of new evidence from three former FTX executives. Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years in prison in early 2024, argued that Ryan Salame, Daniel Chapsky, and Nishad Singh could counter government claims about FTX's insolvency. Kaplan called the motion baseless and part of a plan to rescue his reputation hatched before indictment. Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven fraud and money laundering charges for illegally transferring billions in customer funds to Alameda Research.
Crypto markets remain resilient as BTC holds at $78.3k. Key developments include the arrest of a US soldier for insider trading on Polymarket, Tether's record $344M asset freeze, and Meta's decision to lay off 8,000 employees to prioritize AI spending.
The disgraced FTX founder's parents have reportedly pushed for a pardon from President Donald Trump behind closed doors.
The ex-FTX CEO said he consulted with his parents and lawyers regarding a recent filing he sent from prison, but claimed to be the ”ultimate author of the documents.”
The ex-FTX CEO said he consulted with his parents and lawyers regarding a recent filing he sent from prison, but claimed to be the ”ultimate author of the documents.”
Streamer Johnny Somali's appeal against his six-month sentence in South Korea has backfired, extending his detention in harsh conditions. Facing a new trial that could last over a year, he remains in a cramped cell with limited amenities. This prolonged legal battle highlights the difficulties faced by the streamer following his controversial livestreams and convictions.
