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Wayne LaPierre, longtime head of NRA, to step down with trial looming
The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he is resigning, just days before the start of a New York civil trial that's poised to scrutinize his leadership of the powerful gun rights organization.
Donald Trump loses bid to delay New York civil lawsuit trial
An appeals court Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, allowing the case to proceed days after a judge ruled the former U.S. president committed years of fraud and stripped him of some companies as punishment.
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: reports
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.
Donald Trump loses appeal, must answer questions in New York civil probe
Former U.S. president Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting his argument that he be excused because his answers could be used in a parallel criminal probe.
Canadian actor Rick Moranis sucker punched while walking in NYC
Actor Rick Moranis was sucker punched by an unknown assailant while walking Thursday on a sidewalk near New York's Central Park, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press.
Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison
Harvey Weinstein tested positive for the coronavirus at a state prison in New York while serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault, the head of the state correctional officers union said Monday.
Judge rejects Weinstein's bid to throw out sexual assault charges
A New York judge has rejected Harvey Weinstein's bid to throw out the most serious charges in his sexual assault case, dealing a blow to the disgraced movie mogul as he sought to limit the scope of his looming trial and any potential punishment.
Misconduct charges grow against Cuba Gooding Jr.
In what's quickly become a familiar scene, Cuba Gooding Jr. trotted into court Thursday to face yet more charges in his New York City sexual misconduct case, accused for the third time of groping or touching a woman at a Manhattan night spot.
Conor McGregor pleads guilty to disorderly conduct for role in backstage melee
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in exchange for community service to resolve charges stemming from a backstage melee at a New York City arena.