Tag: criminal justice
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NYC Self-Defense Case Ends in Prison Term, Reigniting Debate Over New York’s Gun Laws
A Queens retiree cleared in a fatal act of self-defense is now behind bars for illegal gun possession, reigniting debate over whether New York’s strict firearms laws punish ordinary citizens while failing to deter violent crime.
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Diddy Appeals Federal Sentence, Claims Judge Punished Him for Charges the Jury Rejected
Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed an expedited appeal seeking immediate release or a reduced sentence, arguing a federal judge punished him for charges the jury rejected. The case could have wide implications for how courts use acquitted conduct at sentencing and how century-old laws are applied in modern prosecutions.
New York Bay News 