Donald Trump faced a skeptical panel of judges in a Manhattan courtroom as they heard arguments for his appeal of a $5 million verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. The judges questioned the admissibility of evidence, including testimony from another alleged victim and the infamous ‘Access Hollywood’ tape, raising doubts about Trump’s chances of overturning the verdict.
Leicester City has successfully appealed a decision that could have resulted in a points deduction for an alleged breach of Premier League financial rules. The appeal board ruled that the club’s accounting period ended before its relegation, meaning the Premier League could not take action against them for exceeding financial thresholds.
Donald Trump’s appeal of a $454 million civil judgment against him for fraud is set to be heard by a New York appeals court. The decision could potentially impact the upcoming elections, with a final verdict possibly delayed until after Election Day. The case centers around allegations that Trump inflated property values on financial statements to secure loans. The New York Attorney General’s office argues for upholding the judgment, while Trump’s legal team counters that the case should be dismissed.
A US soldier, Gordon Black, has had his appeal rejected by a Russian court and will remain imprisoned for three years and nine months. Black was arrested in Vladivostok in May 2023 after an argument with a Russian woman he met online. He was charged with theft and making death threats, but maintains his innocence regarding the threats.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s freestyle 50kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been delayed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc committee. The verdict, initially scheduled for Tuesday, August 15th, will now be announced on August 16th. Phogat was disqualified after exceeding the weight limit by a small margin, despite weighing in within the permissible limit earlier in the day.
US gymnast Jordan Chiles will not be awarded an Olympic bronze medal in floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) denied a request to reconsider its previous ruling. The appeal was based on new video evidence that allegedly proves the appeal was filed within the deadline, but CAS stated its rules do not allow for reconsideration, even with conclusive new evidence.
Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle category at the World Wrestling Championships has been postponed. The hearing, which took place virtually on Friday, saw arguments presented by both Vinesh’s legal team and representatives of the United World Wrestling. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has extended the deadline for both parties to submit additional documents, delaying the final decision.
Former US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to appeal his conviction on criminal charges, marking the first time a US president has been found guilty of a crime. Trump claims the trial was politically motivated and unfair, while President Joe Biden emphasizes the importance of respecting the verdict and the integrity of the justice system.
Former US President Donald Trump has vehemently condemned his conviction in the New York hush money trial, fiercely denying any wrongdoing and pledging to exhaust all legal avenues to overturn the verdict. Trump asserts that the trial was relentlessly biased against him and his supporters, resulting in a deeply unjust outcome.
In a significant reversal, a New York appeals court has overturned the sex assault conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The court cited trial errors concerning the admission of testimony about uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against other individuals, which it found to have unfairly bolstered the credibility of the accusers and diminished Weinstein’s character before the jury.
