Erik Uebelacker
@uebey.bsky.social
NYC Courts Reporter for Courthouse News
📍Brooklyn, NY
Recovering cagefighting enjoyer
https://www.courthousenews.com/author/erik-uebelacker/
📍Brooklyn, NY
Recovering cagefighting enjoyer
https://www.courthousenews.com/author/erik-uebelacker/
FOWL BALL: MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase used cockfighting-themed lingo in texts to hide rigged pitches, feds say.
“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”
“Chicken number 3, after I kill the first 2, play the 3.”
“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”
“Chicken number 3, after I kill the first 2, play the 3.”
Fowl ball: Feds say Emmanuel Clase used cockfighting lingo to hide rigged pitches
“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight,” the MLB pitcher was instructed via text, according to federal prosecutors.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:54 PM
FOWL BALL: MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase used cockfighting-themed lingo in texts to hide rigged pitches, feds say.
“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”
“Chicken number 3, after I kill the first 2, play the 3.”
“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”
“Chicken number 3, after I kill the first 2, play the 3.”
New: ICE is now holding immigrants on MULTIPLE floors at 26 Federal Plaza, in addition to the infamous 10th floor cells.
A federal judge, tasked with overseeing the facility's conditions, had no idea.
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A federal judge, tasked with overseeing the facility's conditions, had no idea.
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Judge slams ICE for ‘stalling’ case over 26 Federal Plaza conditions
The scrutinized Manhattan detention facility is now housing clients on multiple floors, lawyers told a federal court on Monday.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
New: ICE is now holding immigrants on MULTIPLE floors at 26 Federal Plaza, in addition to the infamous 10th floor cells.
A federal judge, tasked with overseeing the facility's conditions, had no idea.
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A federal judge, tasked with overseeing the facility's conditions, had no idea.
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New: A judge had one message for Luigi Mangione's defense team after setting a speedy June 8 trial date: "Be ready."
"One plus one equals two. It’s double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment," Mangione yelled while leaving the courtroom.
"One plus one equals two. It’s double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment," Mangione yelled while leaving the courtroom.
‘Be ready’: NY judge sets June trial for Luigi Mangione, leapfrogging feds
“This is double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment,” Mangione shouted to the courtroom gallery following Friday’s hearing.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
New: A judge had one message for Luigi Mangione's defense team after setting a speedy June 8 trial date: "Be ready."
"One plus one equals two. It’s double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment," Mangione yelled while leaving the courtroom.
"One plus one equals two. It’s double jeopardy by any commonsense judgment," Mangione yelled while leaving the courtroom.
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A $10 million workplace harassment claim in which Rudy Giuliani stands accused of “demanding” oral sex from an employee will move forward to discovery, a Manhattan judge ruled Monday. @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/judge-advanc...
Judge advances $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani
Giuliani forced an employee to have oral sex with him and went on “alcohol-drenched rants” that led to an unbearable work environment, according to a lawsuit.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
A $10 million workplace harassment claim in which Rudy Giuliani stands accused of “demanding” oral sex from an employee will move forward to discovery, a Manhattan judge ruled Monday. @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/judge-advanc...
New: The $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani — the one where he's accused of sharing his sexual fantasies about Wendy Rhoades from "Billions" with an unenthusiastic employee — is moving forward to discovery.
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Judge advances $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani
Giuliani forced an employee to have oral sex with him and went on “alcohol-drenched rants” that led to an unbearable work environment, according to a lawsuit.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
New: The $10 million sexual harassment case against Rudy Giuliani — the one where he's accused of sharing his sexual fantasies about Wendy Rhoades from "Billions" with an unenthusiastic employee — is moving forward to discovery.
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No death penalty for Luigi Mangione:
Judge rules feds can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione
Mangione’s attorneys have criticized the government’s pursuit of the death penalty, claiming it was a political move to make an example out of their client.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM
No death penalty for Luigi Mangione:
New: NRA board members are distraught at the "indefensible" response by Trump Admin officials to the shooting of Alex Pretti.
One called comments from Kristi Noem and Kash Patel a "huge misstep" and hopes they walk them back.
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One called comments from Kristi Noem and Kash Patel a "huge misstep" and hopes they walk them back.
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‘That's one of us’: NRA board members react to immigration shooting in Minneapolis
“The situation is pretty indefensible,” one board member told Courthouse News following Saturday's slaying of Alex Pretti.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:20 PM
New: NRA board members are distraught at the "indefensible" response by Trump Admin officials to the shooting of Alex Pretti.
One called comments from Kristi Noem and Kash Patel a "huge misstep" and hopes they walk them back.
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One called comments from Kristi Noem and Kash Patel a "huge misstep" and hopes they walk them back.
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An ICE detainee describes being repeatedly tased during his arrest by an infamous NYC agent, who then called him a "fucking Mexican."
"Looking back, I can see that there is no equality in this world."
(via court records)
"Looking back, I can see that there is no equality in this world."
(via court records)
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 AM
An ICE detainee describes being repeatedly tased during his arrest by an infamous NYC agent, who then called him a "fucking Mexican."
"Looking back, I can see that there is no equality in this world."
(via court records)
"Looking back, I can see that there is no equality in this world."
(via court records)
How did Dr. Phil's son get ahold of "extremely problematic" clips of the NYPD?
Per a new lawsuit, Eric Adams' admin hired him to make a pro-cop TV show. Rough cuts were rife with sensitive info: faces of witnesses, undercover cops, etc.
NYC is suing to block its release.
Per a new lawsuit, Eric Adams' admin hired him to make a pro-cop TV show. Rough cuts were rife with sensitive info: faces of witnesses, undercover cops, etc.
NYC is suing to block its release.
NYC sues Dr. Phil’s son to block release of ‘extremely problematic’ NYPD footage
The sensitive footage comes from a now defunct city-backed TV show helmed by Jordan McGraw.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:29 AM
How did Dr. Phil's son get ahold of "extremely problematic" clips of the NYPD?
Per a new lawsuit, Eric Adams' admin hired him to make a pro-cop TV show. Rough cuts were rife with sensitive info: faces of witnesses, undercover cops, etc.
NYC is suing to block its release.
Per a new lawsuit, Eric Adams' admin hired him to make a pro-cop TV show. Rough cuts were rife with sensitive info: faces of witnesses, undercover cops, etc.
NYC is suing to block its release.
New: “This is the modern Fugitive Slave Act,” said a judge when describing ICE behavior nationwide.
Judge slams government for conspiring to chill free speech of pro-Palestine students
U.S. District Judge William Young said he’d force the Trump administration to “jump through hoops” if it wants to deport more pro-Palestine protesters.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:34 PM
New: “This is the modern Fugitive Slave Act,” said a judge when describing ICE behavior nationwide.
Now: Judge William Young in MA is tearing into the Trump admin for trying to deport pro-Palestinian protestors.
"They don't seem to understand or willfully ignore the provisions of the First Amendment."
Says Noem, Rubio and others engaged in a "conspiracy" to chill speech.
"They don't seem to understand or willfully ignore the provisions of the First Amendment."
Says Noem, Rubio and others engaged in a "conspiracy" to chill speech.
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Now: Judge William Young in MA is tearing into the Trump admin for trying to deport pro-Palestinian protestors.
"They don't seem to understand or willfully ignore the provisions of the First Amendment."
Says Noem, Rubio and others engaged in a "conspiracy" to chill speech.
"They don't seem to understand or willfully ignore the provisions of the First Amendment."
Says Noem, Rubio and others engaged in a "conspiracy" to chill speech.
NEW: One judge is demanding answers after two congressmen claimed the DOJ is slow-rolling the Epstein files.
Another judge wants prosecutors pulled off of Epstein to handle more pressing trial work.
"Epstein is dead," she said Tuesday.
Another judge wants prosecutors pulled off of Epstein to handle more pressing trial work.
"Epstein is dead," she said Tuesday.
Judge demands response after lawmakers accuse DOJ of dragging feet with Epstein files
Meanwhile, another federal judge is urging prosecutors to prioritize more pressing cases. “Epstein is dead,” she said Tuesday.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
NEW: One judge is demanding answers after two congressmen claimed the DOJ is slow-rolling the Epstein files.
Another judge wants prosecutors pulled off of Epstein to handle more pressing trial work.
"Epstein is dead," she said Tuesday.
Another judge wants prosecutors pulled off of Epstein to handle more pressing trial work.
"Epstein is dead," she said Tuesday.
New: More than a year after his arrest, Luigi Mangione finally has a (tentative) trial date.
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Luigi Mangione federal murder trial could start as early as October
If Mangione’s case remains death penalty-eligible, the start date could be pushed further to early 2027.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
New: More than a year after his arrest, Luigi Mangione finally has a (tentative) trial date.
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New: Kristi Noem says Minnesota investigators "don't have any jurisdiction" to probe the ICE shooting of Renee Good.
She also declined to say whether the ICE officer who killed her is on suspension.
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She also declined to say whether the ICE officer who killed her is on suspension.
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Noem tells Minnesota investigators to butt out of ICE shooting case
Speaking to reporters in New York City, the Homeland Security head said that Minnesota investigators “don’t have any jurisdiction in this investigation.”
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January 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
New: Kristi Noem says Minnesota investigators "don't have any jurisdiction" to probe the ICE shooting of Renee Good.
She also declined to say whether the ICE officer who killed her is on suspension.
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She also declined to say whether the ICE officer who killed her is on suspension.
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📍 MANHATTAN — Kristi Noem is about to hold a press conference discussing ICE operations in NYC.
Looks like she’s going to celebrate some recent arrests, based on these posters. We’ll see if she fields off-topic questions.
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Looks like she’s going to celebrate some recent arrests, based on these posters. We’ll see if she fields off-topic questions.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📍 MANHATTAN — Kristi Noem is about to hold a press conference discussing ICE operations in NYC.
Looks like she’s going to celebrate some recent arrests, based on these posters. We’ll see if she fields off-topic questions.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
Looks like she’s going to celebrate some recent arrests, based on these posters. We’ll see if she fields off-topic questions.
cc @courthousenews.bsky.social
Scenes from outside Maduro’s arraignment.
Inside, Maduro got in a spat with a critic in the gallery, who called him an “illegitimate” president.
His wife’s face was covered in bandages — her lawyer says she may have fractured ribs.
Inside, Maduro got in a spat with a critic in the gallery, who called him an “illegitimate” president.
His wife’s face was covered in bandages — her lawyer says she may have fractured ribs.
January 5, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Scenes from outside Maduro’s arraignment.
Inside, Maduro got in a spat with a critic in the gallery, who called him an “illegitimate” president.
His wife’s face was covered in bandages — her lawyer says she may have fractured ribs.
Inside, Maduro got in a spat with a critic in the gallery, who called him an “illegitimate” president.
His wife’s face was covered in bandages — her lawyer says she may have fractured ribs.
Coming early next year 🚊🚦💵
Summary judgement arguments in the MTA’s case defending congestion pricing from the Trump administration.
(The tax, by all available metrics, has been a success so far.)
Summary judgement arguments in the MTA’s case defending congestion pricing from the Trump administration.
(The tax, by all available metrics, has been a success so far.)
December 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Coming early next year 🚊🚦💵
Summary judgement arguments in the MTA’s case defending congestion pricing from the Trump administration.
(The tax, by all available metrics, has been a success so far.)
Summary judgement arguments in the MTA’s case defending congestion pricing from the Trump administration.
(The tax, by all available metrics, has been a success so far.)
New: A Trump-appointed judge is threatening the government with contempt after learning of the "putrid" conditions of an ICE holding room on Long Island.
He ordered the DHS to give him photos of the room. DHS refused.
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He ordered the DHS to give him photos of the room. DHS refused.
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Trump-appointed judge decries ICE’s ‘horrendous detention practices’ in Long Island and beyond
“ICE held them, day after day, without access to bunks, bedding, soap, showers, toothbrushes or clean clothes,” wrote U.S. District Judge Gary Brown.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
New: A Trump-appointed judge is threatening the government with contempt after learning of the "putrid" conditions of an ICE holding room on Long Island.
He ordered the DHS to give him photos of the room. DHS refused.
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He ordered the DHS to give him photos of the room. DHS refused.
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Luigi Mangione faces uphill battle after marathon evidence hearing @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/luigi-mangio...
Luigi Mangione faces uphill battle after marathon evidence hearing
“I think the evidence comes in from the backpack,
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December 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Luigi Mangione faces uphill battle after marathon evidence hearing @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/luigi-mangio...
New: Luigi Mangione’s team is concerned after the DA shared a 2-hour clip of the 2024 shooting.
“The people are plainly attempting to use this suppression hearing as a vehicle to litigate their case in the court of public opinion,” said Karen Agnifilo.
“The people are plainly attempting to use this suppression hearing as a vehicle to litigate their case in the court of public opinion,” said Karen Agnifilo.
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers fight release of 2024 shooting footage
Prosecutors last week shared a two-hour-long CCTV video, showing the shooting of Brian Thompson and its aftermath, with members of the media.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
New: Luigi Mangione’s team is concerned after the DA shared a 2-hour clip of the 2024 shooting.
“The people are plainly attempting to use this suppression hearing as a vehicle to litigate their case in the court of public opinion,” said Karen Agnifilo.
“The people are plainly attempting to use this suppression hearing as a vehicle to litigate their case in the court of public opinion,” said Karen Agnifilo.
New: Former Cuomo-Hochul staffer Linda Sun, accused of being a Chinese agent, makes her last stand against FARA charges.
“To say that Linda did what the government said she did for salted ducks is as absurd as it sounds,” said her lawyer.
“To say that Linda did what the government said she did for salted ducks is as absurd as it sounds,” said her lawyer.
‘There’s no smoking gun:’ Defense makes last stand in case of accused Chinese agent
Linda Sun, a former state employee under the Cuomo and Hochul administrations, is accused of selling out New Yorkers for bribes and benefits from Chinese government officials.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
New: Former Cuomo-Hochul staffer Linda Sun, accused of being a Chinese agent, makes her last stand against FARA charges.
“To say that Linda did what the government said she did for salted ducks is as absurd as it sounds,” said her lawyer.
“To say that Linda did what the government said she did for salted ducks is as absurd as it sounds,” said her lawyer.
New: Terry Rozier is out on a $3 million bond after pleading not guilty to wire fraud/money laundering conspiracies.
The charges have been “professionally devastating” for Rozier, according to his lawyer.
The charges have been “professionally devastating” for Rozier, according to his lawyer.
Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to rigging NBA bets, out on $3 million bond
Rozier's lawyer said the federal charges have been “professionally devastating” for the Miami Heat guard.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
New: Terry Rozier is out on a $3 million bond after pleading not guilty to wire fraud/money laundering conspiracies.
The charges have been “professionally devastating” for Rozier, according to his lawyer.
The charges have been “professionally devastating” for Rozier, according to his lawyer.
DAY 3 of Luigi Mangione's suppression hearing.
It's December 4, the one-year anniversary of Brian Thompson's killing. Mangione just took his seat at the defense table, wearing the gray suit from Monday.
Covering live for @courthousenews.bsky.social. Catch up 👇
It's December 4, the one-year anniversary of Brian Thompson's killing. Mangione just took his seat at the defense table, wearing the gray suit from Monday.
Covering live for @courthousenews.bsky.social. Catch up 👇
Bodycam footage shows Altoona cop ‘immediately’ peg Luigi Mangione as CEO shooting suspect
“I’m 100% sure it’s him,” Altoona, Pennsylvania, Police Officer Joseph Detwiler was heard telling a colleague on the video.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
DAY 3 of Luigi Mangione's suppression hearing.
It's December 4, the one-year anniversary of Brian Thompson's killing. Mangione just took his seat at the defense table, wearing the gray suit from Monday.
Covering live for @courthousenews.bsky.social. Catch up 👇
It's December 4, the one-year anniversary of Brian Thompson's killing. Mangione just took his seat at the defense table, wearing the gray suit from Monday.
Covering live for @courthousenews.bsky.social. Catch up 👇
No Luigi hearing today, as you may know. But I talked about what's transpired so far last night. ⬇️
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Luigi Mangione pretrial will get 'very, very complicated': Attorney | Banfield
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December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
No Luigi hearing today, as you may know. But I talked about what's transpired so far last night. ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx6A...
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I’m on News Nation in 20 minutes to talk Luigi. Come say hi 📺
December 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I’m on News Nation in 20 minutes to talk Luigi. Come say hi 📺