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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 3h

The idea that Rinderknecht wanted to start a huge fire because he liked that song is contradicted by the fact that the feds say he tried to call 911 several times immediately after the fire started.

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 3h

An Uber driver accused of igniting the fire that led to the deadly Palisades fire in LA has been arrested.

The criminal complaint against Jonathan Rinderknecht mentions his apparent affinity for French rapper Josman's song and video "Un Zder, Un The." www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 4d

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ appeal of his 50-month prison sentence could be the first test of a change in federal sentencing guidelines that prohibits the consideration of acquitted conduct.

Much more in my article: www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/a-judge-se...

A judge sentenced Diddy to 4 years in prison. Here's everything that went into it.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' appeal could be the first test of a U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines amendment that says judges can't consider acquitted conduct.

www.legalaffairsandtrials.com

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 7d

Judge Subramanian has rejected Sean “Diddy” Combs’ motion for acquittal / new trial.

Sentencing is scheduled for Friday at 10 am in Manhattan.

Entire opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 8d

This quote from Cassie “I hope that your decision considers the truths at hand that the jury failed to see” hits on a big issue at Diddy’s sentencing: Federal judges are no longer allowed to consider conduct in acquitted charges when sentencing.

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 8d

Cassie’s victim impact statement:

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this experience, it’s that victims and survivors will never be safe.”

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 8d

New tonight:

Prosecutors are recommending 135 months in prison for Sean “Diddy” Combs.

That’s 11 years and 3 months.

Here’s the 164-page filing:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 12d

Today's verdict for Metro Boomin followed a two-day trial with three witnesses, including Metro and the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her and also claims to speak with the dead. www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/jury-finds...

Jury finds no claims proven in Metro Boomin's civil sexual assault trial

The verdict followed a two-day trial with three witnesses, including Metro and a woman who claims to speak with the dead and accused him of sexually assaulting her.

www.legalaffairsandtrials.com

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 13d

Metro Boomin leaves federal court in LA after a jury cleared him in a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in 2016.

I'll have a full recap with quotes from closing arguments and more photos and video.

Subscribe to get it in your inbox: www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/subscribe

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 13d

In trial testimony, Metro Boomin calls sexual assault allegation 'beyond insulting'
www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/in-trial-t...

In trial testimony, Metro Boomin calls sexual assault allegation 'beyond insulting'

Rapper Jeffery "Young Thug" Williams was at the Roybal federal courthouse in Los Angeles on Wednesday to support Metro. Closing arguments are Thursday.

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 14d

Metro Boomin is on trial in LA in a lawsuit alleging he raped a woman in 2016.

The woman testified today she realized she needed to seek justice last year while high on the psychedelic plant Ayahuasca.

I was in the courtroom and have details for you: www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/hip-hop-pr...

Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin begins trial in federal sexual assault lawsuit

The woman suing testified she realized she needed to seek justice eight years later during a therapy session with the psychedelic plant Ayahuasca.

www.legalaffairsandtrials.com

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · 20d

A judge ruled this week that attorney Mark Geragos won’t pay anything in a malpractice lawsuit over Michael Avenatti’s Nike extortion scheme after jurors found $100,000 in damages but no liability or causation. www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/judge-says...

Judge says Mark Geragos owes nothing in Nike extortion malpractice lawsuit

A jury in July found $100,000 in damages but no liability or causation by Geragos.

www.legalaffairsandtrials.com

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 23d

JUST IN: Maurene Comey sues DOJ over her abrupt firing as a top prosecutor in SDNY, seeks reinstatement. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Mrs. Adelson, control yourself.”
- Judge Stephen Everett

A jury in Tallahassee, Florida, has convicted Donna Adelson of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and solicitation of first-degree murder for the 2014 contract murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel.

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Sep 2

Jurors had no questions for Cardi, plaintiff Emani Ellis, Ellis' mother, psychiatrist James Rosenberg and Dr. David Finke. They asked questions of Finke's former receptionist, Tierra McKenzie; plastic surgeon Brent Moelleken; psychologist Nichole McKenzie and Ellis' grandmother. youtu.be/i6j4i5SOpCE

Jury & Judge Question Witnesses In Cardi B's Assault Lawsuit Trial

YouTube video by Meghann Cuniff

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Sep 2

Los Angeles-based lawyer Lou Shapiro told me allowing jurors to submit questions for witnesses happens on occasion in both criminal and civil cases in Los Angeles County Superior Court but is “not so common.” www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/cardi-b-is...

Cardi B is on trial in an assault lawsuit, and the judge let jurors ask their own questions

Closing arguments are scheduled Tuesday morning in a state superior court trial over a lawsuit from a former security guard at a medical center in Beverly Hills in 2018.

www.legalaffairsandtrials.com

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Sep 2

The judge in Cardi B’s civil assault trial let jurors submit questions for witnesses that he reviewed before asking himself.

Jurors had zero questions for Cardi.

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 29

I am covering it extensively on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 29

I’ve never seen a judge ask a defendant if they’re OK with their lawyers’ cross-examination plans like Judge Stephen Everett did with Donna Adelson in her murder-for-hire trial today.

This afternoon should be interesting. www.youtube.com/live/mD3ltF6...

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 26

The lawyers defending Cardi B in her civil assault trial are Lisa Moore of Atlanta and Peter Anderson of LA.

They won the trial in 2022 over her album cover a lawsuit said wrongly used a man’s distinct back tattoo.

Here’s Anderson’s cross of plaintiff: youtu.be/sQMKPXSbLXs

Cardi B's Lawyer Crosses Alleged Assault Victim About 2018 OB-GYN Encounter

YouTube video by Meghann Cuniff

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 25

I’m impressed by the multiple camera angles in the Adelson murder-for-hire trial live stream. And it’s Florida, so we get to see even the gallery filling up.

“When you come in please take a seat, be quiet,” Judge Everett said.

Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/6rkASjv...

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here’s the defense closing argument.

Attorney Manny Arora told jurors they should be embarrassed that prosecutors brought the case.

Defense Blasts Case Against 'Indigent' & 'Poor' Alleged Young Dolph Murder Mastermind

YouTube video by Meghann Cuniff

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 21

A jury in Memphis, Tennessee, today acquitted a man accused of planning the murder of rapper Young Dolph.

Hernandez Govan was declared not guilty on murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 19

Full order from U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Meghann Cuniff @meghanncuniff.bsky.social · Aug 19

A judge overseeing a lawsuit against Sean Diddy Combs that includes comedian Druski as a defendant may sanction plaintiff attorneys for standing by the claims against Druski despite evidence she says shows "no objectively reasonable factual basis to continue to accuse him."

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