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Rudy, time to pay up: Owning $148 million for libel and now in contempt of court

Rudy Giuliani, the man once known as the crimebusting U.S. attorney and America’s mayor, but who has long since forfeited any title worthy...

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Rudy Giuliani faces contempt hearing for failure to hand over assets to Georgia mother and daughter he defamed

Rudy Giuliani faces a contempt hearing in Manhattan federal court Friday for failing to satisfy a judge’s orders to cough up assets to...

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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting unleashes social media contempt for insurance industry

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has triggered a wave of rage-filled reactions on social media, most of them expressing contempt...

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Another step: Judge’s contempt ruling puts NYC closer to Rikers receiver

Once more, Manhattan Federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain has found the city and the Department of Correction in contempt of court — 18...

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Judge holds NYC in contempt over worsening conditions at Rikers, says federal takeover likely

A federal judge held New York City in contempt of court Wednesday for failing to improve conditions at Rikers and other jails —...

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Michelle Troconis back in court on contempt charge

Michelle Troconis, who was convicted earlier this year of helping her lover Fotis Dulos cover up the murder of his estranged wife, Jennifer...

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Michelle Troconis pleads not guilty to contempt charge in Jennifer Dulos case

Michelle Troconis, the Connecticut woman found guilty of helping her boyfriend cover up the disappearance and murder of his estranged wife in May...

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Young Thug’s attorney held in contempt, ordered to spend 10 weekends in jail

A lawyer representing rapper Young Thug in his ongoing racketeering trial was held in contempt after he accused the judge and prosecutors of improperly...

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Contempt for governance: House GOP advances a farce against Merrick Garland

The House Oversight and Judiciary committees have voted in favor of advancing contempt proceedings against Attorney General Merrick Garland. His offense? Observing the...

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Donald Trump threatened with jail for next contempt of court violation after 10th offence

Judge Juan Merchan has threatened Donald Trump with jail time if the former president is found in contempt of court again, he announced...