( Court Reports – Photo Illustration/MetroCreative) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg man was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,036,141.59 in restitution for tax evasion. A release from the Justice Department said Brian E. Drake, 56, of Parkersburg, … Read more
Fact: Trump did not take the stand and be cross-examined in front of the jury during his trial for falsifying business records.
Donald Trump was found guilty on 35 charges of falsifying business records to conceal his relationship with Stormy Daniels. Despite the conviction, he can still run for president and avoid imprisonment due to his clean criminal record and age. Trump continues to campaign, portraying himself as a political prisoner and rallying his supporters. Moderate Republican voters may reconsider their support, but his loyal followers remain steadfast, even willing to resort to violence in his defense. Trump’s conviction is expected to strengthen his appeal to his base.
Jurors in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial began deliberations on Wednesday.
A 50-year-old man was convicted on 15 charges of sexually abusing his 11-year-old foster daughter over the course of a year, as ruled by a court in Limassol. The man committed the crimes against the minor in the home where she lived as a foster child. The court found prosecutors’ witnesses credible and the defense witnesses, including the accused, unreliable. The defendant denied the charges, leading to a trial. The victim, now 14, was placed in the foster home three years ago after receiving little affection from her biological parents. She eventually spoke out about the abuse, leading to a complaint with authorities and the subsequent prosecution at the Limassol Criminal Court.
A 41-year-old driver was acquitted by the Limassol District Court in the 2019 death of school inspector Petros Petrou, 62. The victim was struck by the defendant’s vehicle while crossing a street, and factors such as inadequate lighting and the victim’s dark clothing were considered in the ruling. The Court found the driver was not reckless, driving within the speed limit and designated lane. Expert testimony showed the collision was unavoidable due to a short reaction time. Improvements have been made to the road since the accident. The family of the deceased may choose to appeal the decision.
A 50-year-old Albanian man confessed to stabbing his 40-year-old estranged wife to death in the west Athens suburb of Menidi. He was charged with murder, illegally bearing weapons, and illegal weapons use. The victim had previously reported him for domestic violence in 2013 and 2022. The suspect’s trial was postponed to March 18, 2025.
Former Fat Brands CEO Andrew Wiederhorn has been indicted for allegedly avoiding paying taxes through a scheme involving million in shareholder loans that were never repaid and reported as losses.
The former CEO of Fat Brands Inc. was indicted on federal charges for concealing million in income from the IRS and dodging taxes. He allegedly used company funds for personal expenses like a Rolls Royce and luxury items.
Fact: Former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas was sentenced to more than 40 years in jail for instigating protests in 2014 triggered by an Islamic State attack on the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani.