Michael Tarm
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EXPLAINER: How will R. Kelly sentence impact other trials?
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly could be in his 80s before the singer is free again, based on a 30-year prison term imposed this week by a New York federal judge for parlaying his fame to sexually abuse young fans, including some who were children. And if the 55-year-old loses at three related trials in […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: 2 men in Gov. Whitmer plot could be tried again
DETROIT (AP) — A jury’s inability to reach a unanimous verdict for two men charged in a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer means the federal government can take them to trial again. The jury last week acquitted Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta, whom prosecutors described as “soldiers” in the foiled plot, but deadlocked […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: Charges in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot case
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors on Friday acquitted two men and deadlocked on two others accused of plotting to abduct Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. They concluded nearly five days of deliberations after weeks of testimony in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here’s a look at the charges: WHO WERE THE DEFENDANTS? Six […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: Jury mulls entrapment in Whitmer kidnap plot case
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jurors deliberating at the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer must answer a key question about whether the FBI engaged in entrapment — the prohibited practice of cajoling or tricking subjects into committing crimes. The FBI deployed undercover agents and informants in a […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: What is entrapment’s role at kidnap plot trial?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The core question at the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is whether the FBI engaged in entrapment — the prohibited practice of cajoling or tricking subjects into committing crimes. The FBI deployed undercover agents and informants in a sting that lasted months […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: What’s known about jurors at kidnap-plot trial?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A foster care director, a plastics plant manager and an IT employee are among the 12 jurors and four alternates hearing testimony at the trial of four mencharged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. As a security precaution, U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker in Grand Rapids […] → Read More
Snapshots of 4 men charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — After more than two days of testimony, jurors have unflattering snapshots of four men who are charged with planning to strike back against government by kidnapping Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her weekend home. Prosecutors introduced videos, messages and secretly recorded conversations full of antigovernment screeds, mostly expressed by Barry […] → Read More
Rough portrayals of 4 men in Michigan governor kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — After more than two days of testimony, jurors have unflattering snapshots of four men who are charged with planning to strike back against government by kidnapping Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her weekend home. Prosecutors introduced videos, messages and secretly recorded conversations full of antigovernment screeds, mostly expressed by Barry […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?
CHICAGO (AP) — The twists, turns and oddities of the legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s claim in 2019 that he was the target of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago will culminate Thursday with hissentencing. It follows a trial in December that concludedwith a jury convicting Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct. Smollett […] → Read More
Judge turns focus of Whitmer-kidnap trial to entrapment
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The focus of a trial in Michigan has quickly turned to the question of whether the FBI tricked and cajoled four defendants into agreeing to a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. During the initial round of opening statements to jurors, lawyers on Wednesday tiptoed around whether agents induced the […] → Read More
Openings set in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot trial
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Opening statements are set to begin Wednesday in the trial of four men who prosecutors say plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 because they were angry about pandemic restrictions she imposed. Prosecutors have said they will present secret recordings of the men discussing the plan and other […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: Charges at Michigan governor kidnap plot trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Four members of anti-government groups are facing trial this weekon federal charges accusing them in a chilling plot to abduct Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, in 2020. Jury selection begins Tuesday in a trial that could last more than a month in federal court in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here’s a look at […] → Read More
Trial next for 4 accused in Michigan governor kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — With secret recordings and other evidence, prosecutors are pledging to show how four men were united behind a wild plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor in response to her aggressive steps to slow down COVID-19 during the early months of the pandemic. Jury selection begins Tuesday in a trial that could […] → Read More
Inmates leaving gangs, stripping tats for jobs, better lives
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — Under penalty of a beating or death, Erik Eck pledged at age 13 to adhere to the Latin Kings’ first rule: “Once a King, always a King.” Tattoos that bedeck his entire body express his fealty forever to one of the largest gangs in the U.S. Now 36, the longtime Latin […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: `Willfulness’ key to 2nd trial over Floyd killing
Prosecutors in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused in George Floyd’s killingneeded to convince jurors that the officers “willfully” deprived Floyd of his civil rights. It was a significant challenge. Jurors are likely to struggle with the concept as they deliberate, much as courts have for a century. Deliberations are expected […] → Read More
Producer Dwayne Hickman, who played Dobie Gillis, has died
Dwayne Hickman, the actor and network TV executive who despite numerous achievements throughout his life would always be remembered fondly by a generation of baby boomers for his role as Dobie Gillis, has died. He was 87. Hickman died of complications from Parkinsons on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: Are more defendants testifying at trial?
CHICAGO (AP) — Defendants spoke directly to jurors in a series of recent high-profile trials, defying conventional wisdom that the risks of taking the stand usually outweigh the benefits. Among those who chose to testify was Kim Potter, convicted Thursday of manslaughterfor killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop when the Minnesota police officer mistook […] → Read More
Acquitted and in demand, Rittenhouse ponders what’s next
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — When he was acquitted of murder in shootings during unrest in Wisconsin, Kyle Rittenhouse went from staring at possible life behind bars to red-hot star of the right: an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson and a visit with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago capped by a photo of both men smiling and […] → Read More
Rittenhouse jury to resume after fresh mistrial request
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The jury in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial was to move into a third day of deliberations Thursday, even as its request to re-watch video in the case sparked a fresh bid from his attorneys for a mistrial. Judge Bruce Schroeder did not immediately rule on the request, which stemmed from the defense […] → Read More
EXPLAINER: Which side did better in Rittenhouse closings?
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A defense lawyer angrily accused the prosecution atKyle Rittenhouse’s murder trialof lying. The lead prosecutor struck a measured tone, even as he raised the accused’s rifle at one point and sighted at a courtroom wall. How the indignation and theatrics during Monday’s closing arguments played with jurors won’t be clear until […] → Read More