Boeing’s path out of its 737 controversy is going to be bumpy
The Boeing case, marked by tragedy and controversy, has reached a critical juncture. Monday’s guilty plea deal has sparked outrage among the families of victims who lost their lives due to the company’s actions. The saga began with two catastrophic crashes of Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft: Lion Air...
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s former political consultant pleads guilty to bribery
TEXAS, USA — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. A former top aide for Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller pled guilty Wednesday to a felony charge related to taking money in exchange for state hemp licenses that are issued by Miller’s office, according to Travis County court records.
A celebrity facialist’s murder-for-hire case was worthy of a Hollywood thriller. Now it is one
(CNN) — When former “facialist to the stars” Dawn DaLuise received a sudden stream of text messages in late June, it triggered memories of the months-long stalking campaign that derailed her beauty career and landed her in jail charged with soliciting murder.
Should the Boeing Plea Deal on the 737 MAX Crashes Be Approved?
For the last several years, I have represented families who lost loved ones in the crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (see earlier posts here, here, and here). The families want Boeing held fully accountable for the harms caused by its federal conspiracy crime of defrauding the FAA about the safety of the 737 MAX. Last Friday, I argued before Judge Reed O'Connor (N.D. Texas) that he should reject the proposed plea agreement negotiated between Boeing and the Justice Department. Among other arguments, I explained that the proposed plea deal would improperly transform Boeing's conspiracy into a "victimless" crime rather than recognize the 346 deaths Boeing directly and proximately caused through its lies. This post summarizes a few of my arguments against the deal, along with linking to the main filings from both sides in the case–and the oral argument transcript–so that readers can see the competing positions. This post also includes an order from Judge O'Connor, issued yesterday, that directs DOJ and Boeing to provided additional briefing on a DEI provision in the proposed plea.
Justin Timberlake Strikes a Plea Deal in DWI Case
Justin Timberlake, the multifaceted pop star known for his chart-topping hits and dynamic performances, recently found himself at the center of legal controversy following a DWI arrest in June. After months of legal wrangling and media speculation, Timberlake has officially reached a plea deal that allows him to plead guilty to a lesser charge. This article explores the details surrounding his arrest, the legal proceedings that followed, the implications of the plea deal, and what this means for Timberlake's future.