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Benjamin Weiser
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Trump Argues That His Immunity Extends to E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits
The president, who was found liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll, is contending that he doesn’t have to pay the $83 million…
Can Robert Menendez’s Bribery Conviction Survive an Appeal?
The Supreme Court has narrowed the legal definition of corruption, with political figures in New York and elsewhere having their convictions overturned as a result.
In Menendez Case, Prosecutors Confront Tighter Definition of Corruption
The Supreme Court has said wrongdoing must be clear cut. Some observers say the accusations in the senator’s case pass the test.
What a New Supreme Court Review May Mean for Albany’s Culture of Graft
Joseph Percoco and Alain Kaloyeros, former aides to Andrew Cuomo, could benefit if the court is more skeptical of what constitutes a bribe.