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Jan Ransom

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World
5 Aug 2024
NEW YORK — Benjamin Brafman, the high-powered lawyer who was poised to defend Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein against rape and sexual assault allegations in New York, plans to withdraw from the case, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
Weinstein's Lawyer Is Said to Be Withdrawing From Rape Case
World
2 Aug 2024
NEW YORK — A former police commander was acquitted of federal corruption charges Wednesday after a seven-week trial in which prosecutors contended he had done favors for two businessmen in return for lavish gifts, including a junket to Las Vegas with a prostitute.
Former Deputy Police Inspector Is Acquitted in Federal Corruption Case
World
1 Aug 2024
NEW YORK — The criminal case against Harvey Weinstein can go forward, a state judge in Manhattan ruled on Thursday, rejecting the Hollywood producer’s arguments that errors by the police and prosecutors had tainted the grand jury and the indictment should be thrown out.
Judge Rejects Harvey Weinstein's Request to Dismiss Sexual Assault Case