Legal Proceedings

Former MLB star Yasiel Puig is on trial in Los Angeles for allegedly lying to federal investigators about his illegal gambling activities. The case, which began on January 20, centers on a 2022 interview where Puig is accused of denying knowledge of his bets and debts. Puig maintains his innocence, with his defense highlighting language barriers and his past experiences.

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Prosecutors in New Mexico are pushing to keep actor and director Timothy Busfield in custody without bond amid child sex abuse charges stemming from incidents on the set of "The Cleaning Lady." New court documents detail allegations of inappropriate touching of child actors and reveal a fresh accusation from another alleged victim's father. The filings portray Busfield as a potential danger to children based on a pattern of alleged misconduct.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to federal charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy related to rigged poker games backed by the Mafia. The Hall of Famer was arraigned in Brooklyn federal court as one of 31 defendants in the sprawling case dubbed Operation Royal Flush. Billups was released on $5 million bail secured by his Colorado home.

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South Korea's Coast Guard sought an arrest warrant for the captain of a passenger ferry that ran aground off the southwestern coast a week ago. The captain faces charges for leaving the wheelhouse to rest during the incident. All 267 people aboard were safely rescued, though 30 received treatment for minor injuries.

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges in two federal cases involving illegal gambling schemes. The cases allege his role in providing insider information for NBA bets and participating in rigged poker games connected to organized crime. Jones was released on a $200,000 bond and is exploring a possible plea deal.

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Polda Metro Jaya has announced that the case file for alleged embezzlement and fraud by the director of PT Melani Citra Permata (Mecimapro), initialed FDM, has been declared complete or P21 by the Jakarta High Prosecutor's Office. The handover of the suspect and evidence to the public prosecutor is scheduled for tomorrow. The case involves funds for the K-Pop group TWICE's concert in Jakarta on December 23, 2023.