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Trump: Death threats against judge don’t justify gag order

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

By Kara Scannell | CNNDonald Trump urged a New York appeals court to continue to pause the gag order against him in his civil fraud trial, saying that threats to the judge and his law clerk do not “justify” limiting the former president’s constitutional right to defend himself.Lawyers for the New York attorney general’s office and the court last week urged the appeals court to put the gag order back in place following “serious and credible” threats that have inundated Judge Arthur Engoron’s chambers since the trial began in October.Trump’s attorneys wrote in a filing Monday that the former president has never threatened the judge or his principal law clerk and they can’t be held responsible for actions taken by others. They argued that Trump’s First Amendment right to criticize and call out his perception of bias by the judge and his law clerk without retribution is “essential” to maintaining public confidence in the trial.“At base, the disturbing behavior engaged in by anonymous, t...

The five most expensive reported home sales in Fremont the week of Nov. 20

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

A house that sold for $1.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Fremont in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.2 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $880.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Nov. 20 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $670K, condominium in the 3600 block of Capitol Ave.A sale has been finalized for the condominium in the 3600 block of Capitol Ave. in Fremont. The price was $670,000 and the new owners took over the condominium in October. The condo was built in 2019 and the living area totals 728 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $920. The condominium features one bedrooms and one bathrooms.Capitol Avenue4. $950K, detached house in the 41400 block of Beatrice StreetThe 1,050 square-foot single-family residence in th...

Prominent Bay Area lawyer hit with state bar disciplinary charges, allegations he cheated client out of hundreds of thousands

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

A prominent Bay Area defense attorney whose career has spanned decades has been hit with 22 disciplinary charges by the California State Bar over allegations that he cheated a client out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, charged an “unconscionable” fee and failed to disclose a conflict of interest.The move by the State Bar, announced Monday, could result in disbarment or serious discipline against David Jonathan Cohen, a Dublin-based defense lawyer who represents clients in federal and state court. Cohen’s legal work has included employment by the very organization that is now taking aim at him; the State Bar’s news release says that Cohen was “relieved” of his duties at the State Bar’s Admissions Office, and that he’s also served as a chair of the bar’s advisory commission to the California Board of Legal Specialization.The State Bar has brought in a special counsel to prosecute the case, the news release says.Cohen happens t...

Freeze Warning, Flood Advisory issued for Bay Area as rain moves in Tuesday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning, along with a Coastal Flood Advisory have been issued for parts of the Bay Area Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. The Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning will continue into Tuesday morning with North Bay valleys expected to see lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.Bay Area Flood AdvisoryThe new Coastal Flood Advisory, which follows one issued for Monday, is for the San Francisco Bay and North Bay shorelines. It is set to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday and last through 2 p.m. During that time, flooding is possible due to a "high astronomical tide and surge," the NWS said. 5-year-old who died after being swept out to sea identified Bay Area rain returns?The winter weather advisories accompany the arrival of a weather pattern that will bring rain, and more cool temperatures."Our chilly temps will be back for one more night tonight before we see a pattern change that will bring some rain, warmer overnight lows and cooler daytime...

Dublin attorney accused of misconduct by state bar

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

(BCN) -- The California State Bar is accusing a Dublin attorney of overcharging and taking money from incarcerated clients while being both his trustee and criminal attorney, which is a conflict he allegedly never revealed to his client. The bar announced Monday a 22-count notice of disciplinary charges, or NDC, against David Jonathan Cohen, relating to his representation of incarcerated clients. Among other allegations of wrongdoing, Cohen is accused of misappropriating no less than $276,000 from an incarcerated client, charging him what the bar said in a statement if "an unconscionable" fee of $632,000. 5-year-old who died after being swept out to sea identified It also accuses Cohen of moving funds out of a client trust account without notice and draining most of the client's $562,000 living trust account as a successor trustee, while also representing him in a criminal matter. "The Special Deputy Trial Counsel's duty is to pursue the facts of an investigation and (a notice...

Michael Penix Jr. and No. 3 Washington need the offense to start clicking again against No. 5 Oregon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — While he’s had one big game after another, Rome Odunze can see not all is right with the offense for No. 3 Washington.It hasn’t looked quite right since Odunze caught the winning touchdown to beat Oregon in October — the same team the Huskies will see in the Pac-12 championship game on Friday.“I think we need to clean a lot of things up,” Odunze said. “In several different moments we’re not able to execute and move the ball. It comes down to our attitude and effort on every single play and they need to improve immediately.”Ask around and you’ll get different answers from the Huskies about where things stand on the offensive side heading into a second meeting with the fifth-ranked Ducks.Odunze expressed his worries following Washington’s 24-21 win over Washington State on Saturday that completed the first 12-0 regular season in Pac-12 history even as the conference is ready to break apart. But it was also the second straight game and third in the past six that th...

Bagwell, Glavine, Jones, Simmons and Thome among voters on Hall of Fame panel considering managers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Fame players Jeff Bagwell,Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, Ted Simmons and Jim Thome are among 16 members of the contemporary era committee that will consider an eight-man Hall of Fame ballot that includes managers Jim Leyland, Lou Piniella, Cito Gaston and Davey Johnson.Retired manager Joe Torre and former Commissioner Bud Selig, both elected to the hall, also are on the committee that convenes Sunday at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tennessee, along with executives Sandy Alderson, Bill DeWitt, Michael Hill, Ken Kendrick, Andy MacPhail and Phyllis Merhige plus media members/historians Sean Forman, Jack O’Connell and Jesus Ortiz.The ballot also includes umpires Joe West and Ed Montague, former National League President Bill White and former general manager Hank Peters.A vote of 75% or more is needed for election. Anyone chosen will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next July 21 along with players voted in by the Baseball Writers’ Association of Americ...

Rosalynn Carter tributes highlight her reach as first lady and humanitarian

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

AMERICUS, Ga. (AP) — Hundreds turned out to salute Rosalynn Carter on Monday with the former U.S. first lady and global humanitarian’s final journey from her rural hometown to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta as her family began three days of memorials following her death at age 96.The former president, who is 99 and has spent the past 10 months in home hospice care, plans to attend a memorial church service Tuesday in Atlanta for his wife and partner of more than 77 years, The Carter Center confirmed. Rosalynn Carter died Nov. 19.The tributes started Monday morning as Rosalynn Carter’s casket traveled by motorcade through the Carters’ native Sumter County, where well-wishers gathered along the route in their tiny hometown of Plains and attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the college from which she graduated in 1946. Lyndea Brown drove to the short ceremony at Georgia Southwestern State University from nearby Albany, saying she wanted to salute “a r...

Rodgers’ return to Jets’ facility provides a lift as Saleh issues a challenge to coaches, players

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

The New York Jets returned to work Monday and Aaron Rodgers was right there with them.During a time of despair on the field for a struggling squad, the quarterback’s regular presence around the team’s facility might provide a mental pick-me-up.“Just seeing Aaron this morning and actually seeing Aaron in there doing treatment,” left guard Laken Tomlinson said, “a guy who’s in there doing everything he can treatment-wise, and for me, coming in after game that we had and seeing him, how hard he’s been working, that was motivation. “That’s motivation for me.”Every little bit will help right about now.The Jets (4-7) are on a four-game losing streak and coming off a rough 34-13 loss to Miami last Friday that included a Hail Mary attempt by New York at the end of the first half that was returned 99 yards for a touchdown.Coach Robert Saleh huddled up with his team Monday morning after a few days off and had a message for everyone.“He challenged us,” Tomlinson s...

Struggling Buccaneers still in position to control destiny in weak NFC South

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:42 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep wasting opportunities to take control of the woeful NFC South.Losing six of seven games following a 3-1 start, however, hasn’t done irreparable harm to the Bucs’ chances of winning a third consecutive division title. That’s because the rival Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints haven’t been able to separate themselves from the pack, either.“As crazy as it may sound, we’re one game out of first place. But the way we’re playing, it’s got to be turned around,” coach Todd Bowles said after Sunday’s 27-20 loss at Indianapolis left the Bucs at 4-7.“It feels like we’re 10 games out, and we’re one game out,” Bowles added. “But we’ve got to play better. And we understand that as a unit.”It’s the second week in a row the Bucs have been unable to pick up ground in a race Tampa Bay is trying to win for the third straight season.At 5-6, the Falcons and Saints share the division lead. Despite falling on hard times sin...