Prince Andrew’s Uncertain Legal Fate Casts Shadow on Britain’s Royals NEW YORK TIMES Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne in February, a milestone unmatched by any British sovereign and a chance to turn the page on three years of ceaseless turmoil in the royal family. But a sexual-abuse lawsuit unfolding in a Manhattan courtroom could yet spoil her celebration. read more »
Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty of aiding in Epstein’s abuse NEW YORK TIMES Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a British media mogul and the former companion to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted on Wednesday of conspiring with him over a decade to recruit, groom and sexually abuse underage girls. read more »
A lawyer’s illness delays Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial NEW YORK TIMES The jury in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial was sent home Thursday morning, and the trial put on temporary hold, after a federal judge told the court that a lawyer in the case was sick and needed medical attention. read more »
Meet the Sheriff Who Wants to Put Andrew Cuomo Behind Bars NW YORK TIMES Craig D. Apple Sr. is known among some fellow Democrats as the “Teflon sheriff” for his ability to persevere, even thrive, through trouble that might tarnish less adept politicians. read more » A new accuser testified she was abused by Jeffrey Epstein when she was 14 NEW YORK TIMES
Phil Saviano, Survivor of Clergy Sex Abuse, Dies at 69 NEW YORK TIMES He played a pivotal role in helping The Boston Globe uncover the widespread scandal in the Catholic Church and was portrayed in the movie “Spotlight.” read more » Ghislaine Maxwell's trial starts Monday. Epstein victims say she was central to his scheme NBC