Sentences with phrase «to bring charges against someone»

However, a special prosecutor assigned to the case brought charges against 650 people, which did not result in convictions.

The standard for initially bringing a charge against a person is probable cause - basically it has to be reasonably likely that the person could have committed the offense.

Meanwhile, US Attorney Preet Bharara, who brought the charges against Cuomo's former top aide and other associates, confirms, after a meeting with President elect Donald Trump, that he will be keeping his job when the new administration takes over in January.

As the article you linked notes, keeping the emails on a private server was - while being a poor and objectionable choice - «in compliance with the laws and regulations at the time», which is also why the FBI didn't bring charges against Clinton.

Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who brought the charges against Cuomo's former top aide and other associates as well as the successful prosecution of the former legislative leaders, confirms, after a meeting with President - elect Donald Trump, that he will be keeping his job when the new administration takes over in January.

If a state or a state agency does something which would result in criminal charges against a private corporation, could the United States bring charges against the state?

Other prosecutors successfully brought charges against former lawmakers including Shirley Huntley, John Sampson, William Scarborough and William Boyland.

More than a year ago, the state Attorney General's office brought charges against Pigeon, alleging he exchanged a series of favors with a state Supreme Court justice.

A spokesman for state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, who brought the charges against Pigeon, said State Supreme Court Justice Donald F. Cerio Jr. set the date.

But his conviction marks a major victory for Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney who brought charges against Silver and Dean Skelos, the former Republican leader of the State Senate, whose trial is still ongoing in the same courthouse.

In 2013, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it was bringing charges against TD Bank for its alleged role in a «massive» Florida - based Ponzi scheme conducted by Scott Rothstein, who is now in prison.

The SFO has informed Barclays that it has not made a decision as to whether it will also bring charges against Barclays Bank in respect of the loan» facility made available to Qatar in November 2008.

In addition, we have determined that there is insufficient evidence to bring charges against Mr. Spitzer for any offense relating to the withdrawal of funds for, and his payments to, the Emperors Club V.I.P.

After nearly five hours of questioning, the House Oversight Committee wrapped up its session with FBI Director James Comey regarding his decision not to bring charges against Clinton.

Vance has come under criticism for his office's decision, so far, to not bring charges against Weinstein.

(In the end, Garcia did not bring charges against Spitzer).

«Earlier this month, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman brought charges against State Senator Shirley Huntley, who is alleged to have steered state money toward a staffer and a family member who spent it on themselves.

«We are deeply grateful to the FBI for investigating these crimes and the DOJ for bringing charges against those responsible,» Yahoo told CNBC in a statement.

FBI Director James Comey said his office is not recommending that prosecutors bring charges against Hillary Clinton for handling of classified information in connection to her use of private email servers.

Schneiderman is urging state lawmakers to quickly close a loophole in state law that could prevent him from bringing charges against anyone pardoned by Trump.

In case you needed a reminder that all is not lost, Karla said that the neighborhood has rallied around her and Max, and are all pitching in to find the letter's author and possibly bring charges against her...

This is the next question Paul asks and answers: «Who shall bring a charge against God's elect?

«In November 2012, the CPS independently reached the conclusion that there was insufficient evidence to bring charges against anyone in this matter.»

A spokesman for Bharara, the U.S. attorney who brought the charges against Percoco and Howe, declined to comment.

Nearly two - thirds of city residents believe the Staten Island grand jury should have brought charges against police officer Daniel Pantaleo in the July death of Eric Garner, a new poll revealed.

It was Cuomo who first brought charges against Espada, claiming he was looting Soundview to live the high life.

It was Gov. Cuomo who first brought charges against Espada, claiming he was looting Soundview to live the high life.

Vance, a Democrat, has faced scrutiny over not bringing charges against Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein in 2015 over his alleged assault of Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez.

In 2004, for example, Goldman brought charges against David E. Smith, «a retired animal control officer brought in by the township [of Ewing] when its regular officer refused to do the killing» and township Health Officer Albert Leff.

And Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who just this week brought charges against Sen. Smith, City Councilman Dan Halloran, Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin and her deputy, two Republican party big wigs and Assemblymen Stevenson and Nelson Castro, made it clear he's got others in his sights.

The probes begun by the Moreland Commission were taken up by the US Attorney, which brought the charges against former Speaker Silver.

Given that there are always people who openly criticize a president's decisions, to varying degrees of accuracy or hyperbole, would the president ever have the option of bringing charges against said person (s), this situation?

She reiterated that despite not bringing any charges against de Blasio, Vance said that the de Blasio's team's actions «appear contrary to the intent and spirit of the laws.»

Recall that a Federal High Court in Abuja had taken its final decision on the corruption case involving Justice Ngwuta, pointing out that the prosecution in the Justice Ngwuta's case failed to comply with the condition precedent before bringing charges against a judicial officer.

As U.S. Attorney in Manhattan, Comey once brought charges against Quattrone in 2003 that threatened to ban Quattrone from Wall Street.

On March 14, the Security and Exchange Commission brought charges against Holmes and Balwani, alleging that they intentionally misled investors and business partners.

The indictment marks the first time that the U.S. government has brought charges against foreign officials for cyber spying.

NBC reported last month that Mueller had compiled enough evidence to bring charges against Flynn and his son, Michael Flynn Jr., related to Flynn's lobbying work throughout the latter half of 2016 — while he was a top Trump campaign surrogate — for a businessman with ties to the Turkish government.

Most recently, the agency brought charges against an additional defendant involved in the fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) scheme conducted by Centra Tech Inc..

The move came after 21 former pastors at the church brought charges against him, accusing him of bullying, arrogant and domineering behaviour.

His entrance into office in the summer of 51 or spring of 52 gave the Jews in Corinth the wished - for opportunity (according to Acts 18:12) to bring a charge against Paul, who (according to Acts 18:11) had already labored there for eighteen months.

1Ki 21:13 And the two base fellows came in and sat opposite him; and the base fellows brought a charge against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, «Naboth cursed God and the king.»

Dr. Wilson immediately brought charges against Beecher and sought to prove him doctrinally unsound.

Reports suggest the NYPD are prepared to bring charges against Barnes for his role.

Sam's parents brought charges against the midwife in the Texas Board of Midwifery.

It was the state of Virginia, not the parents of the baby who died, that brought the charges against Carr.

Liverpool Football Club took a defensive approach to the incident, accusing the FA of being «determined» to bring charges against Suarez «even before interviewing him».

Cuomo's announcement comes after Time's Up published a letter on New York magazine's website, demanding that the governor launch an independent investigation into Vance's decision not to bring charges against Weinsten for assaulting Italian model Ambra Battilana.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who brought the charges against Croman, called the disgraced landlord «a fraudster and a criminal» who schemed to defraud his lenders, New York Community Bank and Capital One Bank.