Legal Subpoenas
How is Mayor Eric Adams' legal trouble connected to national immigration policy?
Mayor Adams' legal case has gained national significance as it coincides with his increased cooperation with Trump's border policies. While facing corruption allegations in New York City, Adams met with Trump's border czar and announced collaboration on removing undocumented migrants, raising concerns about a potential quid pro quo arrangement. This intersection of local corruption issues and federal immigration policy makes Adams' situation particularly notable, especially given New York City's status as the most populous city in the country. The timing of these events suggests possible political motivations behind the mayor's shift in immigration stance while under legal scrutiny.
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MSNBC
01:04 - 01:31
When will we know what evidence the government has against Sean Diddy Combs?
According to legal commentator Jesse Weber, we likely won't know what evidence the government has to prove their case against Diddy until that evidence is actually presented in court. Unless specific filings are made, the details of the prosecution's case will remain unknown until the trial proceedings begin. The criminal trial is scheduled for May 2025, and until then, much of the government's case remains confidential. This information gap is significant as Combs has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal, claiming their documentary contains falsehoods that could impact his right to a fair trial.
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Law&Crime Network
03:50 - 04:05
What recent legal development has occurred in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni dispute?
The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has intensified with new subpoenas being issued by Lively's legal team. These subpoenas target communication records related to a website allegedly launched by Baldoni's attorney, Brian Friedman, and Baldoni's team that featured an amended complaint and a timeline of events including previously unseen text messages between Baldoni, Lively, and Ryan Reynolds. A spokesperson for Lively and Reynolds told Deadline they 'look forward to investigating more,' indicating an aggressive legal strategy. This development follows earlier allegations of sexual harassment and a purported retaliatory smear campaign, which have been covered in previous episodes of the Sidebar program.
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Law&Crime Network
02:11 - 02:49
What type of subpoenas did Blake Lively's legal team issue in their lawsuit against Justin Baldoni?
Blake Lively's legal team issued subpoenas to major cellular providers including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, seeking extensive communication records. These subpoenas request all documents concerning calls and text messages related to phone numbers belonging to Wayfarer parties, their employees, and various non-party individuals. The requested information includes call logs, text logs, data logs, and cell site location information spanning multiple years - from December 1, 2022 to the present. This wide-ranging discovery effort appears aimed at uncovering evidence related to Lively's allegations of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign by Baldoni.
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Law&Crime Network
05:24 - 06:02
What legal actions has Blake Lively's team taken against Justin Baldoni in their ongoing dispute?
Blake Lively's legal team has issued multiple subpoenas to companies as one of the first steps in their litigation strategy. According to her attorneys, Ezra Hudson and Michael Gottlieb, these discovery efforts aim to 'expose the people, tactics and methods that have worked to destroy and bury her reputation and family over the past year.' The subpoenas represent a strategic move in what appears to be a complex legal battle involving allegations of sexual harassment and defamation. Through these legal maneuvers, Lively's team is seeking evidence they believe will vindicate her position while challenging Baldoni's narrative in the ongoing conflict.
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01:28 - 01:59
What is Blake Lively seeking through her subpoenas in the legal dispute with Justin Baldoni?
Blake Lively's legal team clarifies that her subpoenas seek only non-content records such as call logs and text data, not the actual content of communications. They refute Baldoni's claims that the subpoenas improperly target privileged information like spousal communications, medical information, or attorney-client communications. The Lively-Reynolds parties maintain these requests are legally permitted and emphasize that Baldoni's team has provided no legal authority from any jurisdiction suggesting such subpoenas would be improper. The dispute centers on obtaining evidence potentially related to alleged sexual harassment and a smear campaign, while remaining within proper legal boundaries.
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Law&Crime Network
22:58 - 23:38