obstruction of justice
Coverage of obstruction of justice in the Nexus archive.
- Lying LA sheriff’s deputy who worked as muscle for crypto ‘godfather’ learns fate
Scott Allen Simpkins, an LA sheriff’s deputy, was sentenced to 18 months for obstruction of justice after lying about working as muscle for a crypto 'godfather'.
- Judge upholds conviction of former judge who helped immigrant evade ICE
A federal judge upheld the obstruction of justice conviction of former judge Hannah Dugan for helping a man evade immigration officers. Dugan resigned from Milwaukee County Circuit Court after her conviction.
- Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
A federal judge upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for obstructing justice by helping an immigrant evade ICE agents. The case tested responses to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with legal arguments over whether ICE's actions constituted a 'pending proceeding.' The judge ruled against overturning the conviction, citing ICE's planned operation.
- Officer's romantic outings in patrol car lead to trouble, naughty cruise sets sail & unconventional attraction
A police officer in Franklin County, North Carolina, was fired and arrested for allegedly having sex in his patrol car and discarding his body camera in a lake to conceal the incident. The officer, Samuel Marcum, faces charges including obstruction of justice and making false official statements.
- New Hampshire Business Owner Sentenced for Obstruction of Justice
A New Hampshire business owner was sentenced in federal court in Boston for attempting to obstruct a grand jury investigation involving her brother, Dean Tran. The case centers on interference with a grand jury probe linked to Tran, who is referenced as a former Massachusetts State Senator in the article.
- Ex-deputy accused of short-circuiting murder trial now faces obstruction charge
A former Lamoille County deputy sheriff was indicted on three felony charges, including obstruction of justice and false swearing, related to alleged misconduct during a murder trial. The case involves Seth Brunell, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after claims of improper questioning by the deputy during transport to court.
- Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Conspiracy, Obstruction of Justice Charges Related to Unlawful Beating of Inmate
Jermaine Sturgis was sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to an inmate's beating. He was a lieutenant at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maryland when the incident occurred.
- Gingrich says Clinton impeachment a ‘mistake’: ‘Real problem wasn’t Lewinsky’
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich stated that impeaching former President Bill Clinton was a 'mistake' and argued the real issue was not his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Clinton was impeached in 1998 by the House for perjury and obstruction of justice but was later acquitted by the Senate.
- Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig joins a semi-pro baseball team while facing up to 15 years in prison
Former MLB star Yasiel Puig has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League, a semi-pro team, while facing up to 15 years in prison for obstruction of justice and lying to investigators about his involvement in an illegal sports gambling operation. Puig, who faded from MLB prominence after a 2013 breakout, admitted to $280,000 in gambling losses and is scheduled for sentencing on May 26.