Family of injured Russian boxing champ to sue New York over brutal match – reportThe family of Russian boxer Magomed Abdusalamov, who was badly injured in a New York City boxing match in November, is preparing to sue the state of New York and its Athletic and Boxing Commissions, the Associated Press reported Saturday.14:57 24.02.2014
Defendants withdraw motion to dismiss US case alleging $230 mln Russian tax fraudThe defendants involved in a US case seeking the forfeiture of luxury New York City properties and other assets belonging to 11 companies in connection with an alleged Russian fraud scheme have successfully withdrawn a motion to dismiss without prejudice, according to a court order filed Friday.13:17 24.02.2014
NYC to pay $6.4 mln to man exonerated after 22 years in prisonNew York City will pay out $6.4 million to David Ranta, a man who served over 22 years in prison before prosecutors discovered that he had been framed, City Comptroller Scott Stringer announced Thursday.16:12 21.02.2014
Tsarnaev defense team complains of FBI monitoring, prison screeningsComplaining of “FBI monitoring” and efforts by prison staff to screen certain defense materials, attorneys for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has urged the US federal court adjudicating his case to vacate all special restrictions imposed against their client in a heavily redacted motion filed Thursday.13:13 21.02.2014
Case pending against US man who warned Russian stepson may attack SochiBoth parties moved Wednesday for an extension in the federal criminal case against an American father who stands accused of having falsely reported to the FBI that his Russian stepson was planning a terrorist attack targeting the Olympic Games in Sochi.16:11 20.02.2014
US imposes visa sanctions against Ukrainian officialsThe US are imposing visa sanctions against 20 Ukrainian officials who are allegedly responsible for the escalation of violence, the US State Department declared on Thursday.10:40 20.02.2014
US defense for Russian student Miftakhov says he only wanted to blow up dirtThrough his court-appointed defense attorney, 18-year-old Russian student Vladislav Miftakhov filed documents Tuesday urging the US federal court adjudicating his case to allow his release pending the upcoming criminal proceedings against him.13:32 19.02.2014
US prison prepares a reply to Russian pilot’s health requestOfficials at a US prison where Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko is serving a term for drug trafficking are preparing a response to a request for medical assistance for the convict, attorney Alexei Tarasov told RIA Novosti.12:00 19.02.2014
US prosecutors oppose acquittal request by Bout's accused co-conspiratorUS prosecutors have objected to a motion by Richard Chichakli, alleged co-conspirator of Viktor Bout, seeking an acquittal, a new trial, or a stay of judgment in the aftermath of a December conviction in US federal court, according to court documents filed Friday.17:04 17.02.2014
Russian smuggler pilot pleads for release from US custodyKonstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian pilot who was sentenced to 20 years in jail in the US for involvement in conspiring to smuggle drugs, is experiencing health problems in US prison, and pleads to the Russian authorities for his extradition, his attorney Alexei Tarasov told RIA Novosti on Monday.10:09 17.02.2014
Russia and US among almost 50 countries to fight illegal trade of wild animalsRussia, the US, and some countries in Asia, Africa and Europe have signed a declaration in London to combat the illegal trade of wild animals, their products and derivatives, the official website of the UK government announced.17:41 14.02.2014
Shareholders cleared to sue BP over 2006 Alaska oil spillA US federal appeals court granted BP shareholders permission on Thursday to go after the company on allegations of securities fraud arising from two Alaskan oil spills that temporarily stalled regional operations, thus reversing in part a lower court’s decision to dismiss the case.17:04 14.02.2014
Former US congressman Ron Paul petitions for Snowden’s clemencyFormer congressman and presidential hopeful Ron Paul launched a petition demanding clemency in the US for fugitive NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, whose grant of asylum in Russia is set to expire on July 31 of this year.12:51 14.02.2014
US senator sues Obama over NSA surveillanceKentucky Senator Rand Paul filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday against US President Barrack Obama and various other high-ranking officials over the National Security Agency’s (NSA) mass surveillance activities.17:45 13.02.2014
US prosecutors urge detention for Russian student found with explosivesUS prosecutors appealed on Wednesday the decision by a Pennsylvania magistrate judge to release Russian student Vladislav Miftakhov during the period leading up to his trial, where he will face charges stemming from his alleged possession of two explosive devices.13:35 13.02.2014
November 2014 trial set for Boston Marathon bombing suspect TsarnaevA jury trial is set to commence in the US case against Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on November 3 of this year, according to a note appended to the defendant’s docket Wednesday.11:40 13.02.2014
Defendants in Taiwanchik US organized-crime case prepare for sentencingNicholas Hirsch, a defendant who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, filed documents Tuesday appealing for leniency in his upcoming sentencing.12:40 12.02.2014
Bout associate Chichakli seeks acquittal, retrial following US convictionRichard Chichakli, alleged co-conspirator of Viktor Bout, has moved in the aftermath of a December conviction in US federal court for an acquittal, a new trial, or a stay of judgment, according to court documents.15:03 11.02.2014
Russian child protective services to seek diplomatic counsel on US orphan returnThe Pskov Child Protective Services will consult Russia's Ministry of Education and Science and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for advice on seeking the repatriation to Russia of orphan Kirill Kuzmin, whose older brother Maxim died in the US while under the care of his adoptive parents last year.13:53 11.02.2014
Boston Bombing suspect Tsarnaev moves for trial date no earlier than Sep. 2015Following the recent decision by US prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the defense team has moved for the trial to start no earlier than September 2015, according to a status report filed jointly by the defense and prosecution Monday.12:13 11.02.2014