A student at College of Mount Saint Vincent in The Bronx was suspended for an Instagram post questioning George Floyd protests. Now it is a Federal case and Inner City Press has been covering it since 2:30 pm, will not live tweet the end then public story - thread
After three hours of argument, the judge is asking why the plaintiff -- "Annie Doe" -- has not moved out of her dorm room. The College gave her a referral to a homeless shelter.
Here's the beginning of the story Inner City Press started drafting: "Annie Doe - not her real name - while a student at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale in the North Bronx posted on Instagram criticism of protests to the murder of George Floyd...
The CMSV student wrote, "Just because one black guy dies doesn't mean the entire world should act like untamed apes." [From court filing] She was charged with harassment, and issued a two year suspension. She sued - and "has not left the premises."
Doe's lawyer conceded it is not a 1st Amendment case, since CMSV is a private school. But he attacked the disciplinary process Annie Doe was put through. He noted Doe's support of Trump, and the negative reactions these drew from other CMSV students.
Annie Doe sued for sex discrimination, retaliation and most intriguingly, breach of contract. Inner City Press story soon.
The College of Mount Saint Vincent lawyer said "the optics are bad," parents who pay tuition are asking why Annie Doe is still on campus. Her "electronic card access to the front door has been canceled" - but she has not left.
OK - now US v. Sean Combs, Day 23, Part 3 trying with full comments back on after Ye left, many said Part 1 thread broken but try try against, Perez still on direct Inner City Press is covering: Week 4 book below, 5 later today; and will live tweet, thread below
[They're back. Before jury in]
Combs' Xavier Donaldson: Your Honor wanted us to address Juror Number Six?
Judge: We can do that another time.
AUSA Comey: After Mr. Perez we have exhibits to introduce so we can get our summary charts together over the weekend
Judge: All rise!
[Jurors enter]
AUSA Smyser: Mr. Perez, were you subpoenaed and do you have an immunity agreement?
Jonathan Perez: Yes
AUSA: Let me show you this - what is it?
Perez: Mr. Combs' Gucci pouch.
AUSA: What was in the Gucci pouch?
Perez: Drugs and money
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AUSA: Mr. Perez, is this your text message?
Jonathan Perez: Yes. It's me, KK and Joey.
AUSA: KK asks, How is the set up going, how much longer do y'all need? What did you write back?
Perez: I wrote, I got fruits and shakes and will ask Jane about outfits
AUSA: Then KK asks, Is room done done yet? How did you respond?
Perez: I wrote, Room is done, now going to store.
AUSA: What store?
Perez: Adult store.
AUSA: Afterward, KK asks about clean up. Of what?
Perez: The room
[Before jury in]
Combs' Agnifilo: The Government's proposed witness for today does not know how the guns were moved and piled in the security room. He has no personal knowledge. We can him excluded.
Judge: He is not an expert witness. He is a fact witness.
AUSA: When he was at the premises, the guns were found in the security room. They can cross examine. There is nothing prejudicial-
Judge: It's not about prejudice. Mr. Agnifilo is going to object to every statement. That's the issue.
Judge: Anything before the jury comes in? Does the defense want to respond to the Government on the juror issue?
Combs' Alexandra Shapiro: This is a thinly veiled attempt to exclude a Black juror.
AUSA: We looked at the record and found a lack of candor
Judge: We'll deal with it before the weekend. Are the jurors ready?
No.
Judge: Well. They we'll take ten minutes.
[Before the jury in]
Judge Subramanian: I am ruling that the Government cannot recall Doctor Hughes for more testimony despite the Second Circuit's decision in US v. Larry Ray
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Judge Subramanian: On rule that Jane's notes reflecting alleged fraud to induce her into the hotel nights are admissible, despite the defense's arguments
[US reply about inducement: patreon.com/posts/diddy-do…
[Before jurors in]
Judge: I have the defense's motion to dismiss, but the Government has said they will respond today. I don't have anything from them yet, so we'll address it tomorrow, along with whether Dr. Hughes can be recalled. Motion: patreon.com/posts/diddy-do…
Judge: With that said, let me see lead counsel in the robing room.
[So what is being discussed: the issues around the order on pseudonyms? Did Jane's counsel ever submitted her list of publishers? No indication in the docket despite this: