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Convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout denied new trial in New York

U.S. News // 7 years ago

Convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout denied new trial in New York

A U.S. Court of Appeals in New York denied a new trial for convicted Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout, known as the "Merchant of Death."

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Federal judge drops charges against Indian diplomat

A federal judge in New York City has dropped charges against an Indian diplomat who was kicked out of the United States last year for alleged visa fraud.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Appeals court upholds ruling in stop-and-frisk case

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court's ruling that the New York City's stop-and-frisk policy is carried out in a discriminatory manner.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

'Stop-and-frisk' lawyers seek return of judge removed from case

Lawyers for plaintiffs seeking to end New York City's contested stop and frisk policy say they want Manhattan federal judge Shira Scheindlin back on the bench.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

N.Y. council overrides mayor's veto of bills targeting stop and frisk

New York City Council members have voted to override Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto of two bills aimed at the police department's stop-and-frisk policy.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Judge limits NYPD 'Clean Halls' powers

A judge ordered the New York Police Department to cease stopping people outside apartments in an anti-crime program without reasonable suspicion.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Judge reconsiders solitary for arms dealer

A New York judge says it may be possible to move Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout from solitary confinement before sentencing.

Movies // 1 decade ago

Judge dismisses 'Harry Potter' lawsuit

A judge has dismissed a copyright-infringement lawsuit brought by the estate of author Adrian Jacobs against the U.S. publishers of the "Harry Potter" novels.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

Judge rules no go for Ramones suit

A former drummer for New York's seminal punk band, The Ramones, has lost his lawsuit seeking royalties for digitally downloaded songs.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Lawyers get fees for representing beggars

The lawyers who represented two New York panhandlers in a class-action suit have been awarded more than $300,000 in legal fees.

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Shira A. Scheindlin (pronounced SHEND-lin) (born 1946 in Washington, D.C.) is a United States District Court judge for the Southern District of New York. She was nominated by President Bill Clinton on July 28, 1994 to a seat vacated by Louis J. Freeh, confirmed by the United States Senate on September 28, 1994, and commissioned on September 29, 1994.

Scheindlin is known for her intellectual acumen, demanding courtroom demeanor, aggressive interpretations of the law, and expertise in mass torts, electronic discovery, and complex litigation.

Scheindlin received her Bachelor's Degree in Far Eastern Studies from University of Michigan (1967), her Master's Degree in History from Columbia University (1969), and her J.D. from Cornell Law School (1975). Scheindlin had the highest grade point average of her law school class.

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