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Russian biathletes accuse Rodchenkov of libel, call him “career criminal”

The Supreme Court of New York has registered a libel lawsuit filed by Russian biathletes Olga Zaytseva, Yana Romanova and Olga Vilukhina against former Director of the Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory and WADA informant Grigory Rodchenkov.

15:59 21.02.2018

U.S. court stays proceedings in Povetkin’s claim against Wilder

The Federal District Court for Southern District of New York has granted a motion filed by Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin seeking to stay proceedings in a defamation lawsuit against U.S. athlete Deontay Wilder.

17:34 09.11.2017

Russian citizen sentenced to 11 years in U.S. prison for illegal export of technology

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York has sentenced Russian citizen Alexander Posobilov to 135 months of imprisonment for illegally exporting microelectronic components from the United States for use by Russia's military.

10:42 01.03.2017

U.S. court refuses to dismiss Povetkin’s suit against Wilder

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Alexander Povetkin who accused Deontay Wilder of being behind a “smear campaign” against him.

11:50 16.02.2017

Dispute between boxing stars Wilder and Povetkin set for February 6

Hearings in a court battle between professional boxing stars Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin will begin on February 6 in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

15:32 23.01.2017

Vneshprombank asks U.S. court to recognize bankruptcy procedure in Russia

Russia’s Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA) representing Vneshprombank, a major mid-sized bank that slid into bankruptcy, has filed a motion with a U.S. court seeking to recognize the bank’s pending insolvency proceeding in Russia as a “foreign main proceeding” prioritizing it over a bankruptcy claim against the bank currently being reviewed in U.S.

14:43 30.12.2016

NYC authorities demand $100 mln bail for Russian woman charged with extortion

New York City Department of Correction has demanded an extraordinary large bail of $100,000,000 for release of Svetlana Travis (Zakharova), a Russian citizen who is charged with attempted extortion from New York’s ex-governor Eliot Spitzer.

10:51 14.10.2016

New York court sets $1 million bail for Russian woman charged with extortion

A court in New York has set a $1,000,000 bail for Svetlana Travis (Zakharova), a Russian citizen who is charged with attempted extortion from New York’s ex-governor Eliot Spitzer.

10:55 12.10.2016

Alleged “Russian spy” in U.S. to be sentenced on June 29

Alexander Fishenko, the key figure in a criminal case relating to export of electronic components to Russia without required licenses, is expected to be sentenced on June 29.

17:12 21.06.2016

U.S. court refuses to extend prison time for Latvian hacker Calovskis – report

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Tuesday refused to extend prison term for Latvian national Deniss Calovskis charged with involvement in the Gozi virus scam.

14:12 06.01.2016

Trial for alleged Russian spy about to open in New York

The trial of Evgeny Buryakov, Russian national detained in the United States for alleged espionage on behalf of Russian secret service, will open in New York on Monday.

10:53 07.12.2015

US court rejects Russia’s recommendations for new Yaroshenko trial

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed Russia’s appeal to present an argument in favor of a new trial in the case of pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in the US for plotting to smuggle drugs.

11:30 24.02.2015

US government files $190 million lawsuit against Deutsche Bank

The US government filed a $190 million tax evasion lawsuit against Deutsche Bank. The suit names several other defendants, including Wells Fargo.

10:17 09.12.2014

Bout’s former associate sentenced to five years in US prison

A New York court has sentenced the associate of convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout, Richard Chichakli, to five years in prison on conspiracy and wire fraud charges.

12:06 05.12.2014

US prosecutors ask for up to 9 years in jail for accused partner of Viktor Bout

US prosecutors are pushing for a prison sentence for Richard Chichakli, who was convicted in December 2013 of conspiring with Russian national Viktor Bout to buy aircraft in violation of sanctions imposed on them by US authorities.

12:24 25.11.2014

Russian Brighton Beach restaurateur sentenced to 9 years for fraud

Michael Levitis, the owner of New York's most famous Russian restaurant Rasputin and participant of Russian Dolls reality show, was sentenced to nine years in prison following his guilty plea in debt relief scam, reads the statement of the Southern District of New York DA Office released on Wednesday.

11:36 20.11.2014

US court ordered figure skater Baiul to pay $35,000 in NBC’s legal fees

A New York judge has ordered figure skater Oksana Baiul to compensate NBC’s $35,000 legal fees in a lawsuit filed by the Ukrainian-born skater against the company last year, AP writes.

11:03 15.07.2014

New York prosecutors refuse to review Russian pilot’s case

Prosecutors in New York City have rejected a request to review the case of the jailed Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, who cited unlawful actions that allegedly took place during his detention, his attorney, Alexei Tarasov, told RIA Novosti.

10:52 10.07.2014

New York appeals court says cyberbullying is not against law - report

The New York State Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that cyberbullying is not a crime and does not infringe on constitutional rights, The New York Post writes.

16:25 02.07.2014

New York attorney general files fraud suit against Barclays

The New York State Attorney General has filed civil fraud charges against the UK banking giant, Barclays, arguing that it favored high-frequency traders over other investors, The New York Times writes.

11:47 26.06.2014