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Retired Prosecutor Sues NYC Over Protest Arrest

12/22/2025

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O'Keefe Sues City

David O’Keefe, a retired prosecutor, filed a lawsuit against New York City and Brookfield Properties for wrongful arrest during a protest against Skadden Arps.
He protested Skadden Arps' $100 million pro bono agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump.
He was arrested for trespassing.
The lawsuit seeks to affirm First Amendment rights in privately owned public spaces.
The charges were dismissed.

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DOJ Fails Disclosure

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on December 19, 2025.
A DOJ official said several hundred thousand documents remain pending.
Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor, criticized DOJ for missing the disclosure deadline set by the Epstein Transparency Act signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on November 19.
Rahmani said the DOJ released some files and redactions should protect victims, not perpetrators.

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Trump's Epstein Ties

U.S. President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after a New York Times report describing Epstein as Trump's "most reliable wingman."
Joyce Vance criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for withholding Trump files while releasing information on Democrats.
Trump has denied a close relationship with Epstein, but their bond was complex and intense.
The controversy has shaken Trump's support base and spurred calls for more document releases.

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O'Keefe Sues City

David O’Keefe, a retired prosecutor, filed a lawsuit against New York City and Brookfield Properties for wrongful arrest during a protest against Skadden Arps.
He protested Skadden Arps' $100 million pro bono agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump.
He was arrested for trespassing.
The lawsuit seeks to affirm First Amendment rights in privately owned public spaces.
The charges were dismissed.

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