In recent court proceedings, a Manhattan federal judge sentenced Gustavo Rodriguez to eight years in prison for his involvement in the IcomTech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, which defrauded investors of approximately $58 million. Rodriguez was found guilty of conspiracy after creating online properties that falsely legitimized the scheme. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams faced a setback when a judge denied his request for an evidentiary hearing regarding alleged leaks from federal authorities about his prosecution. The judge ruled that Adams did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claims. Additionally, the trial of a defendant involved in a Somalia plane plot continues, while another defendant, accused of murder-for-hire, is set to receive a new lawyer. The courtroom also saw discussions regarding Eric Adams' motion to dismiss a bribery count related to Turkey, as well as updates on the trial of Sean Combs, which intersect with Adams' legal challenges. Lastly, the sentencing for FTX co-founder Gary Wang is scheduled for November 20.