Gooding’s misconduct case back on docket after virus delays

NEW YORK (AP) — Cuba Gooding Jr. was ordered Thursday to appear in person for an Aug. 11 hearing in his New York City sexual misconduct case. A judge said the courtroom will be outfitted with Plexiglas and other measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which has delayed the trial indefinitely. Judge Curtis Farber said on a video conference call with Gooding, prosecutors and defense lawyers that he’s looking to get the case back on track after months of pandemic-related dela