Judge Removes U.S. Attorney Investigating Letitia James’ Cases Involving Trump and NRA
Federal Judge Ends Investigation into Selective Enforcement Claims A federal judge has concluded an investigation regarding allegations of “selective enforcement” in the cases brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Donald Trump’s businesses and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The ruling came from Judge Lorna Schofield, who determined that the acting attorney for […]
Attorney shares 5 phrases that suggest someone is not telling the truth
Learning to Spot Lies It seems lawyers might have a knack for identifying a good lie. Dan Cogdell, a Houston-based criminal defense attorney with over 40 years of experience, definitely knows a thing or two about dishonest people. He mentions, quite matter-of-factly, that the average person tells at least two or three lies a day, […]
Minnesota Attorney General who received $10K from con artists calls fraud scandal ‘political drama’
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has downplayed the state’s $250 million fraud incident, labeling it as mere “political theater,” even after receiving a $10,000 donation from someone who was later convicted of fraud. He expressed his frustration with Republican accusations against his office, asserting that the legal efforts surrounding the case are being misused for […]
Texas Attorney General Focuses on Hamas Support Networks in the U.S.
Texas Attorney General Joins Fight Against Hamas Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has come on board with the U.S. legal efforts aimed at Hamas and its affiliated organizations, emphasizing the need to “dismantle and annihilate” the group and its domestic backers. On Tuesday, his office confirmed that Paxton is part of a coalition of states […]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison states that the office has done sufficient work to pursue fraud cases.
Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison has asserted that the state has adequately pursued fraud cases and suggested that the current criticisms are politically motivated. In a recent interview, he responded to questions about whether he had done enough regarding the fraud investigation in Minnesota, which has faced allegations of collusion among state officials, particularly from […]
Judge requires Lindsey Halligan to clarify the use of US attorney title
Judge Questions Harrigan’s Title as U.S. Attorney A federal judge has asked Lindsay Harrigan to justify her self-appointment as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. This comes after a previous ruling deemed her appointment illegal. In a three-page directive, U.S. District Judge David Novak instructed Harrigan to provide a written explanation within […]
Attorney General Pam Bondi sends prosecutors to Minnesota to investigate fraud.
Enhanced Federal Prosecutors Arrive in Minnesota Amid Fraud Inquiry Attorney General Pam Bondi has revealed that the Justice Department is dispatching extra federal prosecutors to Minnesota. This move comes as part of an expanding investigation into a Somali-run nonprofit organization facing fraud allegations. “The Department of Justice is sending a team of prosecutors to Minnesota […]
Judge requires Lindsey Halligan to clarify her continued use of the ‘US Attorney’ title after ruling it unlawful.
Judge Questions Harrigan’s Appointment as U.S. Attorney A federal judge in Virginia has instructed Lindsay Harrigan to provide a written explanation for why she continues to refer to herself as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of the United States. This comes after a previous ruling deemed her appointment illegal back in November. U.S. […]
Mamdani hires attorney who represented al Qaeda operative as chief counsel in New York City.
New York City’s Mayor-elect Names Controversial Lawyer as Chief Counsel On Tuesday, Zoran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, revealed that he has chosen Ramzi Qassem, a lawyer known for defending controversial figures, as the city’s chief legal officer. Mamdani will officially take office on January 1. In addition to Qassem’s appointment, Mamdani also […]
Elon Musk’s attorney advises Gavin Newsom to eliminate the billionaire tax.
Elon Musk’s Lawyer Critiques Proposed California Wealth Tax Elon Musk’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has joined the ranks of billionaires voicing concerns about a potential wealth tax in California. He’s urging Governor Gavin Newsom to reconsider the proposal, fearing it could drive wealthy residents away from the state. In a letter dated December 11, Spiro argued […]