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Military judge affirms validity of 9/11 terrorist plea bargains, contradicting Pentagon

A military judge has again tabled a controversial plea deal involving 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants, following Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin's order earlier this year. It's contrary. Anonymous officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the decision to reinstate the agreement was made by an Air Force colonel and […]

Federal judge blocks luxury brand merger between Tapestry and Capri

Kudrow panelists Liz Peek and Caroline Downey react to the FTC's lawsuit to block the $8.5 billion Tapestry-Capri merger. A federal judge blocked the lawsuit Thursday. Merger pending The luxury handbag and accessories maker proposed acquiring Tapestry and Capri on the grounds that it would stifle competition. The proposed $8.5 billion merger between Tapestry and […]

Man allegedly punched election judge in face

An Orland Park, Illinois, man is suspected of punching an election judge in the face after lunging in front of several voters at a local polling place on Sunday, police said. The Orlando Village Police Department announced that 24-year-old Daniel Schmidt has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a victim over the […]

Ohio judge permanently blocks state's six-week abortion ban

An Ohio county judge on Thursday issued a permanent injunction blocking the state from enforcing its “heartbeat” abortion ban. It would be the first time the entire law has been permanently blocked since the state passed the Reproductive Freedom Amendment last year. Hamilton County Civil Court Judge Christian Jenkins said voters had a say in […]

NYC judge warns mugger accused of robbing boy, 7, slapping his mom

A Bronx judge ordered a violent robber accused of robbing a 7-year-old boy and slapping his mother to “now go to Rikers Island” after releasing the mother on supervised release, according to court records. “We're this close,” he warned. Monique Fort, 48, appeared before Judge Margaret W. Martin on Oct. 17. It's been about three […]

Ravens fan John Callis cites cocaine, alcohol addiction as judge denies bail

A Ravens fan who was caught on video punching two Commanders fans on Oct. 13 has been denied bail. John Callis, 24, turned himself in to Baltimore police earlier this week on charges of first-degree aggravated assault and second-degree assault. Callis' attorney, Brian Thompson, pushed for Callis to enter an outpatient rehabilitation program “due to […]