Judge dismisses Trump's federal election interference charges
President-elect Trump's criminal indictment for conspiring to destroy the 2020 election results has ended. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Monday. approved immediately Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to dismiss the case following President Trump's election victory. “Therefore, the court will grant the government permission to dismiss this case,” Chuktan wrote. She dismissed […]
Judge schedules trial in Meta antitrust case
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta will go to trial on April 14th. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has scheduled a bench trial, meaning the case will not go to a jury and a judge will decide the outcome of the case. The case has been poised […]
Judge makes ruling in case that decided fate of San Jose State’s transgender volleyball controversy
A federal judge ruled Monday that members of the San Jose State women's volleyball team, which has been at the center of transgender controversy, can participate in the Mountain West Conference tournament starting Wednesday, according to the New York Times. The decision by President Biden-appointed Judge S. Kato Cruz of the U.S. District Court for […]
Menendez brothers resentencing pushed back, judge eyes late January
A California judge has sentenced Beverly Hills brothers Eric and Joseph “Lyle” Menendez to life in prison without parole for killing their parents with a shotgun in 1989. The long-awaited retrial has been postponed. Outgoing Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon asked the court to commute his sentence less than two weeks before Election Day, […]
Judge rejects 2nd Amendment argument from illegal immigrant living in Ohio charged over possession of 170 guns
A federal judge denied a request to dismiss firearms charges against an illegal immigrant from Ohio who had been in the United States for more than 15 years, rejecting the man's argument that he had a right to bear arms. Carlos Serrano Restrepo was indicted earlier this year and subsequently charged in the United States […]
Judge rejects 2nd Amendment argument from illegal immigrant living in Ohio
A federal judge denied a request to dismiss firearms charges against an illegal immigrant from Ohio who had been in the United States for more than 15 years, rejecting the man's argument that he had a right to bear arms. Carlos Serrano Restrepo was indicted earlier this year and subsequently charged in the United States […]
American judge rules ‘cursed’ 840-pound emerald may return to Brazil
A giant emerald smuggled into the United States more than 20 years ago will soon be returned home, according to a recent ruling handed down by a US judge. The gem, which weighs more than 840 pounds, was mined in 2001 in the Brazilian state of Bahia and is known as the Bahia Emerald. The […]
Judge says ex-coach was within ‘protected speech’ in opposing trans athlete’s inclusion in girls competition
A former track coach is fighting to get his job back, claiming the school district violated his free speech rights after he fired him, and a federal judge in the case may agree. John Parks is taking legal action after he was allegedly fired from Lake Oswego High School for sending a letter to Oregon […]
New York judge grants Trump request to file motion to dismiss charges, cancels sentencing indefinitely
Judge Juan Machan on Friday granted President-elect Trump's request to file a motion to dismiss the charges in New York v. Trump, removing the president-elect's sentencing date from the calendar. Marchan said Trump's lawyers have until Dec. 2 to file a motion for removal. Mr Machan said Mr Bragg had until December 9 to respond. […]
Mexican Judge Releases Cartel Boss Fighting Extradition to U.S.
A Mexican judge who has handed down questionable judgments has ordered the release of one of the leaders of the Gulf Cartel. The ruling allowed the alleged crime boss, who is fighting numerous charges and extradition to the United States, to be released on bail. This particular cartel boss has a history of questionable releases, […]