Judge Merchan hands Trump another loss with rejection for publicity-related delay
New York Judge Juan Merchan rejected former President Donald Trump’s last-minute attempt to delay his hush money trial on Friday after Trump claimed that press coverage of the case would affect the fairness of the trial. Merchan said the idea that the trial, which begins jury selection on Monday, should be delayed “indefinitely” is not […]
Alex Murdaugh attorneys appeal after judge denies new trial
Attorney for Convicted Murderers and Disbarred Personal Injury Lawyers Alex Murdaugh He filed for a new trial after the judge dismissed the first one. Former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Jean Toll denied Murdaugh’s request for a new trial in January after his defense team raised allegations of jury misconduct against Colleton County Court Clerk […]
Judge gets up and walks out during Arizona rancher murder trial
An Arizona judge this week was so furious with both sides of the case that he left the courtroom midway through the proceedings. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink is presiding over the trial of George Kelly, a rancher charged with murder in the shooting death of Mexican national Gabriel Cuen-Buitimare. Mr. Fink […]
Florida judge rules school has to temporarily allow transgender teacher to use preferred pronouns
A Florida judge this week temporarily blocked enforcement of pronoun laws for one non-binary teacher and two transgender teachers. “Once again, Florida has a First Amendment problem.” Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker wrote in his preliminary injunction: “Some might say it’s happening so often these days that you can set your clock on it.” […]
Afghan migrant on terror watchlist free in US after release by Border Patrol, immigration judge
An alleged member of a “virulently anti-Western” terrorist group was released by federal authorities after he was arrested while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a report, and was subsequently arrested when he appeared before an immigration judge. He was reportedly released again. According to NBC News, Customs and Border Protection agents arrested […]
Judge denied release of woman who stabbed childhood friend because of ‘Slender Man’
A judge has rejected a motion for conditional release from one of the two young women convicted in the 2014 Slender Man case. Classmate stabbed to death In Wisconsin. Thursday’s ruling came after two days of testimony regarding Morgan Geyser’s mental health. Geyser, 21, was found not guilty by reason of insanity and originally sentenced […]
Yankees’ Aaron Judge comes up empty in big spot as struggles continue
The Yankees were able to win the first four series without Aaron Judge’s usual overwhelming power at the plate. There were concerns from the start after he struck out in both at-bats in an exhibition game against the Braves on March 10, and an MRI on his abdomen was required. Nevertheless, it was a temporary […]
Judge tosses Miami’s voting map over racial gerrymandering
A federal judge in Florida threw out Miami’s district map Wednesday, ruling that the city has been racially segregated for decades and casting doubt on the future of the city’s elections. Civil rights groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the NAACP filed a lawsuit against the city of Miami in 2022, […]
Trump demands judge recuse himself from hush money case
Fox News’ Eric Shawn provides details on former President Trump’s demand for Judge Juan Merchan step aside because of his … source
Trump classified documents judge to shield witnesses’ names
Judge in former President Trump’s classified documents case approved for suppressing the names of potential government witnesses in a ruling issued Tuesday. Special Counsel Jack Smith had asked for the names of potential government witnesses to be suppressed in a motion by Trump’s defense team, saying the witnesses could face intimidation or harassment. “The special […]