New York judge who sentenced ‘cooler cop’ faced backlash for leniency towards teen who killed homeless man
A Bronx judge has come under scrutiny for sentencing a former New York City police sergeant to a prison term of three to nine years after previously offering a lenient ruling for a young man involved in a fatal assault. The judge, Guy Mitchell, had previously sentenced 19-year-old Branley Gonzalez to just nine months in […]
City housing agency clearly violated its own regulations, according to a judge.
City Officials Found in Violation of Housing Laws A potentially groundbreaking ruling has revealed that city officials responsible for upholding housing laws in New York City have dramatically failed to do so. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) reportedly “ignored” four court orders aimed at addressing necessary repairs in a Brooklyn apartment complex […]
Lawyers fill Texas judge Nathan Milliron’s courtroom to support the attorney he summoned.
A Texas attorney, James Stafford, who was called to appear before Judge Nathan Milliron, did not show up in court on Thursday. Instead, around a dozen members of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association gathered to support him, as reported by local news. Judge Milliron accused Stafford of communicating improperly, or “ex parte,” after Stafford […]
Judge appointed by Biden challenges Trump’s immigration policies again
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Immigration Policy A federal judge, appointed by Biden, has faced reprimands from the Supreme Court, temporarily halting another immigration initiative from the Trump administration. This ruling delays the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians currently residing in the U.S. Judge Brian Murphy, from Massachusetts, has been a common […]
Judge stops end of Ethiopia TPS, stating Trump administration overlooked necessary procedures
Federal Judge Delays Termination of TPS for Ethiopia A federal judge has put a hold on the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia. This ruling comes as plaintiffs filed a lawsuit questioning the legality of such a termination, asserting that it violated the TPS Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and […]
Judge permits Trump to temporarily keep $259M in Minnesota Medicaid funds.
Federal Judge Rules on Medicaid Funding Delay in Minnesota A federal judge has declined to halt the Trump administration’s delay in Medicaid funding for Minnesota. The decision marks a temporary legal win for the White House, which is intensifying its anti-fraud measures. Judge Eric Tostrad, appointed by President Trump, determined that the Centers for Medicare […]
Judge criticizes DOJ in Abrego Garcia case, allowing him to remain in the US for the time being
Judge Blocks Deportation of Individual A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed the Trump administration’s efforts to deport Kilmer Abrego Garcia to Liberia. The judge criticized the Justice Department for what she termed an attempt to “dictate” the court’s decisions, particularly regarding a decision that was expected by mid-April. U.S. District Judge Paula Chisinis expressed […]
Judge permits mail access to mifepristone and requires a 6-month review by the FDA.
Nationwide Distribution of Mifepristone Allowed for Now A federal judge has permitted the ongoing nationwide mail distribution of the abortion medication mifepristone. However, he cautioned that significant legal changes may be on the horizon as the FDA reviews the drug’s safety. The challenge targets the FDA’s January 2023 Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), which […]
Judge rules mistrial in 1986 girl’s murder case due to body bag allegation
Judge Declares Mistrial in 1986 Murder Case A Connecticut judge has declared a mistrial in the case involving the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, citing new evidence from decades ago. Mark Calun, aged 60, faced charges of murder and kidnapping related to the death of Kathleen Flynn. Flynn was a sixth grader who […]
ICE Detains Immigrant Accused of Kidnapping a 4-Year-Old, Recently Released by Judge with GPS Monitoring
ICE Arrests Suspected Kidnapper of 4-Year-Old Girl Federal authorities revealed on Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an undocumented immigrant suspected of abducting a 4-year-old girl from a laundromat in New York. The individual, Carlos Cortecorte, originally from Ecuador, was arrested on March 31, and deportation proceedings were initiated against him. According to […]