Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela will undergo a trial in the US: Who are the judge and attorneys involved?

Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, was apprehended during a U.S. special forces operation over the weekend. They appeared in court Monday facing serious charges, including narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and firearms violations. This event draws parallels to the 1980s downfall of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega and suggests a shift in […]
Former Judge Hannah Dugan will keep her state pension. Here’s the reason.

January 5, 2026, 7:21 PM Central Time Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will retain her state pension despite being convicted on a felony charge of obstruction. Dugan resigned from her position on January 3, facing threats of impeachment from the state’s Republican Party. In Wisconsin, pension benefits are generally safeguarded even if criminal charges […]
Labor attorneys suggest Judge Hannah Dugan’s pension is probably safe

milwaukee – A federal jury has found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty on a felony charge, but it seems she might still be able to retain her pension. Questions about Dugan’s Pension Here’s what we know: The Wisconsin Supreme Court put Dugan on suspension in spring 2025 following her arrest by the FBI for […]
Venezuelan woman set on fire by pro-Maduro groups during protests pleads with NYC judge to imprison the dictator

Victim of Venezuelan Troops’ Violence Pleads for Justice in Court A woman, injured after being hit with boiling water by Venezuelan troops during protests in Caracas in 2021, urged a federal judge in Manhattan on Monday to keep dictator Nicolas Maduro in jail for as long as possible. The woman, who immigrated to the U.S. […]
Judge decides to keep pipe bomb suspect in custody without bail

Judge Orders Detention for Man Accused of Planting Pipe Bombs A federal judge has decided that a man, who is suspected of placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic parties in Washington, D.C., will remain in custody pending trial. U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh emphasized that Brian Cole is entitled to […]
Federal judge decides the Trump administration needs to ensure CFPB funding.

Judge Rules on CFPB Funding A federal judge determined on Tuesday that the Trump administration must legally fund the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Not doing so would breach a prior court order that prevents the government from dismantling or shutting down the agency. In a detailed 32-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman […]
Judge in the US orders detention of suspect who threatened to kill Richard Grenell

Federal Judge Orders Detention of Man Accused of Threatening Richard Grenell A federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, has decided to keep a 33-year-old man in custody. This individual is accused of making threats against Richard Grenell, a key ally of former President Donald Trump and director of the Kennedy Center. Officials from the Justice Department […]
Utah judge allows public access to transcript of private hearing in Charlie Kirk murder case

Transcript Release in High-Profile Murder Case A recent ruling by Utah District Judge Tony Graff mandates the release of a redacted transcript from an October hearing related to Tyler Robinson, 22, who faces charges for the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. With Robinson’s trial for the death penalty approaching, media interest in Kirk’s murder […]
Judge Awards Media Significant Victory in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Judge Orders Release of Hearing Transcripts in Case Involving Assassination Suspect On Monday, Judge Tony Graff of Utah’s 4th District Court ruled that audio and transcripts from a private hearing related to Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, can be edited and made available to the public. In a virtual session, […]
DHS official criticizes Abrego Garcia for ‘TikToks’ as judge restricts agency’s comments

DHS Official Criticizes Abrego Garcia’s Social Media Presence Amid Legal Battles On Saturday, Tricia McLaughlin, an Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), called out Kilmer Abrego Garcia for allegedly “creating TikTok” while in custody, attributing this to an “activist judge.” This remark followed a one-minute video showing Abrego Garcia, an undocumented immigrant […]