Luigi Mangione may go to a federal murder trial this fall and could face the death penalty, according to a judge.
Jury Selection Scheduled for Murder Case in Manhattan A judge has announced that jury selection for the federal murder case involving Luigi Mangione will commence in September. This comes as Mangione, 27, appears in court to challenge the prosecution’s attempt to seek the death penalty. Dressed in tan prison attire and with his legs shackled, […]
Father shoots outside son’s middle school after being refused entry, leading to lockdown; later he insults the judge.
Father Arrested for Shooting Outside School A father in Michigan has been accused of firing a gun outside his son’s middle school after being denied entry, leading to a school lockdown. The incident took place earlier this week in Romulus, located about half an hour from Detroit. According to local police, 44-year-old Shawntez Marshawn Gregory […]
Judge Schedules Date for Harvey Weinstein’s Third Trial on Identical Rape Charge
NEW YORK — A judge indicated on Thursday that he was contemplating a potential guilty plea for Harvey Weinstein to settle the remaining rape charge and avert a third trial in New York. Amid discussions in court, the disgraced film producer defiantly asserted, “I know I was dishonest, I know I did wrong things, but […]
A judge appointed by Obama halts the investigation into Letitia James.
Court Disbars U.S. Attorney in New York A federal judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, issued a ruling on Thursday that disbanned John Sarcone from his position as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York. In a further blow to Sarcone, Judge Lorna Schofield nullified a subpoena that his office had directed […]
Harvey Weinstein Goes Back to Court to Ask Judge to Overturn His Sex Crime Conviction
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein appeared in court on Thursday for updates regarding his sex crime conviction, which was thrown out after heightened emotions among jurors emerged during deliberations last spring. This marks yet another complex twist in the legal saga surrounding the former Hollywood mogul. His notable case, which played a significant role in […]
Federal judge removes U.S. attorney and invalidates subpoenas against NY AG Letitia James
Judicial Decision Disbars U.S. Attorney in New York A federal judge has disbarred the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, John Sarcone, and rejected a subpoena he issued to state Attorney General Letitia James. This ruling came down on Thursday from Judge Lorna Schofield, who was appointed by President Obama, in a […]
Joe Judge refers to Aaron Hernandez while talking about the coaching turmoil at Ole Miss
LSU Coaches Navigate Uncertainty as Ole Miss Prepares for Playoffs The situation surrounding LSU coaches, especially those who transitioned from Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin, is quite tumultuous, especially as the Rebels gear up for the College Football Playoff. One person caught in this upheaval is Ole Miss quarterbacks coach Joe Judge. Although he is […]
Judge Removes U.S. Attorney Investigating Letitia James’ Cases Involving Trump and NRA
Federal Judge Ends Investigation into Selective Enforcement Claims A federal judge has concluded an investigation regarding allegations of “selective enforcement” in the cases brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Donald Trump’s businesses and the National Rifle Association (NRA). The ruling came from Judge Lorna Schofield, who determined that the acting attorney for […]
Sen Ted Cruz calls for the impeachment of the judge who sentenced the person who tried to assassinate Kavanaugh.
Cruz Calls for Impeachment of Federal Judges During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged Congress to impeach two federal judges, presenting his most detailed case for this unorthodox sanction against two prominent lawyers. Cruz recognized that impeaching federal judges is quite uncommon—only 15 have been impeached in U.S. history, typically for […]
California judge will admit guilt in large workers’ compensation fraud case
This time, he’s not wielding the gavel. A judge in California exploited a phony company to scam the state out of thousands in fraudulent workers’ compensation claims, leading to a doctor’s expulsion from the program, as announced by prosecutors on Wednesday. Israel Claustro, a former Orange County prosecutor known for handling serious crimes like murder […]