Judge in Nicolás Maduro case reportedly dozed off during Charlie Javice trial

Concerns About Judge Hellerstein’s Competence in Maduro Case A 92-year-old federal judge, Alvin Hellerstein, who is overseeing the significant narco-terrorism trial of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, faces scrutiny due to previous allegations of falling asleep during a different high-profile case. This has sparked doubts regarding his capability to manage one of the most complex cases […]
Judge requires Lindsey Halligan to clarify the use of US attorney title

Judge Questions Harrigan’s Title as U.S. Attorney A federal judge has asked Lindsay Harrigan to justify her self-appointment as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. This comes after a previous ruling deemed her appointment illegal. In a three-page directive, U.S. District Judge David Novak instructed Harrigan to provide a written explanation within […]
Judge requires Lindsey Halligan to clarify her continued use of the ‘US Attorney’ title after ruling it unlawful.

Judge Questions Harrigan’s Appointment as U.S. Attorney A federal judge in Virginia has instructed Lindsay Harrigan to provide a written explanation for why she continues to refer to herself as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of the United States. This comes after a previous ruling deemed her appointment illegal back in November. U.S. […]
Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan steps down following her conviction for hindering ICE agents.

Milwaukee Judge Resigns After Federal Conviction Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has stepped down following her conviction last month for obstructing federal agents during an attempt to apprehend an illegal immigrant. In her resignation letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, dated Saturday, Dugan expressed concern that her ongoing legal issues threaten the autonomy of […]
Leader of $250M Minnesota welfare fraud case directed by judge to give up Porsche and luxury items

Convicted Nonprofit Founder Ordered to Forfeit Luxury Items in Major Fraud Case A judge last week mandated a Minnesota nonprofit founder, who was found guilty of leading a $250 million welfare fraud operation, to relinquish his luxury possessions, including a Porsche, designer handbags, and a significant amount of stolen money. Amy Bock, 44, the central […]
Aaron Boone shares his ‘not politically correct’ views on Aaron Judge in the WBC

Aaron Boone Supports Aaron Judge in WBC Role Aaron Boone seems unconcerned about whether his opinion on Aaron Judge’s role in the 2026 World Baseball Classic is “politically correct.” During an episode of YES Network’s “Yankees Hot Stove,” announcer Michael Kay asked Boone how he felt about Judge heading Team USA. His response? Not worried […]
GOP Congressman Calls for Judge to Free January 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect

Representative Thomas Massey from Kentucky has requested that the judge presiding over the January 6 pipe bomb case release the accused, Brian Cole Jr. Massey believes the evidence against Cole is insufficient, noting that he has no prior criminal record and doesn’t pose a risk to public safety. He also criticized the U.S. Department of […]
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 […]