Courts & Law
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DC judge apologizes to alleged White House correspondents' dinner shooter for jail treatment
Cole Tomas Allen, a resident of Torrance, California, was placed under suicide watch at the D.C. jail because he allegedly told the FBI that he expected to die during the shooting.
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Supreme Court temporarily allows full access abortion drug, including mail orders, amid appeal
Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito on Monday issued an order pausing a ruling that would restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone amid an appeal by the manufacturer.
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Attorneys for WHCD suspected gunman seeking to remove him from suicide watch
At an emergency hearing that is scheduled for Monday, Allen’s attorneys are expected to ask Zia Faruqui to end the suicide precautions, which place him in a “safe cell” under 24-hour lockdown.
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Justice Department brings sanctions against North Koreans, Chinese over billions in illicit payments
The foreign nationals reportedly used hundreds of false fronts to launder the money
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Graham calls for judges to take senior status so Republicans can confirm more judges
Graham made the comments during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.
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Barr asks federal attorney from Texas to lead review of 'unmasking' in FBI's Russia collusion probe
Barr names John Bash, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas, to look into the issue, following release of Flynn-related docs.
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Minneapolis Gov. activates state National Guard following second night of protests
Protestors set fires to stores and looted after video showed officer kneeling on George Floyd's neck until he became unresponsive.
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Thousands protest in Minneapolis over death of black man who died in police custody
Four officers were fired in connection with the incident; President Trump called the death a 'very, very sad event.'
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Manhunt for Connecticut college senior suspected in killing spree moves to Pennsylvania
The University of Connecticut senior has allegedly killed two people since Friday
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Judge strikes down Florida law requiring felons to pay fines in order to vote
Court in Tallahassee ruled requirement amounted to an illegal 'pay-to-vote' scheme.
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Judge overseeing Flynn case has hired a lawyer to defend his decision not to drop it
An appeals court has ordered the judge to explain his conduct in the case
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Appeals court orders judge in Flynn case to explain actions in dismissal
Flynn's lawyers filed an appeal two days ago.
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Former Trump lawyer Cohen released from federal detention for coronavirus concerns
Cohen is serving a three year sentence for campaign finance fraud and other charges