Courts & Law
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Virginia Democrats ask state Supreme Court to halt redistricting ruling, signals SCOTUS appeal
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the state's redistricting referendum earlier Friday, ruling that the legislative process in which the referendum was created was unconstitutional.
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Judge rules cameras can be in courtroom during trial of accused Charlie Kirk assassin
The preliminary hearing will now take place July 6 through July 10. Robinson is charged with killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
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Federal judge sets Comey criminal trial for July 15 in North Carolina
U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan, who will oversee the trial, instructed Comey's legal team to file all of its pretrial motions by June 5 and said Comey can make his first official appearance in her court to enter his plea on June 30.
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Outspoken Marine officer who slammed Afghanistan withdrawal is released from the brig
Lt. Col. Stu Scheller was three years short of retirement when he posted his videos regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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Mother and son charged with aiding theft of Nancy Pelosi's laptop during Jan. 6 riot
The mother-son duo face charges related to unlawful entering of the Speaker’s office, among other charges.
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DOJ begins criminal review of FBI agents in Larry Nassar investigation
Deputy AG Lisa Monaco announced the news at a Senate hearing focused on the Violence Against Women Act
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Justice directs FBI to address complaints about school board 'harassment' over masks, curriculum
The instruction from DOJ follows a letter from the National School Board Association asking to classify protests as "domestic terrorism"
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Head Trainer of Washington Football Team placed on leave pending criminal investigation
DEA agents executed search warrants on Ryan Vermillion's townhome, as well as at the team's training facility.
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Supreme Court begins new term with abortion, guns and religion topping agenda
Among the most significant cases will be Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey
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VA nurse accused of stealing vaccination cards and selling them
Bethann Kierczak is accused of selling the proof of vaccination cards to veterans, and non-veterans alike for upwards of $200.
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Supreme Court rejects NYC teachers' request to stop vaccine mandate
Teachers had until 5 p.m. on Friday to provide proof of at least one shot of the vaccine or face potential termination.
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Supreme Court to hear case by Texas GOP Sen. Cruz challenging campaign finance law
The 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform puts a $250,000 cap on a campaign committee's authority to repay the loans with donor contributions after the election.
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Washington state man with antifa ties charged in connection with Proud Boys member shooting
Clash occurred during anti-vaccine mandate protest in Olympia.