Courts & Law
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Trump asks New York’s highest court to dismiss fraud cause, calling it politically motivated
The request Wednesday comes despite a prior appellate ruling that had already delivered a significant financial victory for Trump.
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AAG Dhillon: DeCarlos Brown still faces federal charges, state proceedings separate
Brown stands accused of the killing of the Ukrainian-born Zarutska while aboard a Charlotte metro car.
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Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty to killing 8 women
Rex Heuermann will serve three consecutive life sentences with no chance of parole
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Appeals court tosses $515 million fraud judgement against Trump in NY fraud case
Judge Arthur Engorn originally imposed a $355 million penalty as part of New York Attorney General Letitia James's civil fraud case against the then-presidential candidate.
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California Supreme Court rejects GOP's attempt to prevent redistricting
A group of four Republican state lawmakers sued the state on Tuesday in hope of blocking the state legislature from holding a vote on advancing the redistricting push by the end of the week.
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Federal judge dismisses defamation suit against Nancy Mace
U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled that the speech was protected under the Constitution’s speech and debate clause and dismissed the case. He did not weigh in on whether the lawmaker's actions constituted defamation.
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Ninth Circuit rules Trump admin can end protections for Nepali, Nicaraguan and Honduran migrants
The three-judge panel granted the administration's emergency stay after a lower court postponed the termination of the TPS program for the three countries until Nov. 18. No reason for the decision was given.
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Hillary Clinton faces ethics complaint targeting her law license over Russiagate
The complaint claimed Clinton's actions in 2016 violated the "Dishonesty" and "Prejudice to the Administration of Justice" sections of the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct.
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Dr. Phil countersued by business partner Trinity Broadcasting Network in $500 million deal
Trinity accused McGraw and his company of fraud, claiming McGraw lied about his company's viewership, ad revenue, library ownership, and production costs in early 2023 in order to land a fast and lucrative deal.
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CNN reporter-turned-judge minimizes anti-white hostility, strips religious protection from nuns
White professor allegedly driven out of Penn State for his skin color appeals to higher court after Judge Beetlestone finds the school's behavior not "severe or pervasive." Little Sisters of the Poor seem headed to SCOTUS again.
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FTC sues group for allegedly flooding Ticketmaster with fake accounts to boost ticket costs
The FTC sued the Maryland-based Key Investment Group LLC and its affiliates for allegedly using fraud to purchase tickets for high-profile performances, including Taylor Swift's Eras' tour last year.
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Justice Department opens investigation into allegations DC police manipulated crime data
The investigation comes after the MPD settled a retaliation lawsuit from a whistle-blower several weeks ago, who alleged the crime statistics were manipulated.
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Judge rejects parts of 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees' suit against Trump admin
The facility has become an iconic symbol of Trump's mass deportation efforts and earned notoriety for the presence of the eponymous reptile near the grounds.