Courts & Law

A federal judge declared a mistrial in April after the jury during Johnson’s first trial deadlocked over bribery charges.

The Justice Department is updating its use of force policy for the first time in 18 years, saying explicitly that federal officers and agents must step in.

The current tally is about 7% behind the record for homicides set in 2021, but Philadelphia’s DA is still cautious after a weekend where six were killed.

A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the Biden administration from lifting the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42, which were set to end on Monday.

A Manhattan judge declared Trump in contempt of court April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena.

PennDOT could appeal the preliminary injunction to the state Supreme Court.

The legislation would wipe out the $100 fees for having a public defender and for being on probation. Other assessments would be studied for possible elimination.

In the nation’s capital, thousands gathered at the Washington Monument before marching to the Supreme Court.

RaDonda Vaught's prosecution was widely condemned by nurses, who said it set a dangerous precedent that would worsen the nursing shortage and make them less forthcoming about

The department has recorded more than 500 carjacking incidents so far this year.

The April 20 traffic stop and search has generated national media coverage. University President Tony Allen says the police engaged in misconduct.

It's a blow to Texas families with transgender children, some of whom are departing the state or considering moves because of the threat of these investigations.

The suit claims the social media platform TikTok inappropriately inserted the deadly challenge into a 10-year-old girl’s feed.

The 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury star has been in custody for nearly three months.

“The field is ready, hungry for this type of change,” said the leader of the Child Welfare League of America.