Courts & Law
Justice Dept. and Trump lawyers dispute how the Mar-A-Lago special master should work
Lawyers for former President Trump and the Department of Justice released different names for who they would want to review documents found in the court-authorized search.
2 years ago
Judge tosses Trump’s Russia probe suit against Clinton, FBI
The judge said in a sharply worded ruling that Trump’s lawsuit contained “glaring structural deficiencies” and that many of the “characterizations of events are implausible.”
2 years ago
New Jersey launches online dashboard documenting internal police investigations
The dashboard filters investigations by law enforcement agencies, types of allegations made, and if any disciplinary action was taken.
2 years ago
Bannon charged with money laundering in wall-building scheme
Former President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Steve Bannon surrendered Thursday to face state money laundering and conspiracy charges in New York.
2 years ago
Pa. man turned in by ex-girlfriend gets 9 months in Capitol riot
Twenty-nine-year-old Richard Michetti of Ridley Park pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting obstruction of an official proceeding.
2 years ago
Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states’ teen vaping probe
The settlement resolves one of the biggest legal threats facing the company, which still faces separate lawsuits from other states and individuals.
2 years ago
The new districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role.
2 years ago
A lawsuit over Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ naked baby album cover is dismissed (again)
Spencer Elden says Nirvana and its record label have profited from child pornography by selling the album that famously features him on the cover.
2 years ago
Judge grants Trump bid for special master in document search
The move has also temporarily halted the Justice Department’s use of the records for investigative purposes.
2 years ago
Trump search inventory reveals new details from FBI seizure
The inventory reveals in general terms the contents of 33 boxes taken from Mar-a-Lago during the Aug. 8 search.
2 years ago
Ex-NYPD officer sentenced to record 10 years for Jan. 6 riot
Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
2 years ago
Mastriano sues Jan. 6 committee over deposition authority
The lawsuit filed contends that the committee lacks House Republican appointees, and doesn't comply with House rules for conducting a compelled deposition of witnesses.
2 years ago
Bodycam video released in Busey sex offense investigation
The documentation released Wednesday by Cherry Hill police was heavily redacted and revealed no major new details regarding the allegations.
2 years ago
Delaware’s convicted auditor could actually be removed from office and still get re-elected
Gov. Carney says he’ll execute his duty to oust McGuiness once she’s sentenced for her crimes. Yet voters will make the final decision on her political future.
2 years ago
For 10 years, Caitlin Nagel has fought for Philadelphians at Community Legal Services. When it comes to justice, she says we need more than “Band-Aid solutions.”
2 years ago