Courts & Law
Charges put focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses’ handling of abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury in recent months accused nine men with connections to the Jehovah’s Witnesses of child sexual abuse.
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Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death
Lawyers for Tyre Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Memphis. The suit seeks a jury trial and financial damages.
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There are even more 2020 election defamation suits beyond the Fox-Dominion case
More than a dozen similar cases related to lies spread about the 2020 election are slowly making their way through the legal system.
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Supreme Court: New Jersey can quit mob-busting port agency
The high court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the Garden State doesn’t need New York’s consent to withdraw from the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor.
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Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill
In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
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Fox has agreed to pay $787.5 million to resolve claims it broadcast and perpetuated bogus claims that Dominion Voting Systems stole the election from Donald Trump.
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Listen 1:36Supreme Court hears Pa. mail carrier’s religious tolerance case
The case is the latest religious clash the high court has been asked to referee.
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Pa. court tosses Wolf suit against voter ID, abortion amendments
The challenge was about how lawmakers have bundled together five potential state constitutional amendments, including one regarding abortion.
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A Moscow court has rejected WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal
The U.S. journalist is accused of espionage, a charge he, the U.S. government and The Wall Street Journal deny.
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Fox, Dominion reach settlement over false election claims
The judge announced that the parties “have resolved their case” and dismissed the jury just as the trial was to begin.
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Convicted former Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon reports to federal prison in bribery case
Henon was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud charges in November 2021.
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The $1.6 billion Dominion v. Fox News trial starts Tuesday. Catch up here
The trial, which could last up to six weeks, is now scheduled to begin Tuesday in Delaware after the court pushed back the start date by a day. Here's what you need to know.
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Fox News and 2020 election lies set to face jury come Monday
A trial beginning Monday in Delaware will force Fox News executives and some of the network's stars to answer for their role in spreading doubt about the 2020 election.
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Across the country, abortion rights advocates rally in support of abortion pill access
A judge in Texas issued a ruling that could severely restrict mifepristone access, making the future of a drug used in more than half of American abortions uncertain.
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Philly changed traffic stop laws to try to protect Black drivers. Memphis is following suit
Memphis has approved its own version of the Driving Equality Act, a Philly law that changes which vehicle offenses can be the primary reason for pulling a driver over.
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