Courts & Law
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Defense rests case in Trump hush money trial without Trump taking the stand
The case now enters its final stages as the court prepares for jury deliberation.
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Judge in Paul Pelosi attack case to reopen sentencing hearing
Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley admitted in a filing over the weekend that the court did not hear from David DePape when it came to his sentencing. He had previously expressed remorse for hurting Paul Pelosi, because he was not the intended target. The new sentencing hearing will take place on May 28, 2024.
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Former prosecutor slams Michael Cohen testimony as 'abysmal,' says verdict would be overturned
Cohen, who arranged and made the alleged hush money payment to former porn star Stormy Daniels, has now admitted under oath that he previously lied under oath, including to Congress, and stole from the Trump Organization, bringing up questions about his credibility.
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Federal judge in Texas blocks Biden admin's rule expanding background checks for gun sales
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo blocked the rule from being enforced in Texas or against gun right groups such as the Gun Owners of America.
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Israel leaders across political spectrum expresses outrage over ICC warrant request for Netanyahu
"The ICC arrest warrants are a complete moral failure," Yair Lapid said.
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Heritage Foundation urges federal judge to expedite court fight over Hur recordings
Lawyers for Heritage requested that the deadline for the Justice Department to make its case for executive privilege be set for May 27, and file all other briefings necessary for the case by July 1.
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YouTube censorship of election, COVID claims in crosshairs of U.S., Canadian courts
YouTube says it removed more than 35,000 "misinformation" videos in EU last year. 9th Circuit questions idea that YouTube "is not allowed to rely on government expertise." Quebec court greenlights class-action suit.
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Legal Boomerang? Biden attempt to hide tapes to collide with precedent from past Democratic probes
President Biden’s assertion of executive privilege could face legal obstacles established by his own party’s pursuit of Trump records.
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Former Trump lawyer John Eastman pleads not guilty to Arizona 2020 election conspiracy charge
The former Trump attorney has been accused of plotting for former Vice President Mike Pence to challenge the election results four years ago, and allegedly advised Trump to stop Congress from certifying the election results on Jan. 6, 2021, which he has denied.
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Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape gets 30 years in prison
Prosecutors had sought 40 years.
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Justice Alito says had 'no involvement' in upside-down flag being flown outside of his home
An upside-down US. flag is purportedly a symbol used by some supporters of former President Donald Trump who challenged the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.
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Menendez say wife, Nadine, co-defendant in bribery case, has breast cancer, will undergo mastectomy
Nadine Menendez's trial will be separate and is schedule to start in July, following the 57-year-old's request for the postponement because of her health.
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Cohen admits payment to Stormy was a legal contract as Trump attorneys cut into his credibility
Trump is on trial for allegedly falsifying business records to pay off porn actress Stormy Daniel for an alleged 2005 sexual encounter – a deal Cohen, as Trump's lawyer and fixer, brokered