California woman sentenced to max prison term for threat against Texas federal judge
Amarillo, TX – A California woman who admitted to sending a threatening message to a federal judge in Texas has been sentenced to the statutory …
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Idaho man gets 8 years for threatening to murder federal judge and prosecutor from prison
COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A convicted career offender will serve an additional eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to mailing graphic threats to …
Judge sends historic monument arson case to county court
Lancaster, PA – A Lancaster man accused of attempting to set fire to a historic Civil War monument in Penn Square will face trial in …
Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mother and Child with Long Rap Sheet was Released by Ocean County Judge on Home Detention
Lakewood, NJ – He was arrested previously for a violent domestic assault in Red Bank, then twice for DWI in Red Bank, each time, released …
Massachusetts sanctuary cities ask judge to block Trump from cutting federal funds
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — The cities of Somerville and Chelsea asked a federal court Tuesday to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke federal funding from …
Judge blocks deportation of convicted murderers and sex offenders with final removal orders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back after a federal judge in Massachusetts halted the deportation of eight foreign nationals convicted …
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Who Aided Illegal Criminal Migrant
The Wisconsin Supreme Court took swift action on Tuesday by suspending Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan after she was arrested by federal authorities. …
Chris Christie questions federal arrest of Milwaukee judge who aided illegal migrant’s escape
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Former New Jersey Governor and federal prosecutor Chris Christie weighed in Sunday on the controversial arrest of a Milwaukee judge accused of …
Federal judge arrested in Milwaukee for obstructing immigration arrest
MILWAUKEE, WI — The FBI has arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstruction, alleging she interfered with a federal immigration arrest …
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized ads as it censored Americans
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The U.S. Department of Justice scored a major legal victory Thursday as a federal court ruled that Google illegally monopolized digital advertising …
Judge rejects DA’s motion withdrawal, Menendez brothers resentencing hearing set
VAN NUYS, CALIF. — A Los Angeles County judge has denied a request by District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman to withdraw a resentencing motion filed …
Judge Rules New Jersey’s illegal citizens must register and have identifcation
TRENTON, NJ — A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a sweeping new requirement for undocumented immigrants to register with …
Pennsylvania Judge turned shooter found guilty of attempted murder for shooting man in head while he slept
HARRISBURG, PA — Wednesday — A Dauphin County magisterial district judge was convicted of attempted murder and aggravated assault after shooting a man in the …
Judge rules against Spadea lawfare, keeping GOP opponent on the ballot
TRENTON, NJ – Moments ago, a New Jersey judge ruled to keep Republican gubernatorial candidate Mario Kranjac on the June 10 GOP primary ballot, rejecting …
Aaron Judge On Track to Hit 216 Home Runs This Year as MLB Fans Cry Foul Over Yankees’ New Torpedo Bats
New York, NY – March 31, 2025 – After just three games into the 2025 MLB season, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is already …
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Mocks Activist Federal Judge Over Transgender Military Ban Ruling
Washington, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly mocked U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on social media after she issued a preliminary injunction blocking …
Democrats, Judge Sought to Have Plane Full of Rapists, Violent Criminals, and Child Sex Offenders to Return to U.S.
Washington, D.C. – A controversial ruling by U.S. District Judge Rachel Martinez, a Democratic appointee, has ignited a firestorm of debate after she ordered the …
A judge just denied New York AG Letitia James’ contempt motion against pro-life group
NEW YORK – A federal judge has denied a motion from New York Attorney General Letitia James seeking to hold members of the pro-life group …
New Jersey High School Wrestler Arrested for Attacking Fan During Match Ordered to Compete by Judge
A New Jersey high school wrestler, Anthony Knox, will be permitted to continue competing in the state tournament following a court ruling, despite his recent …
Judge Says White House Not Obligated to Cater to Associated Press, Handing Trump Huge Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration is not legally obligated to provide the Associated Press (AP) with special access …
Baltimore County Judge Sentences Nicole Johnson to Life in Prison for Death of Two Children
Baltimore County Judge Sentences Nicole Johnson to Life in Prison
**Baltimore, MD** – A judge in Baltimore County has sentenced Nicole Johnson to life imprisonment, with all but 50 years suspended. This sentence follows Johnson’s arrest in July 2021 when police discovered the decomposing bodies of her 7-year-old niece and 5-year-old nephew in the trunk of her vehicle during a traffic stop.
In addition to the prison sentence, Johnson has been placed on five years of probation and is required to obtain mental health treatment. The judge has also barred Johnson from having any contact with minors under the age of 18.
Baltimore County Police Department has been involved in this case since the discovery of the children’s bodies. The case has attracted attention due to the severe nature of the crimes and the subsequent legal proceedings.
New Jersey Judge Releases Man Who Doused Red Bank Man With Gasoline While Threatening with Gun
RED BANK, N.J. — A Red Bank man was arrested after allegedly attacking a resident with a metal object, pouring gasoline on him, and threatening …
Rhode Island Judge Who Gave Trump Order to Restore Funding Has Daughter in Dept. of Education, Loomer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr., who ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to freeze billions in federal grants, has a …
New York Judge Resigns After Trying to Fix Friend’s Traffic Ticket
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — A City Court judge in Erie County has resigned after being charged with misconduct for orchestrating a fraudulent court proceeding to dismiss …
Pike County judge charged with indecent assault at barber shop
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pike County magisterial district judge has been charged with indecent assault and related offenses following an incident at a Milford-area barber …
Rhode Island Judge Resigns After Feds Raid His Private Immigration Law Firm’s Office
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – An FBI and Department of Homeland Security search of a Providence law office on Thursday has led to the resignation of Joseph …
Trump blasts Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg and trial judge in latest statement
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the judge presiding over his fraud trial, …
NYC Congestion Tax to Go Live Sunday After Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Court Challenge
NEW YORK — A federal judge has rejected New Jersey’s last-minute legal challenge to New York City’s congestion pricing program, paving the way for tolls …
New York Judge Orders Trump to be Sentenced in Hush Money Case Ten Days Before Inauguration
NEW YORK— A New York judge on Friday scheduled President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for Jan. 10 in his hush money case, less than two weeks …
Federal judge halts sale of tons unused Trump-era border wall pieces by Biden administration
HOUSTON — A federal judge in Texas has ordered the Biden administration to immediately stop selling unused border wall materials, dealing a legal blow amid …
New Jersey Promotes Naughty Judge Who Was Having an Affair with Court Staffer, To Make Relationship Legit
In a story first reported by the New Jersey Globe, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner of New Jersey’s Supreme Court recently elevated Judge Jeffrey R. Jablonski …
Judge rules witness intimidation case against convicted murderer can proceed
GREENSBURG, PA — Charges of witness intimidation, retaliation, and criminal conspiracy against Anthony Hairston, a Westmoreland County man convicted of third-degree murder, were held for …
Judge rules witness intimidation case against convicted murderer can proceed
GREENSBURG, PA — Charges of witness intimidation, retaliation, and criminal conspiracy against Anthony Hairston, a Westmoreland County man convicted of third-degree murder, were held for …
Judge Orders Second Toms River Murder Suspect to be Held in Prison During Trial
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Lakewood men accused of murdering Rondell Proctor in 2010 will remain detained in the Ocean County Jail as they await …
Former Kentucky sheriff claims slain judge ran brothel out of chambers, defense cites explosive witness testimony
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former Kentucky sheriff charged with the fatal shooting of U.S. District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers is building a defense …
Former New York Congressional Candidate Tells Judge He Will Be Pardoned by Trump During Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Philip Sean Grillo, a New York man who participated in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced Friday …
Diddy denied bail as New York judge cites risk of witness tampering ahead of sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, was denied bail on Wednesday by a federal judge who …
Judge rules student arrested for not masking up can sue school
LARAMIE, Wyo. — A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit filed on behalf of a Wyoming high school student arrested during the COVID-19 …
Bronx judge vacates conviction of Kimberly Hanzlik in 1999 murder after new evidence emerges
BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx judge vacated the conviction of Kimberly Hanzlik on Tuesday, releasing her from prison after 13 years behind bars for a …
CNN’s Elie Honig Says There’s ‘Real Possibility’ That Judge Could Imminently Close Trump’s New York Case
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said Tuesday that it is possible Judge Juan Merchan could imminently dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s New York criminal case. …
Judge Hands Illegal Migrant Convicted Of Killing Laken Riley Life Sentence Without Parole
Jose Ibarra, an illegal migrant from Venezuela, was given a life sentence on Wednesday for the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Athens-Clarke County …
Judge Withdraws From Trump’s Defamation Case Involving Central Park Five
A federal judge withdrew Friday from presiding over the defamation suit filed by the exonerated Central Park Five against President-elect Trump. U.S. District Judge Michael …
Judge Merchan Pauses All Deadlines In Trump’s New York Case Based On Election Victory
Judge Juan Merchan paused all deadlines in President-elect Donald Trump’s New York case — including the sentencing date scheduled for later this month. Merchan granted a joint …
Fox’s Jonathan Turley Says Judge In Hush Money Case Could Count Trump’s Upcoming Presidency As Community Service
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Tuesday that the judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case could count Trump’s upcoming presidency as …
MSNBC Legal Correspondent Predicts Judge Will Maintain Trump Conviction Without Sentencing Him To Prison
MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin predicted Tuesday that Judge Juan Merchan would uphold President-elect Donald Trump’s New York conviction but wouldn’t impose a prison sentence. …
Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments In Classrooms As ‘Unconstitutional’
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Louisiana mandate requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by Jan. 1, deeming …
New York Judge to Decide on Whether or Not He Will Put President Trump in Jail on Hush Money Conviction
NEW YORK — Just a week after Donald Trump’s recent electoral win, a Manhattan judge is set to decide on Tuesday whether to uphold or …
Jack Smith Asks Judge To Halt All Deadlines In Trump’s Case After Election Victory
A judge granted special counsel Jack Smith’s request Friday to pause all pending deadlines in his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. “As a …
Federal judge sends Philadelphia DA’s lawsuit against America PAC, Elon Musk back to state court
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has remanded a lawsuit filed by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office against America PAC and Elon Musk back to state …
New Jersey Judge Suspended for Posting Raunchy TikTok Videos from Courthouse
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Superior Court judge was suspended for three months on Monday after the state’s top court found that his TikTok …