Trump urges judge to deny New York attorney general’s contempt request
NEW YORK – Former U.S. President Donald Trump is urging a New York court to reject state Attorney General Letitia James’ bid to hold him …
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Judge sentences St. Louis man for being felon in possession of a firearm
ST. LOUIS – Arlando Hill of St. Louis, Missouri, appeared before United States District Court Judge John A. Ross on yesterday’s date. Based on a previous …
‘Direct Conflict’: GOP Demands Michigan Judge Recuse Herself From Major Abortion Case
‘Direct Conflict’: GOP Demands Michigan Judge Recuse Herself From Major Abortion Case Laurel Duggan on April 18, 2022 The Michigan Republican Party called for a …
Lawsuit challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene reelection can proceed, judge rules
WASHINGTON – A lawsuit seeking to block Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from seeking reelection, alleging she is unfit for office because of her support …
Judge Lets Accused Secret Service Dupers Out On Bail — But There’s A Catch
Judge Lets Accused Secret Service Dupers Out On Bail — But There’s A Catch Jennie Taer on April 13, 2022 A federal judge granted bail …
U.S. judge in Google case seeks more information on attorney-client privilege
WASHINGTON – The federal judge hearing the U.S. Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google asked for more information on Tuesday before deciding if he …
Judge sentences St. Louis man to more than 10 years in federal prison for bank fraud in conjunction with the Payment Protection Program (PPP)
ST. LOUIS – Robert Williams, age 58, of St. Louis, Missouri, appeared before United States District Court Judge Matthew T. Schelp on today’s date. Based on …
U.S. judge declines to jail two men accused of impersonating federal agents
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON -A U.S. judge on Tuesday declined to jail two men accused of impersonating federal agents and supplying Secret Service personnel …
U.S. judge declines to detain two men accused of posing as federal agents
WASHINGTON – A U.S. judge on Tuesday declined a request by federal prosecutors to detain two men who are accused of impersonating federal law enforcement …
Judge Rules Tricia Flanagan Did Not Have Enough Signatures to Run for Office
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Perennial Republican spoiler candidate Tricia Flanagan has been from the ballot after not receiving enough signatures to run for office at …
U.S. judge delays trial for men accused of assaulting Capitol police amid plea talks
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Monday postponed a June trial date for two men accused of assaulting police during last …
U.S. judge weighs detention for two men accused of impersonating security agents
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A judge said on Friday that he needs more information before he can determine whether to jail two men …
U.S. judge in Google case not convinced company’s conduct will get sanction
WASHINGTON – The U.S. federal judge hearing the government’s antitrust case against Alphabet’s Google said on Friday he was not convinced that he had the …
California Judge Throws Out Corporate Diversity Mandate
California Judge Throws Out Corporate Diversity Mandate Laurel Duggan on April 4, 2022 A California judge struck down a 2020 law Friday requiring public companies …
Judge Throws Out New York Congressional Map That Heavily Bolstered Democrats
Judge Throws Out New York Congressional Map That Heavily Bolstered Democrats Sebastian Hughes on April 1, 2022 A judge in upstate New York has rejected …
New York judge dismisses Kellogg’s Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – A federal judge in Manhattan has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Kellogg Co of using misleading labeling to …
Biden Just Upended His Own White House’s Narrative About The Judge Jackson Hearings
Biden Just Upended His Own White House’s Narrative About The Judge Jackson Hearings Sebastian Hughes on March 28, 2022 President Joe Biden said Monday he …
Maryland judge throws out Democratic-backed congressional map
By Joseph Ax – A Maryland judge on Friday threw out the state’s new Democratic-backed congressional map, ruling the district lines overwhelmingly favored the party …
Google urges judge hearing U.S. antitrust lawsuit to reject sanctions request
WASHINGTON – Alphabet’s Google urged a judge hearing a U.S. antitrust case against it to reject the Justice Department’s request that it be sanctioned, saying …
‘The Answer Is No’: Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Attempt To Halt Certain ICE Deportations
‘The Answer Is No’: Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Attempt To Halt Certain ICE Deportations Jennie Taer on March 22, 2022 A federal judge ruled …
Sarah Palin seeks to disqualify judge after ‘contaminated’ NY Times defamation trial
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – Sarah Palin called on the judge who oversaw her unsuccessful defamation case against the New York Times to disqualify …
Judge sentences Jefferson County woman on drug and gun charges
ST. LOUIS – Kietra R. Studdard, age 44, of Fenton, Missouri appeared before United States District Court Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on today’s date. Studdard pleaded …
Apple must face claims it bars outside heart-rate apps from Apple Watch – U.S. judge
By Jonathan Stempel – A federal judge on Monday said Apple Inc must face a Silicon Valley company’s claims it illegally monopolized the U.S. market …
Judge Sentences Penn Hills Man to 31 Years in Prison for 2014 Armed Robbery Spree
PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 31 years’ imprisonment followed by five years’ supervised release …
Judge orders Justice Dept to hand over certain internal legal records to ex-Trump adviser Bannon
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A U.S. judge on Wednesday ordered the Justice Department to provide former President Donald Trump’s adviser Steve Bannon access …
World Court ‘profoundly concerned’ about Russia’s use of force in Ukraine-presiding judge
AMSTERDAM – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Wednesday it is “profoundly” concerned about the use of force by Russia in Ukraine. “The …
Judge sentences remaining former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer regarding undercover officer’s assault from 2017
ST. LOUIS – Christopher Myers, 30, of St. Louis, Missouri appeared before United States District Court Judge John A. Ross on today’s date. Myers pleaded …
U.S. judge says no immunity for ex-Venezuela general accused of drug trafficking
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK – A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected a bid by a retired Venezuelan general to dismiss drug trafficking charges against …
Prosecutors to ask judge to detain ex-Proud Boys chairman Tarrio
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors on Tuesday will ask a judge to detain former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio pending trial on …
Judge sentences Arkansas man to 18 years in federal prison
ST. LOUIS – Jerrell West, 32, of Forrest City, Arkansas, was sentenced today to 18 years in prison for traveling with intent to engage in …
‘Profoundly Arrogant, Selfish And Narcissistic’: Judge Lays Into Jussie Smollett During Sentencing Hearing
‘Profoundly Arrogant, Selfish And Narcissistic’: Judge Lays Into Jussie Smollett During Sentencing Hearing Laurel Duggan on March 10, 2022 A judge sentenced Jussie Smollett to …
Judge sentences St. Louis County man for robbery and weapon violations
ST. LOUIS – Collis Lee, age 25, of St. Louis County, Missouri, appeared before United States District Court Judge Henry E. Autrey on today’s date. Based …
Celebrities Beg Judge For Leniency On Lying Smollett
Celebrities Beg Judge For Leniency On Lying Smollett Laurel Duggan on March 10, 2022 Celebrities are begging a judge to give Jussie Smollett, an actor …
Judge revokes bail for teen arrested eight times for stealing cars in two months
BUFFALO, NY – In a shining example of the failure and deficiency of America’s bail and police reform movement, a teen in Buffalo who was …
Judge sentences California man to life in prison for being the leader of a large-scale fentanyl distribution conspiracy
ST. LOUIS – Gerald Hunter, 56, of Los Angeles, appeared today before United States District Judge John A. Ross and was sentenced to life in …
Judge sentences fentanyl dealer who caused overdose death to life in federal prison
ST. LOUIS –Gerald E. Cardwell, Jr., 50, of O’Fallon, Missouri was sentenced today to life imprisonment for Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) Resulting in …
Texas judge temporarily blocks child abuse probe of transgender youth’s parents
By Brad Brooks and Steve Gorman LUBBOCK, Texas -A Texas judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a state-ordered child welfare investigation of the parents of a …
Judge Orders Freon Smuggler to Pay $250,000
A Fort Worth man who smuggled freon into the U.S. was ordered to pay a $250,000 fine, announced U.S. Attorney Chad E. Meacham. Faiz Abdallahi, …
Michigan judge rejects entrapment motion to allow trial in alleged plot against governor
– A judge in Michigan on Tuesday denied an entrapment motion made by defense lawyers for three men accused of conspiring to kidnap the state’s …
U.S. judge says Palihapitiya must face Clover shareholders’ lawsuit
By Jody Godoy – A U.S. judge has ruled that venture investor Chamath Palihapitiya, Clover Health Investments Corp and its executives must face a lawsuit …
Top High School In US Discriminated Against Asian-American Students In Admissions Process, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled Friday that Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the highest ranked public school in America, illegally discriminated against Asian-American …
Judge dismisses antitrust complaint against Altria Group, JUUL Labs-FTC
– An administrative law judge dismissed a Federal Trade Commission antitrust complaint against tobacco company Altria Group Inc. and electronic cigarette maker JUUL Labs Inc., …
Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Man Involved in Heroin Trafficking Scheme to Nearly 4 Years
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been sentenced in federal court to 46 months’ imprisonment followed by six years of supervised release on …
U.S. judge bans Martin Shkreli from running public companies
By Jody Godoy NEW YORK – A U.S. judge on Wednesday permanently barred former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli from serving as an officer or director …
Federal Judge Sentences Two Methamphetamine Traffickers To 17.5 Years In Prison
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr. handed down 17.5-year prison sentences to Rene Garcia, Jr., 43, of Laredo, Texas, and Jose …
United States Attorney Announces the Appointment of Assistant United States Attorney Matthew J. Maddox to Serve as a Federal Magistrate Judge in Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew J. Maddox has been …
U.S. judge rules for Saba Capital in closed-end fund voting litigation
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss BOSTON -A U.S. federal judge ruled that Nuveen and trustees of its closed-end funds violated the Investment Company Act by stripping hedge …
Sawyer objects to appellate judge telling corrections officers state owns their bodies
by Jennifer Peacock TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer is voicing support for corrections officers after a three-judge appellate panel ruled against medical freedom last Friday. …
Judge tosses most of lawsuit by Mariah Carey’s brother over singer’s memoir
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – A New York judge dismissed most of a defamation lawsuit by Mariah Carey’s older brother over her 2020 best-selling …
Judge who dealt Palin loss in New York Times case known as a maverick
By Nate Raymond – The Manhattan federal judge who made the unusual move of saying he would dismiss Sarah Palin’s defamation lawsuit against the New …