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 county court following a preliminary hearing held…
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 to the state appellate court—a move that’s…
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 court on Tuesday. Hairston, 29, was convicted…
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 court on Tuesday. Hairston, 29, was convicted…
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 trial, judges ruled this week. Jerron Evans,…
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 around allegations that the judge was operating…
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 to one year in prison after being…
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 ruled he posed a significant risk of…
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 pandemic for refusing to comply with a…
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 1999 murder conviction that prosecutors now say…
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. Merchan on Nov. 12 granted a joint request…
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 Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard on…
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 Baylson, appointed by former President George W.…
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 request by prosecutors and defense attorneys to…
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 community service. Judge Juan Merchan, who is…
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. Merchan on Tuesday granted a joint request…
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 the law “unconstitutional on its face.” U.S.…
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 dismiss the former president’s spring conviction on…
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 result of the election held on November…
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 court in Philadelphia, rejecting the defendants’ attempt…
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 activity had brought disrepute to the judiciary.…
Federal judge blocks New York attorney general from restricting anti-abortion outreach group
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing New York Attorney General Letitia James from censoring two pro-life pregnancy help organizations, allowing them to continue sharing information about…
Corrupt New York Judge Takes Own Life as FBI Closed in With Bribery and Extortion Warrant
CAMPBELL HALL, N.Y. — A retired New York state judge and former prosecutor, Stewart Rosenwasser, took his own life Tuesday just before federal agents arrived to arrest him on charges of bribery,…
Kentucky Sheriff Murders Judge Inside Chambers, Gov. Beshear Offers Condolences
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, following an argument in the judge’s chambers at a rural Kentucky courthouse. According to authorities, Stines…
They Beat and Shot a Man in the Face in Jackson, Set Free by New Jersey Judge Under Bail Reform
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Three dangerous men who are facing charges for an extremely violent crime are back on the streets thanks to an Ocean County judge and New Jersey Bail Reform.…
Drunk Driver in New Jersey Double Fatal Crash Frustrated After Judge Holds Him in Jail for One Week
HADDONFIELD, N.J. — The New Jersey community and the hockey world are mourning the loss of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, who were killed in a collision on Thursday…
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