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James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in

June 1, 2026

James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in

A new court filing reveals the lead prosecutor in the James Comey "86 47" seashell case has been replaced ahead of the scheduled October trial.

Scott Peterson's longtime lawyer claims 'new' evidence could force courts to revisit his murder conviction

May 31, 2026

Scott Peterson's longtime lawyer claims 'new' evidence could force courts to revisit his murder conviction

Scott Peterson's lawyer claims new evidence could force another look at his murder conviction, ahead of a summer documentary about the high-profile case.

Comey learns fate of bid to delay trial over ‘86 47’ seashell post at center of Trump threat case

May 26, 2026

Comey learns fate of bid to delay trial over ‘86 47’ seashell post at center of Trump threat case

James Comey's federal trial for allegedly threatening President Trump with an "86 47" seashell post is delayed as lawyers prepare legal challenges.

Key names to know as Murdaugh double-murder case gets stunning reset

May 23, 2026

Key names to know as Murdaugh double-murder case gets stunning reset

Alex Murdaugh faces a murder retrial after a court found clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors. Here are the key names to know now.

Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' and not how 'courts work'

May 22, 2026

Judge tosses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against Melania Trump, calls it 'contorted' and not how 'courts work'

Federal judge dismisses Michael Wolff's lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump, calling the legal effort contorted and abusively presented.

Murdaugh defense plans alternate suspect push as DNA questions loom over retrial

May 19, 2026

Murdaugh defense plans alternate suspect push as DNA questions loom over retrial

Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial takes shape as prosecutors consider the death penalty and defense attorneys push for a venue change and new jury rules.

New York's 'wrong-headed' defendant-friendly laws helped toss Mangione evidence: retired cop

May 19, 2026

New York's 'wrong-headed' defendant-friendly laws helped toss Mangione evidence: retired cop

Judge ruled Pennsylvania police conducted an unconstitutional search of Luigi Mangione's backpack, tossing key evidence in the murder case against him.

Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74

May 18, 2026

Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74

The former LAPD detective who discovered the infamous bloody glove during the O.J. Simpson murder investigation has died decades after the controversial trial made him a household name.

Alex Murdaugh sues court clerk after murder conviction overturned over jury tampering accusations

May 18, 2026

Alex Murdaugh sues court clerk after murder conviction overturned over jury tampering accusations

Alex Murdaugh files federal lawsuit alleging clerk of court Becky Hill tampered with the jury at his double-murder trial, violating his civil rights.

Becky Hill’s 'disgraceful' comments and book ambitions unraveled Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction: docs

May 17, 2026

Becky Hill’s 'disgraceful' comments and book ambitions unraveled Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction: docs

The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing clerk Becky Hill's jury interference as unprecedented.