Law - Page 139

February 16, 2024

SEE IT: Top moments from the DA Fani Willis hearing over 'improper' affair with Nathan Wade

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is undergoing a an evidentiary hearing regarding allegations she engaged in an "improper" affair.

February 16, 2024

Ohio jury must start deliberations over for third time in ex-deputy's murder trial

In the murder trial of former Ohio sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, a third juror was dismissed, forcing the panel to start over its deliberations for the third time in three days.

February 16, 2024

Teen arrested in connection to NYC subway shooting that killed 1, wounded 5

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a New York City subway station during rush hour in early February, officials say.

February 16, 2024

Former Illinois senator halts federal trial after abruptly admitting to fraud and money laundering

Former Illinois lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate William “Sam" McCann has pleaded guilty to nine felony counts, including wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.

February 16, 2024

Madeleine McCann kidnapping suspect goes on trial over unrelated sexual offense charges

A 47-year-old man who is a suspect in the Madeleine McCann disappearance has gone on trial in Germany for unrelated sexual offenses in Portugal from 2000 to 2017.

February 16, 2024

Greece legalizes same-sex civil marriage despite Orthodox Christian church opposition

Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, with 176 lawmakers out of 300 voting in favor of the landmark bill.

February 16, 2024

Fani Willis hearing testimony 'jarring,' 'pure comedy gold,' social media declares

Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis went viral for her testimony regarding an allegedly "improper" affair she had with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

February 15, 2024

US judge to review proposed Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants for illegal entry

A federal judge is set to consider whether the state can enforce a law granting broad authority to police in arresting migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally.

February 14, 2024

Former French President Sarkozy's guilty verdict for illegal campaign financing upheld

A Paris court has upheld the guilty verdict against former French President Nicolas Sarkozy for illegal campaign financing during his unsuccessful 2012 re-election bid.

February 14, 2024

Former Michigan police officer accused of fake elector plot denies intending to make false public record

A Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot after the 2020 presidential election has testified that he didn't know how the electoral process worked.