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Trump says he will 'absolutely' take the stand and testify in his own defense

September 6, 2023

Trump says he will 'absolutely' take the stand and testify in his own defense

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would “absolutely" take the stand to defend himself in his impending trials, saying he looks “forward" to doing so.

Democratic senator files ethics complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

September 6, 2023

Democratic senator files ethics complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

The feud between the U.S. Supreme Court and the legislative branch of government continues to evolve with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., filing an ethics complaint.

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 attack

September 5, 2023

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 attack

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio will spend more than two decades behind bars after he was found guilty of seditious conspiracy.

Federal judge defies Congress in ruling against Texas election reform

September 1, 2023

Federal judge defies Congress in ruling against Texas election reform

Federal Judge Xavier Rodriguez is defying both Congress and federal law by throwing out an ID requirement of Texas' election law for absentee ballots.

Appeals court delivers major blow to Michael Avenatti's efforts to reduce jail sentence

August 30, 2023

Appeals court delivers major blow to Michael Avenatti's efforts to reduce jail sentence

Embattled lawyer Michael Avenatti, who rose to prominence during the Trump presidency, was dealt a major legal blow Wednesday in the case involving his attempted extortion of Nike.

Kyle Rittenhouse sued by estate of man he killed in self-defense: lawsuit of 'lies'

August 30, 2023

Kyle Rittenhouse sued by estate of man he killed in self-defense: lawsuit of 'lies'

Kyle Rittenhouse is being sued by the estate of a man Rittenhouse says he shot in self-defense during a Black Lives Matter riot in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.

Former CIA employee's conviction confirmed after largest theft of top-secret information in agency's history

August 29, 2023

Former CIA employee's conviction confirmed after largest theft of top-secret information in agency's history

Former CIA employee Joshua Schulte's conviction was upheld after an initial conviction in July 2022 for executing the biggest theft of top-secret information in the agency's history.

Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence

August 29, 2023

Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence

Dozens of former clerks to Justice Clarence Thomas penned an open letter saying the jurist's "integrity is unimpeachable" in pushback against recent negative press.

Colorado dentist to enter a plea in fatal poisoning of wife, mother of 6

August 29, 2023

Colorado dentist to enter a plea in fatal poisoning of wife, mother of 6

Colorado dentist James Craig is scheduled to enter a plea Tuesday to a charges he fatally poisoned his wife of 23 years so he could run off with his orthodontist lover.

Sheriff indicted for machine gun conspiracy scheme announces his return after leave of absence

August 28, 2023

Sheriff indicted for machine gun conspiracy scheme announces his return after leave of absence

The Frederick County, Maryland sheriff returned to his post after stepping away in April, when he was indicted for an alleged scheme to buy machine guns illegally.