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Federal judge denies Trump's 4th attempt to stop E Jean Carroll lawsuit, calling appeal 'frivolous'

August 18, 2023

Federal judge denies Trump's 4th attempt to stop E Jean Carroll lawsuit, calling appeal 'frivolous'

A federal judge has denied former President Trump's request to delay E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against him pending appeal of an earlier court decision.

Appeals court stops FDA from jeopardizing pregnant women’s lives with abortion pill

August 18, 2023

Appeals court stops FDA from jeopardizing pregnant women’s lives with abortion pill

An appeals court stopped the FDA from putting the lives of pregnant women at risk from chemical abortion pills. Thousands or women experienced adverse effects from the drug.

Federal court rules New Jersey can sue gun industry, for now

August 18, 2023

Federal court rules New Jersey can sue gun industry, for now

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of New Jersey on Thursday, vacating a lower court decision that blocked the state from suing gun manufacturers.

Hunter Biden tax charges dismissed by federal judge following plea deal breakdown

August 17, 2023

Hunter Biden tax charges dismissed by federal judge following plea deal breakdown

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the misdemeanor tax charges against Hunter Biden, a move that was expected after his plea deal fell through last month.

Critics slam federal court for blocking Idaho law barring biological males from girls' and women's sports

August 17, 2023

Critics slam federal court for blocking Idaho law barring biological males from girls' and women's sports

A federal court ruled against two Idaho college track athletes who are fighting to keep a law that bans biological men from playing on women's sports teams on the books.

Texas woman charged after threatening to kill federal judge overseeing election case against Trump: affidavit

August 17, 2023

Texas woman charged after threatening to kill federal judge overseeing election case against Trump: affidavit

A Texas woman was arrested after making a phone call threatening to kill U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, all Democrats in D.C. and the LGBTQ community.

Utah man accused of selling unproven COVID-19 treatment in 2020, behind bars after 3-year fugitive hunt

August 14, 2023

Utah man accused of selling unproven COVID-19 treatment in 2020, behind bars after 3-year fugitive hunt

A Utah man who allegedly claimed to be a doctor and sold an unproven product to treat coronavirus fled after his 2020 indictment and was arrested and put behind bars.

Miami mayor's former top aide to spend 6 years in federal prison for child pornography

August 14, 2023

Miami mayor's former top aide to spend 6 years in federal prison for child pornography

The Miami, Florida mayor's former top aide was sentenced to six years in prison and 15 years of supervised release after pleading guilty in May to receiving child pornography.

Federal judges review Alabama's redrawn congressional map amid voting rights concerns

August 14, 2023

Federal judges review Alabama's redrawn congressional map amid voting rights concerns

Judges initiated a review of Alabama's redrawn congressional map, which opponents claim violates court orders to establish a district where Black voters can influence election outcomes.

Judge delivers mixed ruling on Trump protective order in 2020 election case

August 11, 2023

Judge delivers mixed ruling on Trump protective order in 2020 election case

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday sided with former President Donald Trump's attorneys on loosening a protective order on evidence in his 2020 election case.