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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing

December 7, 2022

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing

A U.S. federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his alleged role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

New Orleans ex-inmates file lawsuit against prosecutor's office that helped free them

December 6, 2022

New Orleans ex-inmates file lawsuit against prosecutor's office that helped free them

A lawsuit has been filed by two men suing the prosecutor's office that helped free them from prison. The men are seeking compensation from the district attorney's office.

FBI met weekly with Big Tech ahead of the 2020 election, agent testifies

December 3, 2022

FBI met weekly with Big Tech ahead of the 2020 election, agent testifies

An FBI agent testified to Republican attorneys general this week that the FBI held weekly meetings with Big Tech companies in Silicon Valley ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

McConnell accuses Jeffries of being 'election denier' who made 'reckless attacks' on judiciary

December 1, 2022

McConnell accuses Jeffries of being 'election denier' who made 'reckless attacks' on judiciary

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, speaking on the Senate floor on Dec. 1, 2022, took swipes at new House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.

Khashoggi fiancée urges court to ignore Biden admin request for MBS immunity

November 30, 2022

Khashoggi fiancée urges court to ignore Biden admin request for MBS immunity

The fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi is pushing a federal court to ignore the Biden administration's argument that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is immune from litigaation.

Federal court mentorship program creates ‘psychologically safe space’ for ‘minoritized staff’

November 30, 2022

Federal court mentorship program creates ‘psychologically safe space’ for ‘minoritized staff’

The Probation and Pretrial Services office, which works on probation cases for all 94 U.S. district courts, is establishing a mentorship program for "minoritized staff."

DOJ sues Jackson, Miss. over alleged water safety violations

November 30, 2022

DOJ sues Jackson, Miss. over alleged water safety violations

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Jackson, Mississippi over alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Environmental Protection Agency orders.

GOP to grill Biden judicial nominees on Second Amendment, allowing ‘dangerous’ criminals out on bail

November 30, 2022

GOP to grill Biden judicial nominees on Second Amendment, allowing ‘dangerous’ criminals out on bail

The Senate will hold a hearing Wednesday to examine Biden's judicial nominees, some of which will face GOP criticism for their soft-on-crime track records.

Utah's AG to challenge decision to overturn a 1985 death row conviction

November 29, 2022

Utah's AG to challenge decision to overturn a 1985 death row conviction

Utah's attorney general will file an appeal in the decision to overturn Douglas Carter's death row conviction. UT Supreme Court reversed his conviction and ordered a new trial in 2019.

Judge rules Jen Psaki must be deposed in lawsuit over alleged 'collusion' with Big Tech to censor speech

November 21, 2022

Judge rules Jen Psaki must be deposed in lawsuit over alleged 'collusion' with Big Tech to censor speech

A federal judge ruled Monday that former White House press secretary Jen Psaki must offer deposition in lawsuit claiming she helped the WH collude with Big Tech to censor speech.