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Former DIA employee accused of leaking top secret information to reporters released on bond

October 11, 2019

Former DIA employee accused of leaking top secret information to reporters released on bond

Henry Frese, the counterterrorism analyst for the Defense Intelligence Agency accused of leaking classified government information to two journalists, including one with whom he was romantically involved, was released Friday on bond.

Federal appeals court rules against Trump in battle over tax returns

October 11, 2019

Federal appeals court rules against Trump in battle over tax returns

A federal appeals court in Washington has sided against President Trump, saying his financial records must be turned over to the House of Representatives as the president’s legal team prepares to appeal.

Uber driver who fatally shot drunken passenger not guilty of murder

October 10, 2019

Uber driver who fatally shot drunken passenger not guilty of murder

The Uber driver who fatally shot a drunken, unruly passenger was found not guilty of murder by a Colorado jury Thursday.

Giuliani associates arrested while trying to board international flight with one-way tickets, prosecutors say

October 10, 2019

Giuliani associates arrested while trying to board international flight with one-way tickets, prosecutors say

Two associates of Rudy Giuliani made their initial appearance before a federal judge on Thursday, less than 24 hours after they were arrested on campaign finance violations while trying to board an international flight with one-way tickets.

DIA employee accused of leaks remains in custody ahead of arraignment

October 10, 2019

DIA employee accused of leaks remains in custody ahead of arraignment

A U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency employee accused of leaking classified information to journalists will remain in custody ahead of his arraignment Friday on federal charges related to the leaks.

Third suspect in murder of Joshua Brown, witness in Amber Guyger trial, sought in Louisiana; 2 arrested

October 9, 2019

Third suspect in murder of Joshua Brown, witness in Amber Guyger trial, sought in Louisiana; 2 arrested

Two of the three men wanted in connection to the killing of Joshua Brown, a key witness who testified in the high-profile murder trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, have been arrested while a third, Thaddeous Green, remained on the lam Wednesday morning.

E-cigarette maker Juul sued by school districts in Kansas, Missouri and New York

October 8, 2019

E-cigarette maker Juul sued by school districts in Kansas, Missouri and New York

School districts in Kansas, Missouri and New York sued e-cigarette giant Juul Monday, accusing the company of endangering the lives of students through deceptive marketing misconduct.

Trump tax return ruling 'obliterated' president's argument, Judge Napolitano says

October 7, 2019

Trump tax return ruling 'obliterated' president's argument, Judge Napolitano says

A New York federal judge's ruling dismantled President Trump's argument against being forced to release his tax returns, according to Judge Andrew Napolitano.

Supreme Court kicks off election-year agenda with hot-button immigration, guns and abortion cases

October 6, 2019

Supreme Court kicks off election-year agenda with hot-button immigration, guns and abortion cases

It has become President Trump's default good-news selling point: his success appointing a record-setting number of judges to the federal bench, including two justices.

DOJ seeks reinstatement of Army reservist fired from civilian job over military obligations

October 2, 2019

DOJ seeks reinstatement of Army reservist fired from civilian job over military obligations

A U.S. Army Reservist in Mississippi was wrongfully fired from a civilian job and discriminated against because of his military service, the Justice Department said in a complaint filed Tuesday.