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DOJ doesn't need to provide transcript of key Flynn phone call after all, judge rules

June 4, 2019

DOJ doesn't need to provide transcript of key Flynn phone call after all, judge rules

In an abrupt and unexplained reversal from his previous order last month, a federal judge said Tuesday that the Department of Justice no longer has to publicly file a transcript of a fateful call between former adviser Michael Flynn and the Russian ambassador to the United States.

How the media enabled Michael Avenatti, now accused of stealing from Stormy

May 24, 2019

How the media enabled Michael Avenatti, now accused of stealing from Stormy

The media that made Michael Avenatti famous led their viewers and readers astray.

Chinese woman arrested at Mar-A-Lago club wants to fire lawyers, represent herself

May 22, 2019

Chinese woman arrested at Mar-A-Lago club wants to fire lawyers, represent herself

The Chinese woman charged with trying to illegally enter President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida surprised a federal judge Tuesday when she asked to fire attorneys and represent herself.

900-pound Virginia man has hearing in loading dock, pleads guilty from ambulance

May 21, 2019

900-pound Virginia man has hearing in loading dock, pleads guilty from ambulance

A 900-pound Virginia man pleaded guilty in a cocaine conspiracy case from inside an ambulance during a hearing the loading dock of a federal courthouse on Tuesday.

California files 50th lawsuit against Trump administration in case over union dues

May 14, 2019

California files 50th lawsuit against Trump administration in case over union dues

California on Monday filed its 50th lawsuit against the Trump administration in a case challenging a federal rule that bans states from deducting union dues from the paychecks of hundreds of thousands of workers who provide in-home care to low income, disabled and elderly people.

900-pound Virginia man to be transported to court, possibly after officials cut out his wall: report

May 13, 2019

900-pound Virginia man to be transported to court, possibly after officials cut out his wall: report

In order to transport a 900-pound Virginia man to court, a federal judge has approved a plan that could involve cutting out a wall of the man’s home.

Judge orders DOJ to produce unredacted parts of Mueller report about Roger Stone

May 9, 2019

Judge orders DOJ to produce unredacted parts of Mueller report about Roger Stone

Stone is accused of lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstruction of a congressional investigation.

Trump reportedly taking broad look at veterans convicted of battlefield crimes

May 9, 2019

Trump reportedly taking broad look at veterans convicted of battlefield crimes

President Trump, who in recent days pardoned a former U.S. soldier convicted in 2009 of killing an Iraqi prisoner, is taking a broad look at military veterans jailed for battlefield crimes and considering granting more of them similar relief.

Special ed teacher suing California union in case that could cost labor big

May 7, 2019

Special ed teacher suing California union in case that could cost labor big

A California educator is battling a state teachers' union over his problems leaving the organization, in what his attorneys say could be a precedent-setting legal case that ultimately forces labor unions across the country to reimburse billions in back dues to their members.

New York AG James sues Trump Treasury and IRS over failure to respond to info request

May 6, 2019

New York AG James sues Trump Treasury and IRS over failure to respond to info request

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Monday against the Treasury Department and IRS following the two agencies' lack of response to her request for information on their guidance reducing donor disclosure requirements for certain tax-exempt groups.