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El Chapo's big-money lawyers have defended a Gotti, gang members, other cartel bosses

November 21, 2018

El Chapo's big-money lawyers have defended a Gotti, gang members, other cartel bosses

They are either slick or a circus act – depending on who you ask. But there is no doubt Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s three-man trial defense team have spent decades perfecting their craft – defending some of the most high-profile, dangerous criminals on the planet. Meet the hard-charging trio trying to make Guzmán a free man.

Across US, tax dollars being poured into 'legal defense fund for illegals'

November 16, 2018

Across US, tax dollars being poured into 'legal defense fund for illegals'

In defiance of President Trump's hardline stands on immigration, more jurisdictions are going beyond "sanctuary city" policies and actively using taxpayer dollars to pay for legal representation for immigrants facing deportation.

El Chapo on trial: Informant says Interpol, Mexican officials paid to keep drugs moving

November 15, 2018

El Chapo on trial: Informant says Interpol, Mexican officials paid to keep drugs moving

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, 61, allegedly dished out big dollars in bribe money to keep his notorious Sinaloa drug cartel operating efficiently – with everyone from Mexican prosecutors, police, intelligence officials, military and even employees of Interpol – the international organization that facilitates international police cooperation – cashing in.

‘Anxious’ juror in El Chapo trial delays opening statements after she demands to be taken off case

November 13, 2018

‘Anxious’ juror in El Chapo trial delays opening statements after she demands to be taken off case

Opening statements in Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's trial were delayed Tuesday after a juror was excused because she reportedly was "too anxious and too upset" to serve on the jury.

Manipulation, fear, snitches, and a new cell: Behind the scenes as El Chapo goes to trial

November 12, 2018

Manipulation, fear, snitches, and a new cell: Behind the scenes as El Chapo goes to trial

He has been referred to as the "Usama bin Laden of the drug cartel world," and starting Tuesday, 61-year-old Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera – better known as "El Chapo" – will finally face the court of law.

Former Kavanaugh colleague among group being considered to replace Sessions as AG: reports

November 8, 2018

Former Kavanaugh colleague among group being considered to replace Sessions as AG: reports

Retired federal appeals court judge and former California Supreme Court Justice Janice Rogers Brown is being considered by President Donald Trump as the next attorney general.

Migrants traveling to US sue Trump, government; claim violation of constitutional rights

November 3, 2018

Migrants traveling to US sue Trump, government; claim violation of constitutional rights

A dozen migrants traveling by foot from Honduras to the U.S. to seek asylum filed a class-action lawsuit Thursday against President Trump, the Department of Homeland Security and others, claiming a violation of their due process under the Fifth Amendment.

Man arrested for allegedly forcing missing teen into prostitution

November 2, 2018

Man arrested for allegedly forcing missing teen into prostitution

A Manhattan man was busted for allegedly forcing a Pennsylvania woman who vanished over a year ago into prostitution, authorities said Thursday.

'Hipster terrorist' pleads guilty to aiding ISIS; another suspect ordered held until trial

November 1, 2018

'Hipster terrorist' pleads guilty to aiding ISIS; another suspect ordered held until trial

A man dubbed the "hipster terrorist" for his captivating social media photographs showing him with designer sunglasses and an iced latte pleaded guilty Wednesday to aiding a terrorist organization and lying to immigration officials.

Grassley, on heels of Kavanaugh confirmation, pushes dozens of judicial nominees

October 11, 2018

Grassley, on heels of Kavanaugh confirmation, pushes dozens of judicial nominees

Chuck Grassley, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wants the upper house to stay in session until all of the 49 judicial appointments currently pending are confirmed.