Category Archives: Justice
White supremacist leader sentenced to 35 years in prison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The leader of a violent white supremacist gang that began in Arkansas’ prisons was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday for his role in a racketeering and drug conspiracy.
Family of Georgia woman killed by deputies demands answers
WOODBINE, Ga. (AP) — The family of a Georgia woman killed by gunfire as sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant questioned Wednesday the way officers carried out the operation.
Defense contractor’s Senate campaign donations investigated
HONOLULU (AP) — U.S authorities are investigating allegations that a Hawaii-based defense contractor illegally donated $150,000 to the reelection fund of a Maine senator who advocated for an $8 million Navy contract with the company, according to court...
Police probe sidewalk brawl involving Palestinian supporters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A brawl involving pro-Palestinians who attacked Jewish diners at a Los Angeles restaurant will be investigated as a hate crime, the city's mayor said.
Fox News seeks to dismiss Dominion suit over election claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fox News has filed a motion to dismiss a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems over claims about the 2020 presidential election, arguing that its coverage is protected by the First Amendment.
Ex-officers face charges in arrest of woman with dementia
DENVER (AP) — A police officer who pushed a 73-year-old Colorado woman with dementia to the ground after she left a store without paying for items worth about $14 is facing charges of using excessive force, while a second officer
Explainer: What does new criminal inquiry mean for Trump?
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is facing a one-two punch of criminal investigations in New York, with the state attorney general’s office saying its ongoing civil inquiry into the former president and his businesses is now a criminal matter.
Texas inmate faces execution for killing his great aunt
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas inmate convicted of fatally beating his 83-year-old great aunt nearly 22 years ago is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday, even after family members asked that his life be spared.
Guatemala arrests outspoken opponent
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s national police arrested an outspoken opponent of the government Wednesday on charges he falsified documents to form a political party.
Wisconsin judge jailed after appearing on child porn charges
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin juvenile court judge accused of possessing and distributing child pornography was taken into federal custody after making his initial appearance in court Wednesday.
