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Judge Paula Xinis stands with arms crossed behind metal desk with two U.S. Marshals and a weary handcuffed immigrant looking
Posted inLegal News Political News

Judge Bars ICE from Detaining Abrego Garcia

Posted by Morgan J. Carter January 1, 2026
At a Glance Judge Paula Xinis orders ICE not to re-detain Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A newly unsealed DOJ order shows the department...
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Magistrate judge sitting contemplatively with a flickering candle flame and dawn light over the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inLegal News Political News

Judge Delays Pipe Bomb Case Pretrial as Grand Jury Indictment Holds Up

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026
At a Glance The magistrate judge says a local grand jury secured a federal indictment for Brian Cole Jr., but has not yet accepted it. The...
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Players stare uncertainly in dim Patriots locker room with water bottle glow and Stefon Diggs waiting.
Posted inLegal News Sports News

Stefon Diggs Faces Felony Strangulation Charges Over Alleged Chef Incident

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 31, 2025
At a Glance Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault after an alleged incident on Dec. 2. Allegation involves his...
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Rep. Cherfilus‑McCormick stands at a table in a congressional chamber with a spotlight on her determined and paper stacks
Posted inLegal News Political News

Cherfilus-McCormick Declares Innocent in $5M COVID-Fund Fraud Case

Posted by Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025
At a Glance U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick declares innocence amid $5 million COVID-fund theft charges. New arraignment set for Jan. 20 to...
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Judge Fernando Olguin holding dismissal papers with a stern look and a blurred detention center behind.
Posted inLegal News Social Media

Judge Dismisses TikTok Star’s Case Over Lawyer Access Violations

Posted by Hannah E. Clearwater December 30, 2025
At a Glance Judge Fernando Olguin dismisses indictment against TikTok streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias. Dismissal is with prejudice after lawyers...
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Spotlight shines on stack of papers in dim courtroom with handcuffed defendant and American flag
Posted inLegal News Local News

Judge Orders Release of Closed-Door Transcript in High-Profile Murder Case

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 30, 2025
At a Glance Judge Tony Graf ordered the release of a 97-page transcript from a closed-door hearing about whether Tyler Robinson should be shackled...
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Old laptop showing mixed news and personal emails with soft warm lighting and a distant cityscape.
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Tyler Perry Faces $77 Million Lawsuit After Texts Show Ongoing Contact

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 30, 2025
At a Glance Tyler Perry faces a $77 million lawsuit from actor Mario Rodriguez alleging sexual assault from 2014-2019. Text messages show Rodriguez...
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Tow truck drives down narrow LA street with law enforcement SUV parked and a frustrated figure looking out Da Vinci Apartment
Posted inLegal News Local News

Tow Truck Driver Acquitted After TikTok Arrest Incident

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood December 28, 2025
At a Glance Bobby Nunez, 33, acquitted of theft of government property after towing a law-enforcement SUV during a TikTok arrest in downtown Los...
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Figure standing at far end of abandoned prison cell with faded uniform and soft golden light and graffiti on walls
Posted inCrime News Legal News Political News

Death Penalty Faces Historic Decline Amid Political Push

Posted by Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025
At a Glance The death penalty is facing a steep decline in U.S. sentencing, with only 23 new death sentences in 2025. 56% of capital-jury cases this...
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Law student determined at desk with books and papers and NCAA logo above and a newspaper clipping of Diego Pavia hangs nearby
Posted inLegal News Sports News

NCAA eligibility lawsuit gains traction as cites NBA draft pick returning to college, urging judge to allow football players to compete in 2026 and 2027

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025
Lawyers for Heisman Trophy runner‑up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players have turned a headline about an NBA draft pick returning to college...
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