A federal appeals court in New York has upheld a jury verdict finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming columnist E. Jean Carroll. This decision gives Mr. Trump 90 days to petition the Supreme Court if he wishes to overturn the ruling. The three-judge panel of the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a mandate on Thursday, affirming … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Rules Against Trump in Carroll Case, Legal Options Shrinking
Court Cases
Karen Read Cleared of Murder in Boyfriend’s Death, Convicted of DUI
Karen Read, accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday but was convicted of the lesser charge of drunk driving. This verdict marks a significant development in this highly scrutinized case. The jury arrived at this conclusion after at least 22 hours of deliberation since June 13. The case has … [Read more...] about Karen Read Cleared of Murder in Boyfriend’s Death, Convicted of DUI
Federal Judge Halts Trump Policy on Passports for Trans Americans
A federal judge has broadened a previous ruling that prevented the implementation of policy alterations initiated by the Trump administration concerning gender markers on passports. This development has significant implications for transgender and nonbinary Americans. The background to this situation is important. The president, in a January executive order, relied on a … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Halts Trump Policy on Passports for Trans Americans
Idaho Murder Suspect Wants Trial Delayed After Bombshell ‘Dateline’ Episode
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the 2022 murder of four University of Idaho students, is seeking a delay in his capital murder trial after a 'Dateline' episode aired, presumably in violation of a court-issued gag order. The defense team argues that this episode poses a significant threat to their client's right to an impartial trial, as reported by The Daily Mail. Kohberger, … [Read more...] about Idaho Murder Suspect Wants Trial Delayed After Bombshell ‘Dateline’ Episode
Texas Judge Ousts Biden-Era Guidelines on Restroom and Pronoun Policies
A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, has ruled in favor of the state's Republican Attorney General, Ken Paxton, concerning a lawsuit against guidelines issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) during the Biden administration. These guidelines pertained to bathroom and pronoun policies. Paxton instigated this lawsuit in August, contesting the EEOC's April … [Read more...] about Texas Judge Ousts Biden-Era Guidelines on Restroom and Pronoun Policies