Courts & Law
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Federal court seizes control of Rikers Island prison
Legislation passed by the New York City Council in 2019 requires the closure of Rikers Island prison by 2027 and new jails to replace it.
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California judge resentences Menendez brothers to 50 years in prison, makes them eligible for parole
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said he does not believe the brothers pose an "unreasonable risk" if released. The sentence does not immediately free the brothers, but sends it to a parole board for further evaluation.
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Federal judge allows Trump admin to deport alleged Tren de Aragua members under Alien Enemies Act
The 18th century act has been used to deport alleged members of the MS-13 and Tren De Aragua gangs.
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Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping illegal migrant evade arrest
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has temporarily removed Dugan from the bench while the court case plays out. She is expected to fight the charges.
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Aspiring singer, Combs ex Cassie Ventura tells court participating in sex parties was her main job
Ventura said the "freak offs" became her primary job, and she didn't have time to do anything else, including advancing her music career.
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Democratic Justice Allison Riggs sworn in for NC Supreme Court after 2024 election certification
“We won this election more than six months ago, but it was fewer than seven days ago that this race finally ended,” North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs said.
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French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting two women
Gérard Depardieu's sentence for sexually assaulting two women on the set of a 2021 movie that he starred in was a suspended 18-month prison sentence and a fine of 29,040 euros.
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Federal judge allows IRS to share information about alleged illegal migrants with DHS
Friedrich ruled that the partnership, which allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to submit names of illegal migrants to the IRS who would provide the current addresses to ICE and DHS, did not violate the IRS' code.
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Defense attorney in Combs case tells jurors defendant was a 'swinger' not a trafficker
Combs' lawyer did acknowledge some of his faults and said he had a bad temper and sometimes "did the wrong drugs."
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Opening statements expected to begin in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
The final phase of jury selection is expected to finish in the morning and be followed by opening statements from the lawyers, with testimony possibly starting in the afternoon.
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Judge temporarily pauses Trump’s effort to downsize federal workforce
Several labor unions and non-profit groups had filed the lawsuit last month.
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You Vote: Do you approve of Jeanine Pirro becoming interim US Attorney for Washington, DC?
Pirro, a Fox News anchor and former Westchester County judge and district attorney, is a close ally of Trump's and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Judge allows Menendez brothers resentencing hearing to go forward next week
The resentencing hearing will take place in Los Angeles on May 13 and 14.