Courts & Law
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Idaho college murder suspect Bryan Kohberger agrees to plead guilty to all four deaths: Report
The former criminology PhD student is expected to be sentenced to four consecutive life sentences in exchange for avoiding the death penalty.
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Colorado woman injured in antisemitic Boulder firebomb attack dies from injuries
Prosecutors said Karen Diamond died last week from severe injuries that she sustained in the attack. A total of 13 people were physically injured in the attack, and 29 people have been listed as victims.
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Justice Department charges 324 defendants in major nationwide health care fraud operation
The charges come from a joint operation between the DOJ, FBI, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The charges accounted for more than $14.6 billion in intended loss.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping illegal migrant evade ICE
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI late last week on obstruction charges, after she allegedly helped Eduardo Flores Ruiz evade arrest by "intentionally [misdirecting] federal agents away from the subject."
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Ex-Cleveland VA employee’s workplace harassment case delayed for years amid her cancer fight
The case of an alleged victim of workplace harassment at the VA has dragged out for two years, and faces more yet delays. “My theme here is ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ – you learn that on Day One of law school,” said lawyer Caryn Groedel.
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Academics, medical professionals who criticize gender ideology get help from courts, lawmakers
University of Louisville pays psychiatry professor $1.6 million after officials lose qualified immunity, while University of Illinois Chicago wants full-court rehearing after losing immunity against law professor it punished for test question.
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Criminal complaint details how Milwaukee judge helped illegal migrant sneak from court to evade feds
A preliminary hearing and arraignment is scheduled for May 15.
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Federal DC prosecutor accuses Wikipedia of spreading propaganda and disinformation to Americans
Martin accused the company of possibly violating its nonprofit obligations by allowing editors to publish disinformation aimed at the American people.
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Justice Department charges man with immigration fraud for hiding alleged role in Rwandan genocide
Nsabumukunzi, who was arrested on Thursday, has been charged with visa fraud and attempted naturalization fraud.
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder, stalking charges in killing of healthcare CEO
Mangione appeared in federal court Friday.
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Former New York Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud
Santos in August pleaded guilty to engaging in a finance scheme, lying on disclosure forms and stealing unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Federal prosecutors officially declare intent to pursue death penalty for Mangione if convicted
Attorney General Pam Bondi directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Mangione earlier this month, stating the alleged New York murder was a "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America."
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Former New Mexico judge and his wife arrested for allegedly housing suspected Tren de Aragua member
The couple are expected to be charged with evidence tampering.