All news on the topic: Judge

Crime • Views: 473
Michigan judge accused of stealing $273,000 from estates of vulnerable adults
A jury in Detroit could turn on a judge due to embezzlement allegations. As the judge stole funds from the estates of incapacitated individuals, she lived it up. The funds were used for things like a luxury car lease, among other personal investments.
US News • Views: 987
Judge Frank Caprio, Whose Courtroom Empathy Led To Online Fame, Dead At 88
Caprio developed a persona at odds with many TV judges and used his fame to address issues like unequal access to the judicial system.
Politics • Views: 591
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Warns About These Two Dangers to Democracy
Kennedy, who left the bench in 2018, cautioned about "freedom" during his remarks, which lasted nearly 10 minutes, at an event on Thursday
Sports • Views: 521
Tampa Bay Rays Player Found Guilty In Sex Abuse Case
Wander Franco, the suspended Rays shortstop, has been found guilty in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic.
Crime • Views: 596
AI Enables Man Killed in Road Rage Shooting to Present His Own Victim Impact Statement
In what is thought to be a first in American courts, Christopher Pelkey's family utilized artificial intelligence to craft a video that used his likeness to provide him a voice
Politics • Views: 969
Ketanji Brown Jackson Receives Standing Ovation for Criticizing Persistent 'Assaults' on Judges
The latest addition to the Supreme Court spoke about what she called the "elephant in the room" at a judicial conference in Puerto Rico
Politics • Views: 1157
Case Dropped Against North Dakota Man Accused of Pretending to Be ICE Agent
A judge dropped the misdemeanor charge of impersonating officials against Shane Al Randall and instructed that his iPhone and the $3,000 cash bond be returned to him
Politics • Views: 657
Judge Holds ICE Agent In Contempt After He Detained Suspect During A Trial
The trial had just begun with opening statements and the first witnesses.
US News • Views: 1025
Impeaching Judges: Elon Musk and GOP Threats Pose a Risky Political Show
As demands to impeach judges intensify, specialists are concerned about the impact on the judicial system
US News • Views: 642
A third judge has halted Trump's order to terminate birthright citizenship for children of individuals residing in the U.S. illegally
A third federal judge has halted President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to terminate birthright citizenship for children of individuals residing illegally in the U.S
Politics • Views: 633
New York Judge Steps Down After Claiming He Believes All Defendants Are Guilty
Judge Richard T. Snyder avoided serving on a jury by stating that he couldn’t remain unbiased, believing that everyone appearing in court is guilty
Fun • Views: 557
Judge Extends Megan Thee Stallion’s Protection Order Against Tory Lanez
The restraining order against the imprisoned rapper will stay in place until early 2030.
Crime • Views: 908
Former Sheriff Charged With Murder for Killing Kentucky Judge in September
Shawn "Mickey" Stines was charged with one count of murdering a public official for allegedly shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in his office on September 19
Politics • Views: 600
Chuck Schumer Cuts Deal With GOP To Confirm Some Of Biden’s Final Judges, Drop Others
Their agreement, which has angered progressive groups, means more of Biden’s district court picks will get votes, but none of his appeals court picks will.
US News • Views: 944
Florida man admits guilt in case of threatening a federal judge
According to prosecutors, Stephen Jay Thorn, a 66-year-old from Pensacola, left five threatening voice messages for U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger
Politics • Views: 815
Court Decides NC Catholic School Was Justified in Firing Gay Teacher Who Announced Marriage
A federal appeals court has decided that Lonnie Billard's rights were not infringed upon when he was terminated after disclosing his marriage to another man on social media
Politics • Views: 545
Conservative Federal Court Says It Won’t Follow New Guidelines Against Judge-Shopping
The controversial court at the heart of efforts to ban mifepristone refused to abide by new rules meant to curtail the legal strategy popular with conservatives.
Politics • Views: 480
Texas Woman Files Lawsuit Against Prosecutors Who Charged Her With Murder Over Self-Managed Abortion
After being wrongfully accused of murder in connection with a self-induced abortion in 2022, Lizelle Gonzalez filed a lawsuit against the Starr County District Attorney's office and the county
Politics • Views: 897
Federal Authorities Hold Flint, Michigan, in Violation Due to Lead Water Pipe Issue
U.S. District Judge David Lawson stated that the city did not adhere to a court directive outlining the necessary actions to complete the replacement of old lead pipes
Crime • Views: 410
Judge Accused of Shooting Former Partner Who Told Her to Move Out 'Multiple Times'
According to the police, the former boyfriend didn't hear any gunshots but awoke with intense head pain and was unable to see
Politics • Views: 617
Mississippi Judge Revokes Verdict Against Civil Rights Lawyer
Local lawyer Jill Jefferson was found guilty of several misdemeanors on January 31, but the judge unexpectedly reversed the decision without providing a reason
US News • Views: 1181
New York Judge Fired For Pointing Gun At A Black Man In Court
Judge Robert Putorti's lack of remorse after the gun episode contributed to his removal, according to the decision.
US News • Views: 1164
Video Reveals Oklahoma Judge Using a Phone and Browsing Facebook During a Murder Trial
The state judge, currently being investigated by an Oklahoma judicial ethics committee, was inaugurated for a four-year term in January
Politics • Views: 1096
Senate Confirms 38-Year-Old Civil Rights Attorney To Be A Federal Judge
Tiffany Cartwright, now one of the youngest federal judges in the country, is part of Biden’s push to infuse the courts with professional diversity.
Fun • Views: 801
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. Settles Civil Sex Abuse Case
The "Jerry Maguire" actor settled accusations that he raped a woman in a New York City hotel just as a trial was to begin.