Want to protect officers — and our democracy? Ban masks
If you thought Jimmy Kimmel saved free speech, think again. To hear President Trump tell it, no one, especially law enforcement officers, is safe from…
Epstein, Trump officials mentioned in Sacramento suspect’s note
The man accused of opening fire on the lobby of a Sacramento ABC television station cited the government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case as…
Menendez brothers abuse wouldn’t have changed convictions, judge rules
A judge has rejected Erik and Lyle Menendez’s petition for a new trial, ruling that additional evidence that they suffered sexual abuse at their father’s…
Trial starts for a man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Prosecutors, other attorneys and observers assembled in a federal courtroom Thursday for the start of opening statements in the trial of a man…
Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Trump in 2020
LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges Tuesday against a group of people who were accused of attempting to falsely certifying President Trump as the…
Judge upbraids prosecutors for handling of D.C. surge cases, saying they have ‘no credibility left’
WASHINGTON — A federal magistrate judge on Thursday angrily accused Justice Department prosecutors of trampling on the civil rights of people arrested during President Trump’s law enforcement…
Sheriff who inspired film ‘Walking Tall’ killed wife, prosecutor says
A late Tennessee sheriff who inspired “Walking Tall,” a Hollywood movie about a law enforcement officer who took on organized crime, killed his wife in…
Public defender’s office seeks to remove L.A.’s top federal prosecutor
The federal public defender’s office in Los Angeles filed a motion Friday to disqualify acting U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli, arguing that President Trump’s pick to…
Hollywood producer stole from films, ran ‘ponzi-like scheme,’ feds say
A Hollywood producer bilked film and business partners out of $12 million, claiming he was using their money to work on movies or other legitimate…
Inquiry into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith is based on ‘imaginary premise,’ lawyers say
WASHINGTON — A watchdog investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith over his prosecutions of President Trump is based on an “imaginary and unfounded” premise, Smith’s lawyers…
House committee subpoenas Epstein’s estate for documents, including birthday book and contacts
WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the estate of Jeffrey Epstein on Monday as congressional lawmakers try to determine who was connected to the disgraced financier…
Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney in New Jersey
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New…
Upgraded charges filed against Minnesota man accused of killing lawmaker, wounding another
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man accused of killing a top Democratic state lawmaker and wounding another while pretending to be a police officer is now facing new…
Brooklyn construction magnate gets probation for funneling illegal donations to NYC Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK — A Brooklyn construction magnate was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for working with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal campaign contributions…
Prosecutors sought grand jury testimony by L.A. city councilman’s wife
L.A. County prosecutors tried to force City Councilman Curren Price’s wife to testify before a grand jury and served subpoenas on several members of his…
Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at officials’ homes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the…
L.A. City Councilman Curren Price to face new charges, sources say
L.A. County prosecutors plan to file additional corruption charges this week against City Councilman Curren Price, who is already facing multiple counts of grand theft…
Former CNBC pundit and fugitive sentenced to prison for bilking investors out of millions
James Arthur McDonald Jr., an investor and financial analyst who frequently appeared on CNBC, was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors in…
Senate confirms former Fox host Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor
Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Senate has confirmed former Fox News TV host and Donald Trump supporter Jeanine Pirro as the top U.S. federal prosecutor.…
US Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as DC top prosecutor | Donald Trump News
Former Fox News host Pirro secures Senate confirmation with 50-45 vote, becoming US attorney general for the nation’s capital.The United States Senate has confirmed former…