Courts & Law
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Judge rules alleged transgender athlete can compete in upcoming college volleyball tournament
The judge referred to the player as an "alleged transgender athlete," because they have not commented on their gender identity, and the school has not confirmed that it has a transgender volleyball player.
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Menendez brothers who murdered parents scheduled to appear in court for first time in 28 years
The brothers are set to virtually appear for a status hearing, scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. local time, but Judge Michael Jesic has the discretion to require them to appear in person.
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Judge reduces Proud Boy Jan 6 rioter's sentence by one year
Boasberg resentenced Bru to five years in prison on Friday, after removing an obstruction charge due to a Supreme Court ruling that limited who could be charged with the crime.
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DOJ sues Virginia over removing non-citizens from voter rolls ahead of November election
"Virginians - and Americans - will see this for exactly what it is: a desperate attempt to attack the legitimacy of the elections in the Commonwealth, the very crucible of American Democracy," Gov. Glenn Youngkin said.
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Judge agrees to release additional evidence to public in Trump J6 case ahead of election
Chutkan previously released Smith's briefing on the case, but will now disclose redacted exhibits that accompanied the brief. The exhibits could include evidence like grand jury transcripts, and other texts.
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Judges reject civil rights groups' bids to extend voter registration deadline in FL, GA
“We did not hear from anyone specifically who could not register to vote,” U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross said.
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Judge sets May trial date in Diddy's sex trafficking case
The trial date has been set for May 5, 2025.
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Diddy accuses federal agents of leaking damaging information to the media that would taint jury
The former music mogul has also requested a speedy trial in a separate letter to the judge on Wednesday, and recommended an April or May 2025 trial date. The government did not object to the request.
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Colorado Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against Christian baker over refusal to bake trans cake
The Colorado court did not rule on the constitutionality of the case, but said the legal team for plaintiff Autumn Scardina, who was born male, filed the case improperly.
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Appeals court rules Ohio can ban foreign nationals from donating to ballot campaigns
A federal judge in September blocked the enforcement of the law, arguing that it violated the First Amendment.
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Parent who survived 'Operation Varsity Blues' says feds' college admission case was 'devastating'
"They've been able to weaponize the justice system against innocent people" – parent John Wilson tells investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in ghost guns case Garland v. VanDerStok
"Even if the government wins, these raw materials and manufacturing devices will likely remain beyond the scope of the Gun Control Act, unless Congress amends the law," says a legal expert
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Bipartisan coalition of AGs sue TikTok for allegedly damaging mental health of young people
The lawsuits mention that the algorhym of the platform and its evening push notifications have caused addiction and interrupted sleep.