Federal appeals court clears way for Mississippi schools to enforce DEI banThe U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower-court ruling that prevented portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion from being enforced.Los Angeles Times21h agoWhole story →JusticeEducationS 5
Woman Trump mocked as 'a fat guy' lawyers up as men who punched her go uncharged: reportThe woman President Donald Trump ridiculed from the stage at a recent rally has brought in legal muscle while the men who attacked her remain uncharged. Blake Miley is now being represented free of charge by prominent civil rights attorney Subodh Chandra, The New York Times reported Saturday. Miley was wrestled to the ground and struck in the face by…Raw Story22h agoWhole story →Justice
'Rare Republican senator with principles' wins praise for telling Trump to 'butt out'Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) told President Donald Trump’s Justice Department to stay out of her state’s Senate race . That earned her a rare round of applause from people who don’t usually cheer Republicans. “Alaskans don’t need any help voting for their preferred candidates, and the State of Alaska has already handled this by clearly distinguishing…Raw Story22h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Some Communications by Rabbi Shmuley with AI Platforms May Be Discovered in Order to Determine Punitive DamagesFrom Wednesday's decision in Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC v. Botach [Rabbi Shmuley], decided by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein: Plaintiff's… The post Some Communications by Rabbi Shmuley with AI Platforms May Be Discovered in Order to Determine Punitive Damages appeared first on Reason Magazine.Reason23h agoWhole story →JusticeTechnology
MAGA sheriff behind 'unlawful' ballot seizure demands taxpayers pay his lawyers: reportA California sheriff rebuked by the state's highest court over a sweeping election move now wants someone else to cover the fallout. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco , whose seizure of roughly 650,000 ballots was ruled "unlawful" by the California Supreme Court last month, is pushing the county to pick up the tab for his private legal defense, the…Raw Story23h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Former NBA player to plead guilty in federal sports betting case: Court filingMalik Beasley allegedly agreed to underperform his statistics, prosecutors said.NewsBreak13h agoWhole story →CultureJustice
ACLU, Common Cause file motion against DOJ over Alaska election certification blockNonprofit watchdog group Common Cause, represented by attorneys from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a motion to intervene in the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate election. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming that the presence of a candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R)…The Hill12h agoWhole story →EconomyJustice
Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate raceAttorneys for Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Senate Democrats filed a motion Friday urging a federal judge to drop the Trump administration’s lawsuit that seeks to block the results of the upcoming election if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses.NBC News10h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Apple's 'Servant' Copyright Lawsuit Win Upheld on AppealApple and M. Night Shyamalan have won an appeal in the copyright dispute over Apple TV series "Servant," with a federal appeals court upholding last year's jury verdict in their favor (via Reuters).MacRumors10h agoWhole story →Justice
US seized American heir’s cellphone in violation of treaty agreement, lawyer saysJames ‘Fergie’ Chambers, in prison in Spain, has applied for asylum as US seeks extradition over alleged Hamas support US authorities seized wealthy activist James “Fergie” Chambers’s cellphone at some point after Spanish police arrested him in July without notifying him or his attorneys, the Guardian has learned. Chambers, a US citizen and wealthy donor…The Guardian5h agoWhole story →JusticeSecurity
'Flipping NJ' real estate investor pleads guilty to multiCesar Humberto Pina pleaded guilty to four counts including wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, bribery of an agent of a program receiving federal funds and travel act briberyNJ.com3d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticereal estate fraud scheme
Directed Intelligence Cell” Linked to Real Estate Investment, U.S. Intelligence Expert ConcludesLOS ANGELES — A former U.S. intelligence official who wrote one of the foundational studies of Beijing’s spy services has examined the federal case against aEUROPE SAYS19d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritychina espionage case
Ex-federal employee pleads guilty to $194M fraud schemeA former federal employee pleaded guilty for allegedly using his high-level security access to siphon over $100 million in government funds, using the stolen money to buy gold bullion, luxury real estate, and high-end vehicles.FOX 4 News17d agoWhole story →EconomyJusticefederal employee fraud scheme
Harrison man pleads guilty to federal child porn charge, jailed awaiting sentencingFAYETTEVILLE -- A Harrison man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a child pornography charge.Arkansas Online16d agoWhole story →Justicechild porn arrest
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guiltyCourt records reveal that David J. Rush fabricated a classified government program to acquire Florida real estate and gold bars worth millions.Federal News Network18d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentSecuritycia official guilty plea
Outrage as Sacramento officials snub public’s top choice to rename historic plaza after repugnant Cesar Chavez sex claimsSacramento's parks commission voted to revisit the renaming of Cesar Chavez Plaza after concerns were raised about the proposed name, Union Plaza.New York Post18d agoWhole story →Governmentsacramento plaza renaming controversy
Former CIA official pleads guilty to $194 million fraudCourt documents say David Rush, 49, created fake federal entities through which he requested gold bars and other funds spent on luxury goods.USA TODAY19d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcia fraud scandal
Winnebago man pleads guilty to federal child abuse chargeGregory Walker pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Omaha to single counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and intentional child abuse. Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 16.Sioux City Journal1mo agoWhole story →Justicefederal child abuse case
