An attorney with a longstanding role on a panel dedicated to representing indigent parents in Washington D.C. now faces a felony charge. The case involves a developmentally disabled woman dealing with addiction, who had previously lost custody of her son due to allegations of neglect. The suspect’s presence at the complainant’s apartment was allegedly caught...
In a Los Angeles court, singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, faced charges related to the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old. D4vd pleaded not guilty to murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. A preliminary hearing is deciding if there is enough evidence for...
A substance found in the work van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, tested negative for illicit drugs, according to Houston’s top prosecutor. This contradicts previous claims by federal officials. Salgado Araujo, a construction worker, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston on...
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan recently spoke about President Donald Trump’s presence during the oral arguments of a crucial birthright citizenship case earlier this year. Trump’s attendance marked a significant occasion as it was the first known instance of a sitting president attending such a session. Despite the unprecedented nature, Kagan described it as a...
A DNA expert provided testimony in Los Angeles, linking evidence from a Hollywood garage to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd, charged with her murder, stands accused of brutal acts, allegedly following threats from the girl to expose their illicit relationship. DNA samples were collected from various items in the garage including a floor mat and...
The Supreme Court is set to evaluate whether the state of Alaska can confiscate an individual’s plane due to its use in transporting beer. This case, scheduled for the upcoming term, offers a rare opportunity to address the issue of punitive confiscations. While the Constitution’s prohibition against “cruel and unusual punishments” is widely recognized, fewer...
If you have an unresolved court judgment from an old debt, it’s essential to understand its potential impact on your finances. You might assume that after a lawsuit is completed and years pass, the judgment will fade into irrelevance. This can seem especially likely as you manage current financial responsibilities amid high debt levels, increasing...
Federal prosecutors have unveiled surveillance footage depicting an arson attack on 26 Federal Plaza, a government building in New York City housing offices for the FBI, ICE, and other agencies. The suspect, Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old from Poughkeepsie, New York, is accused of launching the attack, which involved fireworks, gasoline, and a BB gun. Authorities...
House Republicans have urged the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith. They accuse him of making false statements about efforts to obtain phone records of lawmakers. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, representing Ohio, claims that Smith deliberately provided misleading information during his testimony under oath last December. The criminal referral of Smith...
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero has come under scrutiny by Major League Baseball due to his approach to the pitch clock. MLB claims his routine involves deception, leading to a disagreement during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Caballero’s tactic of waiting until the pitch clock has eight seconds remaining before making eye contact...