Fact check: Trump falsely claims Justice Department rules say candidates can’t be prosecuted in the middle of a campaign - Crime and Courts - News

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Justice Department rules say candidates can’t be prosecuted in the middle of a campaign

President Trump’s Claims of Justice Department Rules Against Prosecutions During Campaigns: A Fact Check Former President Donald J. Trump recently took to Website social media integration to assert that there are strict rules within the Department of Justice (DOJ) that prohibit prosecuting a political opponent, including himself, during their election campaign. He further claimed that…

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Supreme Court to decide Trump immunity claim, further delaying election subversion trial - Crime and Courts - News

Supreme Court to decide Trump immunity claim, further delaying election subversion trial

Title: Supreme Court to Decide on Donald Trump’s Immunity Claim in Election Subversion Case: Another Landmark Appeal The United States Supreme Court made a historic decision on Wednesday, March 22, to hear an appeal in the election subversion case against former President Donald J. Trump, who has claimed executive privilege and immunity over the matters…

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Exclusive: Texts reveal shadowy role witness played in defense attorney’s push to disqualify Willis from Trump case - Crime and Courts - News

Exclusive: Texts reveal shadowy role witness played in defense attorney’s push to disqualify Willis from Trump case

Title: The Unveiled Extent of Key Witness Terrence Bradley’s Involvement in the Alleged Improper Romantic Relationship Between Fani Willis and Nathan Wade The testimony of Terrence Bradley, a crucial witness in the bid to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election case against Donald Trump, has revealed a deeper involvement of Bradley in…

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3 Mississippi state prisons put inmates in ‘hazardous’ conditions, violating their constitutional rights, DOJ report finds - Crime and Courts - News

3 Mississippi state prisons put inmates in ‘hazardous’ conditions, violating their constitutional rights, DOJ report finds

Title: Mississippi State Prisons Face “Chronic, Systemic Deficiencies” as Report Reveals Violation of Constitutional Rights and Unsafe Living Conditions The Justice Department (DOJ) published a damning report on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, revealing the existence of “chronic, systemic deficiencies” within three Mississippi state prisons, resulting in violations of the constitutional rights of incarcerated individuals. The…

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Prosecutors say people with ‘strong views’ on Trump may try to game the system to get on the jury for his Florida trial - Crime and Courts - News

Prosecutors say people with ‘strong views’ on Trump may try to game the system to get on the jury for his Florida trial

Title: Sealing the Jury Selection Questionnaire in Trump’s Classified Documents Case: A Matter of Fairness and Impartiality The upcoming jury selection process in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump and his two co-defendants is a crucial step towards ensuring a fair and impartial trial. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team has requested that…

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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro denies harassing whale - Crime and Courts - News

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro denies harassing whale

Brazilian Authorities Probe Former President Jair Bolsonaro over Alleged Humpback Whale Harassment Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation by the country’s Federal Police over allegations of harassing a humpback whale while on a watercraft off the coast of Sao Paulo state last June. Bolsonaro reportedly admitted to the police that he was present…

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Appeals court order sets up possible Supreme Court showdown over Meadows’ bid to stymie Georgia election subversion case - Crime and Courts - News

Appeals court order sets up possible Supreme Court showdown over Meadows’ bid to stymie Georgia election subversion case

Federal Appeals Court Declines to Review Mark Meadows’ Request to Move 2020 Election Subversion Charges to Federal Court On Wednesday, the full 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals announced that it would not be reviewing a previous ruling denying former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ request for federal protections in relation to the…

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Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over bump stocks and machine guns - Crime and Courts - News

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over bump stocks and machine guns

Title: The Contentious Debate Over the Federal Bump Stock Ban at the Supreme Court The Supreme Court’s conservative justices challenged the Biden administration on Wednesday, pressing for justifications behind the federal ban on bump stocks during a high-profile hearing. However, after 90 minutes of intense arguments, it became apparent that the court was deeply divided…

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Supreme Court to hear challenge to federal bump stock ban - Crime and Courts - News

Supreme Court to hear challenge to federal bump stock ban

Title: The Bump Stock Controversy: A Matter of Government Overreach in Cargill’s Supreme Court Case Introduction: Michael Cargill’s ongoing dispute with the federal government is not solely centered around bump stocks; it’s about challenging what he perceives as excessive government overreach. The United States Supreme Court will be hearing arguments on this issue on Wednesday,…

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Navalny’s widow worried about arrests as funeral set for Putin critic - Crime and Courts - News

Navalny’s widow worried about arrests as funeral set for Putin critic

Title: Wife of Deceased Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Expresses Concerns Over Funeral Security The spouse of the late Russian political critic and opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, expressed her apprehensions about potential police crackdowns during his upcoming funeral in Moscow on Friday. Yulia Navalnaya addressed the contact Parliament in Strasbourg, France, following the announcement regarding her…

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Former Belarusian Olympic coach given five-year ban for ‘abuse of power’ in treatment of Kristina Timanovskaya at Tokyo Games - Crime and Courts - News

Former Belarusian Olympic coach given five-year ban for ‘abuse of power’ in treatment of Kristina Timanovskaya at Tokyo Games

Former Belarusian Olympic Coach Banned for Five Years After Threatening Athletes The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have imposed a five-year ban on Yuri Moisevich, the former head coach of the Belarusian Olympic team, following his behavior towards sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya during the Tokyo Games in 2019. Moisevich was found…

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A hearing in the Idaho student killings case focuses on genetic genealogy. Here’s why that may be important - Crime and Courts - News

A hearing in the Idaho student killings case focuses on genetic genealogy. Here’s why that may be important

Exploring the Role of Investigative Genetic Genealogy in the Bryan Kohberger Murder Trial On Wednesday, a hearing is scheduled to discuss the investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) evidence in the high-profile murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, who stands accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. The defense team has emphasized the importance…

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Judge denies efforts by Trump co-defendants to see classified material they allegedly helped conceal at Mar-a-Lago - Crime and Courts - News

Judge denies efforts by Trump co-defendants to see classified material they allegedly helped conceal at Mar-a-Lago

Title: Judge Denies Access to Classified Records for Trump’s Co-Defendants in Mar-a-Lago Documents Case The legal proceedings surrounding the Mar-a-Lago documents case took an important turn on Tuesday, as Judge Aileen Cannon denied requests from Donald Trump’s co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, to view the classified records they allegedly handled at the former…

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2 Marines charged in connection with racial slurs written in a University of Maryland resident hall - Crime and Courts - News

2 Marines charged in connection with racial slurs written in a University of Maryland resident hall

Title: Two US Marines Based in Washington, DC Under Investigation for Alleged Racial Slurs at University of Maryland The Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) is conducting an investigation into an incident that reportedly involved two United States Marines based in Washington, DC. This development follows allegations of racial slurs discovered in a University of Maryland…

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls for changes to NYC sanctuary policy - Crime and Courts - News

New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls for changes to NYC sanctuary policy

Title: New York City Mayor Eric Adams Calls for Drastic Changes to Sanctuary Policies: Implications for Undocumented Immigrants and Criminal Justice System Introduction: New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently called for significant modifications to the city’s long-standing sanctuary policies, signaling a shift towards increased cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in handling…

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Takeaways from testimony of the star witness in the effort to disqualify the Fulton County DA - Crime and Courts - News

Takeaways from testimony of the star witness in the effort to disqualify the Fulton County DA

Georgia Lawyer’s Testimony on DA Fani Willis and Prosecutor Nathan Wade’s Relationship Falls Short in Disqualification Hearing During a hearing in Atlanta on March 1, Terrence Bradley, a Georgia lawyer who was expected to provide damaging testimony regarding the romantic relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade, instead failed to…

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault - Crime and Courts - News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault

Title: Former Employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Grooming A former producer and videographer for Sean “Diddy” Combs, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, has filed a civil complaint against the producer and businessman in New York federal court on Monday. The lawsuit accuses Combs of sexual assault, sexual harassment,…

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House GOP chairs subpoena Justice Department for information related to Biden documents investigation - Crime and Courts - News

House GOP chairs subpoena Justice Department for information related to Biden documents investigation

Title: House Republicans Issue Subpoena to AG Garland for Documents Related to Biden’s Handling of Classified Information House Republicans spearheading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden have issued a subpoena on Tuesday, March 1, to Attorney General Merrick Garland, requesting documents, transcripts, and Website audio integration recordings associated with Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation…

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House GOP chairs subpoena Justice Department for information related to Biden documents investigation - Crime and Courts - News

House GOP chairs subpoena Justice Department for information related to Biden documents investigation

Title: House Republicans Issue Subpoena to AG Garland for Documents Related to Biden’s Handling of Classified Information The Republican-led House committee overseeing the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has served a subpoena to Attorney General Merrick Garland, requesting documents, transcripts, and Website audio integration recordings related to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s…

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Fulton County prosecutor’s divorce attorney to testify in Fani Willis case - Crime and Courts - News

Fulton County prosecutor’s divorce attorney to testify in Fani Willis case

Title: The Role of Terrence Bradley in the Fulton County Case: Potential Revelations Regarding the Relationship Between District Attorney Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade In an upcoming testament on Tuesday, Terrence Bradley, the former law partner and divorce attorney for Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade, is anticipated to deliver significant insights into…

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Texas AG sues a nonprofit that helps migrants, accusing it of ‘alien harboring.’ But the group calls the lawsuit ‘unfounded’ - Crime and Courts - News

Texas AG sues a nonprofit that helps migrants, accusing it of ‘alien harboring.’ But the group calls the lawsuit ‘unfounded’

Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Catholic Nonprofit Assisting Migrants The Texas Republican Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has filed a lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit organization in El Paso, alleging that the group has been involved in “alien harboring, human smuggling, and operating a stash house,” according to a news release from Paxton’s…

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Photographer accuses Taylor Swift’s father of assault in Australia - Crime and Courts - News

Photographer accuses Taylor Swift’s father of assault in Australia

Title: Photographer Alleges Physical Altercation with Taylor Swift’s Father at Sydney Concert Afterparty An Australian photographer, Ben McDonald, aged 51, has lodged a police complaint against Scott Swift, the father of renowned American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The incident reportedly occurred as Taylor was leaving a concert afterparty in Sydney in the early hours of Tuesday….

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Police investigating after letter with white powder found at Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home - Crime and Courts - News

Police investigating after letter with white powder found at Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida home

Title: Unidentified White Powder Sent to Donald Trump Jr.’s Home: Authorities Launch Investigation In an unexpected turn of events, authorities have launched an investigation after Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President Donald Trump, received a letter containing an unidentified white powder at his home in Jupiter, Florida. Trump Jr. shares the residence…

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Judge determines Fulton County prosecutor’s divorce attorney must return to witness stand in Trump case challenge - Crime and Courts - News

Judge determines Fulton County prosecutor’s divorce attorney must return to witness stand in Trump case challenge

Title: Fulton County Judge Orders Return of Key Witness in Georgia Election Subversion Case In a significant turn of events, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has mandated that Terrence Bradley, Nathan Wade’s former law partner and divorce attorney, must testify once again about the alleged relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis…

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Navalny was possibly ‘days’ away from release in a prisoner swap before his death, aide says - Crime and Courts - News

Navalny was possibly ‘days’ away from release in a prisoner swap before his death, aide says

Final Negotiations for Russian Opposition Leader Alexey Navalny’s Release Reached “Final Stage” Before His Sudden Death, According to Top Aide There were reports that negotiations for the release of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny through a prisoner swap had reached their final stages before his sudden death. According to Maria Pevchik, a top aide to…

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Lawsuit: Doctor died after eating at Walt Disney World resort restaurant; staff had confirmed food was allergen-free - Crime and Courts - News

Lawsuit: Doctor died after eating at Walt Disney World resort restaurant; staff had confirmed food was allergen-free

Title: Widower Sues Walt Disney Parks and Raglan Road Irish Pub for Wife’s Death Due to Alleged Food Allergy Negligence A tragic incident has led a man, Jeffrey Piccolo, to file a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, following the sudden death of his wife, Dr. Kanokporn…

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Explosive device detonated outside Alabama Attorney General’s office early Saturday, no injuries reported - Crime and Courts - News

Explosive device detonated outside Alabama Attorney General’s office early Saturday, no injuries reported

An Unidentified Explosive Device Detonated Outside the Office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall: No Injuries Reported In a statement released on Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that an explosive device had been detonated outside his office in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident occurred without causing any reported injuries. A…

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Campbellsville University student died from strangulation and suspect was teammate on wrestling team, police say - Crime and Courts - News

Campbellsville University student died from strangulation and suspect was teammate on wrestling team, police say

Title: Tragic Death of Campbellsville University Student Josiah Kilman: Fellow Wrestling Team Member Held in Custody for Alleged Strangulation The heartbreaking news of the sudden demise of Josiah Kilman, an 18-year-old student at Campbellsville University in Kentucky, has left the campus community in shock. According to a statement released by the Campbellsville Police Department on…

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Ex-FBI informant Smirnov will remain in jail while he awaits trial, judge rules - Crime and Courts - News

Ex-FBI informant Smirnov will remain in jail while he awaits trial, judge rules

Title: Former FBI Informant Alexander Smirnov Holds Bail Hearing, Denied Release Pending Trial on Alleged Lying and Document Falsification Charges In a significant development in an ongoing investigation involving alleged false statements regarding President Joe Biden’s family and their dealings in Ukraine, Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant, appeared before a federal judge in California…

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Vigil to be held for Augusta University student killed while jogging on UGA campus as a suspect remains in custody. Here’s what we know - Crime and Courts - News

Vigil to be held for Augusta University student killed while jogging on UGA campus as a suspect remains in custody. Here’s what we know

A solemn vigil is scheduled to take place on Monday afternoon in memory of Laken Hope Riley, a dedicated nursing student at Augusta University who tragically lost her life last week while jogging on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus. The heartbreaking event has gained national attention, particularly due to the suspect’s immigration status, which…

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Police video shows non-binary teen Nex Benedict, who died a day later, describe fight in high school bathroom - Crime and Courts - News

Police video shows non-binary teen Nex Benedict, who died a day later, describe fight in high school bathroom

A body camera recording made available by the police department in Oklahoma provides a more comprehensive account of an incident at Owasso High School involving a teenager identified as Nex Benedict, who sadly passed away following a reported altercation. The authorities released the footage on February 7, 2023, shedding light on the events leading up…

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A South Carolina man was convicted of a federal hate crime in a Black transgender woman’s killing. The verdict is the first of its kind, prosecutors say - Crime and Courts - News

A South Carolina man was convicted of a federal hate crime in a Black transgender woman’s killing. The verdict is the first of its kind, prosecutors say

A significant development unfolded in the justice system of the United States as a South Carolina man, Daqua Lameek Ritter, was found guilty of a federal hate crime for the 2019 killing of Black transgender woman Dime Doe. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke from the US Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, announced this landmark verdict…

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Americans believed dead after police say their yacht was hijacked in Grenada remembered as warm-hearted couple - Crime and Courts - News

Americans believed dead after police say their yacht was hijacked in Grenada remembered as warm-hearted couple

Two American cruisers, Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, who have been reportedly killed after their yacht was allegedly hijacked by three prison escapees in Grenada, are being fondly remembered as a kind-hearted and experienced sailing couple by those who knew them. Identified by their sailing club, the Salty Dawg Sailing Association, as long-time members and…

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Questions remain in investigation of death of Augusta University student found on UGA campus - Crime and Courts - News

Questions remain in investigation of death of Augusta University student found on UGA campus

In the tragic and unfolding investigation surrounding the death of Laken Hope Riley, a promising Augusta University College of Nursing student, the immigration status of the primary suspect has emerged as a significant point of concern for law enforcement and public officials. Laken, a 22-year-old junior, was discovered deceased near a lake on the University…

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