Neil Gaiman asks US court to dismiss lawsuit alleging rape and sexual assault

Judge orders Trump officials must testify in union lawsuit against admin

A federal judge issued a Thursday order requiring four Trump administration officials to testify in a lawsuit seeking to expose the inner workings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...

The Hill - 6d

200-plus Democratic lawmakers backing lawsuit seeking to block CFPB dismantling

More than 200 Democratic lawmakers in the House are submitting an amicus brief to back a lawsuit that aims to prevent the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Democrats ...

The Hill - 6d

More Women File Lawsuits Against Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes

Tal Alexander and his brothers, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander, who are twins, now face at least 24 civil lawsuits, as they await trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.

The New York Times - 5d

Problems With New California Bar Exam Spark Lawsuit and Enrage Test Takers

Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.

The New York Times - 3d

Jay-Z files defamation lawsuit against former accuser, her attorneys

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter filed a defamation suit Monday against an Alabama woman who claimed he raped her when she was 13 in a since-withdrawn civil lawsuit.

ABC News - 2d

CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Banks Over Zelle Scams

A spokeswoman for the payment app’s parent company said the lawsuit against three large banks was “without merit, and legally and factually flawed.”

The New York Times - 2d

Trump administration will move to drop abortion lawsuit against Idaho

The Trump administration will move to end a lawsuit against Idaho over the right of a pregnant woman to obtain an abortion in a medical emergency, reversing the Biden administration’s stance in the ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump's speech to Congress and Border Patrol agents hit with lawsuit: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump, speech highlights, Al Green, Elissa Slotkin, Ronald Reagan, tariffs, Canada, Mexico, Target, Best Buy, Border Patrol, Bong Joon-ho, Mickey 17

NBC News - 1d

Breaking down Los Angeles wildfire lawsuits against utility company

Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena filed separate lawsuits against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire, alleging the utility's electrical equipment caused the deadly wildfire. ...

CBS News - 20h

Trump administration hit with over 100 lawsuits since inauguration

More than 100 federal lawsuits have been filed since the inauguration, taking aim at Trump administration policies.

ABC News - 10h

DOJ moves to drop lawsuit against Idaho over strict abortion ban

The Justice Department has moved to end its lawsuit against Idaho over the state's strict abortion ban. The case was brought by the Biden-era DOJ and sought to protect the right to abortions during ...

CBS News - 5h

Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network

Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case.

Los Angeles Times - 35m

Trump admin drops lawsuit over abortion ban filed under Biden

The Justice Department has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against the state of Idaho over its total abortion ban, paving the way for the ban to go back into effect.

ABC News - 9m

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested on assault charge outside U.S. Capitol

Enrique Tarrio, who was granted clemency by President Donald Trump last month, was arrested outside the Capitol and charged with assaulting a female protester.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Enrique Tarrio, Ex-Proud Boys Leader, Arrested on Charges of Assault Outside Capitol

Enrique Tarrio, who was pardoned for his role in the Capitol attack, had appeared with other Jan. 6 defendants outside the very building at the center of the riot that sent many of them to prison.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

A French ex-surgeon is accused of raping or abusing 299 victims. Most were child patients

A former surgeon is going on trial in France for the rape and sexual abuse of 299 victims over a period spanning more than three decades

ABC News - Feb. 22

'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak

Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank

Nearly 40,000 Palestinians driven from their homes by Israel's month-long offensive in the West Bank have scattered across nearby villages and towns, trying to find shelter

ABC News - 6d

Tate brothers, who face rape and human trafficking charges in Romania, return to U.S.

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are temporarily free after returning to the U.S. and landing in Florida on Thursday. They were arrested in Romania in 2022 and are accused of rape, human ...

CBS News - 6d

‘I screamed and the world listened’: how astronaut Amanda Nguyen survived rape to fight for other victims

Assaulted at 22, Nguyen was shocked to find she would have to pay for her rape evidence kit – which might be destroyed long before any court case. She talks about her battle for survivors’ rights, ...

The Guardian - 1d

London student who drugged and raped 10 women may have 50 more victims, police fear

Police source says extent of Zhenhao Zou’s violence against women could be worst seen in Britain. Zhenhao Zou: ‘charming’ PhD student who filmed dozens of attacks on women Police fear the PhD ...

The Guardian - 1d

Student guilty of raping 10 women could have attacked 50 more, police say

Zhenhao Zou filmed nine of the assaults as "souvenirs" and another eight of his victims are yet to be traced.

BBC News - 1d

Broncos fire OLB coach Michael Wilhoite after arrest for felony assault of police officer

The former Broncos coach allegedly got into a physical altercation with an officer in the arrivals lane at Denver International Airport.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Gisèle Pelicot's daughter presses charges against father jailed in mass rape case

Caroline Darian - who says she is her father's "forgotten victim" - is convinced he drugged and raped her.

BBC News - 7h

Crossbow killer convicted of raping his ex-partner during attack near London in which 3 women died

A 26-year-old man who admitted murdering a mother and two of her daughters at their family home just north of London last year has been found guilty of raping his ex-partner during the attack

ABC News - 6h

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment

Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Luigi Mangione to appear in NYC court

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be in a New York City courtroom Friday. Attorney and CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court

Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".

BBC News - Feb. 24

Prosecutor moves to dismiss unrelated charge against Jan. 6 defendant Daniel Ball

A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.

CBS News - Feb. 21

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet

A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Former Illinois, St. John's G Andre Curbelo dismissed from Southern Miss team amid 10-19 campaign

Dazzling dimes and on-court outbursts marred the career of the former 2021 Sixth Man of the Year.

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Robinhood app says SEC dismissed crypto investigation in sign of easier industry regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood’s crypto arm, the company revealed Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Robinhood says SEC dismissed crypto unit investigation in latest sign of easier regulation for industry

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm, the company said Monday.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Judge dismisses corruption indictment against New Jersey power broker George Norcross

The criminal indictment alleging racketeering against longtime New Jersey Democratic powerbroker George Norcross and others has been thrown out on the grounds that the allegations didn’t reach the ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co-defendants

A state judge on Wednesday agreed to toss out racketeering charges against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and those charged alongside him.

NBC News - Feb. 27

Starmer’s Trump meeting ‘spectacular success’, says Streeting, as Tories dismiss president’s backing for Chagos deal – UK politics live

Health secretary hails talks over defence, security and trade as Badenoch says her party will continue to oppose Chagos deal. Anneliese Dodds , the international development minister, has quit her ...

The Guardian - 6d

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