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Eric Adams To Stand Trial On Corruption Charges in April, Judge Says

Accused of conspiring to funnel illegal contributions from Turkey into his campaign coffers, Mr. Adams has pleaded not guilty.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Musk's America PAC can keep writing checks to voters, judge says

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday declined an effort by the Philadelphia district attorney to stop Elon Musk’s America PAC from doling out cash prizes to registered voters.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Federal judge says Illinois assault rifle ban is unconstitutional

A federal judge in Illinois ruled that the state's assault rifle ban is unconstitutional, arguing that the decision violates the Second Amendment. In U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn's opinion, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says

Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Judge investigating 2023 coup was court bomb target, say Brazilian police

Police name 59-year-old with explosive devices said to have killed himself after trying to enter court in Brasília. The main target of a bomber who killed himself while attempting to attack ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Judge says death row inmate Melissa Lucio is "actually innocent"

Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.

Judge strikes down Wyoming's abortion laws, saying they violate state constitution

A Wyoming judge ruled Monday that two laws restricting and banning abortion in the state violate its constitution, making the procedure legal up until fetal viability for the time being.

Sen. Klobuchar says she needs background checks to judge Trump's Cabinet

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar emphasized Sunday the importance of FBI background checks for Trump’s Cabinet nominees, which she said is necessary for their confirmation.

Judge says he must still approve sale of Infowars to The Onion

A federal judge said Monday he may hold an evidentiary hearing next month to help determine whether to approve the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company to satirical publication The ...

A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery, medications for transgender minors is constitutional

A Missouri court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans some gender-affirming health care for minors, a victory for supporters of the ban as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case on the ...

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes may continue, Pa. judge says

A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.

Judge says Giuliani faces contempt if he doesn't turn over property to poll workers

A judge has raised the possibility of holding Rudy Giuliani in contempt if he fails to turn over property to two Georgia poll workers he defamed after the 2020 election.

Texas mother on death row, supported by Kim Kardashian, is 'actually innocent,' judge says

A death row inmate convicted of killing her toddler daughter is “actually innocent” of murder and should be freed from custody, the prisoner's trial judge said in documents unearthed on Thursday.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to learn about release on bail next week, judge says

Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared again in a New York City courtroom on Friday as he continues to fight for his release on bail in his racketeering and sex trafficking case.

Judge rejects claim that Giuliani has a ‘political right’ to be at Trump's inaugural events

A federal judge has declined to postpone Rudy Giuliani’s court proceedings over his assets handover to the former Georgia election workers he defamed.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Judge greenlights Musk giveaways

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's $1M giveaways can continue, judge rules A Pennsylvania judge refused the Philadelphia district ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Judge Clears Path for Tupperware Brands to Exit Bankruptcy

The decision allows for the sale of Tupperware Brands to a group of lenders.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead-up to the election. Judge ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Judge Tosses Out Biden Program For Undocumented Spouses

The ruling issued by a federal judge in Texas struck down a new initiative aimed at helping undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens stay in the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Judge rules Biden's program for undocumented spouses is illegal

On Thursday, Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled in favor of the Republican-led effort to dismantle the Biden administration's program

Judge dismisses news outlets' lawsuit against OpenAI

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed two news outlets’ lawsuit against OpenAI over its use of their copyrighted content to train ChatGPT, finding that failed to show an actual injury. Raw Story ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Judge delays ruling in Trump "hush money" case

A New York judge expected to rule on the matter of presidential immunity in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial has delayed his ruling. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

Wyoming’s Abortion Bans Are Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

The ruling found that two state laws — one barring use of abortion pills, and one banning all forms of abortion — violated the state Constitution’s “fundamental right to make health care decisions.”

Health - The New York Times - November 19

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws

A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

Trump: 'No more Judges confirmed before Inauguration Day!'

President-elect Trump on Tuesday called for the Senate to stop confirming judges before he is sworn into office, amid a frantic effort from Democrats to confirm President Biden’s nominees. “The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Politics - CBS News - November 19

Senate set for late night as battle over judicial nominees rages on

The Senate is set for a late night on Wednesday, as Democrats attempt to shepherd through a number of judicial nominees to fill vacancies weeks before they hand over control of the upper chamber to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

DOJ asks judge to order Google to sell Chrome

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a federal judge to order Google to sell off its Chrome browser after the court found the tech giant maintained an illegal monopoly over online search. In ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Ohtani, Judge capture unanimous MVP honors

The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won his second straight unanimous MVP award, and Yankees star Aaron Judge became a two-time MVP on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Judge postpones Trump "hush money" sentencing indefinitely

President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing for his "hush money" conviction is being put on an indefinite hold, a judge ruled Friday. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and Graham Kates have more on the ...

Judge postpones sentencing in Trump hush money case

The judge overseeing the New York hush money case against President-elect Trump has postponed sentencing to allow for arguments over whether the case should be dismissed.

Politics - NBC News - November 22

Judge rejects request to sit SJSU volleyball player

A judge rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in the Mountain West tournament on grounds that she is transgender.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Former sheriff pleads not guilty in shooting death of judge

A former Kentucky sheriff accused in the fatal shooting of a judge in September was arraigned on new charges Monday.

Judge schedules trial in Meta antitrust case

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will head to trial on April 14. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg scheduled a bench ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Judge reschedules key Menendez brothers resentencing hearing

The judge overseeing the Menendez brothers' efforts to reduce their sentence has delayed a key hearing in order to give the new district attorney time to review the case. NBC News' Dana Griffin ...

Judge grants dismissal of Trump's Jan. 6 case

Late Monday, federal judge Tanya Chutkan granted the dismissal of President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case. Special counsel Jack Smith filed motions to dismiss the election interference and ...

Judge dismisses Trump's federal election interference charges

President-elect Trump’s criminal indictment accusing him of conspiring to subvert the 2020 election results is no more. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Monday swiftly granted special counsel ...