Hochul Backs Plan to Ease Evidence Requirements for New York Prosecutors
District attorneys say that a 2019 law ordering them to give reams of evidence to defense lawyers has resulted in thousands of scuttled cases.
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Idaho murders case defense will claim evidence planted, prosecutors say
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers
Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Lawyers for suspect in 2nd Trump assassination attempt tour golf course, examine evidence
Defense attorneys for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump last September were able to tour the golf course where the incident took place, CBS News has learned. CBS News ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Menendez brothers resentencing bid opposed by LA district attorney
The new district attorney's stand could roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease the brothers' punishment for killing their parents.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Duffy provides 30-day New York City congestion pricing extension, puts Hochul 'on notice'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the administration was giving New York City a 30-day extension for its congestion pricing plan and putting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) “on notice.” ...The Hill - 5d -
Luigi Mangione lawyer says arrest flaws invalidate evidence – but will it work?
Pennsylvania attorney for suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shooting claims police violated his client’s constitutional rights in arrest. Following Luigi Mangione ’s arrest in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump has ‘no respect for the courts or the rule of law’: Fmr. Trump WH attorney
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Meet the Press NOW to react to President Trump pushing back against the judicial system as courts challenge his executive orders. NBC News’ Aaron ...NBC News - 6d -
Evidence in death of former U.S. attorney points to natural causes, police say
Virginia police looking into the death of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber say everything they have found suggests natural causes.NBC News - 1h -
Evidence in death of former U.S. attorney points to natural causes, police say
Virginia police looking into the death of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber say everything they have found suggests natural causes.NBC News - 1h
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Democrats Call for Hegseth and Waltz to Resign
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Leak of Signal Chat Poses Early Test for F.B.I. and Justice Dept.
Whether the agencies open an investigation will bring into sharp relief the intended approach of their leaders, Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, who promised to administer impartial justice.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting New Law Firm, Jenner & Block
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Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence
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The Worst Part of Pete Hegseth’s Group Chat Debacle
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