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As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe world
Read full article: As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe worldWhen the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies.
Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse
Read full article: Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuseA judge will appoint a special master to oversee a federal women's prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates.
Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voice
Read full article: Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voiceJudges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office puts out warning about fake jury duty scheme
Read full article: Marion County Sheriff’s Office puts out warning about fake jury duty schemeThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office putting out an alert Thursday after they say a person was recently threatened with jail time after a person called saying they would be arrested if they missed jury duty,
Appeals court says Mark Meadows can’t move Georgia election case charges to federal court
Read full article: Appeals court says Mark Meadows can’t move Georgia election case charges to federal courtA federal appeals court has ruled that Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows cannot move charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia to federal court.
Judge, rejecting Trump arguments, signals he'll let New York criminal case stay in state court
Read full article: Judge, rejecting Trump arguments, signals he'll let New York criminal case stay in state courtThe hush money case against former President Donald Trump appears headed back to a New York state court.
Seminole High School shooting victim sues school board over injuries
Read full article: Seminole High School shooting victim sues school board over injuriesA former student at Seminole High School who was injured in a school shooting earlier this year has filed a lawsuit against the district school board, court documents show.
Brazil election agency rejects Bolsonaro push to void votes
Read full article: Brazil election agency rejects Bolsonaro push to void votesThe head of Brazil’s electoral authority has rejected the request from President Jair Bolsonaro and his Liberal Party to annul ballots cast on most electronic voting machines, which would have overturned the Oct. 30 election.
Tamron Hall show focuses on victims of 'Someone They Knew'
Read full article: Tamron Hall show focuses on victims of 'Someone They Knew'Tamron Hall has plenty on her hands with a successful daytime talk show, but she's going back to her journalism roots with a Court TV series, “Someone They Knew,” about murder stories where the victims knew their killer.
Florida Supreme Court to hear Volusia County death penalty case
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court to hear Volusia County death penalty caseFlorida Supreme Court halts right to speedy trial due to backlog created by pandemicTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Volusia County death penalty case concerning a man convicted of killing a man he thought was a drug dealer. A jury recommended in 2019 that Christian Cruz receive the death penalty after finding him guilty of kidnapping, beating and shooting Christopher Jeremy, who was 25 years old. Investigators said Cruz and Charles had been planning to rob a drug dealer who had previously lived in the apartment but moved out. Attorneys for Cruz appealed the death penalty last year. Court records show on Dec. 21, 2020, the state Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.
Woman charged in attempted kidnap of Joe Montana grandchild
Read full article: Woman charged in attempted kidnap of Joe Montana grandchildSodsai Dalzell appears in court for an arraignment Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles. Dalzell is charged with attempted kidnapping of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana's granddaughter. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
Defense says interrogation video shows Orlando police mistreated Markeith Loyd after arrest
Read full article: Defense says interrogation video shows Orlando police mistreated Markeith Loyd after arrestORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Convicted killer Markeith Loyd appeared in court Friday afternoon as a judge ruled on multiple recently filed motions, including one pertaining to a planned insanity defense. Loyd was convicted last year of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, he is awaiting trial for his second murder charge. When state experts examine Loyd, the defense will be able to video record that meeting, but despite protests from Loyd’s attorney Terry Lenamon, the defense will have to provide a copy of that video to the state. Loyd was convicted of first-degree for killing Dixon in October 2019. According to Lenamon, the video shows Loyd moaning in pain and asking for medical attention but instead of helping him, officers mocked and laughed at him.