Legal
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, announced on October 17 that he would no longer use his royal titles or honors following prolonged public scrutiny over his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. In a statement, the prince explained that the decision was reached after discussions with King Charles......
A federal appeals court has dealt a significant legal blow to former President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy. In a 2-1 ruling, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the administration could not invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite the deportation of alleged......
Understanding the requirements for USCIS document submission is critical for individuals pursuing legal status in the United States. Even minor errors can lead to significant delays or outright denials. Below are seven common mistakes and strategies to prevent them, offering guidance for applicants,......
A former New Jersey bowling alley owner, already imprisoned for arson, has been convicted of conspiring to murder prosecutors and judges involved in his previous case. Conviction for murder plot Steven Smink, 62, of Philadelphia, was found guilty earlier this month of first-degree conspiracy to commit......
Mingus Reedus, the 25-year-old son of acclaimed actor Norman Reedus, has been charged with assault and criminal obstruction of breathing following an alleged attack on a 33-year-old woman in Chelsea, New York. Reedus was released on his own recognizance after appearing before a Manhattan judge, with......
A US federal judge has rejected a Department of Justice (DOJ) request to unseal grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, citing that the government already possesses extensive investigative materials it could disclose if it chose to. Judge Berman’s ruling Judge......
An ex-flight attendant for American Airlines has been sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for attempting to exploit minors sexually and possessing child pornography. The court also imposed five years of supervised release following his prison term. Estes Carter Thompson III was arrested in......
Authorities in California have taken custody of 21 children connected to a Los Angeles-area couple as investigations continue into allegations of child abuse and claims that the couple misled surrogate mothers across the U.S. Children removed from the home Fifteen of the children were removed from......
Brian Littrell, a member of the world-renowned boy band Backstreet Boys, has filed a lawsuit against a Florida sheriff’s office, accusing the department of failing to prevent trespassers from invading his private beachfront property. The legal battle highlights ongoing tensions between celebrity......
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, has been acquitted of federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. However, a jury found him guilty on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution—a federal felony—one involving his ex-girlfriend,......
A man who was pursuing a doctorate in criminal justice has been scheduled to enter a guilty plea for the stabbing deaths of four students from a university in Idaho. The plea deal with prosecutors would avoid the possibility of the death penalty. Bryan Kohberger, 30, had previously pleaded not guilty......
Adolfo Macias, known by his alias “Fito,” has been apprehended after evading authorities for nearly a year and a half. At 45 years old, he is regarded as one of the world’s most dangerous criminals, particularly in Ecuador, where he carried out much of his operations. In addition to......
A divided U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting undocumented migrants to third countries, even when those destinations are not their countries of origin. The decision came after the Justice Department requested an emergency suspension of a lower court's order......
