Nov 28, 2024
Courtroom scene from the trial of Derek Chauvin, with lawyers and a witness present.
Derek Chauvin’s Trial - Day One

On day one of Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd, new information was introduced. Instead of the 8 minutes, 46 seconds the world had assumed was the duration that Chauvin’s knee was on Floyd’s neck, prosecutors say it was actually 9 minutes, 29 seconds — 43 seconds... Read More »

Former UCLA men's soccer coach Jorge Salcedo leaving a courthouse after being sentenced for his involvement in the college admissions bribery scandal.
UCLA Soccer Coach Sentenced in Varsity Blues Scandal

How do rich kids get into prestigious universities when they can’t meet highly competitive admissions standards? A few hire “admissions consultants,” who bribe coaches to arrange acceptances through athletic admissions procedures, which are generally less rigorous than the norm. One such soccer coach took the bribes and is now headed... Read More »