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A press conference regarding the indictment of law enforcement officials and a business owner for U-Visa fraud, with a U.S. Attorney speaking surrounded by law enforcement representatives.

Louisiana Police Officials and Business Owner Indicted in U-Visa Fraud Case

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Louisiana has indicted five men, including current and former law enforcement officers and a business owner, for allegedly participating in a scheme to falsify police reports in support of immigration applications. The 62-count indictment, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander Van... Read More about Louisiana Police Officials and Business Owner Indicted in U-Visa Fraud Case

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Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court delivered a significant setback to President Donald Trump's controversial executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, ruling on Wednesday that the policy violates the Constitution. The 2-1 decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld a nationwide injunction, effectively blocking Trump's... Read More about Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Unconstitutional

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Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Ketamine Distribution in Matthew Perry Case

A physician based in Santa Monica has pleaded guilty to four felony counts of unlawful ketamine distribution in a federal case tied to the 2023 death of actor Matthew Perry. Dr. Salvador Plasencia entered the plea on Wednesday in the Central District of California. His sentencing is scheduled for December... Read More about Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Ketamine Distribution in Matthew Perry Case

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Tesla Faces License Suspension in California for Allegedly Misleading Autopilot Ads

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is pursuing a suspension of Tesla’s licenses to manufacture and sell vehicles in the state, claiming the company misled consumers by promoting its driver assistance features in ways that suggest its cars are fully autonomous. In a trial brief filed July 17, 2025, the... Read More about Tesla Faces License Suspension in California for Allegedly Misleading Autopilot Ads

Bryan Kohberger being led into the courtroom during his sentencing for the murders of four University of Idaho students.

Bryan Kohberger Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Idaho Student Murders

Bryan Kohberger was sentenced on Wednesday to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole for the stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students, following a plea agreement that spared him from the death penalty. Kohberger, 30, will also serve an additional 10-year sentence on a related burglary... Read More about Bryan Kohberger Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Idaho Student Murders

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FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf Quietly Settle Assault Lawsuit Ahead of Trial

FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf have reached a private settlement in the high-profile lawsuit filed by the musician in 2020, effectively bringing the case to a close just weeks before it was scheduled to go to trial. On Monday, attorneys for both parties confirmed that the legal matter had been... Read More about FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf Quietly Settle Assault Lawsuit Ahead of Trial

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50 Cent’s Publishing Company Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over Alleged Contract Breach

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s publishing company, G-Unit Books, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, accusing her of violating a long-standing life rights agreement through recent social media posts. The complaint, filed earlier this month, centers on Instagram videos in which Tompkins reportedly discusses her past relationship... Read More about 50 Cent’s Publishing Company Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over Alleged Contract Breach

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Trump Files $20 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Story

President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against the publisher of The Wall Street Journal and two of its reporters, seeking at least $20 billion in damages. The suit, filed in federal court in Miami, alleges the publication defamed Trump by falsely linking him to a sexually explicit note... Read More about Trump Files $20 Billion Libel Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Story

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Jane’s Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell Over Onstage Altercation

The longstanding tensions within Jane’s Addiction have come to a breaking point. Three members of the band, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins, have filed a lawsuit against frontman Perry Farrell, citing assault, battery, and a cascade of professional and financial breaches stemming from a September... Read More about Jane’s Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell Over Onstage Altercation

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Disney Sues Hong Kong Jeweler Over Alleged Unauthorized Mickey Mouse Jewelry

The Walt Disney Company filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday in Los Angeles against a Hong Kong-based jeweler, accusing the business of selling unlicensed products featuring its signature character, Mickey Mouse. According to the complaint, the Red Earth Group markets a line of rings, necklaces, and earrings under the brand name... Read More about Disney Sues Hong Kong Jeweler Over Alleged Unauthorized Mickey Mouse Jewelry

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Federal Judge Overturns Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

A federal judge in Texas has struck down a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have prohibited medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports. The decision, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan, halts a key component of the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce... Read More about Federal Judge Overturns Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports

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ICE Ends Bond Hearings for Many Undocumented Immigrants Under New Directive

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued new guidance instructing agents to limit release options for undocumented immigrants. Under the policy, most individuals who entered the country without authorization will no longer be eligible for bond hearings before an immigration judge. The change is outlined in an internal memo signed... Read More about ICE Ends Bond Hearings for Many Undocumented Immigrants Under New Directive

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Court Orders U.S. to Process Refugees Denied Entry Under Trump Travel Ban

A federal judge in Seattle has ruled that the Trump administration cannot use its 2025 travel ban to block the entry of refugees who had already completed the government’s vetting process. The decision requires the immediate resumption of processing for 80 individuals who were denied entry despite prior approval. U.S.... Read More about Court Orders U.S. to Process Refugees Denied Entry Under Trump Travel Ban

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Federal Judge Rules Against ICE Detentions Based on Race, Language, and Job Location

A federal judge ruled on Friday that immigration agents cannot rely solely on race, language, or job location as grounds for reasonable suspicion to conduct detention stops. Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, issued two temporary restraining orders (TROs) addressing these... Read More about Federal Judge Rules Against ICE Detentions Based on Race, Language, and Job Location

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Federal Jury to Decide Tesla’s Liability in Fatal Autopilot Crash

A federal jury trial began Monday in Miami involving Tesla and the safety of its Autopilot driver-assistance system, following a fatal crash in Key Largo, Florida, in 2019. The lawsuit, filed by the family of Naibel Benavides Leon, 22, who died in the crash, and Dillon Angulo, who was severely... Read More about Federal Jury to Decide Tesla’s Liability in Fatal Autopilot Crash