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Sep 28, 2026

Mistrial declared in DC Council member Trayon White bribery case

A federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the bribery case against Washington DC Council member Trayon White, who was accused of accepting cash from a city contractor. Prosecutors plan to retry the case.

Sep 28, 2026·3 sources
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Cornell University reopens investigation into alleged fraternity gang rape

New York prosecutors reopened an investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was drugged and gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024, following public outcry over the case and a civil lawsuit filed by the alleged victim.

Sep 28, 2026·2 sources
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Sep 22, 2026

Federal judge orders Texas to install air conditioning in all prisons by end of 2029

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Texas must accelerate its $1 billion-plus plan to install air conditioning in all state prisons by the end of 2029, citing constitutional violations. The decision comes after inmate advocates argued the state was moving too slowly to address dangerous heat conditions that have led to at least two dozen deaths.

Sep 22, 2026·4 sources
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Missouri mother sentenced to 13 years for placing infant in oven, killing her

Mariah Thomas, 28, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child after her 1-month-old daughter died when she placed her in an oven instead of a crib. The murder charge was dropped as part of a plea deal, and she received a 13-year prison sentence.

Sep 22, 2026·4 sources
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Sep 21, 2026

Vermont man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinian students

A Vermont jury convicted a man of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home in November 2023. The jury rejected an insanity defense rooted in his claims that he was hearing voices.

Sep 21, 2026·4 sources
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Charges dropped against Stanford students in 2024 pro-Palestinian protest case

Five Stanford University students who faced criminal charges for barricading themselves inside the university president's office during a 2024 pro-Palestinian demonstration will have charges dismissed after completing community service and paying restitution. Their trial earlier this year ended in a mistrial with a deadlocked jury.

Sep 21, 2026·4 sources
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Charges dropped against Stanford pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied president's office

Five Stanford University students who participated in a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest by barricading themselves inside the president's office will have charges dismissed after completing 100 hours of community service and paying restitution. Their trial earlier this year ended in a deadlocked jury.

Sep 21, 2026·5 sources
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Sep 19, 2026

Patrick Clancy gives first interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial, announces plans to start new family

Patrick Clancy appeared on 60 Minutes with his new wife Dr. Rachel Danis in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended in a mistrial. He discussed his grief over losing his three children, his decision to forgive his ex-wife, and revealed that he and his new wife are planning to start a family.

Sep 19, 2026·8 sources
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Sep 13, 2026

US secretly flies diplomat out of UK after child abuse image allegations

US authorities secretly removed a diplomat from London and flew him out of the UK after he was accused of possessing indecent images of children, without informing British police. The incident has sparked diplomatic controversy and drawn criticism from Harry Dunn's mother, who called the action 'unforgivable.'

Sep 13, 2026·5 sources
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Trump declines to pardon Lindsay Clancy after attorney's request following hung jury

President Trump indicated he will not intervene in the Lindsay Clancy case after her attorney publicly requested a pardon following a mistrial. Trump characterized the Massachusetts murder case, in which Clancy is accused of killing her three children, as a 'state situation' that authorities must resolve.

Sep 13, 2026·5 sources
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Sep 12, 2026

Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked US citizen box

Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court threw out felony charges against a woman who incorrectly checked a box indicating she was a U.S. citizen. The decision affects a group of American Samoan residents who made the same error on voter forms.

Sep 12, 2026·3 sources
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Sep 11, 2026

Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, Black woman found hanging from tree in Mississippi

Mississippi police arrested a man in connection with the killing of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree outside an abandoned home, after the medical examiner ruled it a homicide.

Sep 11, 2026·5 sources
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Sam Bankman-Fried asks Supreme Court to overturn FTX fraud conviction

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried petitioned the US Supreme Court to review his 2023 fraud conviction and 25-year sentence, arguing jurors heard about customer losses while his defense was barred from showing assets were available for repayment.

Sep 11, 2026·4 sources
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Sep 10, 2026

California woman pleads guilty to paying homeless people to forge voter registration signatures

A California woman has pleaded guilty to charges of paying homeless individuals to register to vote using the identities of registered voters. The Department of Justice has warned of widespread voter fraud in California following the case.

Sep 10, 2026·1 source
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Sep 7, 2026

Florida death row inmate seeks Supreme Court stay of execution over DNA evidence request

Attorneys have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the scheduled Thursday execution of a Florida death row inmate convicted in the 1996 kidnapping and strangulation of a man. The legal team is seeking DNA testing in the case.

Sep 7, 2026·2 sources
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Sep 4, 2026

Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after jurors deadlocked on whether the mother who killed her three children was legally insane, highlighting ongoing debates about postpartum mental health and criminal responsibility.

Sep 4, 2026·3 sources
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Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for trafficking minors and money laundering

Romanian prosecutors officially indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor, and witness tampering. His brother Tristan was also indicted for complicity.

Sep 4, 2026·6 sources
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Aug 31, 2026

Judge orders forced feeding of Afghan national accused in deadly National Guard shooting

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta issued an emergency order allowing the Bureau of Prisons to force-feed Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is accused of fatally shooting a National Guard member near the White House and has been on a monthslong hunger strike while awaiting trial.

Aug 31, 2026·5 sources
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Aug 18, 2026

Erin Patterson appeals mushroom murder convictions

Australian woman Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three relatives with death cap mushrooms, began her appeal arguing that allowing jurors to stay in the same hotel as police and prosecution represented a catastrophic failure of justice.

Aug 18, 2026·11 sources
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Justice Department asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to reinstate criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man whose case was dismissed in May by a judge who ruled he was subject to vindictive prosecution. The DOJ is challenging the lower court's finding in a Monday filing.

Aug 18, 2026·5 sources
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Aug 17, 2026

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea

A New York state judge postponed Luigi Mangione's trial on murder charges over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges last week.

Aug 17, 2026·4 sources
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Aug 14, 2026

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting in court that he shot the executive outside an investor conference in late 2024. The plea has triggered a legal dispute over whether he can still face separate state prosecution.

Aug 14, 2026·8 sources
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Aug 12, 2026

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting he trailed the executive to an investor conference before shooting him in December 2024.

Aug 12, 2026·3 sources
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Aug 10, 2026

Tyler Boebert, son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, arrested on child sexual exploitation charges

Tyler Boebert, 21-year-old son of Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies including three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He posted $10,000 bond on Sunday.

Aug 10, 2026·4 sources
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Trial begins for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

Jury selection has begun in Las Vegas for the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years ago. The 63-year-old faces one charge of murder with a deadly weapon with intent to promote a criminal gang.

Aug 10, 2026·5 sources
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Aug 9, 2026

Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan extradited from UAE, charged with directing criminal organisation

Daniel Kinahan, 49, was extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Ireland and appeared before Dublin's Special Criminal Court on Sunday, where he was charged with directing a criminal organisation and remanded in custody. The suspected crime gang boss arrived on an Irish government jet amid tight security.

Aug 9, 2026·9 sources
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Ecuador charges former interior minister and six others in 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio

Ecuadoran prosecutors have formally charged former interior minister José Serrano and six other individuals on suspicion of masterminding the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was shot dead at a campaign event in Quito days before the 2023 election.

Aug 9, 2026·3 sources
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Aug 3, 2026

Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Citizens Accused of Fraud and Serious Crimes

The Department of Justice announced it filed denaturalization actions against 25 individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious criminal offenses including attempted murder, sexual assault, and marriage fraud. The DOJ reports it has filed 123 civil denaturalization complaints since the start of the second Trump administration, calling it the largest denaturalization effort in U.S. history.

Aug 3, 2026·9 sources
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Jul 31, 2026

Justice Department drops case against former Olympian charged with damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Justice Department moved to dismiss criminal charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence showed the damage was caused by flawed installation work rather than deliberate vandalism.

Jul 31, 2026·3 sources
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Jul 27, 2026

Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho murders case

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students, is asking a court to withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial. The 31-year-old claims his attorneys manipulated him into making the confession.

Jul 27, 2026·5 sources
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Federal Prosecutors Move to Dismiss Charges Against California Labor Leader David Huerta Arrested During Immigration Protest

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss misdemeanor obstruction charges against Los Angeles labor union leader David Huerta, who was arrested last year while protesting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in California.

Jul 27, 2026·8 sources
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Jul 17, 2026

GEO Group worker arrested for shooting protester at Colorado ICE facility

An employee of private contractor GEO Group was arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding a woman protesting outside an ICE migrant-processing center in Aurora, Colorado.

Jul 17, 2026·3 sources
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Jun 28, 2026

Australian man charged with murder of Thai teenager found dead in suitcase in Pattaya

Simon Peter Carman, 45, has been charged with murdering 17-year-old Tunchanok, whose body was found in a suitcase in Thailand. The victim's family has expressed shock over the gruesome death, while Carman is being held in Pattaya Prison.

Jun 28, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 23, 2026

Eight Convicted of Terrorism Charges in Texas Immigration Center Shooting

A US Marine who shot and wounded a police officer outside a Texas immigration detention center was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison, while seven other protesters received sentences of at least 50 years on terrorism charges. The case represents the Trump administration's first major prosecution of alleged anti-fascist activists.

Jun 23, 2026·4 sources
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Jun 22, 2026

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Etan Patz Murder Case

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to restore the conviction of the man found guilty of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, one of the most infamous cold cases in American history that captivated the nation for nearly 50 years.

Jun 22, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 18, 2026

Luigi Mangione withdraws psychiatric defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder trial

In a stunning reversal, lawyers for Luigi Mangione informed a judge Thursday that he will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk. The withdrawal means Mangione will not introduce evidence that he was experiencing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged killing.

Jun 18, 2026·6 sources
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Jun 15, 2026

Marius Borg Høiby, Son of Norway's Crown Princess, Convicted of Rape and Sentenced to Four Years

An Oslo court convicted Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, of two counts of rape, domestic violence, and other crimes, sentencing him to four years in prison after a seven-week trial.

Jun 15, 2026·11 sources
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Jun 11, 2026

Toronto Police Officer Killed by Teen During Raid Linked to U.S. Consulate Shooting Investigation

A Toronto police officer was fatally shot Thursday by a 19-year-old suspect while executing a search warrant related to an investigation into shots fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto in March. The teen will be charged with first-degree murder.

Jun 11, 2026·4 sources
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Jun 9, 2026

Texas Teen Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Fatal Stabbing of Competitor at Track Meet

Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 murder of fellow student Austin Metcalf at an athletics event in Frisco, Texas. The case has sparked debate over racial justice, with Anthony's family questioning the jury composition and stating 'nobody wins' following the verdict.

Jun 9, 2026·4 sources
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Jun 4, 2026

John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Documents Case, Pay $2.25 Million Fine

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information and will pay a $2.25 million fine, according to multiple sources. Bolton, a prominent Trump critic, was indicted in 2025 for allegedly mishandling classified materials.

Jun 4, 2026·5 sources
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May 29, 2026

Pam Bondi defends DoJ handling of Epstein files, refuses to answer questions about Trump's involvement

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before House lawmakers on Friday, admitting to 'redaction errors' in Jeffrey Epstein case files while defending the Department of Justice's handling of the matter. She refused to answer questions about President Trump's involvement in the files' release.

May 29, 2026·4 sources
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May 1, 2026

Purdue Pharma Dissolved After Judge Approves Criminal Sentence for OxyContin Crisis Role

A federal judge approved Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, leading to the dissolution of the OxyContin maker. The hearing included testimony from families affected by the opioid crisis and individuals who struggled with addiction treatment.

May 1, 2026·1 source
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Apr 25, 2026

US Justice Department Watchdog to Investigate Release of Epstein Files

The Department of Justice's inspector general will review the agency's handling of Jeffrey Epstein records, including missed deadlines, excessive redactions, and leaked victims' information.

Apr 25, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Prosecutor Jeanine Pirro vowed shortly after the September 28, 2026 mistrial to retry the bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. before a new jury
  • ▪Defense attorney Gary Kohlman suggested that the 9-3 jury vote in favor of acquittal indicates prosecutors would face an uphill climb in a second trial of D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr.
  • ▪Federal prosecutors alleged D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. faced a single count of bribery for accepting thousands of dollars from a city contractor during four meetings in 2024

People involved

Donald TrumpSam Bankman-FriedAndrew TateBryan ThompsonJohn Bolton

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