Court News
Andrew Boutros: Navigating Challenges in the Northern District of Illinois
Appointment of Andrew Boutros Andrew Boutros, an experienced Chicago lawyer and former federal prosecutor, began his role as interim U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in March 2025. U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood led
Federal Judge Apologizes Amid Misconduct Allegations
A federal judge in Georgia has publicly apologized to a former law clerk for engaging in inappropriate and unprofessional behavior. Allegations surfaced that Judge Eleanor Ross had sexual relations with a senior police officer in
Convicted Killer Mackenzie Shirilla: From Courtroom to Prison Job
Mackenzie Shirilla, convicted of killing her boyfriend and their friend in a 2022 crash, now works a prison job at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. The crash, involving Shirilla slamming a Toyota Camry into a
Death of Convicted Man in Illinois Child’s Murder Case
A man who confessed to the sexual assault and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Illinois in 2004 has died in a state prison. According to state records, Scott Eby, 52, passed away at the
Blake Lively Granted Legal Fees in Court Battle with Justin Baldoni
A federal judge has awarded Blake Lively attorneys’ fees from her legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. The ruling did not specify the amount of the fees. The decision follows a settlement regarding a retaliation claim
Judge Eleanor Ross’s Misconduct and Apology
Federal Judge Eleanor Ross, known for her work in the Atlanta court, acknowledged her misconduct in a recent letter. This second apology came after a New York Times report brought her actions to light. The
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Execution Plan
The Supreme Court intervened on Thursday night, halting Alabama’s attempt to execute prisoner Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas. This decision was a setback for Republican Governor Kay Ivey, as it upheld lower court rulings that
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Execution
The Supreme Court has ruled against Alabama’s request to execute a man using nitrogen gas, citing the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. This decision, made late Thursday evening, prevents the immediate execution
Supreme Court Halts Execution Using Nitrogen Gas in Alabama
The Supreme Court has stopped Alabama from executing Jeffery Lee using nitrogen gas. This decision, made without a signed opinion, rejects the state’s last-minute appeal. Lower courts had ruled that the method seemed unconstitutional in
Teen Convicted of Murder Seeks Public Defender Despite Raised Funds
Karmelo Anthony, a teenager from Texas, has been convicted of murdering a fellow athlete during a high school track meet. Following his conviction, Anthony is seeking a court-appointed public defender for his appeal. This request