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Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of Pro Se Litigation
For years, courts have accepted cases from individuals representing themselves, known as pro se litigants. With the advent of artificial intelligence, these litigants now have new tools to aid their legal filings, increasing the volume
Cameras Permitted in Courtroom for Kirk Murder Trial
A recent court ruling permits cameras in the courtroom for the trial of Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno discussed this significant development and the defense’s unsuccessful attempts to
Controversy Surrounds Overturned Convictions of Alex Murdaugh
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, a former attorney found guilty of killing his wife and son. The decision centers on allegations against a court clerk whose actions
Tova Noel to Testify on Jeffrey Epstein Case
Tova Noel, a former guard at the prison where Jeffrey Epstein died, will testify in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday. Noel was on duty with another guard on August 9,
Trump Withdraws Lawsuit Against IRS Over Tax Returns Leak
President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lawsuit, filed last year in a federal court in Florida, concerned the leak of his tax returns.
Truck Driver Sentenced for Attempting Major Cocaine Smuggling into England
A 40-year-old truck driver named Jakub Jan Konkel was sentenced to 13½ years in prison by a U.K. court after attempting to smuggle cocaine worth nearly $10 million into England. Konkel’s method involved concealing the
Audit Exposes Misallocated Funds in Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Racial Profiling Settlement
Misallocation of Funds in Sheriff’s Office More than $200 million in expenses were billed by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to a class-action settlement intended to address racial profiling. The settlement followed a 2013 federal
Police Officers File Lawsuit to Block DOJ’s Anti-Weaponization Fund
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6 have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They aim to prevent the Department of Justice’s new ‘anti-weaponization fund’ from going into effect,
Prosecutor Indicted for Emailing Classified Trump Documents
Washington, D.C.—A former federal prosecutor in Florida, Carmen Lineberger, has been indicted for allegedly sending a confidential special counsel report to her personal email. The report was part of an investigation into former President Donald
Egg Juror Seeks Access to Sealed Records in Murdaugh Trial
The woman known as the ‘egg juror’ from Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder trial is pressing South Carolina authorities to release sealed records. These records concern allegations that a court official tampered with the jury. Motion for