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Donald Trump Arrest: Judge Presiding the Case, Family Get Threats After Arraignment

Donald Trump Arrest: Threats Delivered to Judge, Judge’s Family, Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

After the widely watched Donald Trump arrest, Judge Juan Merchan has been receiving "dozens" of threats, according to one official.

Mike Pence Ordered by Judge To Testify in Probe on Donald Trump's Effort To Overturn 2020 Election Results

Mar 28, 2023 11:03 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has been ordered to testify in the investigation against former U.S. President Donald Trump and his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, as cited by a source familiar with the decision.

Donald Trump’s Lawyers Get Scolded by Judge After Trying To Throw Out a Fraud Lawsuit

Jan 06, 2023 09:09 PM EST By Rick Martin

Donald Trump's lawyers may be facing sanctions as a Manhattan judge scolded the on Friday as he denied their attempt to throw out a lawsuit that accused their client and the Trump organization of committing a fraud scheme that ran for several years.

Brazil Is Losing Amazon Rainforest to Organized Crime, Traffickers Using the Region to Smuggle Drugs, Judge Says

Dec 09, 2022 01:09 AM EST By Mary Webber

Brazil is at risk of losing control over its Amazon rainforest region to organized crime and traffickers, who use the region to smuggle illegal drugs, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge warned.

Scott Peterson's New Trial Hearing Canceled; Judge Did Not Cite Reason on Decision

Nov 29, 2022 09:30 PM EST By Mary Webber

The hearing set to deliberate if Scott Peterson will be given a new trial has been canceled, with the presiding judge to issue a written decision instead of a hearing to announce the verdict.

Republican States' Lawsuit vs Biden Student Debt Relief Plan Dismissed by Judge

Oct 20, 2022 11:21 PM EDT By Rick Martin

When President Joe Biden announced his plans to forgive student loan debts, several Republican states, including Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Carolina, filed a lawsuit to challenge it.

Mexico Sue U.S. Gun Manufacturers for $10B; Gun Makers Urge Judge to Dismiss the Case

Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Manufacturers for $10B; Gun Makers Urge Judge to Dismiss the Case

Apr 12, 2022 11:22 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Mexico has filed a $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold U.S. gun manufacturers accountable for a deadly flood of weapons across the border. Named in the lawsuit were Smith & Wesson and Strum, Ruger & Co., among others.

Texas Judge Drops Murder Charge Against Woman in 'Self-Induced' Abortion Case; District Attorney Cites Insufficient Evidence

Apr 12, 2022 03:17 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A Texas judge has ruled to drop a murder charge against a woman who was arrested in connection with a "self-induced abortion."

Peru Judge Bars Ex-President Alberto Fujimori From Going Overseas Once He Was Released From Prison

Mar 24, 2022 11:23 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori is not allowed to go out of the country for months after his release, following a decision from a judge.

Federal Judge OKs Plan to Settle Puerto Rico's Bankruptcy

Jan 18, 2022 08:02 PM EST By Joshua Summers

A federal judge approves a plan to address Puerto Rico's bankruptcy.

Michigan Judge Under Scrutiny After Publicly Shaming Elderly Cancer Patient for Not Tidying Up Lawn

Jan 14, 2022 12:37 AM EST By Mary Webber

A judge in Michigan has come under criticism after she publicly shamed an elderly cancer patient for not properly maintaining his lawn despite medical treatments leaving him weak.

Judge Discontinues U.S. Pres. Joe Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Nationwide

Dec 07, 2021 08:16 PM EST By Mary Webber

U.S. District Judge R. Stan Baker in Georgia has temporarily suspended U.S. President Joe Biden's COVID vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide.

Texas Women Seek Abortion Care in Mexican Volunteer Network Amid Statewide Ban

Texas Abortion Law Hit With First Legal Blow as Judge Temporarily Blocks Its Enforcement

Oct 07, 2021 05:48 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A federal judge moved to temporarily block the enforcement of a Texas law that would prevent women from having an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

Federal Judge Bars Biden Administration from Using a Trump-Era Policy in Expelling Migrant Families

Sep 16, 2021 11:48 PM EDT By Josh Rockwell

A judge prevents Biden administration from using the Trump-era policy Title 42 in expelling migrant families.

Judge Orders Restoration of DACA, Directs Officials to Open Immigration Program to New Applicants

Dec 04, 2020 11:55 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) that protects eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States when they were children from deportation.

Pennsylvania Judge Orders Halt on Election Result Certification Amid Mail-In Vote Fight

Nov 26, 2020 07:44 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

President Donald Trump's legal fight over the Nov. 3 election has scored a win on Wednesday following a Pennsylvania judge's decision.