Tag: Courts
Federal murder charges in 11 Oklahoma cases due to McGirt
<p>MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Eleven men whose murder convictions in Oklahoma were overturned because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on state jurisdiction in tribal...
After Cabinet withdrawal, Neera Tanden lands White House job
<p>WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's lone Cabinet choice who was rebuffed by Congress has landed a job as a White House senior adviser. </p>
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Biden to meet DACA recipients in immigration overhaul push
As a candidate, President Joe Biden promised to protect those often described as “dreamers,” brought to the U.S. illegally as children, and their families...
Federal trial set for August for 3 ex-cops in Floyd’s death
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Three former Minneapolis police officers who are charged with violating <a href="https://apnews.com/article/george-floyd-profile-66163bbd94239afa16d706bd6479c613">George Floyd’</a> s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned in...
Pennsylvania voters to decide racial equity amendment
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Protests over George Floyd's killing at the hands of Minneapolis police were raging across the country last June when a Democratic...
Belugas to arrive at Mystic Aquarium after legal battle
<p>MYSTIC, Conn. — Three Beluga whales are almost at their new home in a Connecticut aquarium after a legal battle to import them and...
Suit can proceed against ex-Indiana officer over crash death
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A federal appeals court has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit can proceed against a former South Bend police officer...
Appeals court upholds $25M award in Monsanto cancer case
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a $25 million award against agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. in a lawsuit that alleged...
US seeks extradition of former head of Honduras’ police
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The United States has requested the extradition of a former chief of the Honduras National Police on drug and weapons charges,...
Man pleads guilty to stealing $800K from disabled kids group
CHICAGO — The former executive director of a suburban Chicago nonprofit created to help children with disabilities pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges he...