Charges against Trump and Jan. 6 rioters at stake as Supreme Court hears debate over obstruction law
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his election loss in 2020. Hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot also are at stake. The justices are
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his election loss in 2020. Hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot also are at stake. The justices are
Decision on immunity question could impact what charges Trump faces, and whether they go to trial before November presidential election
In a case that could have far-reaching impact, the Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether the city of Grants Pass, Oregon can punish homeless people for camping in public spaces.
Donald Trump is hoping that the right-leaning top court will save him from at least one of his legal woes. Meanwhile, a separate case over hush money charges is keeping him occupied in New York.
The court will close out oral arguments for the term this week with two high-profile cases.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority has signaled that it may be preparing to upend hundreds of criminal charges against participants in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Over 300 January 6 defendants have faced the federal felony charge "obstructing an official proceeding," resulting in many convictions and prison sentences. The statute was passed by Congress in 2002 following the Enron scandal. It mandates a prison sentence of up to 20 years for those who "corruptly" attempt to...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - One of the 17-year-olds arrested for the November 2023 shooting of Chaviz Nguyen and his pregnant girlfriend is being tried as an adult in court. Court Documents show that Timothy S. Hester has been charged with four counts of armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. one count []
Donald Trump is accused in New York Supreme Court of falsifying business records in a scheme to conceal a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Two Corby teenagers have been charged following a stabbing in Corby on Monday evening. Overnight, Northamptonshire Police charged Max Boulton, 18, of Gainsborough Court with one count of section 18 wounding with intent, and one count of possession of a knife in a public place.Logan McBride, 18, of Everest Lane, Corby was charged with one count of section 18 wounding with intent. They are set to appear before magistrates in Northampton this morning (Thursday, April 18). The school-aged victim...
The Supreme Court will determine the fate of a major Jan. 6 Capitol riot-related case. The ruling could affect hundreds of people who were in Read More