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US attorney who subpoenaed Letitia James lacked ‘lawful authority,’ judge rules

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Subpoenas issued to New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of a civil rights investigation into her fraud case against Donald Trump are invalid because the U.S. attorney in Albany who issued them lacked lawful authority, a federal judge ruled... Read More.

Uvalde officer trial: Judge tosses testimony of key prosecution witness

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) -- A judge sided with defense lawyers on Thursday and is instructing jurors to completely disregard the testimony of a former teacher who is a key prosecution witness in the trial of former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian... Read More.

Key legal players in Maduro case include a 92-year-old judge and Julian Assange’s lawyer

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were arraigned this week on narco-terrorism charges, the key legal players in the case included a 92-year-old judge and the attorney for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.The case with international implications will feature... Read More.

Judge orders DOJ to explain why Lindsey Halligan is still using the title of US attorney

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge wants to know why Lindsey Halligan is still using the title of U.S. attorney despite a judge ruling in November that she is legally not in the position. Halligan, who was appointed by President Donald Trump to be... Read More.

Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents resigns

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted last month of obstructing federal immigration agents at her courthouse, has resigned, according to a letter to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright... Read More.

Ahead of alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber’s Tuesday court appearance, attorneys urge judge to release him before trial

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Attorneys for the Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs outside of the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol are urging a judge to release him pending... Read More.

Judge to hear arguments over whether ICE can re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Monday, December 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The federal judge overseeing Salvadoran native Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immigration case is scheduled to hear arguments Monday over whether ICE should be allowed to re-detain Abrego Garcia while the government attempts to deport him to Liberia or another country.Abrego Garcia... Read More.

Milwaukee judge found guilty of felony obstruction in helping undocumented man evade arrest

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- A Wisconsin judge accused of concealing an undocumented man to prevent his arrest by immigration authorities was found guilty of felony obstruction, according to ABC Milwaukee affiliate WISN, which was in the courtroom for the trial.Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Read More.

Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing concludes as judge says he’ll issue ruling on evidence in May

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The evidence suppression hearing in the case against accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione concluded Thursday after the defense signaled it would call no witnesses."The defense rests," defense attorney Karen Agnifilo said after prosecutors indicated they, too, rested.The nine-day hearing... Read More.

Federal trial to begin for Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented man evade arrest

Monday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The federal trial is set to start on Monday for a Wisconsin judge accused of concealing an undocumented man to prevent his arrest by immigration authorities.Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was charged in a two-count federal indictment that alleges... Read More.

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