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Arkansas Supreme Court Appoints Special Judge in Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Woods’ Eligibility

Friday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Supreme Court has appointed Judge Randall Wright as a special judge to preside over a high-profile lawsuit seeking to remove Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. from the 2026 election ballot, after all local judges recused themselves from the case. The appointment comes... Read More.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson to make 1st in-person court appearance

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is set to make his first in-person court appearance on Thursday.Kirk was shot and killed in the middle of his outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Brown murder conviction appeal

Wednesday, December 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A Cleveland County woman convicted of first-degree murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the state failed to consider substantial evidence that she was justified because she had been abused by the victim. Emily Kate-Marie Brown, 34, is currently serving... Read More.

Supreme Court weighs role of IQ scores in debate over execution of disabled people

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 20 years ago, the Supreme Court outlawed the execution of intellectually disabled people convicted of capital crimes as "cruel and unusual" punishment forbidden by the Eighth Amendment.In a major case from Alabama before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the justices... Read More.

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Seven Justices Introduce Secondary Budget for Quorum Court Consideration

Tuesday, December 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed 2026 budget of nearly $40 million was read for the first time during a meeting attended by just over half of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday. With County Judge Gerald Robinson and most of the justices who support him... Read More.

Supreme Court hears major challenge to campaign spending limits

Tuesday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As candidates and political parties gear up for the 2026 midterm election campaign, the Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider whether long-standing legal limits on coordinated spending -- enacted to prevent corruption -- violate the First Amendment.The case was brought by Republican... Read More.

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Debate and Delays Mark Jefferson County Quorum Court Funding Decisions

Monday, December 8 by Luke Matheson

A series of routine funding measures passed during Monday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting, but not without sharp debate and disagreements among several justices — disputes that ultimately led to one item being tabled. The first contentious issue involved $5,115.87 to cover payments owed... Read More.

Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after appeals court defeat

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a three-month battle over the legality of her appointment, Alina Habba has resigned from her position as the Acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey.She announced her resignation as U.S. attorney in a social media post on Monday.... Read More.

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Luigi Mangione returns to court for Day 4 of pretrial evidence hearing

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione returns to court Monday for the fourth day of a crucial pretrial hearing as his defense lawyers attempt to exclude from trial critical evidence that they say was illegally seized from his backpack without a... Read More.

In landmark case, Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to control independent agencies

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(WASHINTON) -- For more than 100 years, independent government agencies have regulated American monetary policy and stock trades, transportation systems and election campaigns, consumer product safety and broadcast licenses all free from direct political interference and supervision by the White House.A major case before... Read More.

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Court rules judgment could not be entered against blogger on defamation count in Megan Thee Stallion lawsuit

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

A judge ruled on Tuesday that a judgement could not be entered against blogger Milagro Cooper for the defamation count in a lawsuit filed by hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in October 2024.Cooper was found liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and... Read More.

Teen in court after allegedly setting sleeping homeless man on fire on NYC subway train

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A teenager is facing a federal arson charge for allegedly setting a sleeping homeless man on fire on a New York City subway train, officials said.Hiram Carrero, 18, was arrested on Thursday night and appeared in Manhattan federal court on Friday,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: court

Arkansas Supreme Court Appoints Special Judge in Lawsuit Challenging Sheriff Woods’ Eligibility

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson to make 1st in-person court appearance

Appeals Court rejects Brown murder conviction appeal

Supreme Court weighs role of IQ scores in debate over execution of disabled people

Seven Justices Introduce Secondary Budget for Quorum Court Consideration

Supreme Court hears major challenge to campaign spending limits

Debate and Delays Mark Jefferson County Quorum Court Funding Decisions

Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after appeals court defeat

Luigi Mangione returns to court for Day 4 of pretrial evidence hearing

In landmark case, Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to control independent agencies

Court rules judgment could not be entered against blogger on defamation count in Megan Thee Stallion lawsuit

Teen in court after allegedly setting sleeping homeless man on fire on NYC subway train

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