California DA Charges Seven Police Officers in Sex-Abuse Scandal
The charges stem from allegations that officers in Oakland and several other San Francisco Bay Area law enforcement agencies sexually exploited a teenager.
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Judge Rules That Construction Can Proceed On Dakota Access Pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe had sought a temporary stop to work on the pipeline. But after the ruling, three U.S. agencies said work would halt in an area particularly sensitive to the tribe.
Wells Fargo Fires 5,000 Employees Over Fake Accounts
Wells Fargo Bank is to pay $185 million in penalties after thousands of workers were found to have earned bonuses by illegally creating accounts for customers without their knowledge.
Feds Drop Corruption Case Against Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell
The decision by the Justice Department to not retry McDonnell ends a four-year legal drama that upended a promising political career.
Public Schools Brace For Likely Reforms After Connecticut Court Decision
A sweeping ruling from a superior court judge in Connecticut could mean historic changes for the state's schools, including how it funds its poorest districts.
Judge's Order Halts Construction On Part Of North Dakota Pipeline
A federal judge has granted the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe a temporary restraining order against a company building a crude oil pipeline. It covers only a portion of what the tribe requested.
Lawyer Nominated By Obama Would Be First Muslim Federal Judge
Abid Qureshi is a partner at the Washington, D.C., firm Latham & Watkins. Colleague and former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler says he is a "brilliant" lawyer with "legendary" collegiality.
Trial For Ammon Bundy, Oregon Wildlife Refuge Occupiers Set To Begin
Wednesday marks the start of the federal conspiracy trial against militia leader Ammon Bundy and six other defendants who staged an armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. The 41 day anti-federal government occupation capped decades of disputes over how federal public lands are managed in the West.
Jury Selection Begins In New Jersey 'Bridgegate' Trial
Jury selection begins Thursday in the case of two allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. They're on trial for their alleged roles in lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013. Christie is not on trial, but evidence could reveal new information about whether he was aware of the lane closures.
Obama Nominates First Muslim To Federal Court
The White House nominated Abid Qureshi for a federal judgeship in Washington, D.C. If confirmed, advocates say he would be the first Muslim judge on the federal bench.