Appeals Court Reverses Gun Conviction In Kate Steinle Killing
A state appellate court rules that a trial judge failed to give the jury proper instructions on a legal theory that would have favored the defendant.
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Trial Date Set For Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 4 Others Charged In Sept. 11 Attacks
A U.S. military court judge in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, has set a trial date of Jan. 11, 2021, though a number of other deadlines would need to be met for the trial to begin then.
Ex-MLB Players Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo Cleared Of Drug Ring Allegations
The former major leaguers headlined a list of suspects named in a huge drug trafficking bust by Dominican authorities. But a judge says there's not enough evidence. Dotel still faces a weapons charge.
As FEC Nears Shutdown, Priorities Such As Stopping Election Interference On Hold
The campaign finance agency will be temporarily shuttered over lack of a quorum. A former FEC chair says there's a "real possibility" the agency is effectively closed through the 2020 election.
Former FARC Leaders Announce 'New Stage Of Fighting,' Upending Colombia's Peace Deal
In a video, one of the negotiators of the 2016 peace agreement accused the government of betrayal. The leader of another guerrilla group embraced the announcement, saying, "Better late than never."
Jeffrey Epstein's Criminal Case Closed After His Death Derailed Prosecution
But that's not the end of it. Despite the dismissal of sex trafficking charges because of his suicide, Epstein's accusers have sued his estate and authorities continue to investigate his associates.
U.S. Appeals Court In Chicago Again Upholds Laws Banning Assault Weapons
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that two gun owners who sued Cook County have not persuaded the court to revisit a prior decision declaring local gun ordinances legal.
DOJ: Comey Violated Policy On His Trump Memos — But Won't Be Prosecuted
An inspector general investigation concluded that former FBI Director James Comey broke rules governing the handling of documents that described his now-famous exchanges with President Trump.
1A Across America: A Conversation With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
We ask him your questions. We also discuss corndogs.
Justice Department Watchdog Says Comey Violated FBI Policies In Handling Trump Memos
The Justice Department's internal watchdog says former FBI Director James Comey violated department and FBI policies in his handling of memos he wrote detailing his conversations with President Trump.