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Father of Georgia Infant that Died in Hot Car Indicted for Murder

Summary: A Georgia father has been indicted on criminal charges for the death of his infant son. Prosecutors allege he…

U.S. Attorney States Investigation Ongoing in Bundy Case

Summary: A public interest group demands for charges to be brought against a Nevada rancher who prevented agents from seizing…

Texas Files Emergency Motion to Enforce Abortion Law in the State

Summary: The district attorney for the state of Texas, Greg Abbott, filed an emergency motion that asks the U.S. Court of…

Guantanamo Bay Defense Attorney Quits, Accuses U.S. Government of “Abhorrent Leadership”

Summary: Major Jason Wright, defense attorney for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused of being one of the main players in the…

Evidence Suppressed in Aaron Hernandez Case

Summary: Judge E. Susan Garsh ruled that evidence obtained from two cell phones and three tablets will not be admissible…

Former Cyber Security Head of Health and Human Services Convicted of Child Porn Enterprise

Summary: Former Acting Director of Cyber Security at the Department of Health and Human Services convicted of child porn enterprise.…

Kentucky Supreme Court Forbids Using Plea Deals to Waive Claims against Bad Legal Advice

Summary: Supreme Court of Kentucky upholds ethics opinion of the Kentucky Bar Association prohibiting the practice of waiving rights to…

Samsung Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $2.3 Million

Summary: Samsung settles False Claims Act allegations for $2.3 million without any determination of liability or admission of having caused…

Amanda Knox Found Guilty and Sentenced to 28 Years and Six Months

A verdict was reached in the Amanda Knox trial that dates back to 2007. Knox has been found guilty by…

Eric Holder Has Decision to Make Regarding Death Penalty in Boston Marathon Case

There is a deadline set for Friday in the decision of seeking the death penalty in the case of Dzhokhar…

Appeals Court to Hear Oklahoma Gay Marriage Case

An order was released Tuesday that says the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals will review a decision that…

Judge Removed from Case for Use of Facebook

Judges were warned in February of 2013 by the American Bar Association to be careful when using social media websites.…