#legal-news

#legal-news

The indictment against a Syrian national accused of supporting a thwarted plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts highlights ongoing security concerns related to terrorism.

Aiden Pleterski, the self-styled "Crypto King," faces a trial set for October 5, 2026, accused of defrauding investors of over $40 million.

Attorneys for R&B singer R. Kelly have filed an urgent request for his release from federal prison, citing a serious threat to his life due to an alleged plot to have him killed behind bars.

"This violent attack was allegedly committed in front of Mr. Bonaparte's young child. Such acts of violence have no place in our community."

The recent lawsuit settlement concerning rent inflation in DC, amounting to $1 million, could provide temporary relief for tenants affected by skyrocketing housing costs.

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"Fewer than one-third of lawyers actually log off at all during the summer. While that sounds bleak, why would you vacation during the summer?" - American Lawyer

Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow," Trump told Savannah Chrisley in a phone call from the Oval Office.

Robinson has shown a change in attitude since he was sentenced and given assurance to comply with the injunction in the future.

In 2019, chiropractor Tae Hyun Lee pleaded guilty to assisting in the false preparation of his tax return, underreporting earnings by failing to deposit over $1.4 million.

Lawyers for Sean Combs lost their bid to keep all footage of his 2016 hotel assault on Casandra Ventura out of his trial.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized that the defendant turned to violence to settle a senseless dispute with a stranger, showcasing the escalating nature of road rage incidents.

Boasberg's legal decisions have significant implications, ranging from political controversies to high-profile antitrust cases, showcasing the evolving nature of justice in America.

"The judge's decisions were limiting a great deal of the evidence," Corozzo explained of the decision that ultimately led Franzone to plead guilty instead of facing a jury.

There is nothing before the court whatsoever from which the court could infer that Ms. Lopes will adequately prepare herself next time around even with the benefit of co-counsel.

Texas software developer Davis Lu faces up to 10 years in prison after being convicted of causing intentional damage to his former employer's network.