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Trump rape accuser expected in court for oral arguments
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says President Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s was expected to be in court Wednesday to hear... More
October 21, 2020 -
Grand juror speaks after judge ruling in Breonna Taylor case
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — A grand juror who won a court fight to speak publicly about the Breonna Taylor investigation took issue Tuesday with statements... More
October 21, 2020 -
Bill Cosby, now 83, grins in newly released prison mug shot
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A newly released prison mug shot shows Bill Cosby smiling with a disposable mask hanging off his face. The Pennsylvania Department... More
October 20, 2020 -
Judge says Breonna Taylor grand juror can speak about case
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — A judge has cleared the way for grand jurors to speak about the proceedings in the case against the police officers... More
October 20, 2020 -
Judge orders speedy release of Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
NEW YORK (AP) — Transcripts of interviews lawyers conducted with the ex-girlfriend of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein should be released as soon... More
October 20, 2020 -
Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused... More
October 20, 2020 -
Court says Epstein’s ex-girlfriend’s testimony can be public
NEW YORK (AP) — A British socialite’s testimony in a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse activities can be made public, an appeals court... More
October 20, 2020 -
Denver TV station security guard charged with murder
By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — A television station security guard accused of fatally shooting a pro-police demonstrator following opposing rallies... More
October 20, 2020 -
Judge finds cases against 5 in Whitmer plot can move forward
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors provided enough evidence to move toward trial for five Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap the state’s governor... More
October 19, 2020 -
‘Home Improvement’ actor Zachery Ty Bryan arrested in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Zachery Ty Bryan, the actor who played the oldest son on the long-running 1990s sit-com “Home Improvement” was arrested in Oregon... More
October 19, 2020 -
DOJ charges Texas billionaire in $2 billion tax fraud scheme
By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors charged Texas billionaire Robert Brockman on Thursday with a $2 billion tax fraud scheme... More
October 16, 2020 -
Park Police officers indicted in shooting of unarmed driver
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Two U.S. Park Police officers were indicted Thursday on manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death... More
October 16, 2020 -
Utah man gets life in prison for robbing, killing couple
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Utah man to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he forced a... More
October 15, 2020 -
Nude photos and death threats: Scandal topples Alaska mayor
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A stunning tale of inappropriate behavior between a politician and a television anchor, death threats and... More
October 15, 2020 -
Accused Kenosha gunman won’t face charges in Illinois
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A 17-year-old accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will not face charges in... More
October 15, 2020 -
Oklahoma judge rules triple killing occurred on tribal land
PURCELL, Okla. (AP) — A death row inmate in Oklahoma is likely to get a new trial in federal court after a judge determined that... More
October 15, 2020 -
Suspect in pregnant woman’s slaying removed to Texas jail
TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) — A woman suspected of killing a pregnant woman and removing the baby from the victim’s womb was moved Wednesday from a... More
October 15, 2020 -
Scott Peterson murder convictions ordered re-examined
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a second look at Scott Peterson’s conviction for killing his pregnant wife and unborn... More
October 15, 2020 -
No charges for officer accused of sharing victim’s photos
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A former University of Utah police officer will not face criminal charges after being accused of sharing explicit photos of... More
October 15, 2020 -
Prosecutors in Floyd case ask for 2-day sealing of documents
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors in the case against four former Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd are asking a Minnesota judge to... More
October 14, 2020 -
Man accused of killing wife, children wants trial by judges
LONDON, Ohio (AP) — Opening arguments have been made in the murder trial of a man charged with killing his wife and two children in... More
October 14, 2020 -
Video shows shirtless New York judge shove police officer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Police body camera video shows a shirtless New York Supreme Court justice shove a Buffalo police officer who was putting handcuffs... More
October 14, 2020 -
Anchorage mayor resigns after admitting to relationship
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The mayor of Alaska’s largest city submitted his resignation Tuesday evening, four days after an anchorwoman... More
October 13, 2020 -
Prosecutors: Longer sentences needed for Floyd officers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors have offered additional explanation about why they believe longer sentences should be given if four former Minneapolis police officers are convicted... More
October 13, 2020 -
New appeal to Nevada Supreme Court in four 2019 killings
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Lawyers for a 21-year-old Salvadoran immigrant accused of killing four northern Nevada residents last year are asking the state Supreme Court... More
October 12, 2020 -
Lawyer: Denver security guard acted in self-defense
DENVER (AP) — An armed security guard for a television station who is suspected of fatally shooting a man following an altercation after opposing protests... More
October 12, 2020 -
Body camera video shows brutal attack on Los Angeles officer
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police released shocking video Wednesday that captured a brutal attack on an officer inside a station... More
October 12, 2020 -
Breonna Taylor case: Dispute arises over grand jury secrecy
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — A lawyer for a grand juror involved in weighing charges in the case of Breonna Taylor, the Black woman killed in... More
October 9, 2020 -
Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors on Thursday charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion... More
October 9, 2020 -
Bill Cosby appeal set for Dec. 1 in Pennsylvania high court
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear Bill Cosby’s appeal of his felony sex assault conviction on Dec. 1. Cosby, 83, is... More
October 8, 2020