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Trump’s Trial Date Hangs in the Balance as Judge Considers Delays and Scheduling Proposals

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Florida federal judge Aileen Cannon is currently considering when to hold the trial for former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Last year, Judge Cannon set a tentative trial date for May, finding a compromise between the proposed schedules from Trump and prosecutors. However, the trial has been delayed due to delays in the pre-trial phase and the slow pace of the Classified Information Procedures Act process. Trump’s legal team may have an advantage in convincing the judge to further delay the trial because of concerns about conflicts with his other criminal cases in New … Read more

Decatur Police Officers Request Dismissal of Lawsuit in Steve Perkins’ Shooting Death

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DECATUR, Ala. – Three Decatur police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins are requesting the dismissal of a federal lawsuit, according to court documents. Christopher Mukadam, Joey Williams, and Vance Summers are seeking the termination of the lawsuit that was filed in response to the officer-involved shooting. Perkins was shot and killed outside of his home on September 29 after an altercation with a tow truck driver. Officer Bailey Marquette was later indicted for murder related to Perkins’ death. Mukadam, Williams, and Summers, who were not charged in connection with Perkins’ death, … Read more

Man Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges in Fairbanks Trial: DNA Evidence Insufficient, Jury Finds

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FAIRBANKS, ALASKA – A man has been acquitted of sexual assault charges by a jury in Fairbanks following a five-day trial. Jess Lee Anonich Eakin, 38, had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in North Pole in October 2020. Eakin’s defense attorney argued that the DNA evidence presented was insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury found Eakin not guilty of felony first-degree sexual assault, felony first-degree attempted sexual assault, and two counts of felony second-degree sexual assault. However, he was convicted of several misdemeanor charges, including fourth-degree … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arizona Law Requiring Voter Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Dismissing Discrimination Claims

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Phoenix, Arizona – A federal judge has ruled that a new voting law in Arizona, which requires voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, is not discriminatory. U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded that the state legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the voting laws and that the state has a legitimate interest in preventing voter fraud, according to The Associated Press. In her ruling, Judge Bolton stated that the court found Arizona’s interests in preventing non-citizens from voting and promoting public confidence in elections outweighed any burden that voters may face when providing … Read more