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Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Request to Delay Hush-Money Trial, Clearing Path for Former President’s Prosecution

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The hush-money trial involving former President Donald Trump is set to proceed as scheduled in Manhattan, New York, after his request for a delay was denied by a judge on Wednesday. Trump had sought to postpone the trial until the Supreme Court rules on his immunity from prosecution for alleged official acts during his presidency. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on the case, but a ruling may not be issued until June. With the judge’s ruling, one of the final obstacles to the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president has … Read more

Female Driver Files Lawsuit Against Northampton Police Officers After Aggressive Traffic Stop Escalates

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – A Holyoke woman has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of Northampton and two police officers after she alleged she was injured during a controversial traffic stop. Marisol Driouech claims that she was pepper sprayed and wrestled to the ground by the police during the incident, which took place in April of last year on King Street in Northampton. Dashcam footage of the traffic stop shows the events leading up to the altercation. Driouech’s attorney, Dana Goldblatt, stated that she had previously sent a letter to the city presenting her … Read more

Live Updates: Chad Daybell Jury Selection Reaches Day 3 as Potential Jurors Face Tough Questions

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BOISE, Idaho — Jury selection for the trial of Chad Daybell is underway in Boise, Idaho. The proceedings entered their third day as potential jurors were questioned in the courtroom. Daybell is facing charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, among others, in the highly publicized case. The trial is expected to last 8-10 weeks and has garnered significant attention. The judge informed the potential jurors that Daybell does not need to prove his innocence, but rather the state must prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Throughout the day, the judge and … Read more

Uganda’s Constitutional Court Upholds Controversial Anti-Gay Law, Sparking Outrage from LGBT Activists

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Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s constitutional court has made a ruling regarding the country’s controversial anti-gay law. On Wednesday, the court declined to annul or grant a permanent injunction against the enforcement of the law, which has been met with fierce opposition from the LGBT community and human rights activists. The judges acknowledged that the law does infringe on certain fundamental human rights, but ultimately decided against nullifying it. The case before the court involved petitioners who were questioning the law’s violation of equal protection for all Ugandans. However, the panel of five judges, led by … Read more