Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Case Against The New York Times Just Days After Filing

A federal judge in New York dismissed former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on Friday, just four days after it was filed. The judge criticized the suit as “improper and impermissible” in its current form, signaling a setback for Trump in his attempts to challenge media coverage. The lawsuit stemmed from an opinion piece published by the Times in March 2019, which discussed Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election and its potential connections to Trump’s campaign. Trump alleged that the article falsely portrayed his campaign as being tied to … Read more

Volusia County Judge Seals Confession in Edgewater Officer’s Murder Case as Community Prepares for Final Farewell

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A judge in Volusia County has decided to seal the murder confession related to the shooting of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed at a gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea earlier this week. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, and Officer Jewell’s body was later transported from the medical examiner’s office to a local funeral home, accompanied by a somber procession of law enforcement officers from across Volusia County on Thursday. Hours after the judge’s ruling, the attorney for the suspect, who admitted to killing Jewell, submitted a … Read more

Local Man Acquitted of Murder in 2020 Matthews Shooting Case

MATTHEWS, N.C. — A local man was acquitted of murder charges in connection with a shooting that took place in 2020. Zatario Stewart’s trial concluded on Wednesday, following a week-long process overseen by the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. The case centered around the death of 27-year-old Cory Carpenter, who was found deceased in an abandoned vehicle on Lakeview Circle. Authorities apprehended Stewart and another suspect shortly after the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but they attracted significant attention in the local community. The other defendant in the case, Tobias Lamario … Read more

Social Media Controversy Casts Shadow Over Londonderry Trial of Former Soldier in Bloody Sunday Case

LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland — A recent social media post by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson is under scrutiny during the trial of a former British soldier charged with murder in relation to the Bloody Sunday incident. Judge Patrick Lynch raised concerns about Bryson’s comments, made on the platform X, during proceedings at the Belfast Crown Court. The judge expressed his apprehensions regarding the potential implications of the post under the Contempt of Court Act. “It is fortunate for Mr. Bryson that this is a case without a jury,” Judge Lynch remarked, noting that had a jury … Read more