Criminal

State Grand Jury Rules Out Criminal Charges for Elizabeth Police Officer in Fatal Shooting Controversy

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Elizabeth, New Jersey – A state grand jury has decided not to bring criminal charges against a police officer from Elizabeth in connection with a fatal shooting. The decision was announced on Wednesday, after the grand jury reviewed evidence and testimony regarding the incident. The shooting occurred in December when the officer encountered a suspect during an investigation. According to reports, the officer fired his weapon, resulting in the death of the suspect. The shooting prompted an internal investigation within the Elizabeth Police Department, followed by a probe from the county prosecutor’s office. Although the … Read more

Donald Trump Has Spent Nearly $50 Million on Legal Fees Since First Criminal Indictment, With Costs Still Rising

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Former President Donald Trump has paid his lawyers nearly $50 million since March 2023 as he approaches the one-year mark since his first criminal indictment, according to filings from his PAC Save America. The ex-president has controversially relied on donors to fund his personal legal battles, leading to escalating costs. Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has spent $76.5 million from March 30, 2023, through the end of February, with approximately $47.4 million specifically allocated to legal consulting, attorney payroll, and other legal-related services. Comparatively, between November 2020 and March 29, 2023, Save America spent $25.2 … Read more

Judge Allows Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen to Testify in Criminal Hush Money Trial Involving Former President Trump

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s upcoming criminal hush money trial in New York will feature testimonies from adult film actress Stormy Daniels and his former lawyer Michael Cohen, according to a ruling by Judge Juan Merchan on Monday. The judge denied Trump’s legal team’s request to exclude their testimonies. Both Daniels and Cohen have alleged that Trump paid Daniels hush money to conceal a sexual encounter they had before the 2016 presidential election. The trial, which was originally scheduled to begin on March 25 but has been delayed until at least mid-April, … Read more

Louisiana Legislature Passes Suite of Punitive Changes, Reignites Debate on Criminal Justice Reform

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Once known as the “prison capital of the world,” Louisiana had managed to shed that dubious title through criminal justice reforms in 2017. However, the state is now poised to regain that reputation as lawmakers recently passed a suite of punitive changes. These new laws, which are set to be signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, will eliminate the possibility of parole for most new convictions and increase the length of time individuals must serve before being released for good behavior. Additionally, these changes will limit the tools available to local prosecutors … Read more