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Judge Orders Partial Release of DNA Records in Idaho Murder Trial, Granting Small Victory to Defense Attorneys

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MOSCOW, Idaho – A judge in Idaho’s 2nd Judicial District has issued a late filing regarding the disclosure of information related to the use of advanced DNA technology. The technology in question is investigative genetic genealogy (IGG), which involves using DNA from a crime scene to build a family tree through online genealogy services. This allows investigators to potentially identify suspects connected to crimes. The judge’s order, posted on a repository of court records, grants the defense attorneys representing the accused, Kohberger, access to some of the requested DNA records. The defense team had been … Read more

Richmond Judge Considers Release of Investigative Report on Huguenot High School Graduation Shooting

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Richmond, Virginia- A Richmond judge presided over arguments today in a case that will determine whether the public will have access to the full investigative report on last year’s shooting at Huguenot High School’s graduation. The shooting, which occurred on June 6, 2023, at the Altria Theater, resulted in seven injuries and the deaths of graduate Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, Lorenzo Smith. The school system conducted an internal investigation that led to changes in the district’s policies. However, the school board commissioned an external investigation by a third-party. Richmond Public Schools (RPS) is now … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Trump Faces Damages Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption during the upcoming trial to determine if he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s lawyers are seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump has stated that he will be present at the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider Carroll’s request. … Read more

Judge Upholds Wisconsin Election Official’s Position, Rejecting Republicans’ Attempted Ouster

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MADISON, Wis. – In a recent ruling, a judge in Wisconsin has affirmed the legality of the state’s top elections official’s position, dealing a blow to Republicans who have sought to remove her. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission came to a deadlock in June over the reappointment of Meagan Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While three Republican commissioners voted in favor, the three Democrats abstained, effectively preventing the nomination from reaching the state Senate, where Republicans could have fired her. The commission requires a four-vote majority for any actions. Wolfe has been the target … Read more