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Former President Trump’s Closing Argument in Jeopardy as Judge Imposes Unyielding Limitations

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s plan to present part of his closing argument in his fraud trial is uncertain after he failed to meet a deadline to agree to limitations set by Judge Arthur Engoron. The judge had instructed Trump to adhere to a limited gag order and refrain from defaming the New York attorney general and her staff, to which Trump’s attorney strongly objected. The email exchange between Engoron and Trump’s defense counsel was made public on Wednesday, revealing Engoron’s refusal to negotiate further on the limitations he had imposed. Faced … Read more

Federal Judge Clears Path for First Execution by Nitrogen Hypoxia in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A federal judge in Alabama has rejected an inmate’s request to halt his execution scheduled for later this month, potentially making him the first person to be put to death using the untested method of nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was convicted of a murder-for-hire plot in 1988, had argued that the state’s current protocol for nitrogen hypoxia violated his constitutional rights due to the risk of a painful death. However, Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. ruled that Smith had not proven that the protocol would cause cruel and unusual punishment, … Read more

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Escambia County School District of Violating Free Speech by Removing Library Books

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging that the Escambia County School District violated free speech by removing and restricting library books. U.S. District Judge Kent Wetherell made the ruling in the lawsuit against the Escambia County School Board. The lawsuit, filed by Penguin Random House, PEN America, and several individuals, claims that the school district violated the First Amendment by removing or limiting access to books discussing race, racism, and LGBTQ identities. This was done against the recommendations of the district review committee responsible for … Read more

UFC President Stands with Attacked Las Vegas Judge, Praises Her Resilience in Viral Video

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A judge in Las Vegas received support from UFC president after being attacked by a convict in her own courtroom. The incident gained attention after a viral video captured the moment when Deobra Redden leaped over the bench and assaulted Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus during his sentencing. Despite the attack, Judge Holthus returned to her duties and was commended for her resilience. UFC president and CEO Dana White expressed his support for Judge Holthus in an Instagram post. The picture, featuring the two of them together, was … Read more