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Trump White House Official Denied Prison Release by Federal Judge in Contempt of Congress Appeal

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WASHINGTON — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro was denied his request to remain out of prison while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress. Navarro was found guilty of refusing to cooperate with an investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and was sentenced to four months behind bars. He had asked to be free while he fights the conviction in higher courts, but U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied the request. Navarro, who served as a White House trade adviser under former President Donald Trump, must now … Read more

Former elected official accused of killing Las Vegas reporter seeks speedy trial as new attorney takes over

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former elected official in Las Vegas accused of murdering an investigative reporter is seeking a new trial date. Robert Telles, the former Democratic county administrator, has hired a new attorney, Robert Draskovich, and hopes to go to trial as early as March 18. Telles, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, recently failed in his second attempt to remove the judge overseeing his case due to alleged bias against him. Prosecutors argue that there is substantial evidence linking Telles to the crime, including DNA found under the victim’s … Read more

Wisconsin’s Top Election Official Prevails in Legal Battle Against Removal Attempt by Republican Senators

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MADISON, Wisconsin – In a significant decision, a judge ruled that Meagan Wolfe, Wisconsin’s top election official, can remain in her position despite a previous attempt by Republican state Senators to remove her. Dane County Circuit Judge Ann Peacock declared that the vote last year to oust Wolfe had “no legal effect.” This ruling comes after months of contention and legal battles between Wolfe and state Republican legislators. The dispute began in June when the state’s bipartisan elections commission, consisting of three Democrats and three Republicans, was deadlocked on a vote to reappoint Wolfe. Subsequently, … Read more

Wisconsin Judge Stands Firm, Upholding Elections Official Amid Republican Opposition

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MADISON, Wis. – In a blow to Republicans who sought to remove her from her position, a judge in Wisconsin ruled on Friday that the state’s top elections official, Meagan Wolfe, is legally holding her post. The judge also determined that the commission responsible for appointing her is not obligated to name a new leader. The Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is composed of three Democrats and three Republicans, was deadlocked in June over the reappointment of Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While the three Republican commissioners voted in favor of her reappointment, the three … Read more