Rejects

New York Appeals Court Upholds Red-Flag Law, Rejects Constitutional Challenge

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ALBANY, N.Y. – In a groundbreaking decision on Wednesday, a New York appeals court upheld the state’s red-flag law, dismissing claims that the law violated the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This marks the first time a New York appeals court has addressed the constitutionality of the red-flag law. The Second Department of the Appellate Division, in its ruling, stated that the red-flag law, which allows law enforcement officials to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals considered a danger to themselves or others, is in line with the nation’s historical tradition of regulating access to … Read more

Idaho Supreme Court Rejects Request to Dismiss Quadruple-Murder Indictment, Trial Proceeds for Bryan Kohberger

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Moscow, Idaho – The Idaho Supreme Court has denied a pretrial appeal by Bryan Kohberger’s defense team, further advancing the quadruple-murder case against the Pennsylvania man. Kohberger, 29, is facing charges in connection with the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The decision to dismiss the request to toss the grand jury indictment was made on Tuesday. Kohberger’s defense argued that their client was improperly indicted on first-degree murder and burglary charges. They claimed that the grand jury used a lower standard of probable cause instead of requiring guilt beyond a reasonable … Read more

Trump Faces Uphill Battle as E. Jean Carroll’s Lawyer Rejects Attempts to Evade $83.3M Verdict, Latest Court Filing Reveals

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New York, NY – E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer has dismissed President Trump’s attempt to evade an $83.3 million ruling against him in a new court filing. Carroll, a writer and columnist, accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s. The judge has issued a ruling stating that Trump must provide a DNA sample for testing to determine whether it matches the dress Carroll claims she wore at the time of the incident. Trump’s lawyers have appealed the ruling, arguing that he is immune from defamation lawsuits filed by private … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Arkansas Obscenity Law Targeting Libraries

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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A federal judge has once again rejected the dismissal of a lawsuit that challenges a state law criminalizing the distribution of library materials considered obscene to minors. The decision came in response to defendants’ requests to strike certain portions of the lawsuit. The lawsuit targets a law in Arkansas that makes it a crime to provide minors with library materials deemed obscene. The law has received criticism for potentially violating the First Amendment rights of individuals, including librarians and educators. In his ruling, the judge deemed the defendants’ requests to be without … Read more