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Alarming Surge: More Than 400 Federal Judges Targeted in Threats, Highest Numbers in Years

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Washington, D.C. – The number of threats against federal judges in the United States soared in 2023, with federal investigators responding to over 400 incidents, according to statistics from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) obtained by CBS News. The figures reveal a significant increase from previous years, with only 179 incidents investigated in 2019 and 300 in 2022. It is important to note that these statistics pertain to the number of threats that were investigated, and it is possible that individual judges received multiple threats. The targeting of federal judges gained increased attention in 2023, … Read more

Landmark Verdict Delivers a Blow to Free Speech: Columnists Targeted in Controversial Climate Dissent Case

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Houston, TX – A million-dollar jury verdict against columnists has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on climate dissent. The verdict was reached in a defamation lawsuit filed by a climatology professor at Texas Tech University, who claimed that two columnists had damaged his reputation and career through false statements undermining his research on climate change. The case brought to light the debate surrounding free speech and the delicate balance between expressing dissenting views and spreading misinformation. While the lawsuit was focused on the specific statements made by the columnists, it has sparked wider discussions … Read more

Trump’s Targeted Attacks on Judiciary Dominate Social Media Amidst Legal Battles, Threatening Independence of Courts

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Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has faced intense scrutiny regarding his unprecedented attacks on the judicial system, according to an analysis of his social media platform. A review of over 14,000 posts on Truth Social from April 2022 to January 2024 revealed that Trump frequently uses the platform to target individuals and agencies involved in his ongoing legal cases. The analysis showed that Trump’s focus on his legal issues often surpassed his posts about his re-election campaign. In these posts, Trump presents himself as a victim of a Democratic conspiracy aimed at derailing … Read more

Judge Engoron’s Home Targeted: Police Promptly Respond to Bomb Threat

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NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City responded to a bomb threat at the home of Judge Engoron on Monday. The incident occurred in the Westchester neighborhood. Authorities arrived on the scene promptly to ensure the safety of the area and investigate the threat. Details about the bomb threat, including the nature of the threat and any potential suspects, have not been released by the police. It is unclear at this time if there were any explosives found or if the threat was determined to be credible. Judge Engoron, whose full name is … Read more