Prosecutors said Tuesday two jail officers falsified records to cover up their failure to check in on Jeffrey Epstein. Reuters reports an autopsy concluded that the accused sex offender hanged himself while in custody. However, a pathologist hired by Epstein's brother claims the autopsy 'points to homicide'. The indictment alleges Tova … [Read more...]
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Hide Tax Returns From Federal Investigation
President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to shield his tax returns from a criminal investigation. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. issued a subpoena for eights years of Trump’s tax records. According to Business Insider, Trump’s lawyers say he is protected under “presidential immunity.” They also said the subpoena is … [Read more...]
Trump New York and DC Tax Cases Heading for the Supreme Court
New Presidential contender and former New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, told a crowd of cheering delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, “I know a con man when I see one.” Bloomberg’s words are about to be vindicated, as appeals courts in both Washington, DC, and New York last week rejected Trump’s requests that they block … [Read more...]
Federal Judge’s Ruling on Florida Felon Re-Enfranchisement Amendment Puts Burden on Applicants
Amendment 4 Press Conference (Photo Credit: City of St. Petersburg, CC 2.0) In 2018, Florida voters approved Amendment 4 by an overwhelming majority. Amendment 4 restored voting rights to more than a million Floridians who had been disenfranchised due to their status as convicted felons. The amendment, which excluded those convicted of murder or … [Read more...]
‘Panama Papers’ Law Firm Doesn’t Want Anyone To See Upcoming Netflix Film
Mossack Fonseca is the Panamanian law firm at the center of the “Panama Papers” scandal. According to Reuters, the firm has filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court against Netflix, accusing the video streaming heavyweight of defamation. Netflix is about to release a new movie based on the case. Mossack Fonseca is seeking to stop it. The … [Read more...]
Texas Cop Charged With Murder for Shooting Woman in Her Home
A former Fort Worth, Texas police officer shot and killed an innocent 28 year old black woman insider her home. The officer has since resigned and faces criminal charges, reports Reuters. Atatiana Jefferson was killed on Saturday at 2:30 a.m. by a single shot from officer Aaron Dean. Jefferson’s family on Monday called for a federal … [Read more...]
Judge Blocks Trump Request To Keep Taxes Secret
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by President Trump to block a subpoena for his tax returns. Trump made the claim that any occupant of the White House enjoys “absolute immunity from the criminal process of any kind.” However, the US District Judge's 75-page opinion states that Trump's idea of immunity "would constitute an overreach of … [Read more...]
Upcoming Supreme Court Term Could Prove Momentous
On Election Night 2016, Republicans came home for Donald Trump. After nearly a year of expressing disgust and dismay at Trump's rise to prominence, Republicans – both ordinary voters and party elites – swallowed their reservations and came out en masse for their nominee. Why did they do it? And why have Congressional Republicans stayed so loyal … [Read more...]
Up in Smoke: A Recap of Vaping’s Legal and PR Issues
In just five years, vaping has turned from a hot national trend into a roaring wildfire of public health and legal concerns. Keeping track of this on-going story, and looking through the public relations smoke from the vaping companies, isn’t always easy. This article is a complete up-to-date guide to help you keep track of the latest: What … [Read more...]
House Greenlights Cannabis Bank Legislation
The House on Wednesday greenlighted passage of the SAFE Banking ACT, allowing banks to cash in on the big dollar cannabis industry without facing criminal prosecution for money laundering. Leading national banking groups, including the American Bankers Association, the Credit Union National Association and the Independent Community Bankers of … [Read more...]
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