Chicago Police
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett Conviction
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned disgraced actor Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax conviction Thursday.
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L.A. DA Reviewing New Evidence In Menendez Brothers Case
The Los Angeles district attorney says his office is reviewing new evidence brought forward in the murder trial against the Menendez brothers.
2021
Judge Rejects ‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s Request for Prison Release
A judge has ruled that Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will remain behind bars for the “Rust” movie armorer’s case.
appointment
Hunter Biden Says His Conviction Should Be Thrown Out, Citing Trump’s Documents Case Win
Hunter Biden and his legal team filed a motion arguing that his gun charges conviction should be tossed out, citing two court rulings that supported his father’s political opponent, Donald Trump.
2016 presidential campaign
Trump Requests Throwing Out Guilty Verdict In So-Called ‘Hush Money’ Trial After SCOTUS Immunity Ruling
Former President Donald Trump has requested to throw out his guilty verdict in the so-called “hush money” case after a recent Supreme Court ruling granted him immunity for official acts committed as president.
Abril Elfi
Pence Says Trump’s Conviction ‘Only Further Divides Us’
Former Vice President Mike Pence has broken silence regarding the conviction of Former President Donald Trump, stating that it will “further divide us.”
Alicia Summers
Florida CFO Calls for Clemency After Trump Conviction
After former President Donald Trump’s historic conviction, the CFO for the state of Florida is calling for clemency. Clemency is the lessening of a punishment or forgiveness altogether. It’s typically granted by a government official, such as a governor or the president.
2020
Governor Abbott Pardons Daniel Perry, Former Army Sgt. Convicted For Shooting BLM Protester In 2020
The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, fully pardoned former U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry on Thursday.
ABC News
DOJ Asks Judge To Order Steve Bannon To Begin Prison Sentence After Rejected Appeal
Following an appeals court’s upholding of his conviction last week, federal prosecutors on Tuesday asked the judge presiding over the criminal contempt of Congress case involving former Trump strategist Steve Bannon to order the start of his four-month sentence.
advisor
Fed. Appeals Court Upholds Trump Ally Steve Bannon’s Conviction
Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon attempted to overturn his conviction for contempt of Congress on Friday, but a federal appeals court rejected his motion.