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In 2022, a judge overturned Nancy Smith’s conviction in connection with a child sex abuse case.

A judge ruled that FIU violated student free speech rights. The ruling, reported by Kathryn Palmer, addresses the institutional issue of students' constitutional freedoms at the university.

A judge denied Karmelo Anthony a new trial concerning a Texas teen’s killing. Law enforcement officials stood outside the Collin County courthouse in McKinney, Texas, following a verdict reached during the murder trial.

A judge struck down a visa ban proposed by Trump affecting 75 countries. Separately, the article notes that travelers arriving from international flights must exit through U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Kennedy International Airport in New York.

A judge is expected to decide within days regarding whether Karmelo Anthony will receive a new murder trial. This decision follows debates by attorneys concerning an informal evidence agreement and courtroom access, with both sides resting after testimony related to a 'gentleman’s agreement'.

Sada Baby pleaded no contest on July 2 to possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams. As part of the plea agreement, he was sentenced to six months probation while also having the habitual offender enhancement dismissed.

A judge prevented Xcel from condemning land owned by a farmer. The utility is now taking its challenge to the state Supreme Court, where it will address conflicts over condemnation powers in Colorado regarding 550 feet of right of way on an Eastern Plains farm.

A labor union representing former flight attendants has asked the court to block Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines' data, demanding explicit guarantees regarding personal employee data protection. The acquired data reportedly includes payroll information and emails, which Google intends to use in its AI machine. Due to these claims, a judge overseeing the bankruptcy case has delayed the sale approval.

A judge is scheduled to consider whether granting Texas teen Karmelo Anthony a new trial. This follows his murder conviction relating to the stabbing death of an athlete. The incident occurred at a high school track meet.

Attorneys representing State Farm apologized to a judge after submitting legal briefings that were found to be rife with nonexistent case law. These submissions, made in the context of an L.A. County house fire dispute, contained instances of AI hallucinations and had not been fact-checked.

A judge has ordered new oversight for immigrant children’s detention facilities. The court also identified stark and conflicting discrepancies when comparing the government's compliance claims with reports provided by the immigrant detainees.

A judge ordered the release of a woman who was accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial. Following the vandalism, National Guard troops were dispatched to patrol the site.

A judge claimed that Queens prosecutors hid evidence, a finding made despite a clearing by a secret committee. Additionally, George Bell was reported embracing his family after exiting prison in 2021, following a period of 24 years and one of the city's highest-profile exonerations.

The legal dispute over bonds designated to fund a light rail system in Austin will continue this week. A judge is set to hear motions related to the fight over Project Connect bonds on Thursday. Voters had previously approved the system in 2020.

A judge ruled that Alevtina Soboleva, mother of a Sunnyvale woman, can be released from ICE custody on an immigration bond in Louisiana. Soboleva was taken into custody after overstaying her visa. Her daughter stated that she has a pending asylum claim.

Silfab Solar is facing controversy over potentially misrepresenting its credentials to the public and local leaders. The company has also been criticized for suffering two chemical leaks in March. Additionally, a judge ruled that Silfab's manufacturing operations are not allowed under the facility's current zoning.

Model and influencer Adva Lavie faces multiple theft related charges following accusations of stealing from dates. A judge denied her request for a mental health diversion, which left her jailed without bond.

The couple, Jasmine Quiroz-Pele and James Heffernan, are facing accusations of child torture in Waianae. They were behind bars after appearing before a judge for the first time this morning.

Parents in Anoka-Hennepin School District are appealing a judge’s ruling that denied their petition to place school funding questions on the fall ballot. The court agreed with the district, stating that the school board maintains the power to call a special election regarding necessary funding decisions. The parent group has filed an appeal and requested an expedited process.

A travel agent operating in the Chicago area has resurfaced to public attention. She is currently accused of lying to a judge regarding her actions. These accusations follow prior allegations concerning scams involving fake vacation packages.

An Arizona woman was found unconscious on the floor of her Glendale home after passing out from alcohol and falling asleep while the house filled with smoke. Police discovered a 2-year-old toddler who was barely conscious in the car seat inside the residence. The woman was subsequently accused of child abuse, booked into jail, and evaluated for a high blood alcohol content.

In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for the company's social media platforms. The judge likened the company's platforms to factories.

Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness, and officials who are connected to an investigation involving Nolan Wells. The article notes that none of these three individuals appear to know Wells, his family, or the boating group associated with the investigation.

A Chicago-area man, along with two others, has been charged with threatening a judge and witness in the Nolan Wells case. The individuals stated that none of them know Wells, his family, or the boating group, and are not part of the investigation.

A judge recommends that children with disabilities should be encouraged to focus on their strengths. The statement emphasizes leveraging individual capabilities rather than limitations.

A British father is being prosecuted after his two-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window in Cyprus. He is pleading with a judge to allow him to return home for the boy's funeral.

A California man made threatening statements to a judge involved in the case of deceased teenager Nolan Wells, including a message referencing 'so much blood everywhere.'

York County Council is delaying action on Silfab Solar's zoning issue until a judge's reconsideration hearing on August 26. Manufacturing at the Rock Hill solar panel plant is halted until then, following a non-final court order. Council chairwoman Christi Cox announced the pause after consulting with the county attorney.

A judge ruled that video evidence of a cheerleader confessing to abandoning a newborn in hospital trash cannot be used in her murder trial. The decision excludes the video from being presented against her in court.

A judge ruled that a video of a cheerleader who confessed to leaving a newborn in hospital trash cannot be used against her in her murder trial. The decision excludes the video as evidence in the case.

The criminal case involving Fraser Bohm, who faces murder charges related to a 2023 crash that killed four Pepperdine sorority sisters, will proceed to trial after a judge denied a defense motion to dismiss the charges.

A judge criticized police for an eight-year investigation into a conman, during which one victim withdrew and an accomplice died. The prolonged probe raised concerns about inefficiency and its impact on case outcomes.

Mangione's prosecutors are prepared to advocate for a harsh sentence if he pleads guilty. The district attorney’s office sent a letter to the judge handling Mangione’s case in state court, made public Friday evening.

A Southern California woman accused of operating a fake animal rescue and leaving dogs to die in a hot car was released without bail after a judge rejected prosecutors' request to detain her. Priscilla Martin, 33, who is homeless, pleaded not guilty to three charges.

A Dallas judge will rule on whether rapper Yella Beezy's lyrics can be used as evidence in his capital murder trial for the 2020 murder-for-hire shooting of rival rapper MO3. The case centers on the admissibility of rap lyrics as evidence.

Fourteen jurors will each receive $26,700 for serving over five days in court, as ordered by a judge. Texas law mandates that county courts pay jurors at least $20 for the first day and $58 for each subsequent day.

Pamela Smart, serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, has filed a new petition for a trial. A New Hampshire judge is considering whether to allow the petition to proceed.

A judge has temporarily paused the merger between Paramount and Warner. The merger involves Warner Bros. Studios and Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles.

A judge has ordered Seattle to enforce regulations against an LGBT hotspot associated with nude gatherings following complaints from residents about public sex acts. The action follows pressure on local authorities to address the issue.

A 21-year-old woman alleged to have killed a baby faced a harsh response from a judge after her attorney criticized her ankle monitor as 'like a ball and chain.' The judge dismissed the attorney's complaint with a stern rebuke.