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Judge Throws Out Copyright Lawsuit Against Taylor Swift After Poet Claimed Singer Copied Her Work

A federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Taylor Swift, ruling that the poet's claims involved common language and themes not protected by copyright law.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Ex-DoJ prosecutor charged with sending sealed Jack Smith Trump report to personal email

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger accused of hiding files related to Trump documents investigation as bundt cake recipe

The Guardian - US · May 21

Judge Leans Against Sharing Special Counsel Report With Congress

Judge Aileen Cannon questions DOJ's urgency to share special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump with Congress in a hearing in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Top News · Jan 17, 2025

Judge Shields Identities Of Government Witnesses In Trump Case

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon rules to protect witness identities in the case against former President Trump, rejecting a broad sealing request.

Top News · Apr 10, 2024

Trump's classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex case

The legal complexities tied to former President Donald Trump's classified documents case are unique and the judge's lack of experience in such a case could contribute to lingering delays, lawyers say.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Conservative Fort Pierce jury pool could bode well for Trump defense, but is it that simple?

ORLANDO, Fla. — For now, former President Donald J. Trump, indicted for hoarding classified government documents at his South Florida home, is scheduled to go on trial in U.S. District Court in Fort Pierce, a venue that many observers view as a potentially favorable place because of its politically conservative…

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 26, 2023

Trump’s Classified Docs Trial Delayed Until August 2023 Amid Pre-Trial Litigation

Former President faces obstruction charges for sharing classified information at Mar-a-Lago estate

Zenger · Jun 21, 2023

Donald Trump indictment: a guide to everyone mentioned in the charges

Case against the former president names several people who allegedly played a role in mishandling classified documents

The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2023

Trump is expected to appear in a Miami court on Tuesday. Here's what to expect

Former president Donald Trump is expected to appear in a Miami courthouse on Tuesday after the unsealing of a federal indictment laying out 37 charges against him. Here are five things to watch for.

WEKU · Jun 12, 2023

Trump-appointed judge will initially preside over ex-president’s federal indictment

Judge Aileen Cannon faced scrutiny for a series of decisions that froze the Justice Department investigation

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023