Sundance doc looks into Brett Kavanaugh investigation A new documentary looks into the sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023
‘People are terrified’: Inside the premiere of Sundance’s surprise Brett Kavanaugh doc PARK CITY, Utah — “Justice,” director Doug Liman’s surprise documentary about the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, premiered Friday at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Los Angeles Times · Jan 21, 2023
What forensic experts say about evidence seized from Bryan Kohberger’s home in the Idaho murders case Dr Monte Miller, a former crime scene investigator and forensic expert, and former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer explain the potential significance of items seized from Kohberger’s home The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023
Alec Baldwin shot a woman on set. He’s now facing involuntary manslaughter charges. What changed? Nearly 15 months after the fatal shooting, investigators announced criminal charges over the on set fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Bevan Hurley explains the complicated case The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023
GOP senator's campaign says cybercriminals stole $690,000 A spokesman said the campaign is “pursuing all avenues available to recover the money” and that the FBI has opened an investigation. Axios · Jan 21, 2023
‘I hope this triggers outrage’: surprise Brett Kavanaugh documentary premieres at Sundance Covertly-made Justice, from director Doug Liman, shows to sold-out audience and shines new light on allegations of sexual assault The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2023
World's most infamous fugitives on the run for YEARS just like Mafia boss Messina Denaro Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested in Sicily on Monday after 30 years on the run. The mafia boss is not the only notorious criminal who managed to evade authorities for decades Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023
Unidentified congressman in Commonwealth Edison conspiracy documents is US Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, sources say CHICAGO — Mayoral challenger Jesús “Chuy” Garcia is an unidentified member of Congress referenced in federal court filings detailing an alleged scheme by then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to appoint one of Garcia’s political associates to a lucrative position on Commonwealth Edison’s board of directors, the Chicago Tribune has learned. Chicago Tribune · Jan 20, 2023
Trump drops lawsuit against NY Attorney General Letitia James after being fined nearly $1 million for ‘strategic abuse’ of legal system NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump dropped a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday just a day after a federal judge slapped him and a lawyer with a nearly $1 million fine for filing bogus cases against political enemies. Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023
NC Marine, 2 others were on active duty when they broke into the Capitol on Jan. 6, FBI says CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune has become the latest North Carolina resident charged in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol — and the first to be on active military duty at the time he committed his alleged crime. Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023
A judge fines Trump and his lawyer for a 'frivolous' suit against his political foes In a blistering filing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks described Trump as "a prolific and sophisticated litigant" with a "pattern of abuse of the courts." WEKU · Jan 20, 2023
A brief history of Donald Trump’s failed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton Florida judge labels ex-president ‘the mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process’ The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Arizona-Led Effort Spies on Americans' Financial Transactions Thousands of local, state, and federal law-enforcers have access to sensitive financial data. Reason · Jan 20, 2023
Judge: Trump, lawyers must pay $938K “No reasonable lawyer would have filed it," the judge wrote, calling out Trump's history of abusing the courts Salon · Jan 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023 Donald Trump and his lawyer Alina Habba hit with nearly $1million in fines for ‘frivolous’ Clinton lawsuit Donald Trump and one of his lawyers have been fined almost $1million dollars for filing a ‘bogus’ claim against Hillary Clinton and others.
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 ‘Bourne Identity’ director says new Brett Kavanaugh documentary ‘picks up where FBI investigation fell short’ ‘The film examines our judicial process and the institutions behind it,’ director Doug Liman says
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Florida judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' lawsuit A Florida Judge has sanctioned former President Donald Trump and one of his attorneys, ordering them to pay nearly $1 million for filing a bogus lawsuit against Trump’s 2016 rival Hillary Clinton
The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2023 Trump and lawyer ordered to pay $1m for bringing ‘frivolous’ lawsuit against Hillary Clinton In scathing ruling, US district court judge writes, ‘misuse of the courts by Mr Trump and his lawyers undermines the rule of law’
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Three active duty US Marines charged over Jan 6 riot One expressed sympathy for the far right Boogaloo Bois militia, according to the DOJ
Reason · Jan 19, 2023 What Exactly Is "Manslaughter" in the Alec Baldwin Case? Though "involuntary manslaughter" is defined by New Mexico statute to includes death caused by lack of "due caution," New Mexico precedent limits it to situations where the defendant had "subjective knowledge 'of the danger or risk to others posed by his or her actions.'"
Reason · Jan 19, 2023 Supreme Court Issues Summary of Dobbs Leak Investigation More thorough than I expected, although not what the FBI could have done.
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 "Investigation"? Nope, "review:" White House describes probe When Hillary Clinton was running for president in 2016, she and her campaign called the FBI’s scrutiny of her private email server a “security review.”
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 Capitol rioter who propped his feet on Pelosi’s desk regrets ‘crass’ note he left for former House Speaker Richard Barnett at one point wanted to copywright ‘Bigo was here’ after joining the mob on January 6
The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023 FBI chief says he's 'deeply concerned' by China's AI program FBI Director Christopher Wray says he is “deeply concerned” about the Chinese government’s artificial intelligence program, asserting that it was “not constrained by the rule of law.”
Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023 San Diego indictment charges Fresno men in killing of family of five in Tijuana SAN DIEGO — Two Fresno men have been indicted in San Diego in connection with the slaying of a Tijuana family of five who previously lived in Fresno, including a mother and her three young children who were all U.S. citizens.