The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Wilson

Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules

State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

Hunter Biden says ‘rule of law prevailed’ in defamation lawsuit netting him $1.7m

Biden sued ex-CEO of Overstock.com Patrick Byrne over claim that Biden had sought bribe from Iran government

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

Why Hunter Biden Won $1.7 Million in a Defamation Case After Judge Said Key Claims Were Fabricated

A federal judge ruled that allegations against Hunter Biden regarding an Iranian bribery scheme were fabricated, awarding $1.7 million in punitive damages against Patrick Byrne for knowingly promoting false claims.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Judge Wilson Denies the Justice Department's Motion to Dismiss a Police Excessive Force Conviction

Judge Wilson from the Central District of California rejects the Department's breathtakingly sweeping position that "what the Government says is the public interest in this courtroom."

Reason · Aug 11, 2025

The Justice Department's Dubious Attempt to Erase a Police Officer's Federal Excessive Force Conviction

I've teamed up with well-regarded civil rights lawyer, Caree Harper, to fight the Department's effort to vacate L.A. Sheriff's Department Officer Trevor Kirk's conviction.

Reason · Aug 4, 2025

The story that sparked the biggest response I've had in years

There's even more Canberra bus stops out there? You bet.

The Canberra Times · Aug 16, 2024

Judge dismisses Yesterday lawsuit claiming Universal used Ana De Armas to trick audiences into watching film

Proposed class action suit alleged that film studio had duped fans with a misleading trailer

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

‘A self-inflicted injury’: judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Yesterday trailer tricked Ana de Armas fans

Plaintiffs claimed that keeping the actor in the trailer for the Danny Boyle film but cutting her from the final product amounted to false advertising

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023

Review: A moment of Metrolink magic closes out Porcupine Tree’s Sounds of the City opener at Castlefield Bowl

For those about to prog, we salute you

Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2023

Drug dealer acquitted of murder 'likely' taking orders from jailed killer Williams brothers

Callum Hewell was found not guilty of the murder and manslaughter of Michael Toohey

Liverpool Echo · Apr 17, 2023