Legal questions mount amid San Francisco rape kit DNA case
Revelations that the San Francisco police crime lab used a sexual assault victim’s DNA against her in an unrelated property crime case — and the allegation that it may be a common practice in California — has prompted a national outcry.
Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.
Bob Saget’s family asking judge to block release of records related to his death
The family of comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay $90M to settle decade-old privacy lawsuit
Facebook parent company Meta will pay $90 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over its use of “cookies” in 2010 and 2011 that tracked people online.
Sarah Palin loses lawsuit against New York Times
A jury rejected former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's claim that The Times maliciously damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting. The verdict came after a judge already said he'd rule to dismiss the case.
Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew agree to settle sex abuse case
Prince Andrew has reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre in connection with a sexual abuse lawsuit.
Donald Trump financial statements aren't reliable, accounting firm says
The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump's annual financial statements says the documents "should no longer be relied upon" after investigators said they found evidence he and his company regularly used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of its golf clubs, skyscrapers and other property to get loans and tax benefits.
NY mechanic says he was fired for refusing to join union
A mechanic at a New York car dealership says he was illegally fired for refusing to join a union.
Michael Avenatti Guilty: Convicted of cheating Stormy Daniels
Michael Avenatti was convicted Friday of charges he cheated the porn actor Stormy Daniels out of nearly $300,000 she was supposed to get for writing a book about an alleged tryst with former president Donald Trump.
New York's new congressional maps face court challenge
A group of 14 New Yorkers in Republican-friendly communities filed a lawsuit Thursday in state court against Gov. Kathy Hochul, top Democratic lawmakers, the state board of elections and a state redistricting task force.
Sarah Palin back in court for NY Times libel lawsuit
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was back in a New York City courtroom Thursday, more than a week after the start of a trial in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19.
NY mask mandate remains in place for now, judges say
An appellate panel ruled Gov. Kathy Hochul's indoor mask mandate will stay in place until March when the court will hear arguments in the case.
Prosecution rests in Michael Avenatti fraud trial involving Stormy Daniels
The government rested its case on Monday at a trial where jurors have heard allegations that Michael Avenatti stole nearly $300,000 in book proceeds from porn star Stormy Daniels.
New York judge overturns state's mask mandate
Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker said the Department of Health didn't have the legal authority to implement the mandate under the governor's current pandemic powers, which are limited.
Rap Music on Trial: Jay-Z, Meek Mill want rap lyrics blocked from being used in court
Some critics are asking why rock and country lyrics don't face similar scrutiny, while black and brown amateur rappers and rising stars suspected of crimes see their artwork used against them at trial.
Skier charged with manslaughter after killing 5-year-old in crash
A man faces manslaughter charges in connection with a high-speed crash on a ski slope that left a 5-year-old girl dead.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
Family of driver who died in Illinois tornado warehouse collapse sues Amazon
The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the Amazon warehouse in central Illinois where he worked has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.