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Contempt Of Court

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law8 days ago•4 min saved

Court rejects Herridge’s emergency bid, source-disclosure fines loom

The Supreme Court declined former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge's emergency appeal to halt $800-a-day fines for refusing to reveal her sources in a Privacy Act-related case tied to a Virginia training firm with alleged ties to the Chinese military, leaving the fines to accrue while keeping open the possibility of further review. Justice Kavanaugh reportedly would have granted the request, and Paul Clement has joined the case on Herridge's behalf as Fox News defends protecting journalistic sourcing.

via Politico|

#catherine-herridge #contempt-of-court #journalistic-sourcing

politics13 days ago•45 min saved

Utah judge sanctions prosecutor for media comments in Charlie Kirk case

A Utah County judge held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in contempt for publicly commenting to the media about the case against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, in violation of a publicity order. The contempt ruling targets Ballard’s remarks rather than the charges themselves, but the judge said the statements could prejudice proceedings. The court kept the death penalty option on the table, indicated expanded jury procedures may be considered, and allowed the defense to recover legal fees tied to the contempt proceedings.

via Yahoo|

#charlie-kirk #contempt-of-court #death-penalty

courts14 days ago•3 min saved

Utah judge disciplines prosecutors for public remarks in Charlie Kirk murder case

A Utah judge held Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard in contempt for public comments to the media about the Charlie Kirk murder case, saying the remarks violated a publicity order; the death penalty was not removed as a sanction, with the judge suggesting juror screening rather than punitive punishment to address potential prejudice amid disputed ballistics evidence and misinformation.

via Al Jazeera|

#ballistics-evidence #charlie-kirk-murder #contempt-of-court

politics14 days ago•5 min saved

Utah judge sanctions prosecutors over media remarks in Charlie Kirk murder case

A Utah judge held prosecutors in contempt for publicly commenting about defendant Tyler Robinson in the Charlie Kirk murder case, saying the remarks risked prejudicing the jury; he declined to remove the death penalty as a sanction but said the issue could be addressed through juror screening. Robinson has not yet entered a plea on the aggravated-murder charge for Kirk’s Sept. 10 shooting; prosecutors argued there is enough evidence, while the defense warned that media coverage could taint potential jurors. DNA tied Robinson to the rifle components involved in the case.

via Politico|

#charlie-kirk-murder #contempt-of-court #juror-screening

politics14 days ago•2 min saved

Utah judge holds prosecutor in contempt for media remarks in Charlie Kirk shooting case

A Utah judge held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in contempt for speaking to the media about the Charlie Kirk shooting case, declined to bar the death penalty as punishment, and said he may widen the juror pool to mitigate bias; a July 6 preliminary hearing is planned and a ruling on courtroom media access will follow.

via The Guardian|

#contempt-of-court #death-penalty #jury-pool-expansion

crime14 days ago•184 min saved

Utah judge keeps death-penalty option in Kirk shooting case after contempt ruling

A Utah judge in the Charlie Kirk shooting case held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in civil contempt for publicly discussing ballistics evidence, but left the death penalty as a possible outcome if Tyler Robinson is convicted. The judge suggested additional measures during jury selection to mitigate potential prejudice and will allow the defense to recover legal fees related to the contempt proceedings. Robinson faces aggravated murder and related charges for the September 2025 campus shooting of Kirk and has not yet entered pleas; other motions, including hearsay rulings and a subpoena, were delayed for further review.

via CNN|

#charlie-kirk #contempt-of-court #crime

us-news18 days ago•4 min saved

Contempt ruling in Utah Kirk case could strip death penalty

A Utah judge will decide whether prosecutors violated a pretrial publicity order in the Charlie Kirk killing case and, if found in contempt, whether the death penalty should be removed as a possible punishment; the judge will also determine if hearsay evidence can be used at the upcoming preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who faces aggravated murder and related charges.

via CNN|

#contempt-of-court #death-penalty #hearsay

crime-and-public-safety22 days ago•1 min saved

Elf Star Faizon Love Held Without Bond on Contempt Charges in Florida

Faizon Love, the actor known for Elf, was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida on two contempt of court charges for missing a child-support hearing and is being held without bond; he is expected to appear in a Hillsborough County court Friday as part of an outstanding warrant, with TMZ reporting the missed hearing and officials not confirming how much back child support is owed.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|

#child-support #contempt-of-court #crime-and-public-safety

entertainment23 days ago•24 min saved

Elf Star Faizon Love Busted in Florida on Contempt Charges

Faizon Love, the actor best known for Elf, was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, on two counts of contempt of court in connection with a paternity case and is being held without bond at Orient Road Jail in Tampa. The 58-year-old has a history of prior legal trouble, including a 2017 misdemeanor assault of a valet and a 2024 hotel clerk incident.

via New York Post|

#celebrity-arrests #contempt-of-court #entertainment

us-news28 days ago•78 min saved

Defense seeks to block death penalty in Charlie Kirk killing case as contempt ruling looms

Defense lawyers in the Charlie Kirk killing case urge a judge to bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, arguing that media remarks by a local prosecutor could prejudice jurors; Judge Tony Graf will rule on a contempt allegation on June 22, cameras in court were not barred, and a July 6 hearing will determine whether there is enough evidence for trial.

via AP News|

#charlie-kirk #contempt-of-court #death-penalty

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Bevin’s Warrant Recalled After Virtual Court Appearance in Family Case

An arrest warrant issued for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in a Jefferson County family-court dispute with his ex-wife and their adopted son Jonah was recalled after he appeared by Zoom (instead of in person) for the hearing. He faced contempt and a potential 14 days in jail or a $250 fine, which was paid, lifting the warrant. This marks his second contempt in the case; a March contempt led to a 60‑day jail sentence that the Court of Appeals later dismissed for bias-related reasons, and the Court of Appeals later said Judge Angela Johnson would remain on the case. Jonah has alleged abuse and obtained an emergency protective order; Bevin is slated back in court on July 28.

via WDRB|

#arrest-warrant #contempt-of-court #family-court

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Judge weighs contempt after DHS's false accusation in deportation case

A federal judge said DHS's press release falsely accusing her of releasing an ICE detainee with an international murder warrant endangered judicial security and misrepresented facts. DOJ apologized for the claim, which ICE officials reportedly urged Bolan not to disclose, and the judge is weighing whether DHS or DOJ should be held in contempt as interagency tensions over immigration enforcement continue.

via Politico|

#contempt-of-court #dhs #doj

politics2 months ago•173 min saved

DC Appeals Court Halts Contempt Probe Linked to Trump Deportation Flights

A divided DC Circuit Court of Appeals ordered US District Judge James Boasberg to end his criminal contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials who defied orders to halt deportations under a wartime authority, ruling the probe intruded on executive branch deliberations and constituted an abuse of discretion; one dissenting judge (Michelle Childs) argued the record supported contempt, but the appellate decision effectively ends the investigation.

via CNN|

#contempt-of-court #dc-circuit #immigration

us-news3 months ago•2 min saved

Treasure hunter walks free after a decade behind bars over missing gold

Tommy Thompson, the salvager who found the SS Central America treasure, was released from federal prison after 10 years for contempt tied to refusing to disclose the location of missing gold coins. Appellate rulings later found that his contempt violated a plea agreement, leading to the end of that sentence before his release, while he also completed a separate two-year term for missing a 2012 court date. The hunt over the sunken treasure and its coins remains unresolved for investors who accused him of bilking them.

via The Guardian|

#contempt-of-court #missing-gold #released-from-prison

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Minnesota Judge Blasts DOJ Over Immigration Habeas Delays, Citing Real Human Costs

A federal judge in Minnesota held an Army lawyer in civil contempt for failing to relay a court order to ICE in the case of Rigoberto Soto Jimenez, then condemned the DOJ's handling of immigration habeas cases as overwhelmed by staffing and processing gaps, warning that such delays have real consequences on real human beings; after the government promptly returned Soto Jimenez's documents, the contempt was lifted with no fines, but the judge urged prompt reporting of potential violations going forward.

via CBS News|

#contempt-of-court #doj #habeas-corpus