All articles tagged with #federal court
A Washington state tourist accused of hurling a coconut-sized rock at a Hawaiian monk seal named Lani is defended by his lawyer, who says the act was an attempt to protect sea life and notes the defendant has faced online doxxing and threats as the case proceeds in federal court.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, allegedly rushed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with multiple firearms and knives, was arrested after a gunfight with a Secret Service officer, and pleaded not guilty to four federal counts including attempting to assassinate the president; prosecutors later charged him in the shooting of a Secret Service agent. He traveled from California, is held without bond, and faces a June 29 hearing as the case moves toward discovery and further proceedings.
A federal judge denied Alabama’s emergency bid to redraw its state legislative map before an upcoming election, keeping the current map in place under an injunction that runs until 2030; an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is expected, and a special primary election could occur if the injunction is lifted.
A North Carolina federal judge said Comey’s upcoming initial appearance could be canceled if he files a waiver by Friday; the hearing would proceed otherwise. The DOJ backs the waiver option. Comey faces two charges for allegedly threatening President Trump via a seashells photo, each carrying up to five years in prison. Comey has denied wrongdoing and has already appeared in a Virginia court for an initial proceeding.
A federal court ruled against the global tariffs imposed by President Trump, delivering a legal setback to his trade agenda and blocking or overturning the new tariffs.
A federal judge condemned the D.C. jail for placing White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect Cole Tomas Allen in 'functionally solitary confinement' on suicide watch, despite no criminal history, and ordered a psychiatric assessment and a review of his housing conditions. Allen, who faces up to life in prison if convicted of an attempted assassination of President Trump and related charges, has lawyers arguing the restrictions hinder access to legal documents and family, and that his treatment was harsher than that given Jan. 6 defendants. The housing decision remains pending as the court seeks more information.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes declined to issue an emergency injunction to halt maintenance at East Potomac Golf Course after the National Links Trust’s lease was terminated, keeping routine work—such as removing dead trees and general upkeep—in progress while the course’s future remains uncertain amid possible renovations and a potential rebranding as Washington National Golf Course; the case brought by Democracy Forward and local golfers continues, with the court signaling the need for public notice if a closure or major changes are planned.
A federal court blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, a move that limits telemedicine and mail-based access to the medication and adds new uncertainty to how patients can obtain it. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny surrounding abortion drugs, with the FDA’s role and potential appeals likely to shape what happens next for patients and providers.
A California man, Cole Tomas Allen, accused of firing at President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, has agreed to remain in federal custody as his case moves forward after a federal court appearance.
US Army Special Operations sergeant Gannon Van Dyke pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court to felony charges alleging he used confidential military information to win about $409,000 on the Polymarket prediction market related to the Maduro operation. A judge set bail at $250,000 with firearm surrender and travel restrictions to California, New York, and North Carolina. Prosecutors say he placed 13 bets totaling $33,000 between Dec 27, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026, with Polymarket flagging his winnings. He faces counts including unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of non-public information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering; he remains on leave from the Army and is due back in court on June 8.
A U.S. Army soldier involved in planning the Maduro operation pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court to using confidential government information to bet on the Maduro rendition via Polymarket. He allegedly placed about $33,000 in bets that paid out more than $400,000; he was released on a $250,000 bond and has a court date set for June 8.
A judge ruled that fired Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey’s lawsuit belongs in federal court, determining the case should proceed under federal jurisdiction rather than in state court and potentially altering its timeline.
A U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., sentenced Evan Tangeman, 22, of Newport Beach, to 70 months in prison for laundering at least $3.5 million generated by a multi-state social-engineering scheme that stole more than $263 million in cryptocurrency; he helped destroy electronic evidence when co-conspirators were arrested, and the scheme funded luxury cars, mansions, and other lavish purchases across California, Florida, and beyond.
A U.S. District Court judge questioned whether Trump's $10 billion suit against the IRS meets the case-and-controversy requirement, ordering both sides to explain by May 20 whether a real dispute exists and scheduling a May 27 hearing in Miami as they explore a possible 90-day pause while talks continue.
A federal judge blocked the Department of Justice's attempt to obtain Rhode Island voter data, delaying the DOJ's lawsuit as the legal challenge proceeds.