Court rejects bid to soften felony charges days before Panettiere’s death
A judge denied Hayden Panettiere’s on‑again/off‑again boyfriend’s request to reduce his past felony charges, just three days before her death in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Three Charged in Threats Linked to Nolan Wells Death Probe
Three people have been charged in federal court with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old who died after a July Fourth boat trip off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Edward James Porter of Illinois allegedly called and threatened to kill a witness and their family; Michelle Francine Edwards of Ohio is accused of bomb threats at the George County Chancery Clerk’s Office and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office; Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce of California was charged for sending a threatening Facebook message to a judge tied to the Wells investigation. Authorities have not released arrests or suspects in Wells’ death, and an independent family autopsy found the cause undetermined; the threats occurred amid public speculation and distrust surrounding the probe.
Judge faults Trump's IRS suit as improper, seeks attorney discipline
A federal judge criticized former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service as filed for an improper purpose and recommended disciplining the attorney who brought the case.
Same script, different season: Yankees fans brace for the Cashman-Boone era
Mike Lupica argues that Yankees fans know the pattern: bursts of brilliance followed by midseason slumps, with Aaron Judge’s injury and a roster with gaps that persist under Cashman and Boone; despite early success, the team still struggles with bullpen, catching, and middle-infield depth, making late-season fixes feel like recurring, often insufficient, bets.
Judge reluctantly approves Musk-SEC Twitter disclosures settlement
A federal judge in Washington, DC, Sparkle Sooknanan, reluctantly approves the SEC’s settlement with Elon Musk over late disclosures of early Twitter stock purchases; the $1.5 million penalty is paid via a Musk trust and the judge questions whether Musk received special treatment, while the SEC says there was no collusion.
Montana judge finds prosecutors in contempt for public comments in murder case
A Montana judge held prosecutors in contempt for public remarks about the Tyler Robinson murder case, ruling that while some statements didn’t violate a narrowly tailored publicity order, others claiming there was ample evidence beyond a reasonable doubt risked prejudicing the jury; the ruling emphasizes restricting pre-trial commentary to protect the fairness of the proceedings.
Musk Ordered to Testify in Lawsuits Over Alleged $1 Million Voter Giveaway
A federal magistrate ordered Elon Musk to testify under oath in two class-action lawsuits alleging he misled voters with a $1 million-a-day election giveaway, recommending that a fraud claim about the giveaways not being random be allowed while dismissing a breach-of-contract claim; US District Judge Robert Pitman will decide whether to adopt the recommendations as the cases proceed.
Judicial Pushback: Trump’s Appointees Rule Against Him in a Wave of Rulings
CNN found 77 rulings since January 2025 in which federal judges—11 appointed by Trump among them—blasted the administration’s immigration tactics, detentions, and court-order violations, including orders to release detainees. With judges from both parties criticizing mass deportation efforts and executive overreach, the White House defended the administration, signaling a growing rift between the presidency and the judiciary.
Georgia Judge Recuses From Election Records Case After Attending Willis Event
After attending a Fani Willis event, a Georgia judge has recused from the Fulton County election-records case, narrowing the pool of judges overseeing the matter as prosecutors continue the proceedings.
Kennedy Center launches Trump-named endowment after removing president's name from building
The Kennedy Center created a new endowment, the Trump Kennedy Center Fund, to honor President Donald Trump after removing his name from the building under a federal judge’s order; the fund will augment private endowments and federal renovation funds amid criticism of Trump-appointed trustees prioritizing the President over the arts.
Texas judge backs jury verdict in Karmelo Anthony murder case
A Texas judge defended the jury’s verdict in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial, saying jurors were selected by law and heard the facts; Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for the stabbing of Austin Metcalf, and while he appeared to be a nice person, he must live with the consequences. The judge also noted ongoing race-related tensions surrounding the case and Anthony has filed an appeal.
Boston Judge Pauses Order Vacating $100,000 H-1B Fee While Appeal Rolls In
A federal judge in Boston paused his June 8 order vacating the $100,000 H-1B fee as the Trump administration seeks an emergency appeal to the First Circuit; DOJ argues the fee is justified under foreign commerce and immigration powers, with related challenges pending in other courts as the case California v. Mullin advances.
Georgia judge apologizes for in-chambers affair as impeachment talk mounts
A Georgia federal judge was disciplined for an extramarital sexual relationship with a security officer in chambers and for allegedly lying to investigators. A disciplinary report says the judge apologized for offensive conduct in a prior letter and acknowledged failures. Clerks and interns observed concerning behavior during a hearing and other interactions, and the judge admitted the affair but denied mistreatment of staff. Two Georgia congressmen have filed impeachment resolutions, and it is up to the House Judiciary Committee to decide whether to begin impeachment proceedings.
Judge OKs UFC on the White House Lawn for Trump's 80th Birthday
A judge ruled that Trump can stage UFC Freedom 250 fights on the White House South Lawn this weekend to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Quiet Reprimand, Loud Scrutiny: The Judge Ross Apology Letters Controversy
Georgia Judge Eleanor Ross faces impeachment risk after an in-chambers affair, but the Eleventh Circuit and Judicial Conference proposed a private reprimand coupled with vague apology letters to her clerks—an approach critics say sacrifices accountability; one such letter was leaked by the New York Times, highlighting concerns about transparency in judicial discipline.