South Carolina attorney general cites 'factual disputes' with Murdaugh jury tampering claims, asks defense to refile motion requesting a new trial
The South Carolina attorney general has asked an appeals court to order convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's defense team to correct and refile their motion requesting a new trial, while also noting an ongoing investigation has raised significant doubts about the disgraced attorney's claims of jury tampering.
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Ukraine's Olena Zelenska tells of war's impact on family life
In a highly personal interview, the first lady says she needs "my husband, not a historical figure, by my side".
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Mark Meadows asks federal court for Georgia charges to be dismissed
Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has asked a federal court to order all charges against him brought by Fulton County, Georgia, prosecutors to be dismissed.
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Tax charges from defunct Hunter Biden plea deal dismissed, so probe can move forward
A federal judge in Delaware dismissed two tax misdemeanor charges against Hunter Biden that were filed as part of his now-defunct plea deal, paving the way for special counsel David Weiss to potentially bring more charges in another jurisdiction as part of his continuing probe.
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Judge dismisses Trump's defamation lawsuit against Carroll for statements she made on CNN
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's counter defamation lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll, dealing another legal blow to the former president.
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Charges dismissed against Portland police officer accused of hitting photographer with baton
Assault charges have been dismissed against an Oregon police officer who admitted to hitting a photographer in the head with his baton during a demonstration in the wake of George Floyd's death in the summer of 2020, court records show.
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Louisiana judge quashes some counts against officers charged in connection with death of Black motorist Ronald Greene
A Louisiana judge has quashed counts against two of the law enforcement officers charged in connection with the May 2019 arrest and death of Black motorist Ronald Greene.
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Polar Prince: Support ship docks at Canadian harbour as rescue operations wind down
Canadian investigators in Newfoundland are examining the main support ship after sub's implosion.
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In losing Titan, St John's mulls a familiar tragedy
"Joy and sorrow were always communal rights in small maritime communities," said one Newfoundlander.
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Court dismisses Navalny's appeal against lack of access to writing materials in prison
Russia's Supreme Court has on Thursday dismissed an appeal by jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny against restrictions imposed on access to writing materials in prison, according to Russian independent news site Mediazona.
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Man accused of killing his family members for insurance money dies in federal custody, charges against him dismissed, authorities say
Nathan Carman, the man accused of killing his mother at sea to get family and insurance money, has died in federal custody, according to a new court filing from federal prosecutors.
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Federal judge dismisses another lawsuit against Ed Sheeran in the legal battle over 'Thinking Out Loud'
In a second legal victory for Ed Sheeran this month, a federal district judge dismissed another lawsuit that claimed Sheeran's hit "Thinking Out Loud" copied the 1973 Marvin Gaye hit "Let's Get It On."
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