Lindsay Clancy’s strangulation charges dropped ahead of murder trial

Judge Corners DOJ for Covering Up Files on Trump’s 13-Year-Old Accuser

Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERSA federal judge has cornered the Justice Department for withholding files on FBI interviews with the woman who accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was 13. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to release unredacted versions of several Jeffrey Epstein files, or explain why the DOJ should be allowed to keep them secret, as he sided with investigative journalist Katie Phang, who had accused Blanche of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act. He gave the government until July 2 to comply.Sullivan’s decision covers FBI notes from interviews with a woman who claimed that Epstein introduced her to Trump in 1984, when she was about 13 years old, and that Trump forced her to perform a sexual act on him. Trump has denied the allegation.Read more at The Daily Beast.

John Brennan’s Deletions

John Brennan's lawsuit argues that, without an injunction, by the time he is indicted, DOJ will have destroyed some of the records showing how DOJ unlawfully targeted him. The post John Brennan’s Deletions appeared first on emptywheel.

RFK Jr. 's DOJ WeaponizaTrumpMisconduct Triggers Threat To Over 100 Cases

A veteran federal prosecutor's grand jury misconduct is so pervasive that the Justice Department now expects to review more than 100 cases she handled going back to 2007. A court filing in the Northern District of Illinois names the case that started it all: the collapsed prosecution of the Broadview Six. News reports identify the lead prosecutor as Sheri Mecklenburg, a nearly two-decade veteran of the Justice Department whose conduct before a grand jury unraveled a high-profile case against six Democratic officials and activists arrested for protesting outside a Chicago Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz deportation campaign. Prosecutors made three attempts to indict the protesters on a rare felony conspiracy charge. read more

Alleged Charlie Kirk ASSASSIN Tyler Robinson faces Erika Kirk in court as Preliminary Trial Begins

A week-long preliminary hearing has begun for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk last September during an event at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors are working to show they have enough evidence against Robinson to proceed to trial. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, but has yet to enter a plea in the high-profile case. With more on the proceedings, the defense strategy, Robinson's roommate Lance Twiggs, and the moment in which Kirk's family, including widow Erika Kirk, came face-to-face with Robinson for the first time, Micah Ohlman and Sandra Mitchell are joined by Criminal Defense Attorney Alexandra Kazarian. July 6, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Outrage after Houston ICE shooting: new video emerges

Federal officials’ version of what led to the fatal shooting of a man in Houston during an immigration operation this week doesn’t match that of three men detained during the incident, an attorney who spoke with them says. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have said an agent opened fire Tuesday after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national, rammed a law enforcement vehicle and refused to follow verbal commands during a traffic stop that was part of a “targeted operation.” CNN’s Erin Burnett looks at new video of the fatal incident and new witness accounts of what happened. 0:00 What new surveillance video shows 2:56 The new details from witnesses 7:23 What the Harris County district attorney has to say Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #ice #houston

Kevin McKidd Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Legal Drama ‘Conviction’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Kevin McKidd is the latest actor to join “Conviction,” the upcoming Hulu courtroom drama starring Elisabeth Moss. The series follows Neve Harper (Moss), a confident attorney who finally has her shot at a career-making case: a high-profile murder in which the husband is accused of killing his wife by setting their home on fire. “But when []

Judge orders DOJ to produce more unredacted Epstein files — or explain why it won’t

The documents include FBI notes from interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her as a minor. The post Judge orders DOJ to produce more unredacted Epstein files — or explain why it won’t appeared first on MS NOW.

ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS...

ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS... (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for an answer'...Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...Postpones multiple events amid bombshell...

Judge orders DOJ to release unredacted Epstein files as Ghislaine Maxwell argues newly uncovered evidence undermines her conviction

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to either release more unredacted records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation or explain why the remaining redactions are legally justified. The order comes as convicted Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is arguing that documents disclosed this year under the Epstein Files Transparency Act contain newly discovered...

Questions remain about defense strategy for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

PROVO, Utah — Heading into this week’s hearing in the killing of Charlie Kirk, we already had a good sense of the prosecution’s case. But the defense strategy has been much less clear. Two days into a preliminary hearing meant to help the judge decide if there’s enough evidence to head to trial, we’re learning []

The Memo: Platner debacle inflames factional turmoil among Democrats

A credible allegation of rape against Graham Platner looks near-certain to doom his Senate campaign, even though the Maine Democrat calls the charge “categorically untrue.” The consensus in the political world is that Platner could withdraw from the race any moment. Meanwhile, the episode is ratcheting up tensions that are already burning hot within the...

Weinstein’s New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can’t endure fourth trial

Harvey Weinstein avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again, leading prosecutors to drop the MeToo-era case on Thursday. The film mogul still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he remains behind bars. But the New York rape charge had remained unresolved after an overturned conviction followed by two hung juries. The judge formally dismissed the charge on Thursday. Weinstein had a...

Charlie Kirk's parents arrive to court for hearing in Tyler Robinson case

Utah prosecutors were in court Monday seeking to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to bring the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s assassination to trial and seek the death penalty. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Is Graham Platner the new Al Franken?

This is like a movie where the villain (in this case Susan Collins) gets the upper hand in the middle of the third act. Graham Platner now has an accusation of sexual assault against him. He made a video to address it and vaguely alluded to pausing his campaign but he didn’t speak of suspending

Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after being hit with sexual assault allegations

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday responded to a bombshell report in which a woman accused him of sexual assault, calling the allegations false but saying he will be taking time to “reflect” on his campaign’s “best path forward.” The video comes after a woman who previously dated Platner came forward with allegations []

Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner

A new murder trial is scheduled for September for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from nearly three decades of incarceration last year after being on the brink of execution three times over a 1997 killing.

7/2/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show TRUMP SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE D*CK

A 34 times convicted felon is still committing crimes. What a surprise. All this and EVERY republican is OK with it. The post 7/2/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show TRUMP SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE D*CK first appeared on Attack the System.

Walker Outside, Body In Shower: Clues Lead To Murder Charge, $1M Bond For Missouri Woman

THE BREAKDOWN: Kelisha Reeves faces a first-degree murder charge following the death of 93-year-old Barco inside a Kansas City home on Briarcliff Road. Investigators linked Reeves to the crime through neighboring arson reports and the discovery of the victim’s missing credit card during an arrest 150 miles away. Reeves is currently held on a 1 [] Walker Outside, Body In Shower: Clues Lead To Murder Charge, 1M Bond For Missouri Woman

First felony conviction from Operation Midway Blitz on rocks amid grand jury scandal

CHICAGO — One of the only felony convictions secured by federal prosecutors in Operation Midway Blitz now appears to be under threat as a scandal over alleged grand jury misconduct continues to swirl around the U.S. attorney’s office. Anthony...

Come Nerd Out About Politics With TPM and The Handbasket

When news breaks — about, say, Graham Platner’s Senate campaign imploding over sexual assault allegations or Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization —...

[Photo] Breanna Morello: The Travis County District Attorney's office is trying to cover [...]

Breanna Morello: The Travis County District Attorney's office is trying to cover up the crappy plea deal they a man that murdered Infowars writer Jamie White.Ismael Martinez has spent WEEKS ignoring my calls and emails regarding this awful plea.Rodney Hill pleaded guilty to murdering Jamie.Hill bragged in a rap song about killing Jamie.Travis County DA still gave this feral man a plea deal because they didn't want to do an extra work if they had to take him to trial.In my opinion, Ismael Martinez is involved in the BAD plea deal cover up.https://x.com/breannamorello/status/2076659409086988372?s=46

US federal judge questions DOJ decision to drop Adani charges

Judge says DOJ's reasoning for dropping Adani charges lacks clarity; orders detailed explanation from prosecutors.

Palestine Action ban births new direct action groups

Watch our interview with former Filton 25 political prisoner Zoë Rogers.

DNA, Confessions…Death Penalty Push

A young man’s DNA on a rifle trigger, a stack of digital “confessions,” and a 33-hour manhunt now collide with a defense team determined to prove that what looks overwhelming on cable news may be far less certain in court. Story Snapshot Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson’s own DNA, words, and actions tie him to Charlie []

'Highly unusual': Expect another long wait in the Charlie Kirk murder case

Don't expect a quick ruling about a trial for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk. A five-day preliminary hearing wrapped on Friday, and despite a mountain of evidence presented by prosecutors, Utah County Judge Tony Graf won't decide until at least September, nearly a year after Kirk's death, whether to put suspect Tyler Robinson on trial for aggravated murder. Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA and a conservative influencer, was killed on Sept. 10 by a bullet fired from the rooftop of a building on the campus of Utah Valley University...

Ghislaine Maxwell says the Epstein files prove she was wrongfully convicted. Trump’s DOJ wants to keep her locked up

Prosecutors blast her latest ‘baseless’ arguments as ‘unmoored from law, logic or the record’

The Senate Isn’t His Oyster, After All. Graham Platner’s Socialist Vessel Turned Out to Be Leaky

The media tells us that the rape allegations that brought down Graham Platner’s Senate campaign just came to light. Actually, they media had those allegations for months, but sat on them to boost Platner’s campaign.

NIA chargesheets 3 more accused, including an absconder, in Red Fort blast case | Top developments

The National Investigation (NIA) on Saturday chargesheeted three more accused, including an absconder, in connection with the November 2025 car bomb explosion that killed 11 people near the Red Fort in the national capital in November 2025. In its supplementary chargesheet in the case RC-21/2025/NIA/DLI, the NIA has named Zameer Ahmad Ahanger, Tufail Ahmad Bhat and Muzafar Ahmad @ Faraz @ Zafar, all from Jammu and Kashmir, as accused. This takes the number of persons chargesheeted in the case to 13, including the prime accused Dr Umer Un Nabi (since deceased).