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Man broke into Colorado Supreme Court and opened fire, causing ‘extensive damage’
An unnamed man was arrested after he broke into the Colorado Supreme Court building and fired gunshots early Tuesday morning, according to a statement from state police. There is “significant and extensive damage” to the building, police said, but there were no injuries to the suspect, building occupants, or responders. Authorities believe the 2 January break-in “is […]
Ohio Supreme Court sanctions ex-US prosecutor in sexual misconduct case
The Ohio Supreme Court on Friday rebuked a former U.S. prosecutor who admitted to sexual misconduct but said the attorney can continue practicing law with no interruption, drawing a dissent from a justice who called the ruling a “step in the wrong direction.” The justices in a 4-2 decision said Mark Bennett, a former assistant […]
2023 in political scandals: A Senate sex tape and indictments galore
From the slew of criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden to an explosive Senate sex tape, 2023 was not short of political drama as the presidential race ramped up ahead of an election year. Here is a look back at the political scandals that rocked the country in 2023: A leaked sex tape […]
In a year marred by ethics scandals, 4 Supreme Court rulings let marginalized Americans down
The U.S. Supreme Court spent much of 2023 embroiled in scandal as a slew of reports exposed the ethical lapses of two of its most senior justices. But as the high court faced harsh criticism and sharper scrutiny, it delivered a spate of controversial rulings that let many Americans down. A series of ProPublica reports […]
Judge allows new court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital, rejecting NAACP request to stop it
A federal judge has ruled that he will allow Mississippi officials to move forward with creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson, over objections from the NAACP. Attorneys for the civil rights organization had sued on behalf of several Jackson residents, saying the new court undermines democracy because local […]
What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in churches and other venues, waiting for President Abraham Lincoln to sign the Emancipation Proclamation into law, and thus free those still enslaved in the Confederacy. It’s still being observed each New Year’s Eve, at many […]
Judge rules on Marysville man’s request to be released after 1998 double murder conviction
A Yuba County judge ruled that a man who was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in a 1998 double murder, but recently became eligible for parole under a new law, will not be released from prison. “The court got this one right,” said Yuba County District Attorney Clinton Curry. Marysville native Leon […]
South Africa files ICJ case accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’
The UN court confirmed the application concerning alleged violations of Israel’s obligations under the Genocide Convention. Israel has strongly rejected the allegation, calling it “baseless”. “Israel rejects with disgust the blood libel spread by South Africa”, the foreign ministry said. The ICJ, which is based in the Hague in the Netherlands, is the UN’s principal […]
All undocumented immigrants in California will be eligible for health insurance as of Jan. 1
On the brink of a new year, the state of California is making the historical decision to offer an expanded version of Medi-Cal – the state’s own version of the federal Medicaid program – offering health insurance benefits to all undocumented immigrants, regardless of age. The newest version of this program, which is an expansion […]