Ed White | The Associated Press Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack. (March 16) AP An appeals …
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Stay in the know with The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter delivering the most crucial Texas news to your inbox. In 1996, graduates of Austin High School in El Paso received an unexpected delight. Their well-known classmate, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, made a surprise appearance at their 50th reunion. O’Connor’s return to …
Florida’s Marsy’s Law, initially intended to protect crime victims, is now being used to shield law enforcement. Earlier this year, the Florida Supreme Court ruled 6-0 that Marsy’s Law cannot guarantee police officers anonymity when it comes to deadly force incidents. The controversial law has been the subject of national scrutiny and legal proceedings. In …
Georgia lawmakers are poised to open a special session while navigating redistricting following a federal court ruling. The special session is a part of a coordinated effort across the South after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 1964 Voting Rights Act, which has cleared the way for Black voters’ influence in changes from courts. The …
Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, stated that the ruling coalition will quickly present new budget plans to address the financial disarray caused by a recent constitutional court ruling. The ruling has led to criticism over how Germany’s €60 billion budget shortfall will be managed after delays were evident in next year’s budget and may require …
Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign is characterized by a series of sweeping policy goals that are divergent from those of President Joe Biden. Should he win a second term, Trump plans to substantially overhaul the government, and while many of his ideas may be challenged in court or by Congress, he has been assembling detailed policy …
Donald Trump Faces New York Civil Fraud Lawsuit and Potential Business Restrictions On Monday, Donald Trump is set to take the stand in a New York civil fraud lawsuit that seeks $250 million in damages and restrictions on his ability to conduct business in the state. This lawsuit, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia …
Race for Governor Sparks Engagement and Hope Among Black Voters in Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. – Tiffany Wilburn, a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, had lost faith in the power of voting a few years ago. With issues such as inadequate school books, expensive healthcare, police abuse against Black citizens, and a lack of access to clean …
Jury Awards Home Sellers $1.8B in Damages After Brokers Inflate Commissions In a significant victory for consumers, a federal trial in Missouri resulted in a jury finding the National Association of Realtors and several large brokerage firms guilty of conspiring to artificially inflate commissions. The parties were found liable and ordered to pay $1.8 billion …
Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is once again facing legal issues as a country singer refiles a $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit, alleging he was not given proper credit. Andy Stone has resubmitted his claim in federal court in Los Angeles after previously dismissing the case in New …