Criminal Procedure

Indiana Supreme Court chief justice and county judges weigh in after shooting of judge and wife

In support of an Indiana judge and his wife who were shot at their home over the weekend, the Indiana Supreme Court's chief justice and Tippecanoe County, Indiana, judges have released statements.

Jan 20, 2026 10:08 AM CST

Indiana judge and his wife injured in shooting at their home, police say

An Indiana judge and his wife were shot at their home but are in stable condition, according to local and state authorities on Monday. The nonfatal shooting adds to concerns about increasing acts of violence against senior public officials nationwide.

Jan 20, 2026 9:31 AM CST

These prosecutors spent years on cases; then Trump granted pardons

Melanie Smith pulled grueling hours alongside FBI agents and other prosecutors as she prepped dozens of witnesses to prove that a Virginia sheriff had accepted $75,000 in bribes from wealthy business owners and undercover agents. Just over a year ago, the jury returned a guilty verdict against former Culpeper County sheriff Scott Jenkins in an astounding 90 minutes.

Jan 14, 2026 10:50 AM CST

Ex-Duane Morris partner charged with murdering wife

A Chicago lawyer and a former tax partner at Duane Morris is being held in jail after being formally charged with killing his wife in 2024.

Jan 14, 2026 9:41 AM CST

New legal defense for Rob Reiner’s son steps into role

A Los Angeles County deputy public defender has taken over representing Nick Reiner after his high-profile attorney recently stepped down from the murder case.

Jan 12, 2026 11:59 AM CST

Judge disqualifies US attorney in Albany investigating Letitia James

A judge on Thursday barred the top federal prosecutor in Albany from overseeing a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, delivering the latest blow to the Justice Department’s efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump’s perceived enemies.

Jan 8, 2026 3:36 PM CST

Nick Reiner’s attorney withdraws, plea postponed in parents’ murder case

Nick Reiner’s high-profile attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case Wednesday, during a court hearing where Reiner had been expected to enter a plea for two first-degree murder charges in the fatal stabbing of his parents, the renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner, 78, and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, 70.

Jan 7, 2026 2:00 PM CST

Attorney accused of stalking, filming teen is indicted on over 90 felony counts

An Ohio attorney faces more than 90 felony counts after he reportedly stalked and filmed a teenage girl and other women without their knowledge.

Jan 7, 2026 11:46 AM CST

Former OJ Simpson attorney sues estate for over $1M in unpaid legal fees

A California attorney is suing the estate of former professional football player O.J. Simpson for more than $1 million in legal fees that he said he was owed before the death of the athlete-turned-actor.

Jan 6, 2026 1:03 PM CST

Police officer admits accepting bribes from defense attorney in DUI cases in widespread scandal

A New Mexico police officer, once honored by the nonprofit organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving, is the latest to be convicted in a corruption scandal in which defense attorneys bribed police officers to ensure that their clients got off on DUI charges, according to Reason.

Jan 6, 2026 11:44 AM CST

Judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents resigns

A Wisconsin judge who was convicted last month of obstructing federal agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant has resigned from her position, according to the New York Times.

Jan 6, 2026 10:03 AM CST

Retired prosecutor files lawsuit against New York City over Skadden Arps protest

A retired prosecutor filed a lawsuit last week in federal court against New York City and Brookfield Properties alleging that he was wrongfully arrested while protesting in a public space against Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

Dec 22, 2025 11:12 AM CST

Police can access Google searches without warrant, state supreme court rules

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that police investigating a rape did not need a warrant to obtain a person's Google searches, the Record reports.

Dec 19, 2025 12:39 PM CST

Former judge sentenced to 12 years in prison for using public funds for vacations, personal purchases

A former judge in Lauderdale County, Alabama, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison, according to a report by WAFF.

Dec 19, 2025 9:19 AM CST

Some noncitizens may have Second Amendment rights, federal appeals court says

While upholding the firearms conviction of a Guatemala native who had been illegally living in the United States for a decade, the majority on a federal appeals court panel said earlier this week the rights of some noncitizens to bear arms could still be protected by the Second Amendment, Courthouse News Service reports.

Dec 18, 2025 9:35 AM CST