Criminal Justice

Justice Dept. seeks to drop case against officers connected to Breonna Taylor raid

The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss the remaining charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of wrongdoing in connection with the search that led to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in 2020.

Mar 23, 2026 10:36 AM CDT

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer, who has been linked to Epstein, exits with $25M pay package

The top lawyer at the Goldman Sachs Group Inc., who has been linked to disgraced multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, secured a $25 million pay package and new security perks in 2025 before she announced her upcoming resignation in June.

Mar 23, 2026 10:25 AM CDT

2 lawyers convicted in staged truck accidents scheme

Two personal injury lawyers have been convicted by a federal jury in New Orleans for participating in a scheme to stage collisions with tractor-trailer trucks to collect large settlement payouts.

Mar 23, 2026 9:48 AM CDT

Lawyer among 3 people charged in alleged attack on 2 Jewish men

A lawyer is among three men who face assault and battery charges for allegedly attacking two Israeli-American men who were speaking Hebrew outside a restaurant in San Jose, California.

Mar 20, 2026 2:06 PM CDT

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A Las Vegas man accused of impersonating a lawyer and practicing law by using a real lawyer’s bar number has pleaded guilty to a felony count.

Mar 20, 2026 12:31 PM CDT

AG Bondi gives ousted interim federal prosecutor new title, same duties

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi gave an ousted interim U.S. attorney in Milwaukee a new title, allowing him to continue to head the office.

Mar 19, 2026 2:56 PM CDT

Colorado policy could shield AI from complaints regarding unauthorized practice of law

Does using artificial intelligence for legal help constitute the unauthorized practice of law? Lawyers in Colorado are saying no and taking novel approaches to protect the developers of AI tools that aim to expand access to legal services.

Mar 18, 2026 3:11 PM CDT

Attorney arrested for allegedly bringing gun and drugs onto prison premises

A Louisiana attorney faces felony charges for allegedly transporting drugs, a firearm and other items onto the grounds of the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, after the facility began cracking down on smuggled contraband.

Mar 18, 2026 12:29 PM CDT

Justice Department OKs hiring prosecutors fresh out of law school

After mass departures at U.S. attorneys' offices, the U.S. Department of Justice is waiving a policy requiring newly hired federal prosecutors to have at least one year of experience practicing law.

Mar 17, 2026 9:53 AM CDT

Justice Department moves to dismiss charges against veteran who burned flag near White House

The Justice Department has dropped charges against an Army veteran who burned a flag outside the White House in opposition to an executive order making the act punishable.

Mar 16, 2026 11:07 AM CDT

Conservative lobbyist accused of trying to extort client

Josh Nass, a conservative lawyer and lobbyist, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Saturday to face accusations of attempted extortion. The accusations appear to be related to a client who was pardoned by President Trump, according to a report by the New York Times.

Mar 16, 2026 9:13 AM CDT

Justice Dept. seeks to drop case against officers connected to Breonna Taylor raid

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer, who has been linked to Epstein, exits with $25M pay package

2 lawyers convicted in staged truck accidents scheme

Lawyer among 3 people charged in alleged attack on 2 Jewish men

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

AG Bondi gives ousted interim federal prosecutor new title, same duties

Colorado policy could shield AI from complaints regarding unauthorized practice of law

Attorney arrested for allegedly bringing gun and drugs onto prison premises

Justice Department OKs hiring prosecutors fresh out of law school

Justice Department moves to dismiss charges against veteran who burned flag near White House

Conservative lobbyist accused of trying to extort client

Family court judge arrested after allegedly attacking wife and daughter

Disbarred lawyer sentenced to prison for embezzling nearly $2M for gambling addiction

Solar company’s outside counsel sentenced to over 11 years in prison for role in $1B Ponzi scheme

Ex-DOJ prosecutor who proclaimed ‘this job sucks’ will run for Congress

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