Republicans And Democrats Are Blasting The "Dumb On Crime" Sessions Order For Tougher Sentencing
Former federal prosecutors are also speaking out against a new order from Attorney General Jeff Sessions to pursue the most serious sentence possible against those suspected of crimes, calling it a return to the failed "War On Drugs."
Trump Is Launching A Commission To Investigate Widespread Voter Fraud Even Though There's No Evidence It Exists
Trump, who claimed with no evidence that voter fraud led to Hillary Clinton receiving more votes in the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election, is making a good on his promise to probe election practices.
The People Suing This Neo-Nazi Blogger Can't Find Him
The attorneys for a Jewish woman suing Daily Stormer publisher Andrew Anglin are yet to serve the white supremacist with legal papers. But it's clear that he knows about the case — because he's raising money for his legal defense.
The Trump Administration Is Moving Forward With An Obama-Era Law Targeting Human Rights Abusers
The State Dept. will hold a meeting this week with human rights groups to discuss implementation of a law that targets foreign individuals who commit human rights atrocities around the globe.
Vegans On YouTube Love Drama. But This Woman Says It’s Gone Too Far.
“Vegan Cheetah” claimed on his channel, which is rife with gossip, that a woman tried to have sex with him over Skype. She said it never happened — and confronted him on his vlog about proving it.
This Chicago Man Was Sentenced To Life On A Faulty Arson Conviction — Now He's Getting Out
Adam Gray was convicted of arson and murder and sentenced to life in prison after police used bad fire science. Now, more than 24 years later, the charges are being dropped and he’s being freed.
Former NYPD Cops Accepted Strippers, Cash Bribes, And Prostitutes For Gun Licenses
A public corruption case against former NYPD officers in charge of issuing firearms licenses was announced Tuesday by Manhattan federal prosecutors.
The Israeli-American Teen Suspected Over Jewish Bomb Threats Has Been Charged In The US
Michael Kadar, 18, was arrested last month in Israeli in connection with a rash of recent bomb threats worldwide, included many to Jewish centers and organizations.
The Justice Department Sent A Letter Threatening To Pull Funding From “Sanctuary Cities”
The Trump administration is trying to make good on a promise to punish cities that it believes are harboring illegal immigrants. Despite the tough talk, the cities targeted will likely continue to resist Trump's demands.
Massachusetts Just Dismissed More Than 21,000 Drug Cases Connected To Massive Lab Scandal
It is believed to be the largest single dismissal of wrongful convictions in US history.
Husband Of New York Judge Calls Speculation About Her Death “Unwarranted And Irresponsible”
The husband of the first female black judge on New York’s highest court, whose body was found in the Hudson River last week, is pushing back against the narrative that she killed herself.
The First Amendment Gave This Neo-Nazi The Right To Be Vile — But Then He Went Too Far
The man behind the internet's most popular neo-Nazi website, the Daily Stormer, is being sued for waging a harassment campaign against a Jewish woman in Montana. Legal experts believe he'll have a hard time defending his actions.
The Man Who Fatally Shot Someone In A Facebook Video Has Killed Himself
Steve Stephens was found dead in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Jewish Woman Sues Nazi Blogger Over Online Harassment, Death Threats
A woman in Montana who became the target of a self-proclaimed Nazi blogger is suing him after receiving scores of threats directed at her and her family.
Facebook Says "We Know We Need To Do Better" After Man Killed On Video
Facebook issued a timeline Monday detailing how the events surrounding the death of Robert Godwin unfolded online.
Police Are Searching For A Man Who Killed Someone In A Facebook Video
The suspect, Steve Stephens, claimed he had killed multiple people while driving around Cleveland, though police said they could verify one victim. Warning: This post includes violent images.
While Police Investigate The Death Of A Judge, The Media Is Struggling To Determine Her Faith
Initial reports that took off on social media described Sheila Abdus-Salaam as Muslim — but that is likely not the case.
The Life And Tragic Death Of The First Black Female Judge On New York’s Highest Court
Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first black female judge on New York's highest court, was found dead Wednesday. Her friends and former colleagues remember her as a titan of the bench.
Couple Was Allegedly Inspired By "Manchester By The Sea" To Kill Adopted Son
An upstate New York couple has been charged with killing their son and trying to hide his body by burning it. The prosecutor alleges they were inspired by the film Manchester By The Sea.
New York City To Pay HIV-Positive Man Denied Job With NYPD $50,000
Raymond Parker says he was unfairly denied a job as an NYPD 911 operator based on his HIV-positive status.