Trials
Court proceedings, verdicts, and sentencing
Woman Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Robbery in Texas Man's Death, Gets 15 Years
Julie Marie Lopez admitted her role in the setup of Isaiah Guevara during a home invasion that turned fatal.
Verdict TrialsHusband Convicted of Murder in Disappearance of Southern California Mother Maya Millete
Larry Millete, who maintained his innocence throughout the sensational two-month trial, was found guilty of killing his wife, whose body has never been recovered.
TrialsFormer Olympian Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Damage Case
The former athlete appeared in federal court facing charges related to damage at the National Mall landmark.
TrialsErika Kirk Wins Transparency Victory in Husband's Murder Case Against Tyler Robinson
Fourth District Court Judge orders evidence displayed openly during Utah pretrial proceedings to combat online speculation.
Verdict TrialsIrish Citizen Found Guilty of Murdering American Woman Mackenzie Michalski in Hungary
A Hungarian court convicted an Irish man in the death of 24-year-old Mackenzie Michalski, whose body was found weeks after she disappeared during a solo trip.
TrialsWoman Accused of Marrying 6 Men Simultaneously, Scamming Dozens Out of Hundreds of Thousands for Fake Sick Relatives
Jiaying Chen allegedly told police she targeted Las Vegas because "it is so easy to get married" there as prosecutors prepare for her guilty plea.
TrialsNew Video Emerges in Trial for Charlie Kirk's Suspected Killer
Court proceedings advance as prosecutors present additional evidence in high-profile murder case.
TrialsTrump DOJ Wants 'Serious Sentence' for Wisconsin Judge Who Helped Immigrant Evade ICE; Defense Says Case Designed to 'Scare' Others
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys have filed dueling sentencing memos ahead of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan's July 8 hearing.
Trials'I Just Put Him to Sleep!': Wyoming Dad Allegedly Insisted Infant Was Inside Home While Baby Remained Locked in Hot Escalade
Jhadon Robert Michael Curry faces a misdemeanor child endangerment charge after deputies discovered his infant son sweating and 'hot to the touch' inside the locked SUV.
Verdict TrialsMississippi District Attorney Pleads Guilty to Bribery Conspiracy, Resigns
Jody Owens admits to accepting $115,000 in bribes while Hinds County DA as part of scheme involving Jackson's former mayor.
Verdict TrialsChinese Fraudster Miles Guo Sentenced To 30 Years For $1.3B Scam Targeting Thousands Of Supporters
Manhattan federal judge orders forfeiture of $889 million as more than 600 victims describe financial devastation while hundreds of loyal followers pack courtroom in show of support.
Developing TrialsUC Santa Barbara Police Search for Suspect After Groping Attack on Campus — Weeks After Unsolved Rape Case
The June 24 attack marks the second sexual assault reported at the 'top party college' in a month, as investigators continue searching for an alleged rapist from a May incident.
Verdict TrialsSupreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Assault, Defamation Verdict
Justices turn away appeal, leaving $5 million civil judgment against the former and current president in place.
TrialsAlex Murdaugh Returns to Court as Murder Retrial Looms Following Conviction Overturning
The disgraced South Carolina lawyer, whose murder convictions were vacated last month, faces a pretrial hearing focused on evidence deadlines and trial logistics.
Verdict TrialsNYC Teacher Allegedly Suffocated Third-Grader During Decades-Old Sex Abuse at Brooklyn School; Victim Awarded $18M
New details emerge about how music teacher John Clark silenced his young victim as a jury delivers historic verdict under Child Victims Act.
Verdict TrialsSan Diego Father Pleads Guilty to Dosing His Children With Psilocybin Mushrooms, Running Drug Operation With Kids
Randal Vance admitted in federal court to giving his 9 and 11-year-old daily hallucinogenic doses while operating a mushroom trafficking ring with his wife and accomplice.
TrialsCalifornia Appeals Court Upholds Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction But Orders Resentencing
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld the 2022 conviction but found the trial judge must reconsider the former movie mogul's 16-year sentence.
TrialsMangione's Attorneys Discussed Possible Plea Deal With Prosecutors Ahead of Hearing, Sources Say
Defense team and federal prosecutors in New York held discussions about a potential resolution to charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but negotiations broke down before reaching an agreement.
TrialsDOJ Appeals Contempt Order Against JAG Attorney; Claims Judge 'Inappropriately' Punished Lawyer Out of Frustration With ICE
The DOJ argues U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino improperly held Army JAG lawyer Matthew Isihara personally liable for $500 daily coercive fines when the government failed to return a detained man's identification documents.
Verdict TrialsNew York Prosecutors Drop Rape Charge Against Harvey Weinstein After Accuser's Request; Film Producer Remains Convicted in Two States
The dismissal ends one piece of the landmark #MeToo-era prosecution but leaves Weinstein, 74, serving sentences while appealing his convictions.
TrialsFederal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Trump's $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, Orders DOJ to Prepare for Discovery
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema found Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's congressional assurances insufficient without sworn declarations, calling the administration's reluctance 'particularly concerning.'
Verdict TrialsSoCal Father Who Pleaded Guilty to Incest After Daughter's Suicide Avoids State Prison
Stephen Vincent Chavez receives one year in jail and three years probation despite prosecutors seeking maximum three-year term for abuse of parental trust.
Verdict TrialsEight Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Texas Immigration Center Protest Shooting That Wounded Officer
Benjamin Song receives 100-year federal sentence for attempted murder; seven co-defendants get 30 to 70 years on terrorism-related charges connected to antifa
Verdict TrialsArmy Sergeant Sentenced to Life for Georgia Base Shootings That Wounded 5
Sgt. Quornelius Radford convicted of attempted murder after opening fire on fellow soldiers and his then-fiancée at Fort Stewart.