With Potential Pardons by Trump Coming, Judge Delays Jan. 6 Trial
A Kansas man accused of attacking the Capitol in 2021 argued the trial should be delayed since President-elect Donald J. Trump has pledged that he would pardon rioters who stormed the building.
Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
A federal judge on Thursday postponed a December trial date for a man charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, after the man pointed to President-elect Donald Trump’s promises to pardon such defendants or otherwise end their prosecutions.
Judges postpone Jan. 6 trials on verge of Trump presidency
It’s the first time federal judges have acquiesced to the demands of Jan. 6 defendants for delays in anticipation of potential pardons from Trump.
Trump win prompts judge to postpone Jan. 6 defendant's trial
A U.S. district court judge consented to a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to delay his trials after President-elect Trump's win, agreeing that his White House return could make the proceedings a moot point.
Judges delay two Jan. 6 trials, citing Trump victory
Two federal judges delayed Jan. 6 riot trials, citing President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and his pledge to pardon many charged in the Capitol riot.
Trump’s pardon power looms over judges in Jan. 6 rioter cases
President-elect Trump’s pardoning power once he assumes office is looming over cases involving Jan. 6 rioters, prompting some delays over his promise to grant clemency to supporters who stormed
Trial begins today for the undocumented migrant accused of murdering Laken Riley, whose death ignited a political firestorm
In the nine months since Laken Riley was killed while jogging at the University of Georgia, her death turned into a lightning ...
Karen Read murder trial sticking with January start date for now
It was the first time the case has met at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham since defense attorneys argued in August that two ...
Judge sets new trial date in Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against The New York Times
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday set a trial date for April 14 in the libel lawsuit Sarah Palin, the former Alaska ...
Third Time Lucky?: Sean “Diddy” Combs Bets On Another Bid To Get Out Of Jail Before Sex Trafficking Trial Begins
Sean “Diddy” Combs is hoping to be a free man by Thanksgiving as he makes a third attempt to be released from Brooklyn’s ...
Delphi murders trial: Jury reaches verdict for suspect Richard Allen after deliberating for 4 days
An Indiana jury has reached a verdict in the trial of double-murder suspect Richard Allen in the killings of two teen girls, ...
Mayor Adams seeks earlier trial start date — April Fool’s Day — to clear way for re-election bid
Mayor Eric Adams urged a Manhattan judge Monday to move up the start of his corruption trial by three weeks — coincidentally ...