11 h. ago Feds seek to block WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse

Feds seek to block WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse  Washington State Standard

Society

24 h. ago LA riots, years of protests lead Republicans to seek federally criminalizing blocking traffic

Anti-ICE protesters blocking roads prompt Republican senators to propose federal legislation criminalizing traffic obstruction, citing public safety and emergency vehicle concerns.

Politics

6 d. ago Man charged with killing lawmaker could face rarity for Minnesota: the death penalty

The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face the death penalty, something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration

Events

6 d. ago What We Know About How the Minnesota Assassination Case May Unfold

Both state and federal officials are pursuing murder charges against a man they say killed a state lawmaker and her husband. A federal case could lead to the death penalty.

Politics

1 week ago Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyonce Named in Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial

More Hollywood celebrity names have popped up during the sensational trial of rap and fashion mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs as federal prosecutors seek to convict him on charges of sexual abuse, trafficking, racketeering, among other charges. The post Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyoncé Named in Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

President Trump has promised to attack drug gangs and called for the death penalty for street dealers. But he has also pardoned more than 20 people serving time for serious drug crimes some involving violence.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he expands the U.S. drug war

During his first and second terms, President Trump has promised tough action against drug gangs. He has also pardoned numerous drug offenders, including traffickers and gang leaders considered major kingpins.

Politics

3 w. ago No death penalty for son of Mexican drug boss ‘El Chapo’: US prosecutors

No death penalty for son of Mexican drug boss ‘El Chapo’: US prosecutors  Al Jazeera

Events

3 w. ago Feds won't seek death penalty for El Chapo's son in major drug trafficking case

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of El Chapo, faces U.S. drug trafficking charges. Prosecutors decide against the death penalty amid Sinaloa Cartel's fentanyl operations.

Events

4 w. ago Justice Department urged to seek death penalty in Capital Jewish Museum murders

Federal prosecutors should seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accused of a calculated double murder in D.C., with substantial forensic and video evidence, writes former prosecutor.

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