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Utah Supreme Court Clears Way for Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing

The decision clears the way for next week's public preliminary hearing to test probable cause with prerecorded and other hearsay evidence.

Michael Lopez Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Killing Melvindale Corporal

Jury Clears Ex-Councillor Neville Jones of Two Sexual Assault Charges

U.S. Allows Venezuela to Fund Maduro’s Defense Under New OFAC Licenses

Karen Read’s Lexus, Central to O’Keefe Case, Set for January Auction

Jubillar Tells Court He 'Does Not Understand' Son's Anger as No-Body Murder Trial Advances

Georgia Teen Accused of Killing Parents Denied Bond as Judge Sets January 2026 Trial Target

Supreme Court Releases October–November Argument Calendar, Schedules Louisiana Redistricting Reargument

Plow Driver and Officer Testimony Strengthen Karen Read’s Defense at Retrial