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South Carolina Files Correction After Defense's False Polygraph Claim in Murdaugh Case

Prosecutors say the on‑record claim risked prejudicing the retrial because the only known polygraph related to Murdaugh's financial crimes.

Hearings Begin Over Judge Recusal and New Trial in Karmelo Anthony Case

Comey Moves to Delay Arraignment in Seashell Threat Case

Judge Denies Bond for YNW Melly Ahead of 2027 Retrial

Israeli Prosecutors Open to Plea Talks in Netanyahu Cases After Herzog Request

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

Judge Allows Cameras at April 17 Hearing in Charlie Kirk Murder Case, Unseals Defense Filing

Stines Defense Seeks Mental-Health Hearing to Bar Death Penalty

Pras Michel Seeks Bail Pending Appeal to Delay Prison Surrender After 14-Year Sentence

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says Committing a Crime Does Not Automatically Make Someone a Criminal

Judge Dismisses R. Kelly’s Bid for Home Confinement Over Jurisdiction Gaps