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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea by Pensacola Armed Drug Trafficker

Pensacola, Florida– Marquis Dy’Monte Bethea 32, of Pensacola, pleaded guilty to distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a dr...

2026-08-19

Russia sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in prison

A Russian court sentenced politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in a penal colony on charges of repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian military and spreading “false information” about it, ...

2026-08-19

US tariffs on Canadian goods paused for three days

The Trump administration's tariffs on Canadian goods were set to launch at midnight, but the neighbors may have reached an 11th-hour deal.

2026-08-19

Trump Urges Senate to Pass Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill

A similar act passed in 1973 started out as popular, but its fanbase quickly waned. President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to stop running out the clock on a House-approved plan to make dayl...

2026-08-19

Expert Has ChatGPT Write Report. That Was A… Poor Decision — See Also

The Defense Calls ChatGPT:An expert used ChatGPT to draft "90 to 85" percent of his report. The plaintiffs' attorney had a deposition for the ages on that one.The Most Closely Guarded Secret In The Bi...

2026-08-18

Fentanyl Free America Call to Action by Middle District of Georgia U.S. Attorney

MACON, Ga. – U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes is urging every citizen in the Middle District of Georgia to join the fight for a fentanyl-free America and Georgia ahead of National Fentanyl Preven...

2026-08-19

NAACP joins legal team seeking investigation into death of Black Mississippi teen Nolan Wells

The US National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced on Monday that it joined the legal team involved with the family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man whose body...

2026-08-19

Detective not immune from civil rights claims brought by America’s longest serving exoneree

Glynn Simmons served more than 48 years in prison for the murder of a liquor store clerk before he was exonerated in 2023.

2026-08-19

The Most Famous Line About Grand Juries Came Back To Bite Its Author

He said prosecutors could indict a sandwich... then they came for him.The postThe Most Famous Line About Grand Juries Came Back To Bite Its Authorappeared first onAbove the Law.

2026-08-18

Convicted Felon Charged with Threatening Judge and DA's Office Handling Apalachee High Mass Shooting Case

Brandon Dontrail Scroggins, a convicted felon, faces federal charges in the Northern District of Georgia after allegedly threatening Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm and the Barrow Co...

2026-08-19

Witness says Tupac joined attack on Duane Davis’ nephew hours before shooting death

Prosecutors have claimed that bad blood between two gangs, and the beating of Orlando Anderson, led to Shakur's killing.

2026-08-19

Gainesville Felon Sentenced For Federal Drug & Gun Crimes

Gainesville, Florida– DaMorie Lamontay Miles, 20, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of...

2026-08-19

Chinese National Charged with Voter Fraud in Massachusetts

BOSTON – A Chinese national residing in Andover, Mass. was arrested today for submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot in the 2024 presidential election in the name of another Chinese nat...

2026-08-19

Shiprock Man Sentenced for Stabbing

Tony Tsosiewas sentenced to two years in prison for an assault which resulted in serious bodily injury.

2026-08-19

Sumter County Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy

COLUMBIA, S.C.—Sha’Juan Princess Johnson, 24, of Sumter County, has pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine.

2026-08-19

Atlanta man sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges

An Atlanta man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in district court to child pornography charges.

2026-08-19

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Ex-Teacher and Former State Legislator on Child Sexual Exploitation, Enticement and Witness Tampering Charges

2026-08-19

Federal judge halts plans for road through Alaska wildlife preserve

Environmentalists say air and sea routes would be better than running a nearly 20-mile road through endangered species habitat.

2026-08-19

A discovery may explain the Grand Canyon’s missing billion years

The ancient cliffs may have reshaped much more than the Grand Canyon.

2026-08-18

Seventh Circuit dumps ban on abortion info for minors

Indiana's "aid-or-assist" statute prohibits doctors and abortion providers from sharing information about out-of-state abortions with minors without parental consent or court approval.

2026-08-18