Trump legal team asks House Intel for ‘legislative solution’ amid Mar-a-Lago probe

President Trump’s legal team again turned to Congress in an ongoing criminal investigation, penning a letter to the House Intelligence Committee asking it to “formalize procedures for investigations” that would make such matters civil rather than criminal cases.

The 10-page letter to Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) obtained by The Hill suggests the investigation into Trump should not face criminal charges in connection with the case; it lays out three pathways for committee involvement in the matter and asks for a “legislative solution.”

“The DOJ should be ordered to stand down, and the intelligence community should instead conduct an appropriate investigation

This Week in the Supreme Court – w/c 24th April 2023 – UKSCBlog

On Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th April the Court will hear the case of Independent Workers Union of Great Britain v Central Arbitration Committee and anotheron appeal from [2021] EWCA Civ 952. The Court will consider whether the CAC’s refusal to accept the Union’s application to be recognized by Deliveroo for collective bargaining interfere with the rights of Deliveroo riders to form and join a trade union under Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights? If so, was this interference justified? And should the courts below have construed section 296(1)(b) of the 1992 Act so

Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB [2023] UKSC 15 – UKSC Blog

In this appeal, the Supreme Court is asked to decide whether the Jehovah’s Witness organization is vicariously liable for a rape committed by Mark Sewell, a former elder.

In 1984, Mr and Mrs B began attending services of the Barry Congregation. There, they made friends with Mark Sewell, his wife Mary, and their children. The families became close, visiting each other’s houses for tea and going on holidays and days out together. Mrs B considered Mark Sewell to be her best friend.

Towards the end of 1989, Mark Sewell’s behavior changed. He began abusing alcohol and appeared depressed. He began

Georgia player’s father seeks $2 million in fatal crash

ATLANTA — The father of a deceased University of Georgia football player is seeking $2 million in what may become the first civil action involving a fatal car crash that rocked the school’s champion football program.

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In a legal notice sent to the university this month, offensive lineman Devin Willock’s father disputes much of the university’s version of events that preceded the Jan. 15 crash. Lawyers for Dave Willock, of New Milford, N.J., instead blame the crash on a lack of oversight by football team officials of employees including recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy, who also died in the crash

Latest fight updates and results

Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis will square off in one of the biggest fights of the year tonight, meeting in a catchweight contest in Las Vegas.

Davis holds the WBA lightweight title, while Garcia is a former WBC interim champion in the division, but the Americans will clash at 136lbs as they put their unbeaten records on the line.

A protege of Floyd Mayweather, southpaw Davis has a professional record of 28-0 with 26 knockouts, justifying the 28-year-old’s nickname of “Tank”. Meanwhile, Garcia – promoted by Oscar De La Hoya – holds a record of 23-0 (19 KOs). At just

Briefs submitted in legal fight over abortion in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state Attorney General and Lea County have formally submitted their arguments in their legal fight over abortion. Clovis, Hobbs, Lea County and Roosevelt County all passed ordinances aimed at restricting abortion access. That prompted a challenge from the New Mexico Attorney General.

In a brief filed with the state Supreme Court Thursday night, Attorney General Raul Torres claims cities and counties have exceeded their authority by passing medical licensing rules that conflict with state provisions. He argues that House Bill 7, which cleared the legislature in this

Morgan and others v Ministry of Justice (Northern Ireland) [2023] UKSC 14 – UKSC Blog

The respondents in this appeal were convicted of terrorism offences. On 13 November 2020, they were sentenced to determine custodial sentences by Colton J. In accordance with the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (the ‘2008 Order’), the judge specified a “custodial period” of half of the term of their sentences which gave rise to an obligation on the part of the Department of Justice to release the respondents on license (eg living in the community while complying with set rules) when they had served half of their sentences.

On 29 April 2021, the Counter Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021

Jonathan Majors axed from projects amid domestic violence case: What happens next?

Jonathan Majors, here at the premiere of Creed III, is facing career fallout amid domestic violence charges.

Jonathan Majors, here at the premiere of CreedIII, is facing career fallout amid domestic violence charges. (Photo: Invision/AP)

UPDATES: No wonder people in the entertainment industry are distancing themselves from Jonathan Majors. More alleged victims have come forward and are cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, Variety reports. The DA’s office isn’t commenting, but Majors maintains his innocence.

“Jonathan Majors is innocent and has not abused anyone,” the actor’s criminal defense attorney, Priya Chaudhry, tells Yahoo Entertainment. “We have provided irrefutable evidence to the District Attorney that the charges are false. We are confident that he will