A federal judge has upheld the obstruction of justice conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who helped a man evade immigration officers. Dugan resigned after her conviction, which was seen as a test of Trump's immigration policies.
Johnny Depp's 1995 quote about love and anger resurfaced during his defamation trial with Amber Heard. The actor's Hollywood comeback is underway with upcoming films and a renewed focus on his career.
Haji Najibullah, a former Taliban commander, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for his role in the 2008 kidnapping of US journalist David Rohde and other acts of violence. Rohde, who was held for seven months, testified at Najibullah's sentencing, detailing the psychological torture he endured. Najibullah pleaded guilty to hostage-taking and providing material support for terrorism.
A Missouri man pleaded guilty to a conspiracy involving attempted Bitcoin theft, a Lamborghini carjacking, and kidnapping in Danbury, Connecticut. The case highlights the growing physical threats around crypto wealth, with perpetrators targeting individuals and their families.
A South Carolina jury found Chikei Rick Chow, 61, not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The verdict sparked outrage from the victim's family, who vowed to pursue civil action.
Samarth Singh, husband of the deceased Twisha Sharma, was arrested at Jabalpur district court. Her family's lawyer alleges Singh was hiding in a locked courtroom before police took him into custody. The MP govt recommended a CBI probe.
Following a legal victory against Elon Musk, Sam Altman's OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an IPO, intensifying a rivalry with Musk's SpaceX, which also filed for an IPO. The competition for Wall Street's largest debuts highlights the concentration of power in AI.
Suriya and Trisha's 'Karuppu' has grossed Rs 189.05 crore worldwide in its first week. The fantasy action entertainer, blending mythology and courtroom drama, saw steady collections despite a slight dip on Day 7, with the Tamil version leading the numbers.
A jury swiftly rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI founders, citing his delayed filing. Court proceedings revealed Musk's own alleged redirection of OpenAI resources to Tesla, undermining his claims of charitable trust breach.
A Pakistani court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of social media influencer Sana Yousaf. The June murder sparked nationwide debate on women's safety and online victim-blaming.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former Libyan militia commander, faces a landmark hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is the first case from the ICC's Libya investigation to reach a courtroom, stemming from alleged abuses in detention centres.
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former militia commander accused of murder, rape, and torture in Libyan detention centers, has appeared at the International Criminal Court (ICC). This is the first case to reach a courtroom from the ICC's investigation into crimes in Libya post-Gaddafi, marking a significant step towards justice for refugees.
Attorneys admitted to a federal court that they submitted fabricated quotations generated by AI in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over federal layoffs. The mistake occurred when using Anthropic's Claude Console, leading to "phantom quotations."
Elon Musk has faced a series of legal defeats and settlements recently, including a loss against OpenAI and Sam Altman. Despite these setbacks and his immense wealth, experts doubt he will change his aggressive legal approach.
A 33-year-old woman, Samantha Randazzo, gave birth to a baby boy in a US courtroom on May 15th while awaiting a court decision. Rights groups claim she was forced to give birth in shackles, while court officials deny this, stating handcuffs were removed when labor began.
Samantha Randazzo, 33, was forced to give birth while handcuffed to a bench in a Brooklyn courtroom on Friday, allegedly without adequate medical care or privacy. Legal advocates claim she was subjected to trauma and humiliation, while her lawyer disputes some details, stating officers reacted quickly and the judge cleared the room. Randazzo was arrested Thursday on drug possession and trespassing charges.
Closing arguments have concluded in Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, with a jury set to decide on liability over alleged breach of founding agreements and unjust enrichment.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman overshadows a deeper issue: the imperial drive of AI companies to consolidate data and capital, harming communities and stifling diverse AI development. Growing global resistance, from datacenter protests to worker strikes, is forcing the industry to reassess its ambitions.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom for a status hearing related to his murder case, showing unusual calm despite serious allegations.
The OpenAI chief rejects claims he deceived Elon Musk as high-stakes AI trial nears its endSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself and his company against a lawsuit by Elon Musk. Altman is set to be one of the final witnesses in the trial, which has pitted two of the tech industry’s most powerful men against each other in a dramatic courtroom showdown.Musk has accused Altman and OpenAI of breaking the AI firm’s founding agreement by restructuring it into a for-profit enterprise, alleging that Altman essentially swindled him into co-founding the company and providing tens of millions in financial backing. Musk also claims Altman unjustly enriched himself in the process and is seeking the CEO’s removal from OpenAI, the redistribution of $134bn to the firm’s non-profit and the undoing of its for-profit conversion. Continue reading...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has begun his testimony against Elon Musk in a high-profile jury trial in a California federal courtroom. Altman, alongside OpenAI president Greg Brockman, is a primary defendant in the trial brought by Musk. Altman, Brockman, and Musk were all part of the initial founding team at OpenAI, with Musk investing up […]
I sat down in the Musk v. Altman trial courtroom today, painfully aware that no one was going to ask Shivon Zilis the question on everyone's minds: Girl, what the fuck are you doing? Zilis, who testified under oath that she is the mother of four of Musk's children, was… what's the best way to […]
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, in his upcoming book 'The Bench, the Bar and the Bizarre', critiques judges who exhibit bullying behavior in courtrooms. The book compiles incidents from foreign jurisdictions to illustrate how excessive reverence shown by lawyers has afflicted some judges with a 'false sense of divinity'. Mehta argues that while judges face genuine challenges like heavy caseloads and inadequate resources, these cannot justify uncivil conduct. The nearly eight-year SG, second longest after CK Daphtary, says the public cannot remove arrogant judges as they can vote out politicians, making highest standards essential.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly invited Elon Musk to attend the company’s private GPT-5.5 event, despite an ongoing high-profile lawsuit between the two parties regarding OpenAI's shift from a non-profit mission to a for-profit model.
