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Los Angeles district attorney declines to charge Armie Hammer in sex assault case over lack of evidence

Wednesday, May 31

Embattled actor Armie Hammer will not face criminal charges in connection with an investigation for sexual assault in Los Angeles County, prosecutors said Wednesday.The Los Angeles district attorney cited a lack of evidence.In a video news conference on March 18, 2021, a woman said... Read More.

Supreme Court declines to block Illinois’ assault weapons ban

Wednesday, May 17

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday has declined to block Illinois' assault weapons ban from being enforced as a legal challenge continues, handing a win to gun safety advocates at a time when the nation is grappling with a surge of mass... Read More.

Chief Justice Roberts declines invitation to testify about Supreme Court ethics

Tuesday, April 25

(WASHINGTON) -- Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday declined an invitation to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing about Supreme Court ethics.Sen. Dick Durbin, chairman of the influential panel, sent a letter to Roberts last week inviting him or "another Justice... Read More.

Appeals court declines to rule if Trump was acting as federal employee when he allegedly defamed E. Jean Carroll

Thursday, April 13

(NEW YORK) -- The D.C. Court of Appeals has declined to answer whether then-President Donald Trump was acting within the scope of his employment when he allegedly defamed writer E. Jean Carroll when denying her rape claim.Carroll sued Trump for defamation over statements he... Read More.