The Baby Formula Probe Produced a Pile of Evidence. Then the DOJ Dropped the Case.
Some prosecutors believed they had enough to charge Abbott Laboratories, but senior officials opted for civil settlement. Source link
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Trump unloads on ‘lunatic’ John Bolton after ex-aide pleads guilty in classified docs case
Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information Mike Emanuel reports on former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleading guilty to unlawful retention of national defense information. Bolton expressed remorse for emailing over a thousand pages, including top-secret intel, to family members not authorized to receive it. Prosecutors are recommending a five-year … Read more
Suspect in Minnesota fraud case arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
MINNEAPOLIS — An alleged leader of the largest pandemic-era fraud scheme in the country was arrested overseas after being on the run for more than four years, according to federal officials. Abdikerm Eidleh, 43, was arrested in Mogadishu, Somalia, earlier this week in a daytime raid coordinated by both the FBI and Somali intelligence agencies. … Read more
Judge holds Charlie Kirk murder case prosecutors in contempt for comments about guilt
The Utah judge in the murder case over Charlie Kirk’s killing held prosecutors in contempt of court on Friday over comments they made to media organizations about defendant Tyler Robinson’s guilt. Judge Tony Graf said the comments violated his restrictions on what the two sides can say about the case outside of court. But Graf … Read more
John Bolton faces prison time after pleading guilty in classified documents case
John Bolton faces prison time after pleading guilty in classified documents case – CBS News Watch CBS News Former National Security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining classified information and faces up to five years in prison and a fine. CBS News’ Jake Rosen has the latest. Source link
Federal Judge Declares Mistrial in Palisades Arson Case
A California jury failed to reach a consensus on whether Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately sparked the deadly fire that destroyed thousands of Los Angeles homes. Source link
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt for public comments, but won’t take death penalty off the table
A prosecutor has been found in civil contempt after making comments on the strength of the murder case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Judge Tony Graf Jr. ruled in a virtual hearing on Friday that the prosecutor was in civil contempt for making comments to the … Read more
Manhattan Prosecutors Drop Harvey Weinstein Rape Case
Accuser Jessica Mann declined to move forward with the case against the former Hollywood producer after three prior trials. Source link
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller Roundup
Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label. In a 7-2 decision in the case Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, the high court found that a federal law regulating the … Read more
Trump reels from Iran woes as he prepares for America 250; lawmakers continue probing Epstein case
President Trump says he ordered the Justice Department to investigate alleged gas price gouging amid negotiations with Iran. Meanwhile, new details have emerged on Bill Gates’ congressional testimony about his links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns report. Source link