Mother says she wants justice for 17-year-old son fatally shot by St. Louis police

Emeshyon Wilkins was, in his mother’s words, “goofy,” a teenager who loved to make people laugh and whose smile could soften even the toughest moments. He liked math, was good with numbers and talked about working, saving money and building a life after high school.    “We kind of grew up together,” his mother, Shaina … Read more

Justice Sonia Sotomayor issues unusual apology over ‘hurtful’ remarks about colleague Brett Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON — Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an unusual apology Wednesday for critical remarks she made about the upbringing of one of her conservative colleagues, Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “At a recent appearance at the University of Kansas School … Read more

Blanche praises Trump’s involvement in Justice Department

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Kornacki: New Jersey Democrats look to build on ‘clear’ trend of overperforming in special elections 04:14 Pelosi would have ‘decimated’ Swalwell if she knew of sexual misconduct allegations: House Democrat 21:40 Blanche calls release of Epstein victims’ names ‘horrible’ 01:54 … Read more

Swalwell accusers describe how they see justice as the Democratic rep. says he’ll resign

Two women who have accused Democratic Rep.Eric Swalwell of sexual harassment described to CBS News what justice looks like in their view after sharing their stories publicly. Swalwell, who exited the California governor’s race and said he will resign from Congress, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct. Source link

Justice Department releases report accusing Biden-era DOJ of uneven enforcement of FACE Act law

The Justice Department on Tuesday released a report that accused the Biden administration of using the FACE Act to target anti-abortion activists who were prosecuted for blocking patients’ access to reproductive health clinics. The report is the first of several expected to be issued by the Weaponization Working Group, created last year, that is meant … Read more

Justice Dept. argues D.C. pipe bomb defendant not covered by Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

The Justice Department pushed back on claims by the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside of the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the eve of the 2021 Jan. 6 Capitol riot, arguing that the charges against Brian Cole Jr. should not be dismissed and that his actions were not covered by President Trump’s … Read more