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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to federal charges of false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding, with a trial scheduled for January 2026, amid ongoing legal and political tensions involving his testimony and investigations related to President Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey is set to be arraigned on Wednesday in Virginia on charges of providing false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding, stemming from his 2020 testimony about a leak of classified information. The charges are viewed by some as politically motivated, linked to former President Trump's efforts to target Comey. The case involves complex legal and political considerations, including questions about the legitimacy of the interim US Attorney appointment.
Former Kentucky Sheriff Shawn Stines has been arraigned on a murder charge related to the shooting of a judge. The case has drawn significant attention due to Stines' previous law enforcement role.
Rudy Giuliani appeared late for his arraignment in Arizona's fake electors case, claiming he got the time wrong and was not hiding from prosecutors. Despite his uncooperative behavior and claims of political motivation, the court ordered him to post a $10,000 bail bond and appear for booking within 30 days. Giuliani faces multiple felony charges, including conspiracy, forgery, and fraud, for allegedly falsely certifying Donald Trump as the winner of Arizona in the 2020 election.
Riddhi Patel, an anti-Israel protester, sobbed during her arraignment in California after allegedly threatening to murder public officials at a city council meeting. She pleaded not guilty to 18 felony counts and was ordered to be held on $1 million bail, staying at least 500 yards away from city hall. Patel's remarks included threats and references to violent revolution, leading to her arrest and charges of threatening state officials and making terrorizing threats. She is due back in court on April 24.
Riddhi Patel, an anti-Israel protester, sobbed during her arraignment in California after allegedly threatening to murder public officials at a city council meeting. She pleaded not guilty to 18 felony counts and was ordered to be held on $1 million bail, staying at least 500 yards away from city hall. Patel was charged with eight counts of threatening state officials and 10 counts of making threats with intent to terrorize after directing violent remarks at Bakersfield city council members and the mayor. She is due back in court on April 24.
Riddhi Patel, a pro-Palestinian protester, was charged with 18 felony counts and ordered held on $1 million bail after making threats against Bakersfield City Council members during a meeting. She wept during her arraignment and was ordered to stay 500 yards away from city hall, as well as the homes and businesses of the officials she threatened. Patel's remarks, captured on video, included a threat to "murder" the council members. Other protesters have also been arrested at past meetings, with two facing felony counts for their actions.
Former New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler will be arraigned on a DUI charge after being arrested in North Providence, RI. Police stopped him for blocking traffic and observed signs of impairment. Butler, who had returned to the Patriots in 2022 before being released, is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Timothy John Kildee, 27, was arraigned from his hospital bed on 16 counts, including felony murder, in connection with the shooting death of his father. The charges also include carjacking, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing serious injury, first-degree home invasion, and several firearm-related offenses.
Sam Haskell IV, son of a Hollywood super agent, pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife and her parents after dismembered body parts were found in a dumpster near his office. Haskell, 35, appeared bare-chested in court and was remanded without bail. His wife Mei had reportedly wanted a divorce for years due to fear of losing custody of their three sons to Haskell's influential father. Friends also revealed allegations of physical abuse and strained relations with Mei's parents. Despite the horrific nature of the murders, unearthed texts from Haskell show he couldn't stomach the sight of blood and gore.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is set to be arraigned on nine tax-related charges in federal court in Los Angeles. The charges allege that he failed to pay taxes and spent the money on drugs, escorts, luxury items, and more. The indictment was brought by U.S. attorney David Weiss, appointed by Trump and named special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland. Hunter Biden's surprise appearance at a hearing coincided with House Republicans recommending holding him in contempt of Congress, as they seek his testimony behind closed doors.
Senator Bob Menendez is set to be arraigned on corruption charges, accused of using his influence to accept hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Menendez, along with his wife and two co-defendants, is expected to plead not guilty. As the calls for his resignation grow louder, two dozen of his Democratic colleagues in the Senate have already called for him to step down. The indictment alleges that investigators found over $480,000 in cash hidden in the couple's home, along with other valuable items. Menendez, who previously faced charges in 2015 that ended in a mistrial, maintains his innocence and predicts he will be exonerated.
A man has been arrested and is facing a murder charge after the body of a 44-year-old woman, identified as Heidi Chace, was found at a residence in Freetown, Massachusetts. The suspect, Matthew Lucas, 54, was apprehended hiding in a shed several hours later. The relationship between the victim and the suspect is currently unclear. Police are continuing their investigation at the scene.
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring with former President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Meadows entered a plea in court papers, avoiding his scheduled arraignment. He is seeking to move the case to federal court, claiming his prior role as a federal official shields him from state charges. All co-defendants, including Trump, have entered written not-guilty pleas. Meadows faces additional allegations of trying to get Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to violate his oath of office. Trump faces multiple criminal cases but maintains his innocence.
Former President Donald Trump cited his outrage over cameras in the courtroom as the reason for not appearing at his Georgia arraignment on election-tampering charges. Trump expressed his refusal to play into the hands of the Left and waived his in-person formal arraignment, pleading "NOT GUILTY" to the indictment in the Georgia case. He faces 13 counts, including violating Georgia's anti-racketeering law, conspiracy, filing false documents, making false statements, and asking a public official to violate their oath of office. Trump's trial will be televised and live-streamed online. He is also facing multiple indictments in other criminal cases.