All articles tagged with #legal dismissal
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, citing the complaint's excessive length and improper content, and gave Trump 28 days to file an amended, shorter complaint.
A New Mexico judge has dismissed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, preventing prosecutors from re-filing charges. Baldwin still faces multiple civil lawsuits, including one from Hutchins' husband. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is appealing her conviction, while other key figures like director Joel Souza and first assistant director Dave Halls continue to deal with the aftermath. The case's lead prosecutor, Kari Morrissey, faces criticism for withholding evidence.
A federal judge in Florida dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, ruling that the special counsel was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The special counsel's office plans to appeal the decision. This dismissal is a significant legal and political victory for Trump, who is also facing other legal challenges.
A federal judge in Florida dismissed the confidential documents case against former President Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution. This decision eliminates a significant legal threat to Trump just before the 2024 election. The Justice Department plans to appeal, and the ruling may impact other cases against Trump. The judge cited constitutional issues with the special counsel's appointment and funding. Politicians are divided on the ruling, with some praising it as a victory for the rule of law and others criticizing it as misguided.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, citing the unconstitutional appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. The decision aligns with conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's reasoning in a separate case. Trump praised the dismissal and called for other cases against him to be dropped. The Justice Department has not commented on the dismissal.
A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed the criminal case against him regarding the mishandling of classified documents, citing the improper appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. This decision voids the prosecution, which included 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information, each punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The ruling is a significant victory for Trump as he prepares for the Republican National Convention.
Prosecutors in Minnesota plan to dismiss murder and manslaughter charges against Trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop, citing new video analysis and defense testimony suggesting Londregan believed Cobb was reaching for a firearm. Cobb's family, who have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, expressed disappointment, claiming the decision was influenced by pressure.
Criminal charges against top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed after a review of evidence showed his actions did not constitute any criminal offenses. Scheffler was initially charged with assaulting a police officer with his vehicle and three misdemeanors during the PGA Championship in Louisville. The prosecutor cited a misunderstanding and lack of evidence for the dismissal. Scheffler's attorney confirmed the golfer's relief and indicated no interest in pursuing a civil lawsuit.