American crypto currency entrepreneur, Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas on a federal indictment filed against him in the United States. So what happens next for Mr. Bankman-Fried? He will now face extradition. Extradition is the formal process of one...
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Special Counsel Appointed in Trump Investigations
On November 18, 2022, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith, a long time federal prosecutor, as special counsel to lead two criminal investigations involving former President Donald Trump. Mr. Garland made that announcement after Donald Trump...
What Legal Problems Does Presidential Candidate Trump Face?
On November 15, 2022, Donald Trump announced that he will run again for president in 2024. However, he faces a host of criminal investigations and civil lawsuits. First, former President Trump faces an on-going criminal investigation for retaining government...
Marijuana is Now Legal in 21 States – What Does the Future Hold?
On November 8, 2022, election day, voters in 2 more states have approved the legal use of recreational marijuana. On election day, voters in Maryland and Missouri approved the use of recreational marijuana. There are now 21 states, plus the District of Columbia, which...
Biden to Issue Pardons for Those With Federal Marijuana Possession Convictions
On October 5, 2022, President Biden announced the pardoning of approximately 6,500 people with federal marijuana possession convictions. Additionally, he also instructed the Department of Health and Hunan Services and the Justice Department to review the standing of...
U.S. Supreme Court Opens New Term Facing Many Challenges
On Monday October 3, the U.S. Supreme Court opened its new term facing a host of challenges. The Court is expected to still feel public backlash against its decision this past summer overturning Roe v. Wade, and abolishing the constitutional right to an abortion....
Grand Jury Issues Subpoena to Trump Political Action Committee
A Federal Grand Jury has issued a subpoena to the Save America Political Action Committee tied to former president Donald Trump. The subpoena seeks documents on how money was collected and spent by the political action committee. The Save America Political Action...
Following President’s Orders Defense Rejected in Capitol Riot Trial
A federal jury recently rejected an Ohio man's novel defense, that he was simply following "Presidential orders" when he he entered that U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. A federal jury in the District of Columbia found Dustin Thompson guilty of Obstruction of...
Can Police Be Charged for Lying in Search Warrants?
Can a police officer be charged with lying in a search warrant? The answer, from a federal grand jury in Kentucky who reviewed the Breonna Taylor shooting case, is YES. A former Louisville, Kentucky detective, Kelly Goodlett, plans to plead guilty to federal charges...
Former President’s Estate is Searched – So What is a Search Warrant and What Does it Mean?
Now that the FBI has executed a search warrant at former President Trump's estate; many people are wondering: what is a search warrant, and what does it mean? A search warrant is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement officials to search a particular place,...