Latest court news
Here are some of the latest court news stories:
United States
- Trump's Tax Returns: A federal appeals court has ruled that the House Ways and Means Committee can obtain President Trump's tax returns from the IRS, dealing a blow to the President's efforts to keep his financial records private. (Source: CNN)
- Roger Stone Sentencing: A federal judge has sentenced Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Trump, to 40 months in prison for lying to Congress and obstructing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. (Source: The New York Times)
- El Chapo's Extradition: A federal judge has ruled that Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the notorious Mexican drug lord, can be extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges. (Source: The Washington Post)
International
- Hong Kong Protests: A Hong Kong court has sentenced nine democracy activists to up to 13 months in prison for their roles in the city's pro-democracy protests. (Source: The Guardian)
- Julian Assange Extradition: A British court has ruled that Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, can be extradited to the United States to face charges related to the publication of classified documents. (Source: The BBC)
- NATO Spy Case: A German court has convicted a former NATO employee of spying for Russia, in a case that has strained relations between Germany and Russia. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
Other
- College Admissions Scandal: A federal judge has sentenced several wealthy parents, including actress Felicity Huffman, to prison for their roles in a college admissions scandal. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
- Methamphetamine Trafficking: A federal court has sentenced a former police officer to 20 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking ring. (Source: The Chicago Tribune)
- Police Brutality: A federal court has awarded $1.5 million to a man who was beaten by police officers in a case of police brutality. (Source: The New York Daily News)
These are just a few examples of the latest court news stories. If you're looking for more information on a specific case or topic, feel free to ask!