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Actor Jonathan Majors pleads not guilty to charges of assault, harassment and aggravated harassment. His girlfriend has also been arrested.

Actor Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial begins with his lawyers trying to keep evidence secret. He faces misdemeanor assault charges.

Mother of suspect arrested in connection with shooting of three Palestinian college students speaks out after son's arrest.

48-year-old Jason Eaton pleaded not guilty to shooting three college students of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont.

Former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney reacts to House Speaker Mike Johnson's release of thousands of hours of Capitol riot footage.

Yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong found guilty of murder in fatal shooting of romantic rival Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson. Family reactions.

Kentucky voters will choose a governor as Beshear faces strong opposition. Polls show a close race. The election will come down to turnout.

Federal agents raided the home of a top fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, prompting Adams to abruptly cancel a planned White House meeting.

George Santos pleads not guilty to new charges, trial set for September 2024. Prosecutors request a speedy trial.

"Marvel actor Jonathan Majors to face trial on domestic abuse charges after judge rejects motion to dismiss. Trial set for November 29."

Sidney Powell, a key player in the Dominion Voting Machines controversy, has accepted a favorable plea deal from Biden's DOJ.

Joran van der Sloot has confessed to killing Natalee Holloway, admitting to crushing her head with a cinder block before disposing of her body in the ocean.

A police officer has been found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and assault in the case of Elijah McClain's death.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been indicted on charges of acting as a 'foreign agent' and accepting bribes.

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleads not guilty to charges of lying about drug use while buying a handgun.

Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson after he is sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah, announces he will not run for re-election after 25 years of public service.

A Georgia grand jury recommended criminal charges against Lindsey Graham and other allies of Donald Trump in an investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Despite the recommendation, no charges were ultimately filed against Graham or the other individuals. The report's release prompted Trump to claim that the case was politically motivated. The defendants have all pleaded not guilty.

Federal prosecutors plan to seek an indictment of Hunter Biden by the end of the month, according to court papers.

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the Capitol attack.

Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio is facing a 33-year prison sentence for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack.

The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has begun, putting Republicans in a difficult position. Paxton, who has faced felony charges and an FBI investigation, has remained popular among hard-right Republicans by aligning himself with Donald Trump. The trial is rare in its attempt to hold a member of the party accountable for alleged wrongdoing.

The sentencing for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, convicted of orchestrating the group's attack on the U.S. Capitol, has been delayed. Prosecutors are seeking 33 years behind bars.

Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas sentenced to prison for accepting benefits while favoring USC in county contracts.

Chicago-based publicist Trevian Kutti has been arrested and charged in connection with efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. She is accused of violating Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, conspiracy to commit solicitation of false statements and writings, and influencing witnesses. Kutti allegedly visited an election worker and urged her to confess to election fraud. She was released on bond.

Former NHS nursing boss denies ignoring warnings about serial baby-killer Lucy Letby and threatens legal action over untrue allegations.

Texas woman sentenced to 30 years for helping dispose of body of U.S. soldier, whose killing sparked movement against sexual abuse in military.

Former NFL cornerback Fred Smoot, known for his time in Washington, has been arrested in Loudoun County on a civil charge.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills has been found not guilty of rape and kidnapping charges. He is now eligible to rejoin the team.

Idaho mother Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted of killing her two children and her husband's former wife, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Her husband, Chad Daybell, also faces murder charges. The couple held "cult-like" religious beliefs and allegedly plotted the killings for financial gain. Vallow Daybell also faces conspiracy charges in Arizona.

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Kevin Spacey acquitted of sex offences, plans career comeback.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty in tax and gun charges hearing.

Air Canada jet lands safely after running out of fuel.

Rapper Melly's murder trial ends in a hung jury after three days of deliberation.

Deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in YNW Melly murder trial.

YNW Melly's double murder trial concludes, awaiting jury's verdict and possible sentencing.

New York man arrested for murders of three sex workers.

Serial killer Rex Heuermann has been arrested in New York City.

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Long Island serial murders, allegedly made calls to family members of victims to hear their fear.

Former school resource officer acquitted in Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting trial.

Former school security officer found not guilty in Parkland shooting case.

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges in court.

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal indictment. Cormac McCarthy dies at 89. Denver shooting likely drug-related.

Arraignment of ex-president Trump in Miami goes smoothly, judge absent.