Menendez "put his power up for sale," prosecutor argues in bribery trial
A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sought to pin the blame on his wife, Nadine Menendez.
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A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sought to pin the blame on his wife, Nadine Menendez.
The U.S. Justice Department indicted longtime Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar. He and his wife are accused of taking more than $500,000 in bribes from an oil company owned by the government of Azerbaijan.
Dolton Village Manager Keith Freeman has been accused of falsifying his income in a bankruptcy filing, and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Lake County prosecutors said Janet Kilkelly provided thousands of dollars in financial support to businesses not qualified to receive them.
Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly was indicted Wednesday on more than a dozen felony charges, accusing her of official misconduct and misapplication of city funds.
An American man has been convicted of murder and other charges for attacking two American women near Germany's famed Neuschwanstein castle last summer and pushing them into a ravine, fatally injuring one of them.
Prosecutors have filed additional child neglect charges against the mother of a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy who vanished last month.
Philip J. Buyno of Prophetstown also was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and to pay $327,547 in restitution.
Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson has been indicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Unlike in his past three arraignments, Trump as well as the 18 people indicted as co-conspirators were given about 11 days to surrender in Georgia, where cameras are permitted in court.
It includes 41 counts stemming from alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, and one of the former president's co-defendants is from Chicago. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar has the story.
Miller says between a conspiracy charge and unindicted co-conspirators, the case will take “forever.”
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election, and claims the case is politically motivated. CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller has analysis.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday for his arraignment on four felony charges accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, pleading not guilty in the latest case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
As to next steps, CBS 2 Legal Analyst Miller says the conditions of bond for Mr. Trump will be something to watch. Miller joins CBS 2's Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent with analysis.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a third time – this time in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller has analysis.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from efforts to remain in power after he lost the 2020 presidential election, adding to the former president's ongoing legal troubles as he mounts a third bid for the White House.
Former President Donald Trump calls the indictment against him 'election interference.' Meanwhile, the Republican field for the 2024 nomination continues to grow. CBS News Natalie Brand reports.
Mr. Trump is the first former president to face federal indictment – and he continually declares he is the victim of political persecution. Thus, CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller believes prosecutors wanted to be as thorough as possible. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. CBS 2's Chelsea Jones has more on Tuesday's proceedings, and CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller explains the differences between Trump's case and discoveries of classified documents at the homes of President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
The historic federal indictment filed against former President Donald Trump was made public Friday, detailing the charges the former president is facing related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House.
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
The historic federal indictment filed against former President Donald Trump was made public Friday, detailing the charges the former president is facing related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House.
