Strip club execs bribed tax auditor with private dances, charges say
RCI Hospitality Holdings received favorable treatment during at least six tax audits in exchange for the perks given to a state auditor, authorities said.
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New York AG appeals ruling that erased penalty in Trump civil fraud case
New York's attorney general is appealing the ruling that slashed President Trump's half-billion-dollar penalty in his civil fraud case.
New York AG sues Zelle parent company, alleging lack of fraud safeguards
The lawsuit alleges that Early Warning Services, Zelle's parent, failed to implement safeguards, enabling fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion.
DOJ subpoenas New York AG Letitia James
The Department of Justice issued subpoenas in its investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
DOJ subpoenas NY AG over whether she violated Trump's civil rights, source says
The Justice Department subpoenaed New York AG James as it probes whether she violated Trump's civil rights, a source said.
Michigan joins 18 other states to block Trump's election order
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
Breaking down DOGE hearing
A federal judge extended the temporary restraining order barring Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, from accessing Treasury Department records containing the personal data of millions of Americans. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more.
What is New York's Green Light Law at center of DOJ lawsuit?
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice is suing New York over the state's Green Light Law.
New York AG responds to federal lawsuit
The Trump administration is suing New York state over its immigration enforcement, alleging that New York statutes unlawfully block state and federal law enforcement from carrying out immigration law. New York Attorney General Letitia James said in response that she is "prepared to defend our laws." CBS News New York reporter Kristie Keleshian has more.
DOGE blocked from accessing Treasury records after lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Former U.S. attorney on Gaetz as Trump pick
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. Former U.S. attorney and assistant deputy attorney general Harry Litman joins CBS News to discuss his column calling Gaetz the "anti-attorney general" and what to expect from his potential management of the Justice Department.
New York investigating Utica police stop
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office is investigating a Utica Police encounter with Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old boy who appeared to aim a BB gun at officers that looked like an actual firearm, according to police. Mway was shot and killed by one of the officers after a foot chase. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Trump's $175 million bond can stand after attorneys agree to comply with new conditions
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office argued it is concerned about the financial wherewithal of Knight Specialty Insurance company, which posted the bond for former President Donald Trump.
NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
What a reduced bond means for Trump's assets
An appeals court on Monday reduced the amount of money former President Donald Trump needs to put forward if he wants to fight the ruling in his New York civil fraud trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains the significance of the decision.
Trump "hush money" trial set for April 15
On Monday, a New York appeals court slashed the bond in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud case to $175 million. In his "hush money" case, a judge scheduled an April 15 trial date, rejecting Trump's attempt for a further delay. CBS News' Robert Costa and Major Garrett join to unpack the latest developments.
Latest on Trump legal issues | March 22, 2024
Former President Donald Trump's legal team was busy in New York, where there's movement in his hush money case and updates on the bond he needs to pay in his civil fraud trial. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Biden with advantage over Trump in fundraising
Heading into March, President Biden's campaign had a record $71 million on hand, more than double the $33 million in former President Donald Trump's campaign account. Trump, meanwhile, has been forced to spend nearly $9 million on legal bills so far this year, following over $50 million on legal bills last year. Robert Costa has details.
Biden kicks off Western campaign swing
President Biden went West on Tuesday, taking a campaign swing through Nevada and Arizona. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in the Florida Republican presidential primary. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa are following both campaigns.
Trump struggling to secure bond in fraud case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say it's a "practical impossibility" he will be able to post the $464 million bond needed to pause the ruling in his New York civil fraud case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump's money woes.
Fallout over Trump's "bloodbath" remark
Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for controversial comments he made at a campaign rally over the weekend. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Jake Rosen join with analysis.
Ex-NRA leader fined $4.3M in corruption trial
A Manhattan jury on Friday found the NRA and its former longtime head Wayne LaPierre liable in a civil case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the details.
Jury finds Wayne LaPierre, NRA liable in corruption civil case
Wayne LaPierre resigned as CEO and stepped down from the NRA last month after more than three decades at its helm.
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Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director, sources say
