Federal judge rejects Trump's request to intervene in "hush money" case
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
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U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in a high-profile murder case in Las Vegas. Former local politician Robert Telles is accused of killing investigative reporter Jeff German, who wrote critical articles about Telles. Telles says he's unequivocally innocent. Former prosecutor Steve Baric joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Former Rep. George Santos was back in court in New York Tuesday for a hearing before his trial gets underway in September. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports on the latest questions regarding jury selection.
A trial began Monday for a Kenyan cult leader charged with manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers. Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor, was arrested last April after about 440 bodies were found in the remote Shakahola Forest. Mackenzie allegedly told his followers to stop eating in order to "meet Jesus."
A Nevada man awaiting trial on Jan. 6-related charges has been jailed after allegedly making threats toward Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and others.
A former police officer who responded to the 2022 elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. A slow police response to the attack has been partially blamed for the deaths of 19 children and two teachers. CBS News Texas reporter Andrea Lucia has the latest.
Former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. Gonzales is facing 29 counts, including some for putting minors in "imminent danger." CBS News Texas' Andrea Lucia reports.
A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges Friday. President Biden has vowed to "push hard" for his release. Washington Post Russia reporter Mary Ilyushina has the latest.
A jury on Tuesday found New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of all charges in his federal corruption trial. Prosecutors said the lawmaker accepted bribes in exchange for political favors. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
An attorney for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's wife said last month that she had "invasive cancer surgery" and is in "intense, chronic pain."
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is facing renewed calls to step down after being found guilty in his bribery trial. Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined several of his colleagues in asking Menendez to resign, as did New Jersey Phil Governor, both of whom are fellow Democrats. Nikole Killion reports.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez argued that his wife, Nadine, kept him in the dark about her dealings with three businessmen.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
A judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." Entertainment attorney Tre Lovell joins with analysis.
Jury expected to deliberate soon in Menendez trial; three injured in Spain's running of the bulls.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
The New Jersey Democrat's lawyer argued the prosecution has failed to directly connect evidence of bribery or corruption to the senator.
A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said prosecutors showed jurors "zero evidence of him saying or suggesting that he was doing something for a bribe."
Alec Baldwin's "Rust" shooting trial got underway with jury selection on Tuesday, U.S. Marshals shot an alleged carjacker near Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's home, and other headlines from around the world.
Closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez began Monday and will continue Tuesday. The Democratic lawmaker is accused of trading in political favors for gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe takes a closer look at the case against the senator.
Closing arguments began Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes.
Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial this week for the shooting that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on the set of his film "Rust." Jury selection will begin Tuesday.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
It's been a day since the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts taken in office but that he is not protected from prosecution for unofficial acts. CBS News legal analyst Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the decision.