Wichita Jury Convicts Dalton Huffman in Fatal DUI Hit-and-RunMay 5, 2026VerdictsA Sedgwick County jury convicted Dalton Huffman on DUI and hit-and-run charges in the 2023 Thanksgiving-eve crash that killed Wichita mother Anastasia Carter.
Marin Jury Convicts Michael Mullen in 1973 Cold-Case MurderMay 5, 2026VerdictsA Marin County jury convicted Michael Eugene Mullen, 77, of the 1973 murder of Nina Fischer after DNA evidence from a state database broke the cold case open.
Shreveport Jury Convicts Davis of Second-Degree Murder in 2023 KillingMay 5, 2026VerdictsA Caddo Parish jury convicted Steven Darnell Davis of second-degree murder and illegal firearm possession in the 2023 killing of Bre'Anna Hall in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Fulton County Jury Convicts Midtown Shooter on All 14 CountsMay 5, 2026VerdictsA Fulton County jury convicted Raissa Kengne on all 14 counts in the 2022 Midtown Atlanta shooting spree; Judge Ingram imposed two consecutive life terms plus 50 years.
DOJ Official Allegedly Pressured Prosecutors to Rush SPLC IndictmentMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyA whistleblower account alleges a senior DOJ official pressured Alabama prosecutors to rush the SPLC indictment despite legal concerns, prompting a formal congressional inquiry.
Federal Judge Allows Maurene Comey Wrongful Termination Suit to ProceedMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge allowed Maurene Comey's wrongful termination lawsuit against the DOJ to proceed, the same day her father faced a second federal indictment.
Pinterest Securities Fraud Class Action Filed Over Ad Revenue ClaimsMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyA securities fraud class action filed April 22, 2026, targets Pinterest over alleged misrepresentations about advertising revenues during a one-year class period.
Tang and Fox v. Nexstar Heads to Jury Trial After Second Settlement Bid SetMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge has set a second settlement conference for June 4 and a pre-trial hearing for July 20 in Tang and Fox v. Nexstar, with jury trial expected in fall 2026.
Modern Nuclear Inc. Pays $8.33 Million to Settle Federal Kickback AllegationsMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyModern Nuclear Inc. agreed to pay $8.33 million to settle False Claims Act allegations that it paid kickbacks to physicians for Medicare and Medicaid referrals.
ACLU Sues Tennessee Over Denied Forensic Testing for Death Row InmateMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyThe ACLU filed suit April 28, 2026, to compel DNA and fingerprint testing for Tennessee death row prisoner Tony Carruthers, set for execution May 21.