Federal Judge Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Integration Over Local News Competition
A federal judge in Sacramento blocked Nexstar’s integration of Tegna’s 64 TV stations, siding with DirecTV and eight state AGs in a major antitrust ruling.
Grocery Outlet Securities Fraud Class Action Filed in Northern California
A securities fraud class action targeting Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. was filed in N.D. California, covering investors from August 2025 to March 2026, with a May 15 lead plaintiff deadline.
Investors Sue Gemini Space Station Over IPO Misrepresentations
A securities fraud class action against Gemini Space Station targets its September 2025 IPO, with a lead plaintiff deadline of May 15, 2026, in S.D.N.Y.
Federal Indictment Charges 51 in Oklahoma-Based Black-Market Marijuana Network
A federal grand jury indicted 51 people on April 21, 2026, over a black-market marijuana network that used Oklahoma’s cannabis licensing system to cover interstate trafficking.
Former NIAID Advisor David Morens Indicted on Federal Records Charges
DOJ indicts former NIAID advisor David Morens on charges of conspiracy, records destruction, and FOIA evasion tied to COVID-19 origins research.
Army Special Forces Soldier Indicted for Betting on Maduro Capture With Classified Intel
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier faces federal charges for allegedly using classified intel about the Maduro capture to win $409,000 on Polymarket in 2026.
Purdue Pharma Sentenced to $5.5 Billion, Clearing Path for Opioid Settlement
Judge Arleo sentenced Purdue Pharma to $5.5 billion in fines and forfeiture on April 28, 2026, clearing the way for a $7.4 billion opioid bankruptcy settlement.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 Counts
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering on April 21, 2026, in Alabama.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts James Comey Over Instagram Post Threatening Trump
A federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts of threatening President Trump over an Instagram post displaying “86 47.”
Cole Tomas Allen Charged With Attempting to Assassinate President Trump
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, faces three federal felony counts after storming a security checkpoint armed at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.