South Carolina Supreme Court Unanimously Reverses Murdaugh Murder ConvictionsMay 20, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously reversed Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing improper juror influence by a court clerk.
America First Legal’s FARA Lawsuit Against Hunter Biden Dismissed for Lack of StandingMay 19, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge dismissed America First Legal's lawsuit to force Hunter Biden to register as a foreign agent, citing the group's lack of Article III standing.
Combs Prison Release Date Advances as Mann Act Appeal Awaits ArgumentMay 19, 2026Law and PolicySean "Diddy" Combs' federal release date moved to April 15, 2028 after rehab credits, while his Mann Act appeal awaits Second Circuit argument in April 2026.
Dali Ship Defendants Seek Civil Trial Delay After Criminal IndictmentMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyGrace Ocean and Synergy Marine seek to delay the June 1 Key Bridge civil trial, citing Fifth Amendment conflicts created by a newly unsealed federal criminal indictment.
TransUnion Class Certified in FCRA Fraud-Block Dispute Covering 281,000 ConsumersMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyA Pennsylvania federal judge certified a class of nearly 281,000 consumers against TransUnion LLC over claims the credit bureau violated the FCRA's fraud-block procedures.
South Carolina Supreme Court Vacates Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing jury interference by the county clerk of court.
Trump New York Hush-Money Appeal Advances Toward Supreme CourtMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyTrump's New York hush-money conviction, the last standing criminal case against him, moves through state appeals with a potential Supreme Court petition ahead.
Judge Kaplan Denies Bankman-Fried Pro Se Motion for New TrialMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyJudge Lewis Kaplan denied Sam Bankman-Fried's pro se new-trial motion, calling it baseless, leaving only a Second Circuit appeal between him and a 25-year sentence.
New York Court Dismisses Combs’ $100 Million Defamation Suit Against NBCUniversalMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyA New York court dismissed Sean Combs' $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal, ruling the Peacock documentary could not damage his already-ruined reputation.
America First Legal’s FARA Suit Against DOJ Dismissed for Lack of StandingMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge dismissed America First Legal Foundation's suit to compel Hunter Biden's FARA registration, ruling the group lacked standing to bring the claim.