Grubhub Pays $24.75 Million to Settle California Driver Misclassification ClaimsJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyGrubhub agreed to a $24.75 million settlement resolving California class action claims that it misclassified delivery drivers as independent contractors under AB5.
Federal Indictment Charges Louisiana Permanent Resident With Voter FraudJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyA Louisiana permanent resident faces a four-count federal indictment for falsely claiming citizenship to register and voting in the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder ConvictionsJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions, citing improper jury communications by the county clerk of court.
Second Circuit Affirms Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Conviction and $11 Billion ForfeitureJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit unanimously affirmed Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year fraud conviction and $11 billion forfeiture order on June 12, 2026, leaving him with limited appellate options.
Federal Judge Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Civil Suit Against CombsJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge dismissed all 18 counts in Dawn Richard's civil suit against Sean Combs, ruling most claims were time-barred by more than a decade.
Afghan National Faces Death Penalty in White House-Area Guardsman KillingJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal on 17 counts, including death-penalty-eligible murder, for the 2025 White House-area killing of a National Guardsman.
United States v. Direct Action Minnesota: 15 Indicted Over Anti-ICE Protests in MinneapolisJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors unsealed a 94-page indictment charging 15 Direct Action Minnesota members with assault and conspiracy tied to anti-ICE protests at a Minneapolis federal building.
Five Men Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack White House UFC EventJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors charged five men for an alleged drone-and-sniper plot against the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14, 2026, targeting the president.
D.C. Circuit Affirms 115-Month Sentence After Plea Agreement BreachJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyThe D.C. Circuit found federal prosecutors breached a plea agreement but upheld the 115-month sentence because the defendant failed to object at sentencing.
Zoetis Faces Securities Fraud Class Action Over Product Adoption ClaimsJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyA securities fraud class action filed June 17, 2026, targets Zoetis Inc. over alleged misstatements about product adoption rates, with a July 27 lead plaintiff deadline.