I’ll review the source material and draft the brief nowMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal court preliminarily approved a $7.85 million antitrust settlement against Sony's PlayStation Store, with automatic PSN credits set for eligible U.S. buyers.
Second Circuit Hears Combs Sentencing Appeal Over Acquitted ConductMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit heard Combs's appeal over acquitted-conduct sentencing on April 9, 2026, with judges signaling the legal question is far from settled.
Superseding Indictment Targets CJNG Successor Figure ‘El JardineroMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury in Washington DC expanded charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva, adding meth trafficking and money laundering after his April 2026 capture in Mexico.
Iraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Charged Over Attacks on U.S. Jewish SitesMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ charged an alleged Kata'ib Hizballah commander with six terrorism counts for directing attacks on U.S. Jewish institutions and targets across Europe and Canada.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyThe South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's double murder convictions on May 13, 2026, citing improper jury influence by the court clerk.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Dali Operators; Maryland Settles Key Bridge Suit for $2.25 BillionMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Synergy Marine and a company official over the Key Bridge collapse as Maryland settled civil claims for $2.25 billion on May 12, 2026.
U.S. Charges Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue ShootdownMay 21, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors in Miami unsealed a superseding indictment charging Raúl Castro and five co-defendants with murder in the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.
Honolulu Jury Convicts Former USDA Inspector on All Child Pornography CountsMay 21, 2026VerdictsA Honolulu federal jury convicted former USDA inspector Roger Biggs on all counts of producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. Sentencing is set for September 3, 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts Iowa Man of Child Pornography DistributionMay 21, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Tallahassee convicted Dalvert Encarnacion Francisco of distributing child pornography; he faces up to 20 years at a July 2026 sentencing.
Key Bridge Indictment Triggers Stay Motion, Competing Plaintiff PositionsMay 20, 2026Law and PolicyA May 2026 federal indictment of Synergy Marine and a top official triggers a civil stay motion and competing plaintiff responses in the Key Bridge collapse litigation.