Justice

independent.co.uk Aug 11

Judge Orders Anonymous Jury for Luigi Mangione's Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione's upcoming murder trial will feature an anonymous jury, as decided by Justice Gregory Carro. Mangione faces charges for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024 and has pleaded not guilty. The trial is set to begin with jury selection on September 8, 2026.

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New York Post Aug 11

Mother and two individuals charged with murder of 7-year-old son in Cincinnati

A mother and her two partners have been charged with child endangerment and murder after the death of her 7-year-old son was discovered in their Cincinnati home. The case has drawn attention to issues of child safety.

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Washington Examiner Aug 11

Legal Group Challenges North Carolina School's Transgender Bathroom Policy

A conservative legal group has requested a federal court to strike down a North Carolina school district's policy allowing biological males in girls' bathrooms, claiming it violates Title IX. The lawsuit, supported by three female students, argues that the policy constitutes unlawful sex discrimination and references a recent Supreme Court ruling that defines 'sex' in Title IX as biological sex.

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The Hill Aug 11

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervenes in surrogacy case for unborn child with heart defect

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken action in a Dallas County surrogacy case involving an unborn child diagnosed with a serious heart defect. He aims to secure medical treatment for the child after birth, despite the intended parents' objections.

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Fox News — Latest Aug 11

Suspect in Philadelphia officer's car theft linked to Penn State student's murder

Khadfi Fleming, a suspect in the theft of an off-duty police officer's car in Philadelphia, is also a person of interest in the murder of Penn State student Billy Schmidt. Schmidt was shot during an armed robbery in June and was pronounced dead shortly after. The investigation continues as police link Fleming to both incidents.

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Washington Examiner Aug 11

DOJ Considers New Charges Related to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Case

The Justice Department is considering the possibility of new charges in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case, following requests from White House officials to revisit the case against David Hearn. President Trump has publicly urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to pursue the matter, while Hearn's legal team seeks a dismissal with prejudice to prevent future prosecution. A hearing is set for next month.

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New York Post Aug 11

Milania Giudice appears in court following domestic violence arrest

Milania Giudice, daughter of Teresa Giudice, appeared virtually in court following a domestic violence arrest. She will enroll in anger management classes as part of her legal obligations.

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Guardian — US Aug 11

White House requests DOJ to reconsider charges against David Hearn

The White House has asked the Department of Justice to reconsider charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian, related to vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The U.S. Attorney had previously dropped the charges due to insufficient evidence, stating that damage may have occurred before Hearn's visit.

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The Daily Beast Aug 11

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Reportedly Earned Millions from Oil and Gas Interests

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has reportedly earned up to $2.9 million from fossil fuel interests as he prepares to vote on a case regarding oil companies' accountability for climate change impacts. An analysis indicates he earned nearly $400,000 from these interests between 2005 and 2024. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on this case starting October 5.

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Washington Post — World Aug 11

Lebanon proposes bill to abolish death penalty

Lebanon has proposed a bill to abolish the death penalty, which would replace it with life imprisonment with hard labor as the highest penalty. This move could make Lebanon the first Arab nation to eliminate capital punishment.

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NPR — Top Stories Aug 11

Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The conflict in Syria has led to around 500,000 fatalities over the past 14 years.

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Guardian — US Aug 11

Luigi Mangione to Appear in New York Court for Alleged Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione is set to appear in court in New York on August 11, 2026, facing charges for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The incident reportedly occurred on December 4, 2024, outside a Manhattan hotel, with Mangione's trial scheduled to start on September 8, 2026.

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Fox News — Latest Aug 11

California Faces Lawsuit Over New Parole Board Policy Regarding Life Sentences

California's Criminal Justice Legal Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the state's new parole board policy, which may allow resentencing for individuals serving life sentences without parole. The policy has drawn opposition from victims' families, including those of Laci Peterson, who fear it undermines the finality of sentences. The board defends its authority to implement the policy, citing existing state law.

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New York Post Aug 11

Luigi Mangione to Appear in Manhattan Court Ahead of Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione is appearing in court in Manhattan for a hearing before his upcoming murder trial. Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to start next month.

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New York Post Aug 11

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes

A Syrian court has sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his brother to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ruling comes amid a protracted conflict in Syria that has claimed around half a million lives since it began 14 years ago.

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New York Post Aug 11

Erik Santana-Garcia sentenced to 20 years for sexual exploitation of minors

Erik Santana-Garcia has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of sexually exploiting two minors. He had previously been deported from the United States before illegally reentering the country.

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Axios Aug 11

Homicides Decrease by 17% in Major U.S. Cities in Early 2026

Preliminary data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association shows that homicides in major U.S. cities decreased by 17.2% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The decline in violent crime spans two presidential administrations and includes significant reductions in other categories of violent crime.

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New York Post Aug 11

Two Texas brothers shot while reversing car into driveway

Two Texas brothers were fatally shot while backing their car into a driveway. The suspect, a neighbor, has been characterized by police as having a potentially dangerous disposition.

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Fox News — Latest Aug 11

Florida woman arrested for allegedly faking cancer to defraud over $40,000

Maribeth Ellen Jones, a 51-year-old woman from Bonita Springs, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly faking cancer and defrauding over 200 people out of more than $40,000. Authorities reported that she misled community members into donating money for her supposed treatment, using the funds for personal debts instead.

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New York Post Aug 11

Phoenix man accused of holding Shake Shack employees at gunpoint during robbery

A Phoenix man has been charged with holding Shake Shack employees at gunpoint during a robbery, demanding access to the store's safe. He reportedly took around $2,800 and returned to work shortly after the incident.

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