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DOJ Opposes Unsealing Warrant For October Search Of Ilhan Omar Home
Federal prosecutors in Washington have urged a federal judge to keep sealed the search warrant and related documents from the October 12 search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, arguing in a Tuesday court filing that public release could jeopardize an active criminal investigation and any future charging decisions. New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Faces Disqualification Bid In Cornell Gang-Rape Probe As Faculty Weigh No-Confidence Vote
New York Attorney General Letitia James' role as special prosecutor in the Cornell University gang-rape probe is now in the hands of a judge, after a defense lawyer argued in court last Thursday that her prior public support for the accuser shows bias and should disqualify her. Fox News
Judge Signals March Retrial For Lindsay Clancy After Double Jeopardy Bid
At Plymouth Superior Court on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, Judge William Sullivan said he is leaning toward a March 2027 retrial for Lindsay Clancy after prosecutors told the court she will likely be tried again. CBS News
Christa Pike Describes Constant Pain In First Statement After Botched Execution
Christa Pike, a Tennessee death-row inmate, said Friday she has been in constant physical pain and struggles to speak after surviving a botched lethal injection on Sept. 30. PBS
CNN, MSNOW, Politico Seek Permanent Court Order On Trump Press Access
CNN, MSNOW and Politico filed an amended complaint on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, asking a federal court to issue a permanent order restoring their access to President Trump's White House press settings. PBS News
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, Dies While Overseeing High-Profile Criminal And Civil Cases
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, died Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, surrounded by family; his funeral was scheduled Thursday at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Manhattan. PBS
Judge's Death Clouds Unions' Challenge To Immigrant Social Media Surveillance
Judge Alvin Hellerstein's death in late October 2026 has left a federal lawsuit by major unions challenging immigrant social media monitoring in legal limbo in Manhattan. Christian Science Monitor