Sojourner Truth's fight to save son detailed in rediscovered court papers
Recently uncovered court documents from 1828 related to noted abolitionist Sojourner Truth will be on display after almost two centuries. The court papers from her successful court fight to reunite with a son sold to slavery were spotted in January by an eagle-eyed New York state archivist.
Donald Trump's last appeal to avoid testifying is rejected
The Court of Appeals, New York's highest court, rejected former President Donald Trump's last-ditch effort to avoid testifying in the state attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, clearing the way for his deposition in July.
Donald Trump agrees to answer questions in New York's civil probe
Former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump have agreed to answer questions under oath in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices.
Lawsuit: Man claims now-recalled CPAP sleep apnea machine gave him cancer
Philips later recalled the machine over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user.
Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Twitter to pay $150M in data privacy settlement
Twitter has agreed to pay a civil fine of $150 million in a settlement with the federal government that requires the social media giant to do more than just claim to protect the private data of users.
Adult Survivors Act: NY opens window for sexual assault lawsuits
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law, giving adult survivors of alleged sexual abuse one year to file lawsuits against their assailants and organizations that shielded them.
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: Heard's team backtracks, will not call Depp to stand
Johnny Depp will not take the stand Monday due to a last-minute change in trial strategy for Amber Heard's legal team as the drama-filled $50 million defamation case enters its final week.
New York City's ban on police restraints reinstated
An appeals court has reinstated a New York City law that prohibits cops from putting pressure on a person's torso while making an arrest, reversing a lower court ruling that labeled the measure as "unconstitutionally vague." The law was passed in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Attorney: Florida deputy's Taser ignited fire at gas station during arrest of motorcyclist
Earlier this year, surveillance video was released that showed the end of an apparent pursuit between a motorcycle rider and Osceola County deputies at a Wawa gas station in Florida, where a fire erupted shortly after.
2022 Election: Expert draws GOP-friendly NY political maps
A court-appointed expert released a draft of new congressional maps for New York that are more favorable to Republicans than the original gerrymandered political maps drawn by Democrats. The draft maps would create five districts that lean Republican and at least four other districts where Republicans would be competitive.
NJ legal cannabis: Police chiefs want cops banned from using weed
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police wants the state to ban off-duty officers from using marijuana. Some municipalities have already said they will ignore state law and fire any cop who tests positive for cannabis.
Thousands rally in New York City for abortion rights
Foley Square is home to several federal and state government buildings, including courthouses. That is where hundreds if not thousands of activists gathered to protest on Tuesday.
Supreme Court chief justice confirms authenticity of leaked Roe draft, orders investigation
Meanwhile, President Biden blasted what he called a "radical" leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court confirms authenticity of Roe v. Wade draft opinion
Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court may be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.
Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, draft opinion suggests
A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. But it is unclear if the draft represents the court's final word on the matter.
Jury rules in favor of Kardashians in Blac Chyna defamation suit
Blac Chyna's lawsuit alleged members of the Kardashian family had defamed her and intentionally got her show with former fiancé Rob Kardashian canceled. Monday, a jury ruled in favor of the Kardashians.
2022 Midterm Elections: New York's top court tosses new congressional maps
New York's highest court has rejected new congressional maps that had widely been seen as favoring Democrats.
Family wins nearly $5M lawsuit against country club after home pelted with golf balls for years
The family reportedly collected nearly 700 golf balls from their property after being pelted over four years.
NJ cannabis legalization: Off-duty cops can use weed, official says
New Jersey's attorney general says the state's new legal weed law doesn't prohibit cops from using cannabis while off-duty. But the mayor of Jersey City said he will fire any cop who tests positive at any time.