Administration of justice
Steve Cowan, a 67-year-old retired social worker, was wrongly accused of historical abuse charges related to his work at a school for boys with emotional and behavioral difficulties in the 1980s and 1990s. Cowan, along with five co-accused, was cleared of all charges following a seven-week trial at the High
Administration of justice
Attorney General Letitia James made her first court appearance in Virginia, pleading not guilty to federal mortgage fraud charges, fueling concerns that the Trump administration is using the justice system to seek revenge against its critics. James's appearance sets the stage for a high-stakes legal battle between the
Administration of justice
The Department of Justice has filed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg, alleging that he eroded public confidence in the judiciary by privately commenting on the Trump administration's potential disregard for court orders. The complaint cites a memorandum from the Judicial Conference,
