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Failed Indictment of 6 Democratic Lawmakers Blamed on Jeanine Pirro-Picked Prosecutors
News•Feb 13, 2026

Failed Indictment of 6 Democratic Lawmakers Blamed on Jeanine Pirro-Picked Prosecutors

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro enlisted a dance‑photographer‑lawyer, Steven Vandervelden, to pursue criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers who produced a public service announcement urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders from the Trump administration. The indictment effort collapsed, drawing criticism that the Justice Department was weaponizing prosecution for political ends. Pirro defended her unconventional hire, emphasizing his alleged prosecutorial competence despite lacking federal experience. The episode has ignited a debate over free‑speech protections for elected officials and the politicization of federal law enforcement.

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Federal Judges May Address ‘Illegitimate Forms of Criticism and Attacks,’ According to New Ethics Opinion
News•Feb 13, 2026

Federal Judges May Address ‘Illegitimate Forms of Criticism and Attacks,’ According to New Ethics Opinion

The Judicial Conference’s Committee on Codes of Conduct released a new ethics opinion guiding federal judges on public commentary. It urges judges to favor reasoned discourse and avoid demeaning rhetoric when discussing controversial legal issues. The opinion permits judges to...

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A Wave of Lawsuits Has Resulted From Online Comments After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
News•Feb 13, 2026

A Wave of Lawsuits Has Resulted From Online Comments After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

The assassination of right‑wing activist Charlie Kirk sparked a cascade of legal actions targeting individuals and institutions that posted online commentary about the killing. A retired police officer in Tennessee was arrested for mocking the mourning and later filed a...

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Senate GOP Aims to Reveal Companies Funding Lawsuits
News•Feb 13, 2026

Senate GOP Aims to Reveal Companies Funding Lawsuits

Four Senate Republicans introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act, mandating that third‑party litigation funders disclose their identities and abstain from influencing case strategy or settlements. The bill targets firms such as Burford Capital, which can intervene in high‑stakes settlements like...

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SCOTUSblog Founder Tom Goldstein Denies Tax Fraud Charges in Jury Trial Testimony
News•Feb 12, 2026

SCOTUSblog Founder Tom Goldstein Denies Tax Fraud Charges in Jury Trial Testimony

Tom Goldstein, co‑founder of SCOTUSblog and veteran appellate lawyer, testified in his federal white‑collar criminal trial in Maryland. He acknowledged mistakes in tax filings but denied the criminal tax‑fraud allegations brought by prosecutors, who say he failed to report $2.7 million...

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US Attorney Appointed by Federal Judges in New York Abruptly Fired by Trump Administration
News•Feb 12, 2026

US Attorney Appointed by Federal Judges in New York Abruptly Fired by Trump Administration

Donald T. Kinsella, a 79‑year‑old veteran litigator, was appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York by a panel of federal judges. Hours later, a White House email informed him he was being removed, and Deputy Attorney General...

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