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A prosecutor’s cross-examination and closing argument laced with homophobic invective constitute misconduct but fall short of warranting a new trial for the defendant, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Thursday (…

In 2020, federal investigators found that Springfield, Mass. cops were routinely using excessive force and then lying and withholding exculpatory evidence not only to cover it up, but also to obtain convictions against the very victims of their violence. Even so, the district attorney's office…

Man is convicted of sex crimes in Indian country against an Indian victim under statute that applies if either the perpetrator or victim is an Indian—but does not apply if both are. Man: The feds didn't show I am not an Indian. Feds: That's your fault for not objecting to the jury instructions.…

The White House called Alabama’s use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute a prisoner Thursday night “troubling,” noting that …

Mr. Kenneth Smith was executed by the state of Alabama and died at 8:25 p.m. CST on January 25, 2024. This was Alabama’s second attempt to execute Mr. Smith. His last words were “‘Tonight, Alabama caused humanity to take a step backwards. . . . I'm leaving with love, peace and light. Thank…

On Wednesday, President Biden's nominations of Magistrate Judge Jacquelyn D. Austin to the District of South Carolina and Judge Cristal C. Brisco to the Northern District of Indiana were confirmed (view full article).

Judge Austin has…

Given the stakes involved, a judge’s criminal docket should always be a top priority.

According to a…

Judge Charles Wilson of the U.S Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit will take senior status upon confirmation of his successor, but no earlier than Dec. 31 (view full…

Eight years after the Supreme Court blocked his execution so that it could consider a challenge to Oklahoma’s lethal-injection protocol, the justices agreed on Monday to take up the case of…

The Supreme Court of the United States is hiring a deputy clerk for administration. Applicants must have a law degree and be admitted to the bar of a state’s highest court. More information about the position and the hiring process.