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Hunter Biden asks appeals court to dismiss federal firearms charges

The charges against the president's son are related to his 2018 purchase of a gun while he was using drugs.

Woman leading court fight for embryos left toddler in car, ex-husband testifies

An ex-husband testified in a bid to avoid becoming the parent of a second child by his estranged wife.

California legislative committee opts against advancing clergy sex crime bill

The Senate Public Safety Committee also passed an unrelated sex crime bill, though its author expressed frustration over its amendments.

Brakes broke

WILMINGTON, N.C. — A federal court in North Carolina dismissed a motorcycle dealer from a lawsuit filed after it repaired a bike for a couple, who then crashed when part of the braking system failed, killing the wife and seriously injuring the husband. The dealer was fraudulently added as a party to foil diversity jurisdiction, which now exists and the plaintiffs’ motion to remand is denied.

Texas foster care leadership held in contempt of court for third time

A federal judge ordered foster care leadership to pay $100,000 per day until the harms done to children and caseworkers alike are resolved.

Victim of bribery scheme testifies in Hawaii prosecutor corruption case

A former Honolulu prosecutor is accused of accepting nearly $50,000 from a local engineering firm to go after a former employee with criminal charges.

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