A New York man, Patrick D. Proefriedt, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting his 3-week-old infant daughter with a crossbow during an argument with his wife. The baby was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, and Proefriedt is currently being held in Broome County Jail without bail. The Broome County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
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The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Billy Counterman, who was convicted of making "true threats" to a local musician on Facebook. The court raised the bar for establishing when a statement is a "true threat" not protected by the First Amendment, making it more difficult for prosecutors to prove that a statement is a true threat. The ruling is seen as a victory for free speech advocates, and is expected to have a major impact on how prosecutors handle cases involving threats made on social media.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has raised doubts about whether former President Donald Trump is the best Republican candidate to defeat President Joe Biden in the upcoming election. He suggested that Trump could win in 2024, but noted that his legal troubles could complicate the situation. Other Republicans have also questioned Trump's electability, and McCarthy's comments suggest he may be open to other candidates for the GOP nomination in 2024.
Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday for his arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. However, Nauta was unable to make the court appearance due to a canceled flight from Newark, New Jersey, resulting in the arraignment being postponed until July 6. Nauta is facing charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court rejected the independent state legislature theory proposed by Republicans in the North Carolina legislature. This decision prevents state legislatures from…
The Justice Department's Inspector General has released a report concluding that negligence and misconduct enabled Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life in a federal jail in New York City while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The report found that systemic negligence, misconduct, and under-resourcing among federal prison staff and facilities contributed to Epstein's death, and recommended that the Bureau of Prisons take steps to improve its monitoring of inmates and ensure that staff are properly trained and equipped.
Walt Nauta, a longtime aide to former President Donald Trump, is set to be arraigned in Miami on July 6 in connection with the special counsel's investigation into the alleged illegal retention of classified documents. The federal judge presiding over the case has rejected the government's request to keep the list of 84 witnesses who may testify during the trial under seal. Nauta is currently seeking local counsel to represent him in the matter, and the arraignment is expected to shed light on the case and provide more information about the potential witnesses.
The Supreme Court ruled against Republicans in North Carolina in Moore v. Harper, finding that the Constitution's Elections Clause does not support the independent state legislative theory which would have given state lawmakers unfettered power to set the rules for federal elections in their states. The ruling is a victory for voting rights advocates and reaffirms the role of the courts in ensuring that state legislatures do not pass laws that violate the Constitution.