Federal workers brace for Trump administration
Federal employees are already banning together, bracing for the incoming Trump administration that may put protections for their jobs on the chopping block. Jim Eisenmann, an attorney with Alden Law Group joins In The Courts to discuss what could come for those federal employees.
Supreme Court will hear case over potential TikTok ban
Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in January about a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. Justices will determine whether the law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment. The law also set a deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell the social media platform by Jan. 19 or face a ban in the U.S.
What challenges do prosecutors in the Luigi Mangione case face?
The arrest of Luigi Mangione, the man accused in the fatal shooting of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has captured the attention of the American public for days. But how might this case play out in the courtroom? To answer that question, former federal prosecutor and former Trump attorney Jim Trusty joins In the Courts to discuss what could prosecutors be facing in the case and what does the outpouring of support for Mangione could mean for finding an impartial jury.
Public offers to help Luigi Mangione with legal bills
Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been receiving an outpouring of support online and now, some members of the public are even offering to help him with his legal bills. There have also been calls for a jury nullification. Katie Barlow breaks down what that means.
In The Courts: December 15th, 2024
"In the Courts" is a weekly show about the law and how it works – or doesn’t. Katie Barlow, FOX 5 DC's Chief Legal Correspondent, interprets and explains America’s most confusing, sometimes confounding, institution and helps translate what’s happening in the courts for non-lawyers and court-watchers alike
NCLA files lawsuit about weighted infant sleep sacks
Kara Rollins, a Litigation Counsel for the National Civil Liberties Alliance. That group is suing several government agencies accusing them of making false and unfounded statements about weighted baby sleep products
Biden pardons his son, Hunter Biden
President Biden pardons his son Hunter after promising he never would, along with the top news headlines.
TikTok ban update
A D.C. appeals court upholds a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it divests from its Chinese-owned parent company.
Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton Howard talks public trust
Katie Barlow interviews Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton Howard and discuss the public’s trust or lack of it for our elections and public institutions.
Venezuelan illegal migrant found guilty of killing nursing student
A judge finds a Venezuelan man in country illegally guilty of killing nursing student Laken Riley—sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Trump vows to pardon January 6th defendants
Matt Gaetz is out of the running- and former FL AG Pam Bondi has been tapped by Trump to lead the Department of Justice.
ITC viewer question: How was Trump allowed to run despite his felony convictions?
This week's In The Court's viewer question concerns President-elect Donald Trump and his 34 felony convictions. FOX 5's Katie Barlow explains.
What's next for Trump's legal cases?
Now that Donald Trump is now president-elect, what happens with the various criminal and civil cases he's involved in? Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Guy Lewis joins In The Courts to explain.
Abortion measures fail in South Dakota, Florida and Nebraska
Although several states took measures to protect or expand abortion, ballot initiatives expanding those rights failed in South Dakota, Florida and Nebraska. Here's why.
7 states vote to preserve, protect or expand abortion rights
Abortion measures were on the ballot in 10 states this election, including right here in Maryland. In seven of those 10 states, residents voted to preserve, protect or expand access to abortions. Here's what that means for women in those states.
What does Trump's election mean for his criminal trials?
President-elect Donald Trump will retake the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Now, it seems that winning the presidency is a "get out of jail free" card for Trump as federal prosecutors look to wind down their cases against him. However, state court cases in Georgia and New York could remain on the ballot.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over what she claims is cyberbullying, harassment, and lies. Kanye and Adidas settle out of court over, McDonald’s faces a class-action lawsuit over the E. Coli outbreak, and more.
Trump sues CBS for $10 billion in damages
Former President Trump sues CBS for $10 billion in damages for an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on 60 Minutes – he claims they doctored the interview to make her and democrats look better –CBS denies it.
SCOTUS allows Virginia to purge suspected non-citizens from voter rolls
FOX 5's Katie Barlow talks with VA AG Jason Miyares and Fairfax County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano about the recent SCOTUS ruling in Virginia.
Central Park 5 sues Donald trump for defamation
Central Park 5 sues Donald trump for defamation, Lebron and Bronny James hit with a lawsuit, and more legal headlines.