Johnny Depp in court says he has never struck any woman in his life
Depp says in court: "Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way, nor have I ever struck any woman in my life."
Law
The CDC's mask mandate for public transportation has been reversed
On Monday, a federal judge struck down the CDC's mask mandate for public transportation. Less than 24 hours later, videos emerged on social media of passengers celebrating.
The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say
Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's decision hinged on a definition of the word 'sanitation' that public health experts and legal scholars say missed the mark.
MG Cooley's case could mark a change in how the Air Force handles sexual misconduct
Major General William Cooley is the first Air Force general to have his case adjudicated by a court martial. The branch may be shifting how it holds high ranking officials accountable for misconduct.
An autopsy shows Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of the head by a Michigan cop
The finding by a former medical examiner matches what was seen last week on video released by the Grand Rapids police chief. The official autopsy report hasn't been released to the public.
Patrick Lyoya's family wants to know the name of the officer who shot him
Police departments across the U.S. have faced scrutiny for withholding identities of officers in cases where Black people were wounded or killed during interactions with police.
What to know about Judge Kathryn Mizelle, who struck down the travel mask mandate
Mizelle was nominated by former President Donald Trump in 2020 at age 33. The American Bar Association said at the time she wasn't qualified because she hadn't been practicing law for long enough.
Justice Department works to curb racial bias in deciding who's released from prison
The Justice Department is tweaking its risk assessment tool in a way intended to make it easier for Black and Hispanic people in prison to become eligible for early release.
DeSantis wants to end Disney World's special status in Florida
Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has asked lawmakers to consider a bill that would halt Disney World's exemptions to state regulations that were established more than 50 years ago.
Federal judge says Georgia voters can challenge Greene's reelection run
The voters are seeking to disqualify Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection to Congress, citing her role in the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol.