Federal prosecutors

The state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, has been adjourned. The delay pushes back proceedings in a case that has drawn intense public attention since his arrest. Prosecutors and defense lawyers are expected to return to court at a later date, with parallel federal proceedings also hanging over the defendant.

A federal judge has dismissed the case against David Hearn, a former Olympian, over an incident at the National Mall's Reflecting Pool, barring U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from bringing charges against him. The ruling has drawn attention because it blocks a high-profile prosecutor from pursuing the case, and it is generating interest given Hearn's athletic background and the unusual involvement of Pirro's office.

A federal judge has reinstated Seattle's top federal prosecutor, who had been removed from the post by President Trump. The ruling puts the US attorney back in charge of the Western District of Washington and adds to the ongoing legal battles over the administration's authority to dismiss and replace federal prosecutors. The case has drawn attention because of questions over whether the White House followed proper procedures in the ouster.

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump cannot dismiss court-appointed prosecutors, limiting the administration's authority over specially appointed legal officials. The decision, reported by Politico, is the latest in a series of courtroom clashes over the boundaries of presidential power, and it is likely to be appealed as the dispute over appointments and removals continues.

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump acted illegally when he removed the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, based in Seattle. The decision challenges the administration's authority to dismiss the federal prosecutor, and it is expected to fuel broader legal fights over the limits of presidential power over Justice Department personnel.

A federal judge has overturned President Trump's decision to fire a court-appointed US attorney in Seattle, ruling the removal unlawful. The ruling reinstates the prosecutor and marks a notable check on presidential authority over court-appointed Justice Department officials. The decision is drawing attention as part of the broader legal battles over Trump's efforts to reshape the federal government.

The owner of a Wichita candle business has been indicted on federal charges of committing fraud related to Covid-era emergency loans. Prosecutors allege the owner misused pandemic relief funds meant to support small businesses during the pandemic. The case adds to a growing number of prosecutions of business owners accused of abusing federal relief programs, and local residents are following the charges against a familiar local entrepreneur.