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Mistrial in Karen Read case. Legal expert explains the controversial jury instructions that failed to break the deadlock

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by Cyrus Moulton
Former President Donald Trump waves at protesters before the start of the Jan. 6th attack.

Supreme Court decision on immunity gives president powers ‘like a king or a dictator,’ scholar says

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by Tanner Stening
Karen Read walks out of a courthouse, followed by lawyers and working professionals.

If the Karen Read trial ends in a hung jury, would the state re-try the case? ‘New evidence’ might be needed, legal expert says

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by Cyrus Moulton
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‘Husky pack’ helped pass lifesaving domestic abuse bill and this Northeastern graduate led the way

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by Cyrus Moulton
Hundreds of people sit in the United Nations Headquarters, a room with green carpets and wooden benches facing large TV screens.

Will the international legal system ultimately hold those accountable for atrocities in the Russia-Ukraine, Hamas-Israel wars?

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by Tanner Stening
The Ten Commandments listed on a whiteboard in a classroom.

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is more evidence of the rise of Christian nationalism, expert says

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by Tanner Stening
Young Thug faces a camera during his trial in a courtroom.

Young Thug — and his rap lyrics — are on trial. Northeastern experts say the case raises legal and ethical concerns

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by Cyrus Moulton
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EU AI Act sets precedent with $37 million fines for non-compliance. Experts explain the impact on UK and US developers

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by Patrick Daly
A protestor holding a sign that depicts a drawing of a box of Mifepristone pills.

Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill ‘just a temporary pause in the battle’ over access, expert says

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by Tanner Stening

Graceland’s near-sale at the hand of fraudsters exposes ‘vulnerability’ in legal system

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by Erin Kayata
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Supreme Court’s 2024 term is coming to a close. Here are five big decisions expected within just days

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by Tanner Stening
Donald Trump sitting during his criminal trial.

Will closing arguments make a difference to the jury in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial?

by Alena Kuzub