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A Rhode Island state prosecutor was put on unpaid leave for six months after she was captured on police body camera footage warning one of the officers who were arresting her on a trespassing charge that he was “gonna regret it.” Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan was given the punishment Monday. It stemmed from her Aug. 14 trespassing arrest …

Washington — A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba is serving illegally as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey. The judge’s decision came after three men facing criminal charges in the state challenged her appointment, arguing that Habba’s appointment last month as acting U.S. Attorney in the District of New Jersey violated the Federal …

Jeanine Pirro Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown  The New York Times Jeanine Pirro says current DC justice system ‘isn’t cutting it’ as Trump takes federal control  Fox News Opinion | Jeanine Pirro: The fight to make D.C. safe and beautiful  The Washington Post Pirro says these laws need to change to address violent crime in DC  WUSA9 Pirro: Trump National Guard …

Judge plans Wednesday ruling on Alina Habba’s authority as New Jersey’s top prosecutor  Politico Congress members urge judge to reject Trump’s US attorney pick for NJ  New Jersey Monitor Trump sidesteps Senate and judiciary with some U.S. attorney picks  CBS News In amicus briefs, members of Congress argue that Habba appointment contradicts their legislative intent  New Jersey Globe Press Release: Senators Cory Booker and …

Prosecutor Takes Over Local Police Force in New Jersey After 2 Killings  The New York Times NJ state trooper accused of fatally shooting ex-girlfriend, another man in apparent murder-suicide in Franklin Township  ABC7 New York New Jersey police lieutenant accused of killing ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend in murder-suicide  NBC News Hunterdon prosecutor takes over Franklin police amid double murder investigation  New Jersey Globe Franklin …

The special prosecutor who once investigated Donald Trump is now facing a federal probe at the behest of MAGA loyalist and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton. The Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency, is investigating Jack Smith over alleged violations of the Hatch Act, a law that limits political activity by federal officials. The investigation was prompted by Cotton’s …

President Donald Trump’s administration is investigating former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal investigations into Trump during the Biden administration, on the supposed basis that Smith’s actions may have been politically motivated. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is reportedly investigating Smith over a possible violation of the Hatch Act, a law that aims to make sure that …

Interim U.S. Attorney General for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro listens to President Donald Trump speak during her swearing in ceremony, May 28, 2025, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, filling the post after …

Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for D.C.  The Washington Post Trump hosts Jeanine Pirro’s swearing-in ceremony, takes questions from press  Fox News Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C.  The New York Times Senate Confirms Election Denying Fox Host as DC US Attorney  Democracy Docket Jeanine Pirro confirmed as U.S. attorney for D.C. as Trump and Democrats trade barbs  USA …

Former Fox News host Pirro secures Senate confirmation with 50-45 vote, becoming US attorney general for the nation’s capital. The United States Senate has confirmed former Fox News television personality Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, filling the post after President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Edward Martin Jr. …