Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial

Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
A federal judge on Thursday postponed a December trial date for a man charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, after the man pointed to President-elect Donald Trump’s promises to pardon such defendants or otherwise end their prosecutions.
Judge recognizes ‘real possibility’ of Trump pardons as he delays trial for January 6 riot defendant
A federal judge on Thursday agreed to delay a trial set for next month for a US Capitol riot defendant, saying there is a “real possibility” that President-elect Donald Trump could pardon him after taking office next year.
With Potential Pardons by Trump Coming, Judge Delays Jan. 6 Trial
A Kansas man accused of attacking the Capitol in 2021 argued the trial should be delayed since President-elect Donald J. Trump has pledged that he would pardon rioters who stormed the building.
Trump win prompts judge to postpone Jan. 6 defendant's trial
A U.S. district court judge consented to a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to delay his trials after President-elect Trump's win, agreeing that his White House return could make the proceedings a moot point.
Lawyers for January 6 Defendants Seek To Delay Cases Until After Trump Inauguration, Hoping for Pardons From New President
President Trump will soon be in a position to make good on his pardon pledge, but the scope of who will receive clemency is still not clear.
Federal judge in Ohio rescinds retirement after Trump victory, with Biden yet to nominate a successor
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Trump-appointed judge argues against prosecutions of political candidates
A conservative federal appeals court judge, who is seen as a potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee, warned on Thursday about ...
Broadcaster Diamond will emerge from bankruptcy after judge approves plan
The broadcaster will now be able to emerge from bankruptcy with a reduced portfolio of 13 NBA teams, eight NHL teams and six ...
Son of federal judge pleads guilty to filming women during sex acts, but may avoid jail time
A 51-year-old son of a federal judge pleaded guilty on Tuesday to secretly filming sexual encounters he had with multiple ...
Federal Judge Sends Novel Damages Question in Employment Dispute to State Court
"The court could answer each of these lingering questions in favor of either Johnson or Hertz. But at this stage, the court ...
Federal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using ‘San Francisco’ in name amid lawsuit
A federal judge has ordered the Port of Oakland to stop using San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport as its ...
Federal Judge Blocks Law Mandating Ten Commandments Displays in Louisiana Classrooms
The law "is not neutral toward religion," wrote Judge John W. deGravelles, who ruled that the law was "facially ...
Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump's conviction in hush money case
A judge has postponed a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction as prosecutors ...