Federal Judge Orders Release Of Last 'Angola 3' Prisoner
Albert Woodfox has spent four decades in solitary confinement after he was convicted of the stabbing death of a prison guard. Woodfox's conviction was overturned.
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Political Consultant To Be Sentenced For Violating Campaign Finance Law
A political consultant is to be sentenced Friday for the arcane felony of coordinating activities between a congressional campaign and a super PAC. He could get four to 10 years in prison.
Parties Say They Trust Hastert Judge's Impartiality
Judge Thomas Durkin had donated money to Hastert's reelection campaigns and worked with people involved in the case. He offered to let another judge take over but both sides want him to stay.
EU Launches Antitrust Probe Of Amazon's E-Book Business
The European Union's executive arm announced Thursday that it will investigate the e-tailing giant's contracts with publishers. At issue are a few key clauses that might give Amazon an unfair edge.
Apple's New Music Streaming Service Under Antitrust Scrutiny
Investigators want to know if music companies are colluding with subscription services such as Apple Music to squeeze out free, ad-supported streaming.
Some States Make Obamacare Backup Plans, As Supreme Court Decision Looms
A Supreme Court ruling could threaten health insurance subsidies in about three dozen states. But many states aren't sharing contingency plans lest they be seen as supporting Obamacare.
In Its First Crowdfunding Case, FTC Goes After Board Game Kickstarter
The FTC alleges that Erik Chevalier collected $122,000 from more than 1,000 backers and used the money on personal expenses.
Advocates Push To Bring Solitary Confinement Out Of The Shadows
Some big states have been moving to limit the numbers of people they send to solitary, but officials say it's necessary to maintain control and, in some cases, protect the prisoners themselves.
'His Emotions Got The Best Of Him' At Pool, Officer's Attorney Says
The lawyer representing resigned Cpl. Eric Casebolt says that last Friday, "His first call was a suicide at an apartment complex." That incident added to "an emotional toll," his attorney says.
Libertarian Magazine 'Reason' Target Of Federal Subpoena
Federal prosecutors want the magazine to turn over the identities of six users who posted threatening comments against the federal judge in the Silk Road case.