
Judge Juan Merchan's Daughter's Firm Under Federal Investigation
Justice Juan Merchan, the New York judge who presided over Donald Trump's hush-money trial, is facing scrutiny as his daughter's firm is reportedly under federal investigation.
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Justice Juan Merchan, the New York judge who presided over Donald Trump's hush-money trial, is facing scrutiny as his daughter's firm is reportedly under federal investigation.

A New York judge blocked a tax on second homes, a key policy of the mayor, who defended the measure targeting unoccupied, unrented properties worth millions, despite property owners' appeals challenging its 'confused' application.

A US federal judge's request for a fuller explanation before dismissing criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is a procedural requirement, according to a US lawyer.
A New York judge has prohibited ICE from detaining individuals inside or near courthouses, a practice that was a central and controversial element of the Trump Administration's immigration strategy in the city.
A New York judge has weighed in on an alleged fraud case related to the SantaCon event, indicating skepticism about the claims.
A New York judge has mandated the US government to refund companies for tariffs that were previously imposed under a law deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, impacting billions in collected taxes.
RFK Jr. asserts that a 2024 ruling by a New York judge has left him without a 'legal residence,' consequently preventing him from voting in an election.

Aubrey Gideon, a Mississippi resident, has reportedly impersonated Mexican capo Chapo Guzmán in at least two of the 23 letters sent to a New York judge, according to evidence and documents obtained by EL PAÍS.

Donald Trump made various statements regarding an impending Iran agreement, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and his views on international leaders and policies. He also commented on the presence of US forces in the Persian Gulf and met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

A US judge unsealed Jeffrey Epstein's alleged 2019 suicide note, which was subsequently published by various media outlets. The release has reignited discussions about the circumstances of his death, with his cellmate expressing conviction that it was suicide.

Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have returned to a Manhattan federal court for a key hearing in his 'narco-terrorism' case, where they have pleaded not guilty after being captured by the US military in January.

A judge has ruled that New York City can proceed with its congestion pricing plan, set to begin in January 2025, despite objections from the Trump administration. The nine-dollar daytime toll aims to reduce pollution and fund the subway system.

A New York judge has issued a temporary injunction, halting Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax scheme on luxury second homes, citing issues with the city's implementation.

Democratic socialist actress Cynthia Nixon has been appointed to a powerful four-year term on the panel that screens New York's top judge candidates, despite not holding a law degree.
A New York judge investigating a defamation lawsuit has rejected the request from the short-seller fund Gotham for protection under journalistic privileges. This ruling is part of the ongoing legal battle involving Grifols.

A US federal court has released what is purported to be Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note, which reportedly includes claims that he was investigated for months without anything being found. The note's contents have been widely reported by various news outlets.

Gambino family crime boss John Gotti’s daughter Victoria is making a desperate plea to a New York judge to keep her fraudster son out of the clink ...

A New York judge has vacated disciplinary sanctions against 22 Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during anti-Israel protests in April 2024.