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2 conservative operatives get probation for robocalls to discourage Black Detroit voters in 2020

2 conservative operatives get probation for robocalls to discourage Black Detroit voters in 2020

DETROIT (AP) -- Two conservative political operatives were sentenced to probation Monday for a scheme to discourage Black Detroit voters from voting by mail in the 2020 presidential election, the last court hearing in a multistate effort to blast thousands of robocalls.

Federal grand juries, like the one in the Comey case, make major decisions in secret

Federal grand juries, like the one in the Comey case, make major decisions in secret

A high-stakes dispute over whether an indictment will stand against former FBI Director James Comey is putting attention on grand juries and how they work in secret to bring charges in U.S. federal courts.

What we know about the indictment filed against ex-FBI chief James Comey

What we know about the indictment filed against ex-FBI chief James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey was charged Thursday with crimes connected to his Senate testimony in 2020 about an investigation, a major strike against a high-profile figure who has long been the target of President Donald Trump's anger.

From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violence

From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violence

From Utah to New York, political violence has rocked the U.S. multiple times over the past several months, culminating with the open-air killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week while talking to college students.

Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home

Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home

A judge on Friday released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the home of John Bolton, who was national security adviser during the first Trump administration, saying that revealing more could harm a criminal investigation.

Utah, where Charlie Kirk was killed, has strong pro-gun laws

Utah, where Charlie Kirk was killed, has strong pro-gun laws

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in a state that has permissive gun laws and allows firearms to be concealed or openly carried without a permit in most instances, experts said.

Michigan jury awards nearly $60M to man who said his rights were violated by prosecutor

Michigan jury awards nearly $60M to man who said his rights were violated by prosecutor

DETROIT (AP) -- A jury awarded nearly $60 million Tuesday to a man who accused a disgraced Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his rights in filing sexual abuse charges in a case that was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general.

US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor

US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor

DETROIT (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department's new pardon attorney said he is going to take a "hard look" at two men who are serving long prison terms for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

4 voters charged with intentionally voting twice in Michigan primary election

DETROIT (AP) -- Four people intentionally voted twice in Michigan's summer primary election, the state attorney general said Friday as she announced felony charges against the suburban Detroit residents as well as public employees accused of enabling it to happen.

Murder case dismissed against man charged in death of Detroit synagogue leader

DETROIT (AP) -- The case against against a man accused of killing of a Detroit synagogue leader collapsed Friday as a judge dismissed a remaining murder charge, three weeks after a jury cleared him of a similar but separate charge.