California, Oregon municipalities ask to block Trump’s DEI, immigration grant conditions
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A coalition of California and Oregon cities and counties asked a federal judge Wednesday to block the Trump administration from imposing or enforcing “unlawful and unauthorized” grant conditions targeting federal funds allocated for public safety,...
Virginia judge ushers in fraud claims against nation’s leading kratom distributors
RICHMOND, Va. (CN) — A Virginia man suffering from kratom withdrawal survived a motion to dismiss his claims Wednesday that industry members knowingly omitted their products’ addictive nature to consumers. U.S. District Judge David Novak rejected 10 companies...
Unhoused Colorado man sues Wheat Ridge police officers who killed his dog
DENVER (CN) — An unhoused Colorado man sued two officers and the city of Wheat Ridge in federal court Wednesday over the shooting and killing of his best friend, a brown and white rescue dog named Boss. “Defendant [Sergeant Jeremy] Schmitz and defendant [officer...
Investors sue Adobe execs over AI copyright statements
SAN JOSE, Calif. (CN) — A group of investors claim Tuesday Adobe executives didn’t fully disclose the software company’s prioritization of artificial intelligence and the risks involved in training and utilizing generative AI. The stockholders say in their complaint...
Feds face pushback from legal experts for conspiracy charges against Minnesotans
MINNEAPOLIS (CN) — Federal prosecutors invoked a rarely used conspiracy statute to bring charges against 15 Minnesotans Tuesday for actions taken throughout the immigration enforcement surge in the state. In the 94-page indictment, and throughout a press release, the...
Arizona court rules disclosure of HIV status not criminal harassment of ex
PHOENIX (CN) — The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated a protection order against a man who made a social media post disclosing his own HIV status and the identity of his former partner, ruling that state harassment laws do not preempt First Amendment free speech...
San Diego parents get 15 years to life in death of starved infant daughter
SAN DIEGO (CN) — Anger and sadness were palpable in San Diego Superior Court on Wednesday during a sentencing hearing for two parents convicted of starving their 4-month-old to death as family members of the infant daughter addressed the courtroom. Brandon Copeland...
Federal Trade Commission launches lawsuit against transgender medical body
FORT WORTH, Texas (CN) — The Federal Trade Commission accused a major transgender medical organization on Wednesday of misleading parents and children about the effectiveness and risks of gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. The World Professional...
Expert testifies Palisades Fire suspect fits profile of revenge-driven arsonist
LOS ANGELES (CN) — A behavioral analyst testified on Wednesday that the man accused of starting the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles last year fits the profile of an arsonist who sought to take revenge on society. A former special agent for the U.S. Bureau of...