Ex-cop Burge found guilty of lying about torture
A jury convicts former Chicago police lieutenant Jon Burge on federal perjury and obstruction charges for false statements about torture of suspects. He faces up to 45 years at sentencing on November 5 while remaining free on bond.
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Supreme Court expands right to possess handguns for home defense
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that Americans have a constitutional right to keep a handgun at home for self defense, overturning Chicago’s handgun ban and sending the case back for final ruling. The decision signals a broader reach for the Second Amendment while allowing reasonable firearm restrictions.
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Dogs of a trust battle live in luxury mansion
In Miami a court fight over Gail Posner's will pits her son Bret Carr against changes made by the decedent. Carr alleges coercion by employees while she died of cancer with a $3 million trust earmarked for three Chihuahuas and mansion upkeep. BNY Mellon faces claims of unauthorized asset transfers.
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Kagan Faces Senate Clash In Supreme Court Hearing
Elena Kagan opened the confirmation hearing with a broad smile then faced Republican critiques on college thesis and judicial heroes while Democrats praised her. She spoke slowly about upbringing and loyalty to fairness after days of partisan sparring.
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Storm to miss spill could boost BP relief efforts
Tropical Storm Alex tracks toward the Gulf, potentially sparing BP’s blown well but risking heavier winds, rain, and seas that may halt cleanup and threaten containment booms. BP aims to install a faster oil capture system and may disconnect operations for a hurricane. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen says recovery could continue absent a hurricane, with mid August as a target for the relief well.
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