Cosby’s appeal likely to focus on parade of accusers at his second trial
Bill Cosby’s appeal of his conviction for sexual assault is expected to focus on a Pennsylvania judge’s decision to allow several accusers to testify against him, but his challenge faces significant hurdles, according to legal experts.
Mississippi River traffic halts north of St. Louis: Army Corps
The Mississippi River closed to vessel traffic north of St. Louis on Wednesday after barges carrying loads of corn broke free from one another and struck a river lock, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said.
Uber to pay $148 million to settle data breach cover-up with U.S. states
Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] will pay $148 million for failing to disclose a massive data breach in 2016, marking a costly resolution to one of the biggest embarrassments and legal tangles the ride-hailing company has suffered.
Trump court nominee Kavanaugh denies accusation of third woman
A third woman came forward in a statement to a Senate panel made public on Wednesday accusing Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, further inflaming an already contentious confirmation…
Senate Judiciary Democrats ask Trump to withdraw Kavanaugh or investigate
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee asked President Donald Trump on Wednesday to withdraw the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court or immediately order the FBI to investigate allegations of sexual assault.
Flood forecasts for coastal South Carolina are scaled back
Emergency management officials on Wednesday scaled back their flooding forecasts for coastal South Carolina but urged residents not to be complacent as the rivers swollen by Hurricane Florence wreak havoc on the state.
Trump high court nominee denies new allegation as hearing looms
A third woman came forward in a statement to a Senate panel made public on Wednesday accusing Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, further inflaming an already contentious confirmation…
Uber settles for $148 million with 50 U.S. states over 2016 data breach
Uber Technologies Inc has settled with the top legal officers in all 50 U.S. states over a massive data breach it failed to disclose in 2016, one of the biggest embarrassments and legal tangles the ride-hailing company has suffered over the last couple…
Kavanaugh friend Judge denies allegations: MSNBC
An attorney for Mark Judge, who has been named in allegations against Donald Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh, denied allegations made by a third accuser on Wednesday, MSNBC reported.
Senate panel chair says Thursday’s hearing to continue
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Wednesday said that the panel’s staff was investigating the latest claims of sexual assault against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh but that Thursday’s hearing would go forward.
