Man sues Seattle mayor, claiming sexual abuse as a teen
SEATTLE (Reuters) – A 46-year-old man sued Seattle Mayor Ed Murray for sexual abuse and child prostitution on Thursday, claiming that Murray paid him for sex when he was a homeless, drug-addicted teenager in the 1980s.
Iowa poised for major overhaul to gun regulations
(Reuters) – Iowa lawmakers approved on Thursday amended legislation that would enact sweeping changes to the state’s gun regulations, including a “stand your ground” provision, and sent it to the governor for final approval.
Baltimore residents call on judge to approve police reforms decree
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – Dozens of Baltimore residents said on Thursday the city’s police department needs the reforms negotiated under a proposed consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice because they fear more incidents like the 2015 death of a…
Mickelson a distraction in insider trading case: gambler’s lawyer
(Reuters) – An attorney defending Las Vegas sports gambler William “Billy” Walters against insider trading charges told jurors on Thursday that prosecutors introduced testimony about star golfer Phil Mickelson to cover up the weakness of their case.
U.S. land agency website drops hiking photo to give coal top billing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government’s public lands website has revealed a new face, a wall of coal, as the Trump administration underscores its promotion of an industry that has seen its hardest times since the Bee Gees topped music charts.
Twitter refuses U.S. order to reveal user behind anti-Trump account
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Twitter Inc on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit to block an order by the U.S. government demanding that it reveal who is behind an account opposed to President Donald Trump’s tough immigration policies.
U.S. judge to name former FBI director to oversee Takata restitution funds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal judge in Detroit said on Thursday he plans to name former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee nearly $1 billion in Takata Corp restitution funds as part of a U.S. Justice Department settlement.
Mormon church president released from hospital
(Reuters) – The 89-year-old president of the Mormon church, Thomas Monson, was released from the hospital on Wednesday evening, the church said, following two days of treatment.
U.S. judge halts one of eight unprecedented Arkansas executions
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Thursday halted one of the eight executions Arkansas plans over 11 days in the second half of April, saying the expedited schedule does not allow proper time for considering that inmate’s clemency.
Pennsylvania monsignor to plead guilty to embezzling $500,000
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) – A Catholic monsignor will plead guilty to embezzling over a half-million dollars from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia over nine years to pay gambling debts, buy concert tickets and enjoy expensive meals, his lawyer and autho…
