Legal
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The Trumps File Appeal to Avoid Testifying before NY Attorney General Letitia James
The three have responded to James' civil subpoenas, ordering them to testify without granted automatic immunity.
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Jussie Smollett Officially Out of Jail Pending Appeal
'So right now, we won round two. We want to win the remaining round,' said Smollett's attorney Nenye Uche.
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![Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/dede5f39cf464ec90d410392e4516355-300x169.jpg)
Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]
While this chapter may be over, Smollett's legal troubles are far from over.
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Supreme Court Opts Out of Taking On Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Case
With this decision, Cosby's previous ruling, which overturned his conviction, will ultimately stand.
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Jussie Smollett Seeks New Trial Citing Claims of Constitutional Rights Violation
Smollett's attorney previously commented on the possibility of an appeal back in late January.
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Two White Men Arrested for Shooting at Black FedEx Driver
"It seems to be a copycat duo copying off the Ahmaud Arbery case," said Carlos Moore, a lawyer for Black FedEx driver D'Monterrio Gibson.
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Four Men Charged in Connection With the Death of Michael K. Williams
According to the New York City Police Department, the men were already under investigation before Williams' death last September.
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![Chris Brown Sued for Allegedly Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Woman [CORRECTED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/c7cce43aca2b341fab67976b5a1d282d-300x169.jpg)
Chris Brown Sued for Allegedly Drugging and Sexually Assaulting Woman [CORRECTED]
The 'Go Crazy' singer was previously under investigation for assaulting another woman last June.
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ATL Prosecutor Fani Willis Asks for Special Grand Jury in Trump Case
Willis joins Rep. Bennie Thompson and NY AG Letitia James as the Black folks taking the lead to deliver Trump to justice
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Former Chicago Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald in 2014 Will Be Released From Prison Early
Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated assault for the murder of the 17-year-old teenager in 2014