Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate’s appeal over DNA evidence

Early Sunday morning, Katherine Legge aims to set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb while driving the Acura Integra Type S DE5. A veteran driver with experience in NASCAR and IndyCar, Legge missed the current TA1 division record by just three seconds last year and is prepared to tackle the challenging 12.42-mile course with 156 turns and harsh weather conditions. Need More Context? 🔎

A 20-year-old man, Richard Barrington, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a car crash that killed Hartford police officer Robert Garten and seriously injured his partner, Officer Brian Kearney, after fleeing a traffic stop. Barrington, who expressed remorse in court, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges, while Garten's family criticized the sentence as insufficient. Need More Context? 🔎

Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from an ICE facility in Louisiana after over three months in custody, expressing joy at reuniting with his family and advocating for the other detainees. His release, ordered by U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz despite criticism from the Trump administration, follows a controversial detention linked to his activism and asylum request denial. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal appeals court unanimously upheld a ruling blocking Louisiana's law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, deeming it "facially unconstitutional." The case may advance to the U.S. Supreme Court, as Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to challenge the decision, arguing for the law's educational significance amidst ongoing debates about religion in public schools. Need More Context? 🔎

Judge sends jury home for the weekend Testimony ended early today so that a juror could attend a graduation ceremony. Judge Arun Subramanian again reminded the panel not to discuss this case with anyone or read anything about it.Combs checked out of Florida, California hotels with major damageThe defendant checked out of a Bal Harbour resort on Dec. 6, 2021, with a $6,000 bill for damage, according to records shown in court. He also left...

Rhode Island's Democratic-controlled state House has passed legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles, pending approval from Governor Dan McKee, who supports the ban. While gun control advocates argue this is a necessary step, critics claim it burdens law-abiding citizens and may face constitutional challenges in the Supreme Court. Need More Context? 🔎