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Prosecutors in Los Angeles have filed murder charges against a son of Rob and Michele Reiner, the Hollywood couple who were found dead in their home with multiple stab wounds on Sunday. Nick Reiner, 32, is facing two counts of first-degree murder and could be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty. He will be brought to court to formally face charges after he is “medically-cleared” by prison officials, District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.During a news conference on Tuesday, Mr Hochman also said no decision had yet been made about whether to seek the death penalty.Rob Reiner directed several…
The EU is scrapping its plan to ban all sales of new combustion-engine cars in a decade, following pressure from big automakers and some member states.The European Commission, which proposes regulations for the 27-country bloc, announced some breathing room that effectively removes the previous hard target — where all new sales had to be zero-emission vehicles — and allows plug-in hybrids, hybrids and even combustion-engine vehicles to continue to be sold beyond 2035. “In practice, 90 per cent of vehicles will be electric,” said European climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra at a news conference in Strasbourg, France. “For the remaining 10 per…
AV Ristorante is a recurring series by Brian Fitzpatrick. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. As we all know – how could we have missed it! – the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Trump v. Slaughter just a week ago, on Monday, Dec. 8. That case involves the erstwhile commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, Rebecca Slaughter, and tees up the question whether so-called “independent” federal agencies violate the constitutionally mandated separation of powers. The case would have been near and dear to the heart of…
Home Daily News Texas attorney will pay fees for illegally… Ethics Texas attorney will pay fees for illegally soliciting Hawaii wildfire victims By Anna Stolley Persky December 11, 2025, 12:36 pm CST Eric Dick, a Texas lawyer, recently pleaded no contest to charges of unauthorized practice of law in Hawaii, where he solicited wildfire victims. (Screenshot from YouTube) A Texas attorney found to have illegally solicited victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires was sentenced to pay court fees, according to a report by Hawaii News Now. Houston attorney Eric Dick, who is not liscensed to practice in Hawaii, was charged…
Dubai is preparing to welcome a stunning new neighbourhood created by one of the world’s most famous car brands – Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz has confirmed plans for a large, masterplanned district in Meydan, developed in partnership with Dubai-based property developer Binghatti. The project will be known as Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City and is being described as a fully connected “city within a city”.What exactly is Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City?This will be a multi-tower development spread across around nine million square feet, making it one of the brand’s most ambitious real-estate projects to date.Rather than a single landmark building, the Meydan…
Reporting Highlights Ending Exploitation: Experts say that the Fair Food Program has improved conditions for farmworkers — and, if widely adopted, could prevent exploitation and abuse in the fields. Win-Win: Pacific Tomato Growers, the first farm to join the program 15 years ago, has seen long-term benefits both for its workers and its bottom line. Ongoing Opposition: Despite the program’s proven potential, most farmers have resisted joining. Until more grocery and fast food chains sign on as buyers, experts say it could stay that way. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. When…
US Southern CommandThe US military says it has carried out strikes on three boats it has accused of trafficking drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing eight people.The US Southern Command posted footage of the strikes on social media and said the vessels were “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes… and were engaged in narco-trafficking”.More than 20 vessels in the Pacific and the Caribbean have been targeted in recent months, killing at least 90 people, as part of President Donald Trump’s escalating campaign against gangs he accuses of transporting drugs in the region.Some experts say the strikes could violate laws governing armed…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.U.S. President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair.Trump accused Britain’s public broadcaster of defaming him by splicing together parts of a Jan. 6, 2021, speech, including one section where he told supporters to…
The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to take up the case of a Mississippi man who contends that he was sentenced to death in violation of the Constitution’s ban on racial discrimination in jury selection. Pitchford v. Cain is the only case from the justices’ Dec. 12 conference in which they’ve granted review so far. The court did not act on several high-profile petitions that it considered last Friday, including challenges to state laws banning assault rifles and large-capacity magazines. Nearly two decades ago, Terry Pitchford was convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the shooting death…
Home Daily News Lawyer hospitalized after man body slams… Court Security Lawyer hospitalized after man body slams him at courthouse December 11, 2025, 12:53 pm CST Daniel Alexander Ashby, 36, is accused of assaulting 69-year-old attorney H. Michael Steinberg. (Photo courtesy of Arapahoe County) A 69-year-old Colorado attorney was hospitalized with serious injuries after a man attacked him earlier this week using an “MMA style takedown” before a court hearing. CBS Colorado reports that Daniel Alexander Ashby, 36, has been jailed for investigation of felony assault after he allegedly attacked 69-year-old attorney H. Michael Steinberg. Ashby had come to attend…