Tag Archives: Court
Judge throws out case against Bundys, bars retrial in devastating defeat for federal prosecutors
A federal judge dismissed Monday all charges against rancher Cliven Bundy stemming from the 2014 Nevada standoff and barred prosecutors from retrying the case, citing “flagrant prosecutorial misconduct.” U.S. District Court Chief Judge Gloria Navarro’s dramatic ruling during a hearing … Continue reading
Dartmouth Doesn’t Like Planners When They Vote the ‘Wrong Way”
“The college believes that the New Hampshire Superior Court decision of Sept. 21 significantly and mistakenly expands Planning Board discretion in the review of building projects,” Dartmouth spokeswoman Diana Lawrence said in an email on Friday explaining the college’s decision … Continue reading
Former NH school official facing drug charges misses court
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A judge says he’s concerned a former dean of students at a New Hampshire high school charged with drug possession was lying after she didn’t show up for jury selection for her trial. Rekha Luther was … Continue reading
Michael Mann Refuses to Give his Hockey Stick Data to the Court
Michael Mann sued some folks, Tim Ball, Mark Steyn, and National Review because they “made fun” of his hockey stick. The Canadian court (where he is suing Tim Ball) would like to see the hockey stick data so it can review … Continue reading
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch’ First Dissent – Is a Beautiful Thing
Anthony Perry asks us to tweak a congressional statute—just a little—so that it might (he says) work a bit more efficiently. No doubt his invitation is well meaning. But it’s one we should decline all the same. Not only is … Continue reading
N.H. Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Against Banned Dartmouth Fraternity
The New Hampshire Supreme Court today ruled that members of Alpha Delta, a fraternity banned from Dartmouth College in 2015 for branding new recruits, cannot live in their East Wheelock Street mansion.The court, in a 4-0 decision with one justice … Continue reading
Judge Rules Against State Rep Marple’s Claim of No Jurisdiction
[Dick] Marple has been charged for driving without a license and has argued that the court has no jurisdiction over him as he is not “operating a motor vehicle”, which he says is a legal term that only applies to … Continue reading