U.S. District Court

Accusing Fraud, Federal Court Orders More Access To GOP Computers

A federal court has given groups suing the state broad access to computers used by the Republican-controlled Legislature to redraw political boundaries in 2011.

2013/02/25

A U.S. District Court is reviewing a case against NYPD that accuses them of "intense" surveillance tactics against Muslims. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Civil Rights Case Accuses NYPD Of Illegal Surveillance Of Muslims

The New York Police Department’s focus on Muslims has renewed the political surveillance of the 1960s and ’70s that was banned under a landmark legal ruling, according to a new court filing by civil rights lawyers.

2013/02/04

Va. Inmate Seeking Sex Change to Get Court Hearing

A Virginia inmate will get a full court hearing on her lifelong quest for a sex-change operation.

2013/01/28

Ex-Postal Worker From Waldorf Admits To Embezzling $43,000

A former postal worker has pleaded guilty embezzling more than $43,000 from the Postal Service.

2012/07/17

Archive image of prostitute. (credit: ELMER MARTINEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Key Figure In Northern Virginia Teen Prostitution Ring Admits Guilt

An alleged street gang member accused of running a prostitution ring that recruited high school girls has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a juvenile.

2012/06/26

Key Figure In Northern Virginia Prostitution Ring To Enter Plea

An alleged street gang member accused of running a prostitution ring that recruited high school girls is set to enter a plea.

2012/06/26

Ex-Campaign Aide To Mayor Vincent Gray Due In Federal Court

A former campaign aide to District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray is due in federal court.

2012/06/25

Virginia Homeless Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening Obama

A homeless man in Roanoke has pleaded guilty to charges of threatening to kill President Barack Obama.

2012/05/15

Ex-Inmate Who Posed As Millionaire Pleads Guilty

A former Virginia prison inmate faces up to 20 more years in prison for impersonating a millionaire behind bars.

2012/05/02

President Barack Obama speaks during a Democratic campaign fundraiser in Miami, Fla., on Feb. 23, 2012. (credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

7 States File Challenge To Block Obama’s Birth Control Mandate

Seven states asked a federal judge Thursday to block an Obama administration mandate that requires birth control coverage for employees of religious-affiliated hospitals, schools and outreach programs.

2012/02/24