Archive - Serious Trouble

The government chooses not to appeal rulings directing it to pay SNAP benefits; James Comey wants a bill of particulars; a bizarre FDA corruption…

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October 2025

Literal Truth and Theoretical Conflicts

A South Carolina judge considers whether Lindsey Halligan is really a U.S. Attorney; Paul Ingrassia sues Politico; the D.C. bar challenges the BigLaw…

Oct 30 •

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Insider Betting

John Bolton's indictment looks genuinely serious; James Comey moves to dismiss his indictments; federal prosecutors charge 31 defendants across two…

Oct 25 •

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Drake's Not Like Us (Familiar With Defamation Law)

Drake loses his lawsuit, but nobody can take his dignity (because he doesn't have any); Letitia James is indicted; schools may prohibit 'Let's Go…

Oct 17 •

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James Comey gets a January trial date, and will file pre-trial motions for dismissal; Sean Combs is sentenced to four years; Palisades Fire charges are…

Oct 9

Grand Jury Shopping

Lindsey Halligan's sloppy grand jury performance could matter; Jeanine Pirro did an end-run around a recalcitrant grand jury; SmartMatic wins partial…

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September 2025

Stop Making Us Defend James Comey

Lindsay Halligan goes 2-for-3 before the grand jury; the Supreme Court considers whether it must consider the special uniqueness of the Fed; Cava…

Sep 27 •

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Federal Censorship Commission

There's no great avenue for relief in the courts when the FCC pressures broadcasters; Tyler Robinson may not face federal charges; Luigi Mangione will…

Sep 19 •

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Surprising Federal Crimes

Train stabbing suspect Decarlos Dejuan Brown is federally charged under a terrorism statute; the Supreme Court weighs in on tariffs, ICE raids, and more…

Sep 12 •

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Federal police patrol Washington, D.C., but federal prosecutors have trouble securing indictments; another federal court rules against Trump's tariffs.

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August 2025

Godmother of Greenpoint

John Bolton's house is raided; Ingrid Lewis-Martin is indicted (again) for the pettiest of bribery schemes; Newsmax settles with Dominion for $67…

Aug 23 •

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I Threw The Sandwich, But I Did Not Throw the Panini

Judge Paul Engelmeyer says there's nothing interesting in the Maxwell grand jury transcripts; Laura Loomer says Marjorie Taylor Greene has the meats…

Aug 15 •

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