The sentencing hearing Thursday of Trump ally Roger Stone puts the spotlight on Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who is presiding over the case.
Author: Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY
Roger Stone asks for a new trial after Trump accuses juror of bias
The move could delay Roger Stone’s sentencing, scheduled for next week. His case has been at the center of a controversy this week.
Trump administration acknowledges emails show Trump’s thinking on Ukraine aid at center of impeachment
Government attorneys acknowledged the existence of emails explaining Trump’s thinking about withholding Ukraine aid.
Roger Stone found guilty of lying to Congress to protect Trump and his campaign
The guilty verdict is a downfall for Stone, a fixture in GOP politics. It comes amid an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
Prosecution says Roger Stone lied to Congress to protect Trump; defense says there was no motive
Jurors hear closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of Roger Stone, a longtime GOP operative and Trump ally accused of lying to Congress.
Supreme Court appears split in case of Mexican teen killed by US agent in cross-border shooting
At issue is the 2010 death of a 15-year-old Mexican national who, court records say, was shot while playing with friends near the border in El Paso.
‘5 categories of lies’: Prosecutors tie Roger Stone’s alleged crimes to Trump and his campaign
Roger Stone’s attorney said he did not “intentionally” or “willfully” mislead a congressional committee investigating Russian election meddling.
DEA allowed companies to increase production of opioids as overdose deaths spiked, agency watchdog says
The Justice Department inspector general found that the DEA let companies manufacture more prescription painkillers even as overdose deaths jumped.
‘What am I supposed to do with you?’ Judge bars Roger Stone from social media for breaking gag order
A federal judge ordered former Trump adviser Roger Stone to stop using social media after saying he had violated a gag order in his criminal case.
‘I would rather starve to death.’ Chelsea Manning ordered jailed after refusing to testify before a grand jury
Chelsea Manning could face jail if she refuses to testify in a grand jury investigation related to WikiLeaks and its founder, Julian Assange.