California Utility Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter in Deadly Wildfire

2022-06-10 17:38:29

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pacific Gas & Electric pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony involuntary manslaughter charges after a Northern California fire caused by its electrical transmission lines burned 87 square miles of land and killed four residents. Prosecutors acknowledge criminal... Read More

In The States

Election Officials Face Fines, Charges In GOP Voting Laws

2021-05-08 19:51:53

by Election Officials Face Fines, Charges In GOP Voting Laws

In 2020, election officials tried to make voting easier and safer amid a global pandemic. Next time, they might get fined or face criminal charges. Republicans are creating a new slate of punishments for the county officials who run elections,... Read More

Law

Trump Aide Testifies Against Attorney Accused of Foreign Lobbying Violations

2019-08-27 21:02:20

by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON - Federal prosecutors accused a high-powered Washington, D.C. lawyer in court this week of engaging in illegal foreign lobbying by helping to craft a report critical of the Ukraine’s former prime minister. Gregory Craig, White House counsel during the... Read More