The morning read for Thursday, August 1

Category: Legal News

A selection of news articles and commentary related to recent Supreme Court decisions, including discussions on immunity rulings and the implications of term limits.

Keywords: Supreme Court, Immunity, Term Limits

Source: SCOTUSblog

Update At: 8/1/2024

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Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against Fox News Over Nude Photos

Hunter Biden withdrew a lawsuit against Fox News for sharing explicit photos and videos without his consent, coinciding with President Biden's announcement not to seek re-election. The lawsuit was related to a mini-series that included actual images of him from a laptop left at a repair shop.

The New York Times

Hunter Biden drops defamation suit against Fox News over mock trial show

Hunter Biden is dropping his defamation lawsuit against Fox News regarding a fictional program that depicted his legal issues. The lawsuit was filed over a series titled 'The Trial of Hunter Biden: A Mock Trial for the American People,' which aired on Fox Nation and featured dramatized court proceedings. The series included disclaimers stating it was not a real trial and used materials from Biden's laptop. Fox News described the lawsuit as politically motivated and without merit.

Los Angeles Times

Hunter Biden dismisses lawsuit against Fox News

Hunter Biden has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against Fox News regarding the series 'The Trial of Hunter Biden,' which he claimed distorted facts and included intimate images. The dismissal coincided with President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race, though any connection remains unclear. Fox News defended its actions, stating the lawsuit lacks merit and is politically motivated.

Colorado Springs Gazette

Hunter Biden drops Fox lawsuit

Hunter Biden has dropped his lawsuit against Fox Nation over the series 'The Trial of Hunter Biden,' which included unproven allegations and explicit imagery. The series has been removed from the platform. Biden's attorneys filed a voluntary dismissal notice, allowing for the possibility of re-filing in the future. Fox Nation described the lawsuit as politically motivated.

NewscastStudio

Prof. James Sample Explains Senator Bob Menendez Guilty Verdict

Hofstra Law Professor James Sample provided insights on CBS News New York regarding the guilty verdict in the Senator Bob Menendez case.

Hofstra Law News

Karen Read set to stand trial again in January in boyfriend's death

A new trial date for Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend John O’Keefe, has been set for January 27 after a mistrial was declared due to jurors being unable to reach a verdict. Read's defense claims she was framed by law enforcement, while prosecutors argue she intentionally killed O’Keefe by backing her SUV into him. The judge has scheduled a hearing on a motion to dismiss some charges and a trial conference prior to the new trial date.

NBC News

Karen Read murder case: Judge sets 2025 date for retrial

A Massachusetts judge has set a new trial date of January 27, 2025, for Karen Read, accused of murdering Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The retrial follows a mistrial declared after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision. Read, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter. Her defense argues that some charges should be dismissed based on juror feedback from the mistrial.

ABC News

Karen Read's retrial set for next January

Karen Read is scheduled for a retrial in January 2025 on charges of killing Boston Police officer John O’Keefe. After a mistrial, her legal team is seeking to dismiss two of the three charges against her. The case has garnered national attention and raised concerns about witness intimidation and police conduct.

wgbh.org

Karen Read returns to court as judge schedules dates for dismissal hearing, new trial

Karen Read's court hearing addressed the future of her case after a mistrial. Accused of running down her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, while intoxicated, Read's defense seeks to dismiss two charges based on jurors' claims of a unanimous not guilty verdict. The judge scheduled further arguments and a new trial date, while protests outside the courthouse highlighted public division over the case.

CBS Boston

Karen Read trial juror says jury didn't know how to communicate unanimous verdict on 2 charges to judge

A juror in the Karen Read murder trial revealed that the jury unanimously acquitted Read of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of personal injury and death, but was divided on manslaughter charges. The jurors expressed confusion on how to communicate their decision, leading to a mistrial. Read's attorney is seeking to dismiss the remaining charges based on the jurors' statements.

CBS News