COLUMBIA, S.C. — A criminal defendant did not need to be advised that he would face mandatory deportation and a permanent ban from the country if he...

A so-called ‘Alford Plea’ is offered when a defendant acknowledges a trial would likely result in a guilty verdict, even while he insists he is...

Convicted felon Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, submitted an Alford plea in federal court on Thursday as he seeks to avoid having the...

Convicted felon Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, submitted an Alford plea in federal court on Thursday as he seeks to avoid having the...

Former President Donald Trump just handed special counsel Jack Smith a potent new tool in the federal election interference case, former federal...

Former President Donald Trump just handed special counsel Jack Smith a potent new tool in the federal election interference case, former federal...

It would undoubtedly be of consequence and consolation if Donald Trump were held civilly liable for January 6, especially if he managed by hook, crook...

It would undoubtedly be of consequence and consolation if Donald Trump were held civilly liable for January 6, especially if he managed by hook, crook...

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Former President Donald Trump is pleading not guilty to charges following his re-indictment in special counsel Jack Smith's election interference case...