Courts

A federal judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The judge says Disney lacked standing to sue Florida's governor on First Amendment grounds after DeSantis removed Disney's self-governing status after the company's CEO spoke out about a Florida law.
Man who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers avoids prison time
A federal judge told the man who stole a pair of the iconic ruby red slippers slippers worn in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” that his crime was “extraordinary in its stupidity, selfishness and impact,” yet he did not sentence him to any prison time because the thief is terminally ill.
As Dorothy's ruby slippers theft trial concludes, the mystery endures
Nearly two decades after the theft of a pair of slippers used in “The Wizard of Oz” the man who admits he stole them will receive sentence in Duluth Monday morning. Some of what happened all those years ago has been revealed — but not all.
Human rights agency accuses Brainerd company of failing to stop supervisor's harassment
The lawsuit claims the company failed to stop a supervisor from using his position of power to repeatedly sexually harass and assault two employees starting in 2020, including unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted touching and offensive comments.
Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump still seized an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil trial, calling the proceedings “a fraud on me” before the judge cut him off.
Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case
Joshua Powell has admitted wrongdoing on the eve of a corruption trial in New York. In recent years, the former top NRA executive has described the organization as a "grifter culture."