Crime, Law and Justice

After accusations Hollywood asks: Is Harvey Weinstein done?
While the misdeeds and manipulations of Hollywood producers have long been considered a constant of the movie business, the passionate reactions on Thursday suggested a dearth of forgiveness for the movie mogul.
In Minnesota, 'bump stocks' in legal gray area
The Las Vegas gunman had "bump stocks," devices that enable semi-automatic rifles to fire much faster, in his hotel room. Here's a look at how they work, their legal status and what they mean in today's gun control debate.
Former Minneapolis police officer Chris Reiter choked back tears on the witness stand as he described helping a woman who had just been beaten. Soon after, a security camera recorded Reiter kicking a suspect in the head.
Judge: Wells Fargo executives, board must face lawsuit over fake accounts
A federal judge said current and former Wells Fargo & Co officers and directors must face nearly all of a lawsuit by shareholders seeking to hold them personally liable for sales abuses and the creations of millions of unauthorized accounts.
U.S. seeks to quash lawsuit opposing transgender military ban
The lawsuit "is premature and should be dismissed for many reasons, including that the Defense Department is actively reviewing such service requirements, as the president ordered," said Justice Department spokeswoman Lauren Ehrsam.