Judicial System

Dennis Hastert Sentenced to 15 Months, Judge Calls Him 'Serial Child Molester'

| Importance: 10/10

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was sentenced to 15 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine by U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin, who described him as a “serial child molester” during an emotional sentencing hearing. Though Hastert was only charged with …

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Trump Model Management Lawsuit Dismissed on Technicality Despite Evidence

| Importance: 6/10

Federal judge dismisses Alexia Palmer’s class-action lawsuit against Trump Model Management on procedural grounds, ruling she failed to exhaust administrative remedies before filing suit. The dismissal avoided ruling on the merits of extensive evidence showing models were paid less than $4,000 …

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Nixon Nominates Lewis Powell to Supreme Court Two Months After Corporate Blueprint Memo

| Importance: 10/10

President Richard Nixon nominates Lewis F. Powell Jr. to the Supreme Court just two months after Powell authored his secret corporate blueprint memo to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on August 23, 1971. Amidst a rare opportunity to reshape the Supreme Court, Nixon nominates Powell alongside William …

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