Jake Kaplan

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Editorial Producer at CAFE

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Fire Litigation & TikTok Ban: Week in a Nutshell, 1/17/25

Jan 17, 2025 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Fire Litigation & TikTok Ban: Week in a Nutshell, 1/17/25 Which legal issues would you like CAFE to cover next week? Email us at [email protected] to let us know! Here are some of the major stories:¬†Confirmation hearings: Senate Committees held confirmation hearings for some of President-elect Donald Trump‚Äôs top cabinet positions. Trump‚Äôs Attorney General nominee is former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
SCOTUS Term Kickoff: Week in a Nutshell, 10/4/24

Oct 4, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

The Supreme Court will start its new term on Monday, and there are a number of high-profile cases on the docket. Here are some of the cases in which the justices will hear oral arguments this month:Â Garland v. VanDerStokAt issue in this case is whether the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has statutory authority to regulate âghost guns,â homemade firearms that can be made with a 3D printer or assembled from a kit. The justices will hear oral arguments on Tuesday, October 8.
Assassination Charge for Trump Assailant: Week in a Nutshell, 9/27/24

Sep 27, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Here is some of the legal news making the headlines this week:Federal prosecutors charged Ryan Routh with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. In an indictment unsealed on Tuesday, Ryan Routh was charged with attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and assaulting a federal officer. These three charges were added to the two federal firearms charges Routh already faces.
Terrorgram Terror Charges: Week in a Nutshell, 9/13/24

Sep 13, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Here is some of the legal news making the headlines this week:The Department of Justice announced hate crime, solicitation of murder, and terrorism charges against two leaders of the Terrorgram Collective terrorist group. Federal prosecutors accused Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison of orchestrating, planning, and offering guidance for white supremacist attacks.
Hamas Leaders Charged: Week in a Nutshell, 9/6/24

Sep 6, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Here is some of the legal news making the headlines this week:The Department of Justice announced terrorism and murder charges against six Hamas leaders for planning and carrying out the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel. Among those charged are Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, and Ismail Haniyeh, who was recently assassinated in Iran.
Week in a Nutshell, 8/23/24

Aug 23, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Here is some of the legal news making the headlines this week:Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) pled guilty to wire fraud and identity theft. The embattled former representative appeared in federal court in the Eastern District of New York to enter his guilty plea on Monday. He was facing 23 felony counts, but, under the terms of the agreement, he pled guilty to only two charges.
Week in a Nutshell, 8/16/24

Aug 15, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Here is some of the legal news making the headlines this week:Five individuals, including two doctors, were indicted in connection with the drug overdose death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. Perry died on October 28, 2023, at 54 years old. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office ruled Perry‚Äôs death an accident due to ‚Äúthe acute effects of ketamine.‚ÄĚ The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies ketamine as a Schedule III non-narcotic substance.
Week in a Nutshell, 8/9/24

Aug 9, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Here is some of the legal news making the headlines this week:The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a long-shot effort by the state of Missouri to block New York from enforcing a gag order and sentencing former President Donald Trump in his Manhattan criminal case. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey petitioned the Court to release Trump from the gag order and delay Trump’s sentencing until at least after the 2024 election in November.
Week in a Nutshell, 8/2/24

Aug 2, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Here is some of the legal news making the headlines this week:President Joe Biden unveiled his proposals for Supreme Court reform. Biden proposed 18-year term limits for justices, a binding ethics code, and a Constitutional amendment declaring that former presidents do not have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts taken while president. Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance analyzed Biden’s plan in this week’s episode of the CAFE Insider podcast.
Week in a Nutshell, 7/26/24

Jul 26, 2024 | cafe.com | Jake Kaplan

Two federal officials who have been in the news lately announced their resignations this week:Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following bipartisan calls for her to leave the agency due to failures surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Cheatle faced scrutiny at a House Oversight Committee hearing on Monday. She resigned the next day after many committee members, including both Republicans and Democrats, called on her to step down.

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13 May 25

“It literally means that the executive branch, the presidency, can turn into a complete and total tyrannical fascist regime.” - @RachelBarkow on the Trump admin. considering suspending habeas corpus. Listen to a new @cafedotcom Insider w/ @PreetBharara: https://t.co/sofU6ICKG8 https://t.co/EJPJrH7ee4

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Jake Kaplan

Articles

Fire Litigation & TikTok Ban: Week in a Nutshell, 1/17/25

SCOTUS Term Kickoff: Week in a Nutshell, 10/4/24

Assassination Charge for Trump Assailant: Week in a Nutshell, 9/27/24

Terrorgram Terror Charges: Week in a Nutshell, 9/13/24

Hamas Leaders Charged: Week in a Nutshell, 9/6/24

Week in a Nutshell, 8/23/24

Week in a Nutshell, 8/16/24

Week in a Nutshell, 8/9/24

Week in a Nutshell, 8/2/24

Week in a Nutshell, 7/26/24

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