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Florida man convicted of antigay death threats to George Santos

The gay man told police he was only exercising his free-speech rights to let the former Congressman “know what a piece of shi*t he was.”

Women Faked Hate Crime, Jury Rules

The women deny they set fire to their house, but a federal jury doesn't agree.

Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?

As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.

Ed Buck, Accused of Drugging Men to Death, Hit With 4 New Felonies

Buck (pictured, center) will face a jury that can send him to prison for the rest of his life.

Woman Charged With Falsely Accusing Astronaut Wife of Space Hacking

Summer Worden has been indicted regarding statements issued to federal authorities.

Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 charges at federal gun trial

The conviction marks the first time a president’s immediate family member has been found guilty of a crime during their father’s term in office.

Meet Roberta Kaplan, the lesbian lawyer who won a verdict against Donald Trump

Kaplan is most famous as the lawyer who brought down the Defense of Marriage Act.

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Proud Boys Leader and Associates Convicted of Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy

Enrique Tarrio and three members of the far-right group now face decades in prison.

LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll

The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.

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Bisexual Ex-Florida Mayor Andrew Gillum Acquitted of Lying to FBI

The Florida politician may be retried on fraud and conspiracy charges.

Mega Predator Ed Buck Could Walk Free Today — Here’s What’s Happening

The Democratic donor was convicted in the deaths of Black gay men, injecting them with methamphetamine until they overdosed.

House Judiciary Committee Launches Official Impeachment Investigation

The committee is seeking confidential information that could result in impeachment; four members explain why.

Court: Jurors Can't Be Kicked Out for Being Gay

Jurors can't be turned away from serving in a trial solely because of their sexual orientation, a three-judge panel ruled on Tuesday

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Ed Buck in Meth-Related Deaths of Gay Men

The political donor is charged with providing drugs that led to the deaths of Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean, and he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Don Lemon’s Assault Case Is Moving Forward — Here’s What We Know

This week, a federal judge set a date for a jury trial.

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Gay Republican Rep. George Santos Pleads Not Guilty to 13 Criminal Charges

He surrendered to police Wednesday morning.

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Gay Female Highway Patrol Officer Awarded $2.6M by Jury

The officer was subjected to abuse and discriminatory disciplinary practices.

Democrats introduce bill to protect jurors from anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination

The proposed law would safeguard one of the most fundamental rights and responsibilities of American citizens.

Kim Davis Might Have to Pay Damages to Gay Couples in Marriage License Case

She refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples; a jury will decide how much she owes those couples.

Trump appointee uses death of president's 46-year-old son to tilt election

Special Counsel Robert Hur outrageously clears and smears President Biden. Another gift from one of Trump's "best people."