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Zelenskyy appoints Kovalskyi acting prosecutor general — 1dZelenskyy signed decree No. 946/2026 on Sept. 17 naming Anton Kovalskyi acting prosecutor general after parliament dismissed Ruslan Kravchenko on Sept. 15.

Jared Kim With corruption claims still hanging over the top, any new leader needs to show real independence fast.

X Corp and SpaceXAI End Antitrust Suit Against Apple but Keep OpenAI Case — 4dX Corp and SpaceXAI have voluntarily dismissed their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, ending the case over claims that Apple monopolized smartphone and generative AI markets. The dismissal removes a regulatory overhang for Apple, though the dispute continues with OpenAI and broader scrutiny of Apple’s platform practices persists.

Nicole Hardy Apple must have seen this coming and adjusted their AI plans quietly to avoid the fight.

Zelenskyy Urges Parliament to Dismiss Prosecutor General — 4dOn Sept. 14, 2026, Zelenskyy urged parliament to remove Prosecutor General Kravchenko, who resigned Sept. 7 after a corruption probe reached his office but was not charged.

Maya Lindstrom Kravchenko resigned after the probe hit his office, so parliament should confirm the removal to show real accountability.

Fourth Circuit Weighs Bid to Revive Cases Against Comey and James — 5dThe Fourth Circuit will hear the DOJ’s bid to revive criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, arguing that Lindsey Halligan’s interim appointment was lawful and that the indictments should be reinstated after a district court previously dismissed them for an improper appointment. The court’s review centers on whether Halligan’s appointment violated federal law and, if so, what remedy should apply, as the DOJ seeks to overturn the lower court’s dismissal of the charges.

Panettiere rep says death investigation ongoing amid unverified reports — 3dHayden Panettiere's death remains under investigation with toxicology results pending, and her representative has urged patience while dismissing unverified reports about potential drug involvement. Reports of a fentanyl-laced pill and a DEA search have circulated, but authorities have not confirmed a cause, as investigators continue to seek clarity on what happened.

King Charles Hosts AI Safety Summit — 4dThe UN Security Council, under France’s rotating presidency, will convene next week during the UN General Assembly to debate artificial intelligence, focusing on existential security risks and the impact on children, with Volker Turk urging urgent multilateral action. Despite broad warnings from global officials and AI leaders about the need for regulation, US President Donald Trump dismisses AI threats as exaggerated, while discussions also address conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine.

Maduro and wife cite immunity to dismiss U.S. drug charges — Sep 3, 2026Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have filed motions in Manhattan federal court to dismiss U.S. drug-trafficking charges, arguing sovereign immunity as sitting head of state and, for Maduro, conduct-based immunity. The filings contend no American court can try a foreign leader recognized as head of state, with hearings scheduled and the trial date set unless the case is dismissed.

Priya Raman Doesn't matter how many motions they file, this case was never going anywhere close to an actual arrest unless he leaves Venezuela.

96-year-old insists that the ‘third part of life,’ from age 75 on, is actually awesomeGood News — Sep 8, 2026Alice McGinty at 96 describes the years from 75 onward as her most important, sharing her routines and art while pushing back against being dismissed.

Indonesian military court cuts soldiers' sentences, gives no reason for reversed dismissals — Sep 6, 2026Indonesian activists and rights groups criticized a military appeals ruling that reduced prison terms and reinstated two officers’ dismissals in the acid attack against activist Andrie Yunus, arguing it signals impunity and undermines accountability in military justice. The case underscores ongoing concerns about civilian-military governance and the proper handling of crimes against civilians by security forces.

Derek Foss An acid attack on an activist and the punishment just quietly gets softer on appeal. This is exactly the kind of case that erodes public trust in the military justice system.

Husted Fires Political Director Over Nazi Imagery — Sep 11, 2026U.S. Sen. Jon Husted fired his political director Stephen Woytek after reports of a Nazi SS photo and Rhodesia playlists on his social media, with the campaign saying the posts showed a complete lack of judgment and that he was dismissed immediately. The move highlights ongoing vetting concerns within Husted's campaign.

Germany asks ICJ to dismiss Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case — Sep 7, 2026Germany is asking the International Court of Justice to dismiss Nicaragua’s case accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its support for Israel, with four days of hearings and Germany’s preliminary objections arguing the court has no jurisdiction or that Nicaragua’s claims are inadmissible. The dispute, tied to the Gaza war and Germany’s arms exports to Israel, follows a previous emergency-measures rejection in 2024 and could either end the case or move forward to merits-based proceedings.

Jared Kim Jurisdiction fights like this can drag on for years while the actual war keeps happening. Frustrating either way.

Alaska Surrogate Appeals Newborn Custody to Supreme Court — 5dSurrogate McKenna West is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a California court’s recognition of the intended parents as legal guardians and a Texas court’s dismissal in a custody dispute over a baby born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arguing she should retain authority over the child’s medical care. The case centers on who has the right to decide life-saving treatment—the surrogate or the intended parents—amid allegations of pressure to abort, with involvement from Texas authorities and ongoing legal battles across states.

Most DOJ Protest Cases End Without Felony Convictions — 6dThe U.S. Justice Department failed to secure felony convictions against the majority of 102 protesters arrested in four major cities last year for assaulting federal authorities, with 12 cases going to trial all ending in acquittals, mistrials, or dismissals. Analysts say rushed investigations and aggressive charging under the Trump era have drawn scrutiny as juries and judges repeatedly rejected the government’s cases, prompting questions about whether such charges should have been pursued at all.

Rachel Meyers Taxpayers paid for cases that never should have been filed as felonies in the first place.

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — Sep 11, 2026Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

Federal Prosecutors Offer to Dismiss 2 of Ghislaine Maxwell’s ChargesReporting — Jan 12, 2022As the Ghislaine Maxwell case drags on past the announcement of her guilty verdict, the U.S. government prosecutors have offered to dismiss two charges against her. The charges they are willing to dismiss are both for…

Georgia Judge Dismisses 3 Counts Against TrumpReporting — Mar 13, 2024Former President Donald Trump scored a small victory Wednesday as a Georgia judge dismissed three counts against him in the election interference indictment. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dismissed counts against…

Judge Dismisses Count 6, Gun Charge, in Rittenhouse Murder TrialReporting — Nov 15, 2021Kenosha Circuit Court Judge Bruce Schroeder on Monday dismissed one of the six charges against Kyle Rittenhouse, according to CNN. The judge dismissed what was listed as count six on the indictment against Rittenhouse…

Trump Motions to Dismiss Georgia 2020 Election CaseReporting — Jan 8, 2024Former President Donald Trump filed three motions Monday to dismiss his Georgia 2020 election case, including one claiming presidential immunity prevents his prosecution. The motions argue for dismissal based on due…

Dem Judge Dismisses Riot Charges Against Group Of Illegal Immigrants Caught Charging At Law EnforcementReporting — Jun 11, 2024A county judge has once again dismissed charges against a group of illegal immigrants accused of rioting at the U.S.-Mexico border. Democratic El Paso County Judge Ruben Morales dismissed 59 cases against illegal…

Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Shooting NYPD Cops Had Immigration Case Dismissed By Judge, ICE ConfirmsReporting — Jun 5, 2024The man arrested for allegedly shooting two New York City cops recently had his immigration case dismissed by a judge, federal immigration authorities confirmed. An immigration judge dismissed removal proceedings…

Defamation Lawsuit Against Alec Baldwin DismissedReporting — May 5, 2022A $25 million defamation lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin has been dismissed. NBC News reported the Wyoming judge did not rule on the merits of the lawsuit but declared the state lacked jurisdiction. The lawsuit…

Trump Defends Excluding Immigrants From Representation, Urges Lawsuit’s DismissalReporting — Aug 20, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging his directive to exclude undocumented immigrants from representation, rejecting the accusation it was motivated by racial animus. In a…

Steven Tyler wins court victory, most claims dismissed — Aug 27, 2026A Los Angeles judge ruled in Steven Tyler’s favor by dismissing the vast majority of claims in Julia Misley/Holcomb’s civil abuse suit, setting a September trial date and restricting what Misley can testify about, including barring discussions of abortion, post-18 assaults, or comparing the conduct to human trafficking or the Holocaust. The court also allowed limited evidence of drugs and alcohol and evidence related to consent, while permitting the claim to proceed on a narrow basis related to consent and the relationship as presented.

Classified Documents Case Against Trump Close to Ending — Jan 29, 2025The classified documents case against President Donald Trump is coming to an end after federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an appeal. The Hill reported a motion was filed by prosecutors in Florida to dismiss its appeal…

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