Supreme Court revives case of death row inmate who says she was ‘sex-shamed’ at trial
The Supreme Court on Tuesday revived a challenge by a death row inmate in Oklahoma who claims prosecutors “sex-shamed” her during her trial, referring to her as a “slut puppy” and holding up her thong for the jury.
Supreme Court Questions Prosecutors’ Focus on Sex in Capital Case
The court instructed an appeals court to reconsider whether lurid evidence tainted the trial of Brenda Andrew, the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row.
Supreme Court directs new review of death row case from woman who says she was sex shamed
Brenda Andrew's lawyers said prosecutors used her sexual history, demeanor and even her thong underwear to convict her of murdering her estranged husband.
US Supreme Court gives boost to woman who claimed 'sexist stereotyping' in murder conviction
The U.S. Supreme Court gave a boost on Tuesday to a female Oklahoma death row inmate who claimed her 2004 conviction for murdering her estranged husband was tainted by what her lawyers called "sexist stereotyping" by prosecutors who presented to the jury evidence about her sex life and revealing clothing.
Supreme Court grants a new hearing for the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower courts to review the case of the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row over concerns that prosecutors’ discussion of her sexual history rendered her trial unfair in the murder of her estranged husband.
Why Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship Will Backfire at the Supreme Court
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US Supreme Court gives boost to woman who claimed murder conviction tainted by 'sexist stereotyping'
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday gave a boost to a female Oklahoma death row inmate who claimed her 2004 conviction for ...
Trump gets inaugurated Monday; here's how the Supreme Court swears in new presidents
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To end birthright citizenship, Trump misreads the constitution
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US Supreme Court dealt Biden historic series of defeats
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The Supreme Court upheld a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. Here's why.
The Supreme Court unanimously found the new law that could lead to a ban of TikTok does not violate the First Amendment ...
Supreme Court upholds law that could ban TikTok in the U.S., leaving the matter to Trump
In an unsigned opinion, the Court sided with the national security concerns about TikTok rather than the First Amendment ...
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul join states challenging order attempting to end citizenship for certain kids born in America
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Ohio's JD Vance sworn in as vice president of the United States
JD Vance was sworn in as the 50th vice president, the culmination of a rapid political rise that propelled him to a heartbeat ...