U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Coverage of U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in the Nexus archive.
- Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump acted in bad faith by dropping a $10 billion IRS tax return lawsuit and directing a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, accusing him of using the presidency to manipulate courts. The judge prohibited Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization from citing the settlement in future proceedings and barred their attorneys from applying to the Southern District of Florida for at least one year.
- Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump acted in bad faith by dropping a tax return lawsuit and directing a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which she called an attempt to manipulate courts. The settlement, involving Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization, prohibited them from using the agreement in future proceedings and subjected their attorneys to disciplinary review.
- Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise ship taken into custody until trial
A 16-year-old accused of murdering his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Horizon cruise ship was taken into custody after a federal judge revoked his pretrial release. The case was transferred to adult court, leading to charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
- Family sues Campbell's soup over what they say were worms in their SpaghettiOs
A Florida family is suing Campbell's Soup Company and Walmart after discovering what they claim were worms in their SpaghettiOs, alleging parasitic infections and health issues. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, seeks damages exceeding $75,000. Both companies have denied the claims, stating they will defend against the allegations.