In his quest for ballot access, RFK Jr. hits a roadblock in New York A New York judged ruled against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his petition did not use a legitimate address. The campaign blasted the ruling and pledged to appeal. Ashley Lopez
Colorado clerk found guilty of giving election deniers access to voting equipment Colorado jury finds an ex-Mesa County clerk guilty of four felony charges related to granting access to voting equipment to people who falsely believed the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. Bente Birkeland
American Bar Association creates rapid response teams ahead of Election Day The American Bar Association is setting up rapid-response teams of legal experts ahead of the presidential election. It's part of a broad effort to defend democratic institutions. Steve Inskeep
Elon Musk is bringing lawsuits to Texas. A judge with Tesla stock keeps hearing them Judge Reed O’Connor is overseeing two major lawsuits filed by billionaire Elon Musk. Legal experts have raised questions about the judge’s impartiality. Bobby Allyn
Man sentenced to 20 years for attacking police in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The Associated Press
Justice Department wants more time on Trump election interference case The Justice Department is asking for more time to share next steps in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Carrie Johnson
A new rule in Georgia could allow some election boards to refuse to certify results The Georgia State Election Board has approved a rule that may allow local election boards to refuse to certify election results. It's causing big worries for November. Sam Gringlas
Inside the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer No witnesses. No physical evidence. An ironclad alibi. Nevertheless, a Texas jury sentenced Ben Spencer to life in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Journalist and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty shares what it took to set Spencer free.
Bellingham man fined $1,000 for steering yacht through orca pod A Bellingham man has been fined $1,000 for driving his 51-foot recreational vessel through a pod of killer whales off the west side of San Juan Island in 2022. Stephen Howie
The Google antitrust case shows the century old law can hold up in modern times NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rebecca Allensworth, who teaches antitrust law at Vanderbilt Law School, about what comes next for Google and its users after it lost a major antitrust lawsuit. Justine Kenin
