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Trump Loses Attempt To Stall $10,000-A-Day Fine For Contempt Of Court

Fines continue mounting over the ex-president's failure to produce documents for the New York state attorney general's investigation of his business practices.
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Bannon Boasted Of Using Trump As His ‘Vessel’ But Now Faces Jail In His Service

The former White House aide’s podcast mates complained that he had to wear handcuffs while awaiting his court hearing on criminal contempt charges.
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Capitol Riot Suspect Who Defied Judge's Mask Order Eats Crow With Apology

Rachel Powell was ordered to wear a real mask — not one filled with holes — as a condition of her pre-trial release. A judge is now considering contempt of court.
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Betsy DeVos Held In Contempt For Violating Order On Student Loans

The Education Department improperly tried collecting on loans to former students defrauded by the defunct for-profit chain Corinthian Colleges.
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Controversial Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces He's Running Again

Arpaio was convicted of criminal contempt and later pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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Democrats Push New Strategy For Enforcing Russia Subpoenas

They're ramping up action related to Mueller’s probe into Russia election meddling as they try to focus more public attention on the report.
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Mennonite Woman Jailed For Refusing To Testify In Death Penalty Appeal

The Colorado private investigator who helped defend a condemned killer says religious beliefs prevent her from testifying for the prosecution.
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Group Founded By Obama Administration Alumni Says Joe Arpaio Pardon Was Unconstitutional

They also asked the court to appoint an attorney to argue against the former sheriff -- since the Trump administration won't.
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Public Defender Who Was Handcuffed In Court Has Contempt Order Overturned

A judge told the attorney to "be quiet" and that she needed to learn "a lesson." But she fought back.
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