US Sanctions Rwandan Officials for Violating Washington Accords

The United States has sanctioned the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) and four senior RDF officers for their support of the M23 movement in the DRC, violating the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. This action, taken under Executive Order 13413, demonstrates U.S. resolve to uphold regional stability.

NY Sues Harbourview Realty to Stop Pollution Discharges

New York State agencies have filed a lawsuit against Harbourview Realty LLC to halt alleged illegal pollution discharges into Hempstead Bay. The suit seeks injunctive relief to stop the unpermitted discharges and civil penalties for violations of the Clean Water Act.

State v. Aliff - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Kansas affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Allen Dale Aliff's probation and impose his underlying 33-month prison sentence. The appeal was submitted for summary disposition.

People v. Ryan - Mental Health Diversion Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reviewed a trial court's denial of a defendant's petition for mental health diversion. The appellate court found the trial court applied an incorrect legal standard and conditionally vacated the defendant's plea, remanding for further proceedings.

In re K.B. - Child Welfare Jurisdiction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the case of In re K.B. The court affirmed an order maintaining juvenile court jurisdiction over a child, finding no abuse of discretion by the lower court despite the agency's recommendation. The case involved allegations of parental alcohol abuse.

Sanwa Technologies v. Titus - Civil Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's summary judgment in favor of Sanwa Technologies, Inc. against Paul Joseph Titus. The appellate court found that Titus failed to provide an adequate record to demonstrate the trial court erred in its decision.

People v. Mahan - Non-Precedential Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal modified a non-precedential opinion in People v. Mahan (D086126). The court amended the written probation order to conform to the oral pronouncement, striking a condition allowing searches of computers and recordable media.

People v. Oliver - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed the conviction of Gianni Adrian Oliver. The non-precedential opinion, filed on March 2, 2026, confirmed that there were no arguable issues on appeal following Oliver's conviction stemming from a shootout with police.

People v. Luna - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Luna. The court affirmed the trial court's order denying the defendant's request for recall and resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.1. The opinion is not certified for publication.

People v. David - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of People v. David, concerning a defendant convicted of five counts of first-degree murder and three counts of assault causing death. The court vacated four of the multiple-murder special circumstance findings as duplicative, otherwise affirming the judgment.