National's new silence policy 'flies in face of justice', lawyers say: Lawyers say a promise to remove the right to silence during child murder investigations is ...
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National's new silence policy 'flies in face of justice', lawyers say
Christoph Weltecke Elected New President of the German Firefighters’ Association: Dr. Christoph Weltecke, a 50-year-old attorney, was elected in Berlin by an ...
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Christoph Weltecke Elected New President of the German Firefighters’ ...
New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct
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Sean Hannity confronted Katie Zacharia over a report identifying 15 social media posts in which she called herself an attorney. Zacharia responded ... Show more
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week on the job: Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary ...
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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week on the ...
Maximilian Peter is the ÖVP's mayoral candidate in St. Andrä: The 28-year-old lawyer and art historian was nominated by the St. Andrä People's ...
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Maximilian Peter is the ÖVP's mayoral candidate in St. Andrä
Trump fires Katie Zacharia after five days as White House press secretary: The departure comes after the president asked her to ‘reconsider,’ and on the heels of ...
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Trump fires Katie Zacharia after five days as White House press secretary
BREAKING: Katie Zacharia has been fired as the White House press secretary. Earlier today, Trump said she was being treated very unfairly by the press which ... Show more
Key FactsReport: Katie Zacharia allegedly failed the US bar exam
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
  • Sources cited by The Wall Street Journal said Zacharia failed California’s bar exam after graduating from Pepperdine in 2011.

  • Popular Information said Zacharia was identified as a lawyer during 18 Fox News appearances since March 2025.

  • Popular Information reported finding no admission record in attorney licensing databases across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

  • Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with the State Bar of California on October 14, 2026, over alleged unlicensed practice claims.
  • I practised international transaction law, with all the appropriate credentials.
    — Katie Zacharia, in a press statement given to The Independent
Live updates: Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the post after a rocky start
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Live updates: Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the ...
Is Katie Zacharia Actually a Lawyer? : Following reports stating that she had not actually passed the bar exam, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said ...
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Is Katie Zacharia Actually a Lawyer?
Key FactsZacharia Says She’s a Lawyer, Not an Attorney
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Wall Street Journal reported that Zacharia graduated from Pepperdine in 2011, failed California’s bar exam, and was never admitted anywhere.

  • In summer 2011, she worked in Beijing as an associate on Zhong Lun Law Firm’s international-practice team.

  • Zacharia said Pepperdine’s president advised against calling herself an attorney, while saying lawyer was permissible.

  • On Thursday, Zacharia told Real America’s Voice that her engagement and impending move to China distracted her during the exam.
  • The results are somewhat inconsequential because I knew I wouldn’t need the bar in China.
    — Katie Zacharia, in an interview with Jack Posobiec on Real America’s Voice, explaining why the bar exam results didn’t matter to her ability to practice in China.
Katie Zacharia defended labeling herself a lawyer, saying she consulted people in the field who told her it was acceptable because she has a JD.
Katie Zacharia fired after less than week as Trump’s new press secretary: Trump’s press secretary Katie Zacharia is pushed out after less than a week following ...
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Katie Zacharia fired after less than week as Trump’s new press secretary
Cornell 7: Jane Doe's Lawyer Claims Frat Bros Lawyers Are Leaking Documents Favorable To Defendants To Media
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Cornell 7: Jane Doe's Lawyer Claims Frat Bros Lawyers Are Leaking ...
Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam in China, or Anywhere: Katie Zacharia didn’t pass the bar exam in China, or anywhere. The new White House press secretary ...
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Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam in China, or Anywhere
Key FactsReports Say Katie Zacharia Passed No Bar Exam
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nymag.com
  • At a press briefing, Zacharia answered “China” when asked which state she had passed the bar exam in.

  • The Wall Street Journal reported that she failed California’s 2011 bar exam and never retook it.

  • Zacharia said she misunderstood the question and believed Lawyer and General Counsel were acceptable, but Attorney was not.

  • A watchdog group filed a complaint with the California State Bar, seeking investigation into possible violations of law.
  • I practiced international transactional law, with all the appropriate credentials.
    — Katie Zacharia, in an interview with right-wing commentator Jack Posobiec published on Thursday afternoon.
The new White House press secretary added to her already rocky tenure on Thursday with a less-than-stellar interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity ... Show more
Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer: In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also ...
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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia admitted that she did not pass the bar exam amid questions about her legal credentials ... Show more

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Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck crossed party lines Wednesday to endorse Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser’s campaign for Colorado governor. buff.ly
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says she did not pass bar exam: Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer; Trump called her "an attorney."
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says she did not pass bar exam
Key FactsKatie Zacharia confirms failing the bar exam
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
  • In a Fox News interview Thursday, she confirmed failing the exam and said she never retook it a second or third time.

  • She said the result seemed inconsequential because she subsequently moved to China, where she worked in international transaction law.

  • The White House said Zacharia holds a Pepperdine JD and practiced international transaction law with appropriate credentials.

  • Zacharia described herself as a lawyer, while Trump called her an attorney; she said she never presented herself as practicing attorney.
  • The results are somewhat inconsequential because I knew I wouldn't need the bar in China.
    — Katie Zacharia, White House press secretary, explaining why she did not focus on taking the bar exam during an interview.
President Donald Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials. Multiple news outlets report she has not ... Show more
Colorado Springs City Councilmember Nancy Henjum, a Democrat, said she’s being attacked for publicly announcing her support of a Republican ... Show more

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Katie Zacharia Explains Why She Called Herself A Lawyer Without Passing The Bar: “I never came across as someone who was an attorney at law,” Zacharia insisted.
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Katie Zacharia defends calling herself a lawyer in new interview: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia went on the record Thursday, saying she considered ...
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Katie Zacharia defends calling herself a lawyer in new interview
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen Burke says murder of CTA janitor proof that electronic monitoring system is broken
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Cook County State's Attorney Eileen Burke says murder of CTA janitor proof ...
Prosecution says Russell Brand a 'sexual predator' as rape trial begins: "He was ruthless, he was calculating, he was manipulative. And, the prosecution say ...
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Prosecution says Russell Brand a 'sexual predator' as rape trial begins
Key FactsRussell Brand Denies Allegations in London Rape Trial
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
  • Prosecutors allege that Brand repeatedly sexually assaulted women and portray him as a serial sexual offender.

  • Brand has pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations; charges include one indecent assault, three rapes, and three sexual assaults.

  • The six women say they came forward independently and described a similar pattern involving unwanted actions.

  • The trial is expected to last at least six weeks; Brand attends court with his wife, Laura Gallacher.
  • to the defendant, women were simply a means to an end — that end being groping them, sexually or indecently assaulting them or vaginally, orally or anally raping them.
    — Lead prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones, in opening remarks during the London rape trial concerning Russell Brand; describing the defendant's treatment of women and the alleged offenses.
Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged harms to users: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said states “are not going to hold our breath” for federal ...
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Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged harms to users
BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn lawsuit: BBC asks US federal judge to compel Trump’s lawyers to schedule deposition ...
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BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn ...
Prosecutor: Zodelava, Beridze, Chkhvirkvia, Zhvania admit guilt, plea deal hearing expected in two weeks
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Prosecutor: Zodelava, Beridze, Chkhvirkvia, Zhvania admit guilt ...
Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud charge dropped by federal prosecutors: Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby can keep a Florida vacation home at the ...
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Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud charge dropped by federal prosecutors
ICE officer shot by 72-year-old Fresno man now faces 4 felony charges: On Tuesday, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office charged Immigration and Customs ...
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ICE officer shot by 72-year-old Fresno man now faces 4 felony charges
Katie Zacharia’s Resume Gets Shredded by Law Professors: Legal experts are throwing serious doubt on Katie Zacharia’s claims that she worked as a lawyer in China ...
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Katie Zacharia’s Resume Gets Shredded by Law Professors
WATCH | "She is a bully" Private prosecutor Atty. Lorna Kapunan accused lead defense counsel Sheila Sison of bullying and disrespecting prosecutors ... Show more
Harris County prosecutor to investigate ICE striking Houston man with vehicle: Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said his office is investigating why an ...
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Harris County prosecutor to investigate ICE striking Houston man with ...
Watchdog Files Complaint With California Bar Over Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia
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Watchdog Files Complaint With California Bar Over Trump Press Secretary ...
Lawyers at Start of Nord Stream Trial Argue Bombing May Not Have Been a Crime: Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of plotting the September 2022 ...
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Lawyers at Start of Nord Stream Trial Argue Bombing May Not Have Been a ...
AG: Mohameds failed to identify any constitutional right breached by extradition law Attorney General Anil Nandlall has told the Court of Appeal that the fear ... Show more
People Are Debating Whether Katie Zacharia Is Even An Attorney — Here's What's In Question
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People Are Debating Whether Katie Zacharia Is Even An Attorney — Here's ...
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New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia held her first briefing on Oct. 13. Zacharia replaces Karoline Leavitt, who left the role on Aug. 27 ... Show more

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Shock Past of Trump Goon’s New Young Husband Exposed: Alina Habba, 42, tied the knot last month with Turhan Mildon.
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Shock Past of Trump Goon’s New Young Husband Exposed
Key FactsAlina Habba Reportedly Set to Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
  • The Daily Mail reports that 42-year-old Alina Habba is set to marry 29-year-old Turhan Mildon, from a Turkish dynasty allied with Erdoğan.

  • The ceremony’s location remains undisclosed; sources say its guest list includes senior Trump administration officials and foreign heads of state.

  • Trump is unlikely to attend; he is scheduled to fly to Knoxville Saturday for a college football game at 12 p.m. EST.

  • Habba briefly served as New Jersey’s acting U.S. attorney, but a federal appeals court ruled Trump’s appointment unlawful.
PROSECUTION DROPS 3 ARTICLES: 'ALL IN TAYO SA UNEXPLAINED WEALTH' WATCH: House lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro announced on Day 39 of Vice ... Show more
Mail carrier charged with animal cruelty for August peacock attack in Pasadena: The District Attorney filed a complaint on Oct. 8, alleging that the mail carrier ...
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Mail carrier charged with animal cruelty for August peacock attack in ...
Air Force Major Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment is in Solitary Confinement 24 Hours a Day: Attorney
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Air Force Major Who Called for Trump’s Impeachment is in Solitary ...
Must-Win MAGA Candidate Cornered on Flood of Embarrassing Leaks: Ken Paxton has emerged as his own worst enemy in the race for a Texas Senate seat.
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Must-Win MAGA Candidate Cornered on Flood of Embarrassing Leaks
ICE agent driving vehicle that struck and injured Houston man is placed on administrative leave
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ICE agent driving vehicle that struck and injured Houston man is placed on ...
Ken Paxton’s Security for Travel Cost Taxpayers Millions. Just 1 in 6 of His Trips Had a Stated Business Purpose.
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Ken Paxton’s Security for Travel Cost Taxpayers Millions. Just 1 in 6 of ...
Donald Trump has sharply criticized the decision to award this year's Nobel Peace Prize to South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay ... Show more
South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize: South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for ...
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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Key FactsTrump Reshares Attack on Nobel Laureate Navi Pillay
Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: go.forbes.com
  • After the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Pillay on Friday, Trump reshared the post several hours later.

  • The post called Pillay an unabashed hater of America and Israel, alleging she celebrated terrorists and rewarded Hamas.

  • The committee cited Pillay’s work pursuing accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

  • Israel’s Foreign Ministry condemned the award, accusing the committee of legitimizing anti-Israel hatred and prejudice.
San Antonio leaders move closer to suing to stop ICE detention center: The mayor and City Council members said the city attorney's office is exploring legal ...
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San Antonio leaders move closer to suing to stop ICE detention center
60 Minutes has covered a lot of stories about flaws in our criminal justice system over the years. But we’d never heard a case like that of Curtis Flowers ... Show more
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accuses Delhi Police of mistreatment, alleging he was denied access to his phone to call his cousin after his grandmother’s death ... Show more
‘Abducted, phones taken, no lawyer’: CJP's Saurav Das alleges high-handedness by Delhi Police during detention, attacks Centre | India News
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‘Abducted, phones taken, no lawyer’: CJP's Saurav Das alleges ...
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane said on Friday that US sanctions on the institution attack international law and warned that ... Show more
Mayes Middleton, running for Texas attorney general, wants to “put God back in government”
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Mayes Middleton, running for Texas attorney general, wants to “put God ...
'We were rote learning my lawyer's number, because we're prepared for being detained.' The BBC spoke to a protester near Delhi's ... Show more
OpinionEditorial: Kwame Raoul for Illinois attorney general: Kwame Raoul has been stellar during a challenging period and has built the office of attorney general into ...
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Editorial: Kwame Raoul for Illinois attorney general