Law & Society

A former University of Virginia swim team member has dropped the lawsuit against five upperclassmen, whom he alleged of subjecting him to hazing. A confidential settlement has been reached.

On Monday, The U.S. Supreme Court denied Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's appeal of convictions on corruption charges including attempted extortion from campaign contributors, wire fraud and other crimes.

A Wall Street executive has been charged with securities and wire fraud by federal prosecutors after allegedly stealing $25 million from investors.