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Susan Butcher is a senior national crime and justice reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Butcher covers crime and justice, including the U.S. Supreme Court, with clear analysis of judicial decisions, court history and the trends shaping U.S. law. Butcher holds a master's degree in global journalism and grew up in Leicester, England.

Stories by Susan Butcher

18 stories

  1. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Tue

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Utah

    Former Utah postal carrier indicted over alleged disposal of about 300 mail-in ballots

    A federal grand jury indicted former Utah postal carrier Damon Matai Seei for allegedly discarding roughly 300 primary election ballots.

  3. August 2026

    4 stories: 4 explainers

  4. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Military judge excludes Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s FBI statements in 9/11 case

  5. Sun

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Idaho

    Pocatello council weighs Flock cameras as officials explain how the system works

  6. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Meridian

    What Bryan Kohberger’s plea challenge means for the Idaho murder case

    Bryan Kohberger filed a petition to withdraw his guilty plea to four counts of first-degree murder in Meridian, Idaho.

  7. Wed

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington

    What to know about the Washington wildfire arson case against Aaron Farinacci

  8. July 2026

    4 stories: 2 explainers, 2 news stories

  9. Tue

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    What Wisconsin’s permit revocation means for Minocqua Brewing Co. and Kirk Bangstad

  10. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Monterey County sheriff’s office arrests Hollister man on child sex abuse allegations

  11. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Texas dentist arrested in 4-year-old’s death: what the case alleges and what the records say

    Fort Worth dentist Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill was arrested and charged with injury to a child following the death of a 4-year-old patient.

  12. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Newsom blames Trump for Justice Department probe, but reports say inquiry began before Trump returned to office

  13. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed-carry property rule in gun rights win

  15. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  16. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Newark ICE Facility Protests: Sherrill, DOJ Clash Over Delaney Hall

  17. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Alito’s Microwave Analogy: Birthright Citizenship Debate at Supreme Court

  19. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  20. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Judge Brian Murphy Rulings Reversed: Biden Appointee Faces Scrutiny

  21. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  22. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    ACLU Rejects “Sex” Definition in SCOTUS Trans Athlete Hearing

    During a Supreme Court hearing on transgender athletes in women's sports, ACLU attorney Joshua Block's refusal to define "sex" drew sharp criticism, particularly from Rep. Nancy…

  23. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · Illinois

    Supreme Court Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Illinois

  25. November 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  26. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Blocks SNAP Funding Order for Trump Admin

  27. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  28. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump’s Supreme Court Wins: 2025 Term & Nationwide Injunctions

  29. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  30. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Upholds Trump Foreign Aid Freeze