A judge has denied a request for acquittal and a new trial for Tom Goldstein, the founder of SCOTUSblog, who was convicted in a criminal tax fraud trial. The case against Goldstein, a former US Supreme Court advocate, involved allegations of tax charges and a complex financial situation that included high-stakes gambling and large legal fees. The trial featured notable testimony, including from actor Tobey Maguire, and Goldstein's own claims of significant poker winnings against other high-profile individuals.