Judge Tracy Flood was suspended for bullying court staff to the point of self-harm thoughts. The Washington Supreme Court overturned her removal after she claimed criticism was racist. Read the full investigation.
Two helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed near Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey. Emergency services are on scene. Avoid the area. Latest updates.
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Labour's municipal reforms face an uphill battle against a decade of Conservative cuts that gutted local services. Can councils move beyond crisis management?
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
In a stunning political development, progressive champion Zephyr Teachout has thrown her weight behind community organiser Eisha Love in the Democratic primary, creating a formidable progressive alliance that could upend New York City's political establis
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Lebanese President Najib Mikati directs army to engage Israeli soldiers following deadly border raid that killed a municipal worker, escalating tensions in the region.
The quiet community of Richmond, British Columbia, has been plunged into turmoil after local First Nations tribes asserted legal ownership over all private homes and municipal buildings, leaving residents in legal limbo and threatening to upend property r
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
The city of Somerville, Massachusetts, has sparked international controversy by becoming the first US municipality to officially boycott Israel, creating diplomatic ripples and dividing local opinion.
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.
The daughter of Ryan Routh, the man convicted of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, made a startling appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Discover the details of the case that continues to send shockwaves.
A court was told how a Sudanese immigrant targeted a crying student outside a nightclub, whispering 'I love you' before dragging her to a car park and subjecting her to a horrific sexual assault.
Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, famous for playing Jaime Lannister, has been spared a driving ban after being caught speeding in his BMW. The star argued a ban would cause 'exceptional hardship' to his American wife who cannot drive in the UK
A professional horsewoman from Oxfordshire has avoided prison after a violent attack on her boyfriend, where she struck him with a gin bottle and stabbed him with a shard of glass following a drunken argument.
A brutal and unprovoked attack by welder Liam Thorpe, fuelled by 'blind rage', left a man with catastrophic injuries including a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking court case reveals the details of the vicious assault in Hull.
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Indonesian court for running a sophisticated crystal methamphetamine laboratory from a rented villa in Bali, marking a severe crackdown on the island's drug trade.
A single mother from the UK was nearly imprisoned after a court mix-up over her son's school attendance. Discover the full story behind this alarming truancy case and its dramatic courtroom resolution.
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has formally denied 26 charges of historical sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s. The 82-year-old's case has been adjourned until November.
The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The footballer appeared at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial set for next year.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to appear at Southwark Crown Court after an allegation dating back to June 2022. The case, managed by Westminster magistrates, proceeds as the footballer remains a key player for Mikel Arteta's squad.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with sexual assault and is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court. The Ghana international's future at the club hangs in the balance as legal proceedings commence.
Renowned consultant cardiac surgeon Habib Khan, 61, has been convicted of a series of sexual assaults against five female colleagues at a Blackpool NHS hospital, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the medical community.