Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
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.
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.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a ruling against Texas's 2026 congressional map, deemed racially discriminatory. The decision could impact the upcoming midterm elections.
Texas public schools face conflicting court orders over displaying the Ten Commandments, creating a constitutional dilemma. Discover how educators are navigating this contentious mandate.
Criminology students at the University of Texas Arlington helped police solve a 1991 murder, leading to an arrest. Discover how this cold case partnership brought justice.
Federal judges reject Texas congressional redistricting map, ruling it illegally discriminates against minority voters. The decision could reshape the state's political landscape for 2026 elections.
Lubbock removes beloved Buddy Holly glasses crosswalk after Texas governor mandates road safety. Rock and roll tribute falls victim to political artwork ban. Read the full story.
Shocking discovery in Texas suburb as police rescue woman found partially clothed and chained outside a property. Five individuals now face serious charges in what authorities describe as a deeply troubling investigation.
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.
In a story of incredible survival, a seven-month-old baby is rescued unharmed after being torn from his mother's grasp during a devastating tornado in Texas.
Austin Police Department launches massive manhunt after downtown shooting incident leaves multiple victims wounded, including two in critical condition.
Severe weather emergency unfolds across Texas as destructive tornadoes and baseball-sized hail pummel communities, triggering widespread damage and urgent safety warnings.
The widow of Miguel Garcia Hernandez speaks out after her husband was fatally shot by ICE agents during a controversial operation in Texas, raising serious questions about use of force and accountability.
Shocking footage emerges of a Texas street fight that escalated into a fatal hit-and-run, leaving two dead and a community in mourning as police hunt for the driver.
A 47-year-old funeral home employee has died in a devastating workplace incident after being crushed by a heavy burial vault at a Texas cemetery. The tragic accident has sparked safety investigations.
Shocking child neglect case in Copperas Cove as mother Kristy Faye Faussett and boyfriend John Henry McNeill abandon young child to attend multiple parties.
Explosive court documents reveal Donald Trump faces criminal charges in Texas for allegedly attempting to designate Antifa as a terrorist organisation during his presidency.
The iconic Texas Tech tortilla-throwing tradition has been officially banned after 35 years, sparking outrage among students and alumni who cherished the unique game day custom.
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate deployment of National Guard to Chicago, comparing migrant situation to 'war zone' and criticising Biden administration policies.
Discover why this once-sleepy Texas community is experiencing unprecedented growth, with property values soaring and new residents flocking to the area at remarkable rates.
Discover how a small Texas town transformed into America's pumpkin powerhouse, producing millions of pumpkins annually and creating an agricultural phenomenon in the heart of the Panhandle.
A Baytown mother has been arrested on child neglect charges after police discovered her two young children, aged 1 and 3, home alone while she was reportedly at work.
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.
California prosecutors take on Texas attorneys in federal court over alleged illegal streaming of Major League Baseball games, highlighting growing digital piracy concerns.
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.
A severe water shortage grips Corpus Christi, Texas, as booming energy sector operations threaten the city's water security, forcing residents to cut consumption while industrial use continues.
A devastating private jet crash near Fort Worth, Texas claims multiple lives as authorities launch investigation into the tragic incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Major American universities including Texas A&M and University of Texas face federal investigation over alleged failures to disclose substantial foreign funding, particularly from China and Qatar.
A Texas man has been arrested on federal charges after authorities say he threatened to 'shoot up' a local Pride celebration, with court documents revealing disturbing online communications targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his daughter in 2002, wins temporary reprieve as courts re-examine shaken baby syndrome evidence amid growing scientific debate.