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Jan 6 Defendant's Shocking Letter Demands Case Dismissal

Exclusive: January 6 defendant Jared Wise, serving a five-year sentence, writes extraordinary letter to Democratic lawmakers claiming political persecution and demanding dismissal of all charges in unprecedented legal manoeuvre.

Bellocchio's Portobello: A Triumph Against Injustice

Master filmmaker Marco Bellocchio turns his lens on the infamous Enzo Tortora case in 'Portobello', a powerful and timely drama about media manipulation, judicial failure, and one man's fight for truth.

Amy Coney Barrett Memoir: Inside Roe v. Wade Overturn

Exclusive insights from Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's memoir reveal the internal tensions and personal convictions behind the landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, reshaping America's legal landscape.

Trump supporter jailed for threatening election case judge

A fervent Donald Trump supporter, Ryan Routh, has been sentenced to prison for issuing violent threats against a US judge presiding over a pivotal election subversion case. The sentencing highlights growing concerns over the safety of judicial officials.

New court rule: Judges must consider offender background

A landmark change in UK sentencing rules now requires judges to weigh an offender's social and cultural background, including experiences of racism and deprivation, potentially leading to more lenient sentences.

Court Sides With Protesters in Landmark Ruling Against Govt

In a major ruling for civil liberties, the Court of Appeal has sided with climate protesters, declaring that the government's guidance on what constitutes 'reasonable' protest was unlawful. The decision is a significant blow to the government's crackdown

Texas signs judicial redistricting bill, critics cry foul

Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.

Home Office Faces Court Over Epping Immigration Raid

The Home Office's controversial immigration enforcement operation in Epping is under legal fire as the Court of Appeal grants a judicial review, citing potential 'unlawful' detention practices.

Court Slams Home Office for 'Egregious' Legal Breach

The Court of Appeal has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Home Office for unlawfully denying an Iranian man's asylum claim and attempting to deport him without a fair hearing, in a landmark ruling for immigration justice.

Cooper: Govt's Farage Court Criticism 'Dangerous and Irresponsible'

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the Government of a 'dangerous and irresponsible' attack on the justice system after ministers criticised the High Court's ruling on the Nigel Farage police row. The explosive comments follow a landmark judicial

Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful

The UK High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, declaring its eviction of asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping Forest without adequate notice 'unlawful'. The landmark judgement, brought by former Labour MP Dan Jarvis, highlight

Biden Judge Steps Down From Trump DC Election Case

US District Judge Kendra Briggs recuses herself from the high-stakes 2020 election case against Donald Trump, citing an 'appearance of impartiality' in a move that reshapes the legal battlefield.

Virginia GOP Demands Special Counsel for Trump Probe

Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert calls for special counsel investigation into perceived 'weaponisation' of justice system against former President Donald Trump, citing grave concerns over judicial impartiality.

UK Court Upholds Government's Israel Arms Export Policy

The UK High Court has rejected a legal bid to halt British arms exports to Israel, ruling the government's decision-making process was lawful. The case, brought by campaigners, centred on allegations of breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.

Judge reprimanded for 'romps' in chambers with clerk

A senior Crown Court judge has been formally reprimanded after admitting to a 'clandestine relationship' and engaging in sexual activity with his partner, a court clerk, inside his private chambers. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found his act

Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A Florida judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts from the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein probe, shielding key witness testimonies and reigniting debates over judicial transparency in a case mired in scandal.

High Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful

The High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the Home Office, ruling its policy of evicting asylum seekers from hotels without adequate notice as unlawful. The judgment, a major victory for refugee charities, exposes a 'serious failing' in the

Children Sue Scottish Council in High Court Over Climate Inaction

In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri

Kentucky Judge Shot Dead by Accuser's Father

A Kentucky judge has been assassinated in a targeted shooting outside the courthouse. The alleged gunman, a man whose daughter accused the judge of running a sex trafficking ring, is in custody. This shocking event exposes a dark scandal rocking the local

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