DOJ reverses stance on Comey indictment approval
The US Justice Department insists the grand jury properly approved the James Comey indictment, reversing earlier statements that risked derailing the prosecution. Discover the legal twists.
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Fentanyl conviction tossed after 11-juror verdict
A landmark fentanyl conviction in Dallas is overturned after a court discovered the verdict was delivered by only 11 jurors, a breach of the Texas Constitution. Discover the baffling details.
Government Plans to Curtail Jury Trials in England & Wales
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to tackle the record court backlog by moving thousands of trials from juries to judges. Could this reshape Britain's justice system?
Jury Trial Rights Removed in Justice Overhaul
Ministers plan to remove jury trial rights for thousands of cases to tackle court backlogs. Critics warn this threatens fundamental justice principles. Read the full story.
Comey indictment flawed, prosecutors admit
Federal prosecutors admit full grand jury never saw final Comey indictment, creating potential fatal flaw in case against former FBI director. Read the latest developments.
Titans' Sneed indicted for failing to report assault
Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed faces misdemeanour charge for failing to report aggravated assault in Texas. Learn the latest developments in this ongoing legal case.
Ex-Louisiana Speaker Indicted for Rare Artifact Theft
Former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder faces felony charges for allegedly stealing a rare cypress board from the state capitol. Could face 20 years imprisonment.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Erin Patterson Appeals Mushroom Poisoning Conviction
The Australian woman convicted in the deadly Leongatha mushroom lunch case files appeal, claiming oppressive questioning and jury irregularities compromised her trial.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Florida death penalty now requires only 8-4 jury vote
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a radical change to Florida's death penalty system, allowing capital punishment with just 8-4 jury recommendations, sparking immediate legal challenges and human rights concerns.
Just Stop Oil activists cleared over Stonehenge protest
In a stunning legal verdict, three Just Stop Oil activists have been acquitted for their Stonehenge protest after arguing their actions were justified by the climate emergency. The landmark case sets a significant precedent for environmental activism in t
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Kentucky Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Jury Bias
In a groundbreaking decision, Kentucky's highest court has overturned Kevon Lawless's murder conviction, citing racial bias in jury selection that could reshape criminal justice proceedings across the state.
Trump Faces New Criminal Investigation in South Carolina
Donald Trump confronts potential criminal charges in South Carolina as a special grand jury investigates election interference, adding to his growing legal battles across multiple states.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
New Grand Jury Probes Trump's Mar-a-Lago Documents
Exclusive: Donald Trump confronts fresh legal jeopardy as federal prosecutors convene new grand jury in Florida to examine classified document handling at Mar-a-Lago estate.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
John Bolton Faces Grand Jury Charges Over Memoir
Explosive reports suggest former National Security Advisor John Bolton could face criminal charges for allegedly mishandling classified information in his controversial memoir.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
John Bolton faces indictment over classified files breach
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton confronts potential indictment for allegedly sharing highly sensitive government documents, raising serious national security concerns.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Home Secretary plans to remove jury trials for protesters
Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.
Police accused of blocking Jewish jurors from courts
Exclusive investigation reveals London police officers are reportedly preventing Jewish individuals from serving on juries, prompting Home Secretary intervention and community outrage.
Police Chief: All Terror Suspects Deserve Jury Trials
Exclusive: UK's top counter-terror officer calls for jury trials in all terrorism cases following controversial Manchester ruling, sparking debate over justice system reforms.
Manchester jury service scam: Police impersonators target citizens
Exclusive: Manchester residents are being targeted by sophisticated fraudsters posing as police officers in a disturbing new scam threatening the integrity of jury service. Home Secretary urged to take immediate action.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Jimmy Kimmel's fiery on-air clash with Charlie Kirk over Trump verdict
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel unleashed a blistering on-air rebuttal against Charlie Kirk, condemning the Turning Point USA founder's 'dangerous' conspiracy theories about the Trump trial and jury system. The explosive segment has gone viral, highlighting
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