In a strange twist, Donald Trump's legal team argued he could be in the remote island nation of Palau during his New York criminal trial, a claim swiftly dismissed by the judge. Explore the details of this unusual courtroom exchange.
Two prominent Boston lawyers, John P. McLaughlin and Michael A. O'Connell, are accused of mishandling client money. The Office of Bar Counsel alleges serious violations, putting their legal careers in jeopardy.
In a dramatic legal development, prime Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner has been officially declared homeless by his defence team, potentially impacting his ongoing trial for unrelated offences in Germany.
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
Raúl González's son, Raúl Asencio, faces trial in Madrid over an alleged €1.5 million armed robbery of luxury watches. The high-profile case involves claims of a staged kidnapping.
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
Wealthy heiress Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon have been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter and perverting the course of justice following the death of their newborn daughter during months off-grid living.
Explosive allegations emerge as defence attorneys in the 'Cop City' RICO case file a motion accusing Georgia prosecutors of unethical conduct, including withholding evidence and witness coaching, threatening the integrity of the trial.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift will not be giving a deposition in the ongoing legal battle between Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, court documents confirm.
The foster son of German royal heir Cedric von Ferdinand and his mother, prominent lawyer Nadine Jett, are on trial in California for the alleged murder of a man whose body was found in a shallow grave. The case has gripped the US with its shocking detail
Fulton County prosecutors face Tennessee attorneys in a tense disciplinary hearing over alleged misconduct in the high-profile election interference case against Donald Trump.
A US federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit, clearing the path for a high-stakes January trial. The ruling is a significant legal setback for the former President.
Frédéric Péchier, a French anaesthetist, stands trial in Besançon, accused of intentionally poisoning patients to create medical emergencies where he could then play the hero.
The Bar Council proposes a strict ban on sexual relationships between barristers and their junior staff to combat power imbalances and protect vulnerable employees in chambers.
A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.
French screen icon Gerard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in Paris this October over allegations of sexual assault made by fellow actor Charlotte Arnould, in a case that has gripped France and the international film community.
Ex-President Donald Trump voices fury as hush money trial judge denies his request to attend son Barron's high school graduation, calling the decision 'heartbreaking' and 'unfair'.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Channel 10 premieres the Australian adaptation of the hit reality experiment 'The Jury', placing twelve ordinary citizens in a high-stakes fictional murder trial. Discover how this format challenges perceptions of justice.
Grammy-winning artist Cardi B has been found not guilty on all counts relating to a 2018 altercation at a New York strip club. The jury delivered a full acquittal after a high-profile trial.
Pop superstar Katy Perry gave emotional testimony in a Los Angeles courtroom over a contentious legal battle with 84-year-old Carl Westcott regarding the sale of her £11 million Hollywood Hills mansion. The high-profile trial reveals a complex property di
Two New Jersey attorneys have been sanctioned for submitting falsified documents to US authorities in a high-stakes international fraud and money laundering investigation involving billions, sparking outrage in the legal community.
Actor Noel Clarke has abruptly withdrawn his libel claim against The Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations. The legal battle, which saw Clarke liable for millions in costs, ends without a trial. Explore the full story behind this dramatic courtroom
Major US cities including New York, Washington, and Minneapolis are deploying National Guard troops and erecting security barriers ahead of potential widespread unrest linked to the imminent verdict in Donald Trump's criminal trial.
A judge overseeing the contentious trial over Katy Perry's purchase of an £11 million Los Angeles mansion has issued a stern rebuke to lawyers for allowing a last-minute witness, throwing the high-profile case into further disarray.
Hollywood A-listers Chris Pratt and Katy Perry have been called for jury service in a high-stakes trial, forcing a pause in their entertainment schedules. The Independent reports on the celebrity legal summons.
Federal prosecutors in New York have vehemently opposed Sean 'Diddy' Combs' motion to dismiss his assault conviction or grant a new trial, calling his arguments 'without merit' and urging the judge for a prompt denial.
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Notorious killer Jodi Arias files for post-conviction relief in the brutal murder of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, revealing new legal strategies and emotional appeals.