US supreme court to decide on Trump's claim of presidential immunity
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in Trump's appeal on criminal immunity, sparking debates on presidents' accountability and justice. [ more ]
Former Met Police officer branded the devil' as he is jailed over multiple rapes
Former Metropolitan Police officer Cliff Mitchell jailed for life for multiple counts of rape, described by victims as 'the devil'. Victims' traumatic experiences highlight abuse of power and betrayal. [ more ]
Judge in Laurence Fox libel case savages actor with statement as he faces huge bill
Mrs. Justice Collins Rice ordered Laurence Fox to pay damages for calling two individuals paedophiles, citing the libel as homophobic and harmful. [ more ]
Reforms and heartbreak after final sentencing in Elijah McClain's death
The sentencing for the individuals involved in Elijah McClain's death, including a jail term for the medic who administered the fatal dose of ketamine. [ more ]
Jury Deadlocks on Murder Count Against Ex-Deputy in Killing of Colorado Man
A former deputy was found guilty of reckless endangerment in the fatal shooting of a man who called 911 for help, while a verdict on murder and official misconduct couldn't be reached. [ more ]
Broad Channel man gets more than six years in prison for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol: Feds - QNS.com
A man from Broad Channel, NY was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison for assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The man was identified through a photo on Facebook and was convicted on two felony charges and related misdemeanor offenses. [ more ]
Overturning of Harvey Weinstein's Conviction Is Another Blow to His Accusers
The overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony conviction highlights challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence in being believed and achieving justice. [ more ]
Ashley Judd, others express dismay at Weinstein retrial DW 04/25/2024
The New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction, ordering a new trial due to errors in recognizing invalid testimonies. [ more ]
The criminal trial of former President Trump, charged with falsifying business records to cover up payment to Stormy Daniels, has commenced in a Democratic county in New York. [ more ]
Trump adviser compares Trump's charges to those of civil rights activists
Bruce LeVell, a senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, believes that Trump's early race call in the Iowa caucuses indicates that he will win the Republican nomination.
LeVell compared the criminal charges against Trump to the persecution faced by civil rights activists in the 1960s, suggesting that the same justice system is being used against Trump. [ more ]
O.J. Simpson's trial divided the nation. What legacy does he leave behind? : Consider This from NPR
O.J. Simpson, a football icon and movie star, died at 76 after battling cancer. He became a symbol of America's complex relationship with race, justice, and celebrity. [ more ]
Rapist jailed after 'cold case' evidence provides key clues after west London attacks
Victims' matching testimonies led to Simon Charles being brought to justice for rape after inviting victims to his home under false pretenses. [ more ]
Former subpostmistress wrongly jailed while pregnant recalls fainting at sentencing
Seema Misra, a former subpostmistress, was wrongly jailed while pregnant, leading to fainting upon hearing her sentence, but her conviction was later quashed. [ more ]
Labour to use emergency powers to build new prisons to halt overcrowding crisis
Labour plans to use emergency powers to build new prisons to address overcrowding.
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticizes the current state of jails as a 'national emergency' and emphasizes the urgency of building new prison places. [ more ]
Police forces check intelligence and criminal databases after errors discovered in O2 phone data | Computer Weekly
Police forces are manually checking data from O2 to rectify errors in communications data, impacting investigations and potentially undermining the justice system.
Legal professionals express concerns over the reliability of flawed communications data from O2, highlighting potential delays in trials and trust issues in the justice system. [ more ]
He Killed a Man. Turks Wonder Why a Well-Connected Somali Went Free.
A driver in Turkey, who is the son of Somalia's leader, was convicted of causing death by negligence after hitting a courier with his car, but his prison sentence was commuted to a fine.
The driver's preferential treatment by authorities has sparked outrage in Turkey and accusations of justice being denied to the victim. [ more ]
Judge Rebukes F.B.I. and Orders Release of Man in Newburgh Four' Case
A federal judge ordered the release of James Cromitie, a man who was convicted of terrorism charges in 2010 but argued he had been entrapped by a government informant.
This decision follows the release of Cromitie's co-defendants in July due to the same reasons of entrapment. [ more ]
Is Slovakia on a fast track to illiberalism? DW 01/15/2024
Robert Fico, who returned to power in Slovakia, is pushing fast-track changes to the justice system that many fear pose a threat to the rule of law.
The planned changes would scrap the special prosecutor's office, limit protection for whistleblowers, and reduce sentences for financial crimes. [ more ]
Cook County state's attorney's office replaces head of unit that reviews possible wrongful convictions, rebrands effort
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has replaced the prosecutor heading its unit that reviews potential wrongful convictions and rebranded the effort.
Assistant State's Attorney Nancy Adduci, who previously led the unit, will remain as a deputy and was replaced by Michelle Mbekeani. [ more ]
City to Pay Record $17.5 Million Settlement After Wrongful Conviction
George Bell, a man who spent over two decades in prison for murders he did not commit, will receive a $17.5 million settlement from New York City, which is an apparent record.
Bell's conviction was overturned in 2021 after a judge found that prosecutors had withheld evidence and made false statements at trial.
The settlement is the largest the city has paid for a wrongful conviction. [ more ]