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'Fat Leonard' to appeal sentence, while retired Navy captain will seek a reduced charge

Fat Leonard plans to appeal his 15-year prison sentence linked to the Navy's bribery scandal.

Jussie Smollett's Conviction In 2019 Attack On Himself Was Just Overturned

Smollett's legal argument revolves around the legitimacy of the special prosecutor's involvement after dropped initial charges.

Court: Havering loses second racism cover-up bid - but doesn't rule out a third

Havering Council's appeal against transparency for investigating institutional bias was rejected, underscoring a significant public interest in accountability.
The Romford Recorder successfully secured access to a pivotal report on allegations of discrimination in local government.

Sheds on land owned by Olympic medallist Annalise Murphy's parents appeared to be for domestic purposes, planner tells court

Con Murphy and Cathy MacAleavey are appealing their conviction for failing to remove unauthorized sheds on their property.

Shell wins appeal against court ruling ordering cut in carbon emissions

Shell wins appeal against previous climate ruling requiring it to cut emissions by 45% by 2030, raising concerns over corporate climate accountability.
#peter-nygard

Ontario court says it won't review decision to deny Peter Nygard bail | CBC News

Peter Nygard's bail appeal was denied; the court found no errors in the previous ruling and deemed his case weak.
Incentives to flee due to charges in other jurisdictions influenced the bail decision.

Peter Nygard's defence lawyers ask Ontario Court of Appeal to review decision to deny bail | CBC News

Peter Nygard's legal team appeals bail denial, citing health concerns and alleged errors in the original judgment.

Ontario court says it won't review decision to deny Peter Nygard bail | CBC News

Peter Nygard's bail appeal was denied; the court found no errors in the previous ruling and deemed his case weak.
Incentives to flee due to charges in other jurisdictions influenced the bail decision.

Peter Nygard's defence lawyers ask Ontario Court of Appeal to review decision to deny bail | CBC News

Peter Nygard's legal team appeals bail denial, citing health concerns and alleged errors in the original judgment.
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Palestinian student who had visa revoked after saying October 7 made her 'full of joy' wins right to remain

A Palestinian student had her visa revoked for comments on the Gaza conflict; she successfully appealed the decision, citing free speech rights.

White Island volcano disaster: owners appeal against criminal conviction

The owners of Whakaari, New Zealand's volcanic island, are appealing their conviction for safety violations linked to a fatal 2019 eruption, shifting blame to tour operators.
#veterans-affairs

VA appeals court order to build more homes at West LA campus

The VA plans to appeal a court ruling mandating it to construct veterans' housing at the West L.A. campus, citing financial concerns.

VA appeals judgment ordering thousands of housing units built on its West Los Angeles campus

The VA is appealing a ruling that requires it to build housing for veterans, causing uncertainty about the timeline for implementation.

VA appeals court order to build more homes at West LA campus

The VA plans to appeal a court ruling mandating it to construct veterans' housing at the West L.A. campus, citing financial concerns.

VA appeals judgment ordering thousands of housing units built on its West Los Angeles campus

The VA is appealing a ruling that requires it to build housing for veterans, causing uncertainty about the timeline for implementation.
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#criminal-justice

'There is nothing that says money was improperly spent' - Rocky Elsom to appeal his conviction in France and doesn't intend to turn himself in

Elsom fears extradition to France could lead to prolonged imprisonment during the appeal process.

Jailed mum of Irish Sinaloa cartel boss claims she had no links to drug dealing

Morris O'Shea Salazar's family lost their appeal against drug trafficking convictions in Chile.

'There is nothing that says money was improperly spent' - Rocky Elsom to appeal his conviction in France and doesn't intend to turn himself in

Elsom fears extradition to France could lead to prolonged imprisonment during the appeal process.

Jailed mum of Irish Sinaloa cartel boss claims she had no links to drug dealing

Morris O'Shea Salazar's family lost their appeal against drug trafficking convictions in Chile.
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Google's CEO responds to US antitrust charges against company

Google is appealing a federal antitrust ruling, indicating a lengthy legal battle ahead.
The outcome could impact Google's operations and set precedents for the tech industry.

Georgia Supreme Court restores near-ban on abortions while state appeals

Georgia Supreme Court temporarily halts ruling against abortion ban to consider appeal, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over reproductive rights.

The SEC is appealing a federal court's ruling on Ripple

SEC appeals ruling in Ripple case, citing conflict with Supreme Court precedent.
#transgender-rights

Appellate Court Clears Way for Florida to Enforce Its Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Florida can enforce its law banning gender-affirming care for minors pending appeal, as a federal court sides with the state in a significant legal ruling.

Founder of 'female-only' app appeals against trans discrimination ruling

The founder of Giggle for Girls is appealing a court ruling for discriminating against a transgender woman, asserting the need to protect women's rights.

Appellate Court Clears Way for Florida to Enforce Its Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Florida can enforce its law banning gender-affirming care for minors pending appeal, as a federal court sides with the state in a significant legal ruling.

Founder of 'female-only' app appeals against trans discrimination ruling

The founder of Giggle for Girls is appealing a court ruling for discriminating against a transgender woman, asserting the need to protect women's rights.
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City Council, Legal Aid Society appeal court ruling on lawsuit expanding housing voucher eligibility | amNewYork

The NYC Council is appealing a court ruling to expand housing voucher eligibility, contradicting the state court's decision.
#sam-bankman-fried

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asks for retrial

Bankman-Fried's lawyers argue he was unfairly judged, claiming a rush to judgment led to his conviction before due process.
They contend new evidence suggests that FTX had sufficient assets at the time of bankruptcy.

Does SBF's Appeal Stand a Chance of Succeeding?

Sam Bankman-Fried's new legal team is pushing for an appeal, arguing he was unfairly treated during the original trial.

Diddy Hires Sam Bankman-Fried's (New) Lawyer

Diddy hires Bankman-Fried's lawyer for appeal against serious criminal charges.

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial: NYT

Bankman-Fried appeals his fraud conviction, citing judicial bias and procedural violations during his trial.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asks for retrial

Bankman-Fried's lawyers argue he was unfairly judged, claiming a rush to judgment led to his conviction before due process.
They contend new evidence suggests that FTX had sufficient assets at the time of bankruptcy.

Does SBF's Appeal Stand a Chance of Succeeding?

Sam Bankman-Fried's new legal team is pushing for an appeal, arguing he was unfairly treated during the original trial.

Diddy Hires Sam Bankman-Fried's (New) Lawyer

Diddy hires Bankman-Fried's lawyer for appeal against serious criminal charges.

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial: NYT

Bankman-Fried appeals his fraud conviction, citing judicial bias and procedural violations during his trial.
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Supreme Court asked to clarify when suicide can be murder before Kenneth Law trial | CBC News

Prosecutors seek a Supreme Court review of a ruling that may affect Kenneth Law's murder charges linked to multiple self-inflicted deaths.
#jordan-chiles

New Evidence Supports US Gymnastics' Claims That Jordan Chiles Was Wrongfully Stripped of Olympic Medal

Jordan Chiles has evidence supporting her claim she was wrongfully stripped of her Olympic bronze medal due to a timing error in the appeal process.

Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss supreme court for her Olympic bronze medal

Jordan Chiles has appealed the revocation of her Olympic bronze medal citing unfair arbitration processes.

Jordan Chiles appeals 'unfair' decision that cost her Olympic bronze medal

Jordan Chiles is appealing the CAS decision that stripped her of an Olympic bronze medal, citing unfair arbitration procedures.

Chiles takes bid for bronze medal to Swiss court

Jordan Chiles is appealing to overturn a CAS ruling that stripped her of a bronze medal, claiming her rights were violated during the hearing.

New Evidence Supports US Gymnastics' Claims That Jordan Chiles Was Wrongfully Stripped of Olympic Medal

Jordan Chiles has evidence supporting her claim she was wrongfully stripped of her Olympic bronze medal due to a timing error in the appeal process.

Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss supreme court for her Olympic bronze medal

Jordan Chiles has appealed the revocation of her Olympic bronze medal citing unfair arbitration processes.

Jordan Chiles appeals 'unfair' decision that cost her Olympic bronze medal

Jordan Chiles is appealing the CAS decision that stripped her of an Olympic bronze medal, citing unfair arbitration procedures.

Chiles takes bid for bronze medal to Swiss court

Jordan Chiles is appealing to overturn a CAS ruling that stripped her of a bronze medal, claiming her rights were violated during the hearing.
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#sex-trafficking

Ghislaine Maxwell loses appeal against sex trafficking conviction

The appeals court affirmed Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction for sex trafficking, emphasizing the legitimacy of the charges against her.

Diddy's lawyers are headed back to court Wednesday to negotiate his release from jail on a $50 million bond

Diddy's lawyers appeal for bail to prepare for trial, facing allegations of violence and witness tampering.

Ghislaine Maxwell loses appeal against sex trafficking conviction

The appeals court affirmed Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction for sex trafficking, emphasizing the legitimacy of the charges against her.

Diddy's lawyers are headed back to court Wednesday to negotiate his release from jail on a $50 million bond

Diddy's lawyers appeal for bail to prepare for trial, facing allegations of violence and witness tampering.
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Karen Read's lawyers appeal to the SJC in bid to dismiss two charges

Karen Read's appeal seeks to dismiss charges based on double jeopardy after a jury's mistrial indicated insufficient evidence for the murder charges.
#donald-trump

Trump appears at Manhattan federal court as lawyers seek to overturn $5M judgment in E. Jean Carroll case

Trump is seeking to overturn a $5 million verdict against him for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll's case.

Trump asks federal appeals court for stay in hush money case sentencing

Trump seeks to delay sentencing in the hush-money case, claiming irreparable harm to both him and the American public.

Trump's lawyers say an accuser's sexual assault testimony should have been tossed because the incident was aboard an airplane

The appeal centers on whether jurors should have heard testimony about a separate airplane groping incident involving Trump.
Trump's lawyers argue for the exclusion of airplane-related evidence in the ongoing sexual abuse case against him.

Trump asks federal court to intervene in hush money case in bid to toss conviction, delay sentencing

Trump seeks to overturn his felony conviction by moving his case to federal court, claiming constitutional violations and election interference.

Trump may appear at court amid effort to overturn $5m judgement in E Jean Carroll case

Trump is appealing a $5 million judgment for sexual abuse and defamation from a Manhattan jury.

Trump appears at Manhattan federal court as lawyers seek to overturn $5M judgment in E. Jean Carroll case

Trump is seeking to overturn a $5 million verdict against him for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll's case.

Trump asks federal appeals court for stay in hush money case sentencing

Trump seeks to delay sentencing in the hush-money case, claiming irreparable harm to both him and the American public.

Trump's lawyers say an accuser's sexual assault testimony should have been tossed because the incident was aboard an airplane

The appeal centers on whether jurors should have heard testimony about a separate airplane groping incident involving Trump.
Trump's lawyers argue for the exclusion of airplane-related evidence in the ongoing sexual abuse case against him.

Trump asks federal court to intervene in hush money case in bid to toss conviction, delay sentencing

Trump seeks to overturn his felony conviction by moving his case to federal court, claiming constitutional violations and election interference.

Trump may appear at court amid effort to overturn $5m judgement in E Jean Carroll case

Trump is appealing a $5 million judgment for sexual abuse and defamation from a Manhattan jury.
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#trump

Trump will mimic Harvey Weinstein's successful appeal to fight his own sexual assault verdict Friday. It won't be as easy.

Trump's legal team aims to overturn the verdict in a civil case of sexual abuse and defamation, arguing jurors were improperly influenced.

Trump has 'ripe argument' for fighting 'outrageous' NYC civil fraud penalty, says legal expert

Former Whitewater Deputy Independent Counsel believes Trump's legal team could appeal the ruling due to 'real constitutional problems' with the penalty.
Concerns raised about the lack of financial loss or victim in the NY civil fraud case judgement against Trump.

Trump will mimic Harvey Weinstein's successful appeal to fight his own sexual assault verdict Friday. It won't be as easy.

Trump's legal team aims to overturn the verdict in a civil case of sexual abuse and defamation, arguing jurors were improperly influenced.

Trump has 'ripe argument' for fighting 'outrageous' NYC civil fraud penalty, says legal expert

Former Whitewater Deputy Independent Counsel believes Trump's legal team could appeal the ruling due to 'real constitutional problems' with the penalty.
Concerns raised about the lack of financial loss or victim in the NY civil fraud case judgement against Trump.
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Musk's X Wins Appeal to Block Part of Content Law

Elon Musk's platform X partially won an appeal against a California law requiring transparency on disinformation and hate speech policies.

Swedish Migration Agency: Entrepreneur's 35,000 kronor salary 'too low' for work permit

Hazem Ashour's work permit application was initially rejected due to an insufficient salary despite evidence of compliance with requirements.

NAR will appeal DOJ probe to Supreme Court

NAR plans to appeal the D.C. Circuit Court decision allowing the DOJ to continue its investigation into the organization's practices.

Sarah Palin Granted New Trial In Defamation Suit Against NY Times

Sarah Palin has been granted a new trial in her defamation case against the New York Times, addressing key procedural errors in the original trial.
#press-freedom

Turkey: DW seeks constitutional court appeal for reporter DW 08/26/2024

DW is appealing Bulent Mumay's conviction for publishing secret information, highlighting ongoing attacks on press freedom in Turkey.

Turkey: DW seeks constitutional court appeal for reporter DW 08/26/2024

DW intends to appeal Bulent Mumay's conviction for publishing secret information, emphasizing concerns over press freedom in Turkey.

Turkey: DW seeks constitutional court appeal for reporter DW 08/26/2024

DW is appealing Bulent Mumay's conviction for publishing secret information, highlighting ongoing attacks on press freedom in Turkey.

Turkey: DW seeks constitutional court appeal for reporter DW 08/26/2024

DW intends to appeal Bulent Mumay's conviction for publishing secret information, emphasizing concerns over press freedom in Turkey.
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Ontario's top court upholds musician Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault conviction | CBC News

Ontario's appeal court upheld Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault conviction, dismissing his appeal and affirming the trial's fairness.
Hoggard's lawyers plan to consider further actions after being disappointed by the court's decision.

Met Police boss sacked over drugs test launches appeal

Sacked police officer appeals against gross misconduct finding for failing a drugs test due to cannabis accusations.
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Trump Says He Will Appeal, Setting Off a Long Legal Journey

Donald J. Trump convicted of falsifying records but plans to appeal, facing potential prison time before the elections.

Savage murderer who claimed 'juror smelled of weed' loses appeal bid

The Court of Appeal refused Neculai Paizan's legal bid to appeal his conviction and sentence.

Trump Says He Will Appeal, Setting Off a Long Legal Journey

Donald J. Trump convicted of falsifying records but plans to appeal, facing potential prison time before the elections.

Savage murderer who claimed 'juror smelled of weed' loses appeal bid

The Court of Appeal refused Neculai Paizan's legal bid to appeal his conviction and sentence.
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