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#crime
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Law

Creep charged with torturing granny with a nail gun has a disturbing past involving stalking, child sex crimes

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Law

Creep charged with torturing granny with a nail gun has a disturbing past involving stalking, child sex crimes

#trump-administration
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Courts are infected with 'injunctivitis' - and tempting Trump's defiance

Federal judges are increasingly restricting Trump’s policies, prompting concerns regarding checks and balances, especially if he decides to defy their rulings.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

It's the El Salvador Deportation Flight All Over Again-but This Time to South Sudan

The Trump administration's immigration policy increasingly targets immigrants with legal status, exacerbating concerns over due process and executive power.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump's Attacks on the Legal System

Lawyers in NYC protested, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and the threats posed by President Trump's actions to the legal system.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Most Insidious Way That the Supreme Court Has Exploited Trump's Chaos

The Supreme Court is navigating Trump-centered disputes through its shadow docket, diluting its authority while shaping a conservative legal agenda.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Courts are infected with 'injunctivitis' - and tempting Trump's defiance

Federal judges are increasingly restricting Trump’s policies, prompting concerns regarding checks and balances, especially if he decides to defy their rulings.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

It's the El Salvador Deportation Flight All Over Again-but This Time to South Sudan

The Trump administration's immigration policy increasingly targets immigrants with legal status, exacerbating concerns over due process and executive power.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump's Attacks on the Legal System

Lawyers in NYC protested, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and the threats posed by President Trump's actions to the legal system.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The Most Insidious Way That the Supreme Court Has Exploited Trump's Chaos

The Supreme Court is navigating Trump-centered disputes through its shadow docket, diluting its authority while shaping a conservative legal agenda.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains

The Trump administration's actions reflect a systematic effort to undermine judicial independence and suppress opposition.
fromtherealdeal.com
13 hours ago

Fashion model's unauthorized roommate fends off eviction again

The eviction case surrounding model Aubrey Hill highlights the manipulation of the legal system by subletter Tasheem Jenkins, who defied eviction multiple times without legal representation.
NYC real estate
#karen-read
#harvey-weinstein
NYC politics
fromVulture
6 days ago

Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Sexual Assault in Mixed Verdict

Harvey Weinstein was convicted of a sexual crime against Miriam Haley while being acquitted on other charges, highlighting the contentious nature of his trial.
New York City
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Jury deliberations resume in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial in NYC

The Harvey Weinstein retrial focuses on serious sexual crime allegations that sparked significant social movements.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial to open with majority-female jury

Harvey Weinstein's retrial involves new accusations from three women and a majority-female jury, reigniting discussions around the #MeToo movement.
#justice
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An Army of Women review shocking story of sex-assault survivors' fight for justice

The documentary exposes systemic failures in handling sexual assault cases in Austin, focusing on the survivors' struggle for justice.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Convicted killer sentenced in 1982 murder of 14-year-old Bay Area girl

Marvin Ray Markle Jr. sentenced to 26 years to life for the brutal murder of De Anna Lynn Johnson, delivering long-awaited justice for her family.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An Army of Women review shocking story of sex-assault survivors' fight for justice

The documentary exposes systemic failures in handling sexual assault cases in Austin, focusing on the survivors' struggle for justice.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Convicted killer sentenced in 1982 murder of 14-year-old Bay Area girl

Marvin Ray Markle Jr. sentenced to 26 years to life for the brutal murder of De Anna Lynn Johnson, delivering long-awaited justice for her family.
#supreme-court
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is reviewing Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, weighing the legality of a national injunction against it.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

How Democrats wage war on the 'rule of law' - and weaponize it against Trump

The left has increasingly challenged the American legal system, particularly targeting the Supreme Court and politicizing legal actions.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

John Roberts Gave the Game Away With This Quote

The Supreme Court's integrity is compromised by moneyed interests, undermining democracy and the rule of law.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Will Donald Trump defy the US supreme court? | Steven Greenhouse

The Supreme Court is navigating the complex dynamic of maintaining authority while managing its relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court is reviewing Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, weighing the legality of a national injunction against it.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How Democrats wage war on the 'rule of law' - and weaponize it against Trump

The left has increasingly challenged the American legal system, particularly targeting the Supreme Court and politicizing legal actions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Pam Bondi's brother overwhelmingly defeated in heated race to lead the D.C. Bar

"Member engagement in this election was, to say the least, extraordinary," Spagnoletti said. Seltzer garnered over 90 percent of the electronic vote in a record turnout.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Prosecutor review Donnie Yen leads mashup of legal drama and action flick

Yen, who looks undeniably good in a suit, is more convincing on his habitual fisticuff grounds than the jurisprudential ones.
Film
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: At Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, the women testifying are on trial too

Survivors of sexual violence continue facing scrutiny and doubt, stemming from entrenched societal biases about how victims should behave.
#sexual-assault
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Russell Brand to Appear in Court on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Russell Brand faces multiple sexual assault charges, including rape, with a court appearance set to initiate lengthy legal proceedings.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Russell Brand to Appear in Court on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Russell Brand faces multiple sexual assault charges, including rape, with a court appearance set to initiate lengthy legal proceedings.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC challenges ICE detainment of Bronx student Dylan Lopez Contreras | amNewYork

City Hall disputes ICE's detention of Bronx student Dylan Lopez Contreras, urging immigrants to engage with legal processes without fear.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Man jailed for 'vicious attack' on woman in park previously turned state witness in Longford murder case

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Illegal migrant, 15, gets probation and must go to school after killing Colorado rehab worker, 24, in high-speed crash

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC challenges ICE detainment of Bronx student Dylan Lopez Contreras | amNewYork

City Hall disputes ICE's detention of Bronx student Dylan Lopez Contreras, urging immigrants to engage with legal processes without fear.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Man jailed for 'vicious attack' on woman in park previously turned state witness in Longford murder case

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Illegal migrant, 15, gets probation and must go to school after killing Colorado rehab worker, 24, in high-speed crash

fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

A Blueprint for Trauma-Informed Capital Mitigation

To advocate for life in a capital defense case is to stand in the stillness between punishment and possibility. It invites attorneys to speak the language of survival physiology.
Law
#child-abuse
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

Biological mom of victim in Connecticut house of horrors blasts officials for keeping son from her: 'The state failed me again'

France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

French court to deliver verdict in landmark child sex abuse case involving 299 victims

The case highlights systemic failures in protecting children from sexual abuse by medical professionals.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

Father caught therapist molesting autistic boy at their California home, prosecutors allege

A father witnessed a therapist allegedly molesting his autistic son, leading to a felony charge against the therapist.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

Biological mom of victim in Connecticut house of horrors blasts officials for keeping son from her: 'The state failed me again'

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Trump pardons ex-Staten Island and Brooklyn GOP Rep. Michael Grimm

Trump pardoned former Rep. Michael Grimm, who served prison time for tax violations, reflecting his pattern of granting pardons in his second term.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

In quiet service, a trailblazer rises: Lt. Mary Wu honored at Eng Awards

"It's hard to be what you can't see." Justice Lillian Wan emphasized Lt. Wu's historic promotion, showcasing the importance of representation for Asian Americans in the court system.
Social justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Way Trump's America Most Closely Resembles 1930s Germany

America's legal system is increasingly becoming a 'dual state' where regular laws coexist with arbitrary governance affecting disfavored minorities.
#womens-rights
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Abortion arrest: Recording reveals police concern

Concerns arise over the police's handling of abortion-related arrests, particularly in sensitive circumstances involving vulnerable women.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws and must change them | Jonathan Lord

The legal system's treatment of Nicola Packer highlights systemic failures in compassionate care for women in abortion cases.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Abortion arrest: Recording reveals police concern

Concerns arise over the police's handling of abortion-related arrests, particularly in sensitive circumstances involving vulnerable women.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

How one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech row

The 31-month jail sentence for Lucy Connolly sparked debate on free speech versus inciting racial hatred in the UK.
#forgiveness
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social justice

Exclusive | Former sorority girl who pepper-sprayed Muslim NYC driver dodges prison - for a surprising reason

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social justice

Exclusive | Former sorority girl who pepper-sprayed Muslim NYC driver dodges prison - for a surprising reason

fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

S.F. DA has 'pattern and practice' of withholding evidence, public defenders allege

'The evidence was withheld until the eve of a trial. In a number of egregious cases, important evidence was not disclosed until the middle of a trial.'
DC food
#criminal-justice
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Anatomy of a Failed Insanity Plea

Documented psychiatric history before a crime is crucial for a credible insanity plea.
Insanity pleas without pre-crime psychiatric treatment tend to fail.
Brooklyn
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

They Wanted to Have Fewer Prisons. Instead, They Got a Prisoner's Worst Nightmare.

Incarcerated individuals face severe conditions, with particular institutions like Green Haven being notorious for their harsh realities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Anatomy of a Failed Insanity Plea

Documented psychiatric history before a crime is crucial for a credible insanity plea.
Insanity pleas without pre-crime psychiatric treatment tend to fail.
Brooklyn
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

They Wanted to Have Fewer Prisons. Instead, They Got a Prisoner's Worst Nightmare.

Incarcerated individuals face severe conditions, with particular institutions like Green Haven being notorious for their harsh realities.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Top New York City judge Adam Silvera embraces conflict resolution to address court backlog | amNewYork

Adam Silvera emphasizes quick settlements as essential to reducing court backlogs in New York City.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Court system in crisis as jaw-dropping' delays see first trials listed for 2029

Britain's ailing courts system has scheduled its first trials for 2029 almost four years away as the government struggles to tackle the spiralling backlog of cases.
UK politics
#politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Trump Draws Attention to Federal Judges

The growing public focus on federal judges shifts the perception from law-based governance to personality-driven narratives.
Lower federal judges have suddenly gained public prominence amid political controversies, especially during Trump's presidency.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Trump Draws Attention to Federal Judges

The growing public focus on federal judges shifts the perception from law-based governance to personality-driven narratives.
Lower federal judges have suddenly gained public prominence amid political controversies, especially during Trump's presidency.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

An Interview with Sable Elyse Smith | Berlin Art Link

Sable Elyse Smith's art critiques the American legal system's dehumanization and violence, revealing contrasts between legal rhetoric and lived realities.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

California judge resentences Menendez brothers to be eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after a California judge resentenced them, reducing their life sentences.
#judicial-misconduct
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan indicted over allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE after he was accused of pummeling victim

Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted for allegedly helping a migrant evade authorities, raising serious questions about judicial conduct.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

California judge Jeffrey Ferguson hugs son as he's convicted of murdering his wife during argument

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during an argument, claiming it was an accident.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan indicted over allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE after he was accused of pummeling victim

Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted for allegedly helping a migrant evade authorities, raising serious questions about judicial conduct.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

California judge Jeffrey Ferguson hugs son as he's convicted of murdering his wife during argument

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during an argument, claiming it was an accident.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Who is Peter Sullivan and why was he wrongly imprisoned for 38 years?

Peter Sullivan's murder conviction was quashed after 38 years due to new DNA evidence, marking a historic miscarriage of justice in Britain.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols

The jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers in the Tyre Nichols case, raising concerns about police accountability and public trust.
#litigation
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

3 Questions For A Tech Entrepreneur Turned Chinese Patent Enforcer (Part II) - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

3 Questions For A Tech Entrepreneur Turned Chinese Patent Enforcer (Part II) - Above the Law

#donald-trump
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Parents outraged by homey prison life for driver who killed their son: 'How is this justice?'

In Colorado, because this was charged as a traffic misdemeanor, they classify texting and driving as careless behavior instead of reckless, even though it is a purposeful choice.
NYC parents
#cybersecurity
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Sentencing expected for girl who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Toronto fatal swarming attack | CBC News

The teen whose sentencing hearing is scheduled was 16 at the time of the incident, which took place in a downtown Toronto parkette in December 2022.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto woman with restraining order says police were 'too busy' to help when she tried to report a breach | CBC News

"...I was feeling unsafe and kind of scared about every time I had to go outside," Kim told CBC Toronto.
Canada news
Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Yet another woke judge goes lawless in move against Trump

Judicial leniency shown toward Owen McIntire amid serious charges raises concerns about biases in the legal system favoring certain political ideologies.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A U.S. Businessman Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in China

David Lee's five-year prison sentence in China demonstrates the arbitrary enforcement of law, contrasting sharply with his routine travels to the country over decades.
UK news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Trump Administration to Judges: 'We Will Find You'

The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan represents a broader attempt to intimidate the judiciary and undermine judicial independence.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein retrial opens with new allegations of rape and sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein's retrial features new accusations, emphasizing his power over victims and prompting questions about the implications of the #MeToo movement.
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