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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Digital life

Why Hasn't the 9/11 Trial Started?

The 9/11 trial involving five accused conspirators has faced numerous delays, with a start date unlikely before 2026. [ more ]
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www.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powers

New sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Court backlog crisis laid bare as new trials not due to start until mid-2027

The criminal justice system is facing severe delays, scheduling trials as far out as 2027, impacting victims and exacerbating prison overcrowding. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
Social justice

70 Misdemeanor Cases In SF Being Thrown Out Over Lengthy Delays; Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys Blame Judges

Judges cannot excuse trial delays due to the pandemic, resulting in the dismissal of 70 criminal cases in San Francisco. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powers

New sentencing powers for magistrates aim to reduce trial delays, though they may temporarily increase prison populations. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Court backlog crisis laid bare as new trials not due to start until mid-2027

The criminal justice system is facing severe delays, scheduling trials as far out as 2027, impacting victims and exacerbating prison overcrowding. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
Social justice

70 Misdemeanor Cases In SF Being Thrown Out Over Lengthy Delays; Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys Blame Judges

Judges cannot excuse trial delays due to the pandemic, resulting in the dismissal of 70 criminal cases in San Francisco. [ more ]
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Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Lawyer Conflicts Create More Delay In Murdered Law Professor Case

The trial of Donna Adelson faces significant delays due to conflicts of interest surrounding her legal representation, potentially pushing proceedings into 2026. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Law

New York appeals court rejects Donald Trump's third request to delay Monday's hush money trial

Trump's appeal to delay hush money trial denied, facing upcoming legal proceedings.
Trump's legal team challenges trial judge's decisions and seeks postponement based on strategic reasons. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Social justice

Criminals gaming the justice system as cases jammed for years in court backlog

Criminals are exploiting trial delays to evade justice
The backlog in the courts is causing trauma and disillusionment for victims and witnesses [ more ]
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