Legal Proceedings
60 stories related to this topic, newest first.
blackenterprise.comArbitrator Rules Rozier Forfeits Most of $26.6 Million Salary
An arbitrator ruled that free agent Terry Rozier violated his contract with the Miami Heat by failing to perform services. The decision requires him to forfeit most of his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season.
rte.ieMan accused of entering Britain as hitman told friend someone would die
A man charged with entering the country to carry out a killing allegedly told an acquaintance that someone was going to die. Court proceedings are scheduled to continue next month.
Usa TodayFormer assistant challenges legal claims in lawsuit against music producer
A former chief of staff filed a response disputing most allegations in a December 2024 complaint. The suit alleges involvement in sex trafficking and related claims tied to hotel-room arrangements between 2019 and 2021.
thewrap.comFederal Indictment Alleges Employee Transferred Funds to Partner
A superseding indictment from the Justice Department outlines transfers totaling $1.2 million from an employee of a civil-rights organization to an individual described as a neo-Nazi associate. The filing also lists additional charges.
The GuardianJudge seals virtual hearing in New York state murder case
A New York state judge held a sealed virtual conference in a murder case despite objections from media organizations. The proceeding had been listed publicly until the day before it was scheduled to occur.
Senate split at 11-11 after two majority members cannot attend sessions
Two senators from the majority bloc are unable to attend sessions due to legal proceedings. The chamber is now evenly divided, affecting the ability to reach a quorum or pass contested measures.
jpost.comMilitia Leader Pleads Not Guilty in Iran-Linked Terror Case
A militia leader entered a not guilty plea on Monday in federal court. Prosecutors described his alleged role in attacks tied to Iran's response to the war involving Israel and the United States.
Al JazeeraFormer Syrian General Denies Torture Charges at Start of Vienna Trial
Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi, 63, and Lieutenant Colonel Musab Abu Rukba, 54, face charges including aggravated torture and sexual coercion for alleged acts in Raqqa between 2011 and 2013. The trial opened on 1 June 2026 and is scheduled to last until June 30.
Washington ExaminerUtah judge denies request to close hearing in murder case
A Utah judge rejected a request to close portions of a preliminary hearing to the public. The same ruling scheduled a separate hearing to examine statements made by prosecutors to media outlets.
Washington ExaminerJudge to Rule on Public Access for Hearing in Utah Murder Case
A Utah state judge will decide Monday whether a preliminary hearing scheduled for early July in a murder case will be open to the public. The defendant faces charges related to a September 2025 incident at Utah Valley University.
thehindubusinessline.comFormer executive sits silent at book panel over legal order
An ex-Meta executive remained silent during a panel discussion of her memoir at the Hay Festival after an arbitration order barred promotion of the book. The company stated the restriction stems from an agreement signed during her employment.
manilatimes.netA Philippine anti-graft court issues plunder arrest warrant for Sen. Estrada over alleged P570-M kickbacks
A Philippine senator said he will surrender after an anti-graft court ordered his arrest on a non-bailable plunder charge tied to flood-control project kickbacks. He had previously posted bail on a related graft charge.
theyeshivaworld.comAustria to Hold First Trial of Syrian Officials on Torture Charges
Austria will prosecute two former Syrian regime officers accused of torture. The case marks the country's first war crimes trial involving Assad-era officials and will allow Syrian witnesses to testify.
pakistantoday.com.pkBritish Man Extradited on AgustaWestland Bribery Charges Appeals Additional Forgery Count in Indian Supreme Court
Christian Michel, held since 2018 on bribery charges tied to a 2010 helicopter contract, will have his case heard by India’s Supreme Court in July 2026. His son says India is applying different standards to Michel than to diamond merchant Nirav Modi.
lamag.comApplicants for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Include Multiple Pardoned Individuals
Individuals previously convicted or investigated in cases tied to the 2020 election and January 6 events have stated they intend to seek payments from the fund. The Justice Department created the program to address alleged government overreach.
nbcnews.comJustice Department examines nonprofit funding of E. Jean Carroll litigation
Federal prosecutors in Chicago are reviewing financial support for E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Trump. The inquiry focuses on a nonprofit linked to Reid Hoffman rather than Carroll herself.
citizen.co.zaFormer Finance Minister Convicted Over UnetCredit Reporting Failures
A former finance minister was convicted on Sunday for failing to ensure that UnetCredit's financial irregularities were reported to the public during his time as company chair.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tgam/U4QRNJ27KRCBVNC4JOBDDZAZFQ.jpg)
news.google.comBusinessman Files Private Charges Against Hepburn Shire Council CEO and Councillor
A Daylesford businessman has brought private prosecutions against Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson. The charges allege misconduct in public office related to council-funded legal services. The case returns to the Ballarat Magistrates' Court fo…
winnipegfreepress.comCourt Allows 16-Year-Old Charged in Cruise Ship Death to Remain Free
A Florida judge ruled that Timothy Hudson, 16, charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise Ship last year, can stay with his family pending further proceedings. The decision follows his arrest and formal charges.
conservativehome.comNicola Sturgeon Discusses Husband's Guilty Plea at Hay Festival
Nicola Sturgeon addressed the recent guilty plea of her estranged husband Peter Murrell during an appearance at the Hay Festival in Wales. She described the past week as more difficult than prior challenges and said she had been cleared by police.
The GuardianCanadian man pleads guilty to 14 counts of assisting suicide
Kenneth Law admitted sending lethal chemicals to people in multiple countries. He entered the plea in an Ontario court on Friday, with sentencing scheduled for September.
bbc.co.ukAustralian mother convicted in mushroom poisoning case files appeal
An Australian woman sentenced for poisoning relatives with toxic mushrooms has lodged an appeal against her conviction. The case involves multiple family members who became ill after consuming the mushrooms.
Ex-husband of former Scottish first minister pleads guilty to embezzlement
The former first minister of Scotland described this week as the worst of her life after her ex-husband pleaded guilty to embezzlement. The development also affects the political party she once led.
BbcFive Activists Face Trial in Germany Over 2024 Elbit Systems Break-In
Five pro-Palestinian activists from four countries are on trial in Stuttgart for property damage and alleged membership in a criminal organization. The case involves a September 2024 incident at an Elbit Systems site in Ulm and has drawn attention to German legal procedures for p…
New York PostEx-wife presents letter in congressman's defamation case
Emily Moreno filed a motion citing a handwritten note and photos in a lawsuit filed by Rep. Max Miller. The filing responds to his claims of defamation over abuse allegations from 2024.
BloombergFederal Prosecutor Urges Conviction of Short Seller Andrew Left in Securities Fraud Trial
A federal prosecutor told jurors that evidence showed Andrew Left manipulated stock prices for years. The statements came during closing arguments in his securities fraud trial.
axios.comNCLA Files Brief Seeking to Vacate Sanctions Against South Carolina Appraiser
The New Civil Liberties Alliance submitted an opening brief on May 28, 2026, in Kirton v. South Carolina Dept. of Labor. The filing asks the South Carolina Administrative Law Court to reverse sanctions imposed by the South Carolina Real Estate Board.
rediff.comNew York court sentences man for plotting to kill Iranian-American journalist
A federal court in New York handed down a sentence to a man convicted of planning the assassination of Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Alinejad, who contributes to CBS News, responded to the outcome.
Le MondeFrench Court to Rule on Sarkozy Appeal November 30
The Paris appeals court ended hearings in the Libyan funding case against former president Nicolas Sarkozy on May 27. Prosecutors had sought a seven-year prison term. The verdict is scheduled for November 30.
koreatimes.co.krSeoul Court to Rule on Former President Yoon Perjury Charge
A Seoul district court is scheduled to deliver its verdict Thursday in the perjury trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The case stems from testimony Yoon gave last year during the insurrection trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
Al-MonitorU.S. Re-Adds U.N. Expert Albanese to Sanctions List
The United States restored sanctions on U.N. expert Francesca Albanese on May 27 after an appeals court stayed a lower court order. The Treasury Department posted the updated designation on its website.
nypost.comSugar Ray Leonard files for restraining order against son Daniel Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard requested a restraining order against his son after an alleged altercation at the boxer's Pacific Palisades home. Court records show the son was arrested for violating a temporary order and held until May 22.
The GuardianTexas priest trial hears testimony on alleged encounter with congregant
Court testimony described an incident involving a Roman Catholic priest and a woman receiving spiritual guidance. Anthony Odiong, 57, faces criminal charges related to his conduct with female congregants.
BBC NewsProsecution Opens Case in Northern Ireland Sex Abuse Trial
The prosecution began presenting its case against a former political party leader facing 18 sex abuse charges. The defendant has pleaded not guilty to all counts, including one of rape.
vancouversun.comCanadian Man Pleads Guilty to 14 Suicide Counts in Poison Case
Kenneth Law, 60, is scheduled to enter guilty pleas Friday to 14 counts of aiding or counseling suicide. Prosecutors are withdrawing second-degree murder charges in the Newmarket, Ontario court.
upi.comPhilippine Senate Considers Absentee Voting for Members Facing Legal Issues
A Senate proposal would let members vote without attending sessions. The plan centers on one senator facing an arrest warrant. The Supreme Court has already denied a related temporary restraining order request.
Le MondeLawyer Describes Former Interior Minister's Resentment Toward Sarkozy at Appeal Hearing
A lawyer told the Paris Court of Appeal on Tuesday that former interior minister Claude Guéant harbors resentment toward Nicolas Sarkozy. The statement came during proceedings linked to alleged Libyan funding of Sarkozy's 2007 campaign.
jpost.comJerusalem District Court Orders Netanyahu Defense to Justify Testimony Cancellation Request
The Jerusalem District Court directed Benjamin Netanyahu's legal team to provide reasons for seeking to cancel scheduled testimony. The request cites diplomatic and security constraints and shortened hearing schedules.
winnipegfreepress.comFederal Judge to Rule on Detention of Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Death
A federal judge will decide Wednesday whether 16-year-old Timothy Hudson remains free on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial on charges of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Prosecutors have asked that Hudson be held in custody after the case moved from…
upi.comMango Vice Chair Steps Down After Arrest in Father's Death
Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, announced he is stepping down temporarily as vice chair after being named a suspect. Isak Andic died in December 2024 after falling from a cliff near Barcelona while hiking with his son.
The BbcSouth African President Files Court Challenge to Parliamentary Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the High Court in Cape Town to set aside a report that recommended further consideration of impeachment proceedings. The report stems from a 2022 panel finding on cash allegedly stolen from his farm.
dnaindia.comIsrael's top military lawyer dismissed after admitting to leak
The military's chief of staff has formally dismissed the country's senior military lawyer. The action follows her October 2025 resignation after she acknowledged leaking footage from a detention facility.
nypost.comTexas Man Released After 30 Days in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Adam Hoffman was released from a McLennan County jail on Monday after serving half of a 60-day sentence. Prosecutors from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office said they accepted a plea deal because the child victim declined to testify again.
rte.ieLawyer withdraws from defamation case hours before hearing
A lawyer filed paperwork to withdraw from representing a former JPMorgan banker in a defamation lawsuit just hours before a scheduled court appearance. The filing states the client will proceed without new counsel for now.
BBC NewsSudanese National Pleads Guilty in English Channel Migrant Deaths
A Sudanese national pleaded guilty at Canterbury Crown Court to endangering life after four migrants drowned off northern France in April. The defendant admitted piloting a small boat that created a risk of death or serious injury.
The FederalistJustice Department Sues Washington D.C. Bar Over Jeffrey Clark Disciplinary Case
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on May 13 against D.C. bar disciplinary authorities. The suit challenges proceedings against former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark and seeks to halt further action.
jpost.comInterpreter Detained by DHS for Six Weeks After 25 Years in U.S.
Meenu Batra, a courtroom interpreter in Texas, was detained by the Department of Homeland Security in March and held for more than six weeks. A federal judge later ordered her release pending further proceedings.
espn.comDominican Judge Finds Wander Franco Criminally Responsible for Abuse but Exempts Him from Punishment
A Dominican judge ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco bears criminal responsibility for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor. The court exempted him from punishment after determining he was also a victim of extortion.
nypost.comDominican Judge Rules Rays Shortstop Franco Criminally Responsible but Exempt from Prison
A Dominican judge found Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor. The court exempted him from punishment after determining he was also a victim of extortion by the girl's mother.
The BbcEdinburgh Council Auctions £3m Property Portfolio of Landlord Mark Fortune
A £3 million portfolio of flats, commercial premises and a house owned by Edinburgh businessman Mark Fortune has been seized and listed for auction to recover unpaid debts. The City of Edinburgh Council initiated the sequestration process under Scottish bankruptcy law.
dutchnews.nlRotterdam Court to Rule on Dutch Citizen's Alleged Hamas Financing
A Rotterdam court is scheduled to issue a verdict on Wednesday regarding accusations that a Dutch citizen transferred approximately €8 million to Hamas networks between 2010 and 2023. The case centers on financial support allegations spanning more than a decade.
dailywire.comColumnist Lists Past Cases of Uneven Accountability for Officials
A Washington Times opinion column catalogs multiple episodes involving Democratic and Republican figures and argues that consequences have been applied unevenly. The piece cites specific dates, statements, and legal outcomes from 2016 through 2026.
Fox NewsJudge Allows Lawsuit Against Sierra Canyon School to Proceed Publicly
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied Sierra Canyon School's request to seal a lawsuit alleging inadequate supervision of student conduct. The case will now move into the discovery phase ahead of a possible jury trial.
insurancejournal.comSocial media influencer and two others charged in alleged murder plot
Los Angeles County prosecutors filed charges against a 24-year-old influencer, her father and her former boyfriend in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire scheme. The case is tied to a custody dispute involving the influencer's 7-year-old daughter.
thecut.comNew York Gallerist Husband Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot
A man was convicted in connection with the 2024 stabbing death of his spouse, a New York art gallerist, in Brazil. The case involved divorce proceedings at the time of the killing.
yahoo.comCBS News Examines Convictions of Man Known as Ted Maher and Jon Green
CBS News aired a segment on a man convicted under two names. The report covered his 2002 arson conviction and his 2025 conviction for soliciting murder.
France 24Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in Havana After Raul Castro Indictment
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana on Friday. The rally expressed support for former Cuban president Raul Castro following his indictment in the United States.
crooksandliars.comU.S. Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Man Deported to El Salvador
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against a man deported to El Salvador last year. The dismissal follows a determination that the deportation was wrongful.
rediff.comFormer Prosecutor Indicted for Concealing Evidence in 2015 Death Investigation
A former prosecutor who led an inquiry into a 2015 death has been charged with aggravated concealment. The case involves handling of evidence related to an earlier investigation of a 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires.
Financial TimesPresident proposes $1.8 billion fund for alleged lawfare victims
The administration announced plans for a fund to support individuals described as victims of legal actions against political figures. Some Republican senators have raised objections to the proposal.