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insurancejournal.comFlorida Court Dismisses Libel Suit by Vape Store Owner Against New York Post
A federal court in Florida dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by the operator of seventeen vape stores. The plaintiff had alleged false statements in a New York Post article about his business and political views.
DeadlineFederal Judge Orders Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Kennedy Center board violated the law by adding President Donald Trump's name to the venue and ordered the name removed within two weeks. The same ruling blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations.
South China Morning PostTwo Men Jailed for Fatal Crash at 139 mph in 30 mph Zone
A driver and passenger received prison sentences after a high-speed collision that killed a pedestrian. The pair had recorded themselves using nitrous oxide and running red lights moments before impact.
South China Morning PostManchester Court Sentences Two Men to Prison After 139 mph Crash Kills Driver
A Manchester Crown Court judge sentenced driver Uways Hussain and passenger Usmon Mahmood to prison terms after a March crash in which their car reached 139 mph in a 30 mph zone. The collision killed 50-year-old Sylvester Abayomi.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Court Jails Two Footballers and Betting Agent in Match-Fixing Case
A Hong Kong court sentenced former Under-23 player Brian Fok, Brazilian player Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad to prison terms of up to 17 months. The three were convicted on five charges connected to a police operation that arrested 23 people for suspect…
news.sky.comManchester Airport assault: Brothers will not face third trial
Liverpool Crown Court decided that two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport will not face another trial. The ruling ends proceedings on one allegation while a separate conviction stands.
Criminal case over Dreamworld compensation theft discontinued by prosecutors
Prosecutors discontinued a criminal case against a woman accused of stealing her son's compensation payment from the 2016 Dreamworld ride disaster. The money was recovered through civil proceedings. The victim's father said his son should have had a court hearing.
GB NewsFormer Supply Teacher Admits 21 Child Sex Offences at Schools in North West England
Abusali Rahman, 36, of Salford, pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday to offences committed between December 2023 and June 2025. The charges involve 13 schoolgirls at multiple schools in the region.
cnbc.comFederal Judge Eleanor Ross Received Private Reprimand Over Courthouse Conduct
Bloomberg Law reported that U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross was privately reprimanded after investigators found she had repeated sexual encounters with a police officer in her chambers during business hours. The report stated the conduct raised conflict-of-interest concerns and…
stltoday.comMississippi Prosecutor Removed Most Black Jurors in 2004 Murder Trial
A Mississippi prosecutor removed nearly all Black prospective jurors from a murder trial. The U.S. Supreme Court later ruled the action violated constitutional protections against racial discrimination in jury selection.
nationalpost.comFederal Judge Allows Florida Teen to Remain Free Ahead of Trial
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to jail a 16-year-old Florida boy charged with killing and sexually assaulting his stepsister on a cruise ship. The teenager will stay with a family member under electronic monitoring while awaiting trial.
New York PostManhattan court reduces bail for defendant in alleged crypto kidnapping case
A 33-year-old man charged in an alleged kidnapping and torture case will be released on a $250,000 bond after one year in custody. The court approved the reduced bail package Wednesday.
bbc.co.ukGerman Court Jails Former RAF Member for Armed Robberies
A court in Verden sentenced Daniela Klette to 13 years in prison for eight armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016. Klette, 67, was arrested in Berlin in February 2024 after more than 30 years on the run.
motherjones.comImmigration courts schedule hearings for 100 or more people at once
Immigration courts are holding combined hearings for groups of 100 or more people. The practice aims to reduce a backlog of more than 3 million cases. Officials have set a target of deporting 1 million people in 2026 and 2027.
NprImmigration Courts Schedule Larger Hearings to Process Cases Faster
Immigration courts have begun grouping 100 or more cases into single master calendar hearings in Chicago, Boston, Chelmsford, Mass., and soon Dallas. The change affects people whose original hearings were set for 2027 through 2029.
therecord.mediaAI-Generated Filings Rise in Federal Courts
Federal judges and court staff report a sharp increase in pro se lawsuits containing AI-generated text. The filings add to an already heavy caseload handled by U.S. District Courts.
The Sydney Morning HeraldPsychiatrist Sentenced to Two-Year Order for Assault on Former Patient
A Sydney court imposed a two-year intensive correction order on Ong Ming Tan after he pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated indecent assault. The victim described lasting effects from incidents that occurred between 2009 and 2010.
680news.comCourt spares two teenage boys jail in rape case
A court decided not to send two teenage boys to prison after they were convicted in a rape case. The decision drew public attention and prompted statements from government officials.
vtdigger.orgDerby Man Receives Three-Year Tesco Ban After Two Thefts
A 22-year-old received a Criminal Behaviour Order barring him from all Tesco stores in Derby until May 2029 after stealing two cans of cider. He also faces drug-possession charges and was ordered to pay compensation.
New York PostWoman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Two Lawyers Outside North Carolina Courthouse
A 57-year-old Raleigh woman opened fire on two attorneys outside the old Wake County Courthouse on Friday morning. Both lawyers were hospitalized; the suspect was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
ReasonFederal Appeals Court Rules Texas Woman Can Recover Damages After SWAT Team Destroys Her Home
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that Vicki Baker can recover about $60,000 plus interest under the Texas Constitution. Her McKinney, Texas, home was damaged in July 2020 during a police operation targeting a barricaded fugitive.
dailywire.comIndiana Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of 1999 Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers
The Indiana Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the city of Gary in a lawsuit filed in 1999 against 11 gun manufacturers. The court let stand a December ruling that directed dismissal of the case.
news.sky.comReview Launched After Three Teenagers Avoid Prison for Rapes
A court review is examining sentences given to three boys aged 14 and 15 who received youth rehabilitation orders instead of prison terms for raping two girls in Hampshire.
america.cgtn.comU.S. Immigration Courts Swear In 82 New Judges
The Department of Justice administered the oath of office to 77 permanent and five temporary immigration judges on Wednesday. The appointments bring the total number of immigration judges to nearly 700.
al-monitor.comTurkish Appeals Court Annuls Opposition Party Congress and Reinstates Former Leader
A Turkish appeals court on Friday annulled the 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party and reinstated its former chairman. The party rejected the ruling and said it would appeal to the Supreme Election Board.
thegatewaypundit.comFederal Appeals Court Denies Pseudonymity to Parent in School Vaccine Lawsuit
A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that a parent suing over a school vaccination mandate must proceed under her real name. The 2-1 decision found insufficient evidence of reasonable fear of severe harm.
upi.comVirgin Islands Supreme Court Reverses BlackRock Dismissal in Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands reversed the dismissal of BlackRock, Inc. on personal jurisdiction grounds in a case filed by Altisource Asset Management Corporation. The ruling addressed claims under business tort and CICO statutes in the Superior Court of the U.S.…
bbc.co.ukDrug Driver Jailed for 12 Years After Killing Woman in 80 mph Crash
A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and related offenses in a December 2024 crash in Plymouth. The victim, a 60-year-old woman, died at the scene after her car was struck head-on.
Western Australia to Close 26 Regional Courthouses for Three Months
More than 20 regional and remote courthouses in Western Australia will close for three months starting June 1 due to a lack of police security. Lawyers and community groups have raised concerns about access to justice for domestic violence cases.
Man Charged With Arnhem Land Murder Granted Bail to Tiwi Islands
A 20-year-old man charged with murder in Milingimbi appeared in the Northern Territory Supreme Court and was granted bail to live with family on Bathurst Island. The court imposed electronic monitoring and other strict conditions. He is scheduled to return to court in July.
upi.comFederal Judge Restricts ICE Arrests at Three Manhattan Immigration Courts
A federal judge ruled Monday that immigration agents may no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances at three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur. The decision applies to courts at 26 Federal Plaza, 201 Varick Street, and 290 Broadway.
nypost.comCalifornia Man Pleads Guilty to Incest and Supplying Alcohol to Daughter
Stephen Vincent Chavez, 41, entered guilty pleas Monday in Ventura County Superior Court to one felony count of incest and one misdemeanor count of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Prosecutors said the offenses occurred in July 2025 while his 18-year-old biological daughter was liv…
Northern Territory Police Officer on Trial for Alleged Attempt to Pervert Course of Justice
A Northern Territory police officer is standing trial in the Supreme Court on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Prosecutors allege he pressured his former partner to withdraw an aggravated assault complaint.
New York PostFormer MLB Pitcher Testifies in Wrongful Death Trial Over 2020 Crosswalk Crash
Scott Erickson testified that he accelerated through a Westlake Village crosswalk just before two boys were struck and killed in September 2020. The testimony came during a civil trial brought by the victims' family.
nypost.comDeveloper Arrested After Allegedly Discussing Court Influence
A Brooklyn developer was arrested on federal wire fraud charges one day after messages showed him discussing efforts to influence his civil case. Court records detail the communications and related allegations.
bbc.co.ukNorfolk Man Jailed for Three Years and Nine Months After Driving at 119 mph While Banned
A 36-year-old East Harling resident was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court after pleading guilty to cocaine supply, cannabis possession, and dangerous driving. Police recovered videos from his phone showing him reaching 119 mph on rural roads during a five-year driving ban.
asiaone.comBrazilian Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years for Fake Device Left Outside MI5 Building
Julian Valente Pereira, 32, left a fake device made of rolled-up A4 paper, brown masking tape and string outside Thames House on January 1, one day after his final asylum appeal was dismissed. He was found guilty of placing an article with the intention of inducing belief it woul…
deadline.comJudge Bars Streamer Clavicular from Broadcasting Community Service
A Florida judge prohibited streamer Clavicular from streaming community service hours imposed as part of a sentencing agreement. The streamer received six months of probation after pleading no contest to charges tied to an alligator incident.
Nbc NewsMan Pleads Guilty to Damaging Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters in New York
A 36-year-old man from New Jersey pleaded guilty Wednesday to intentionally driving his car into the entrance of the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn five times in January. He caused about $19,000 in damage and must repay it. The man faces up to three years in pris…
Abc NewsAppeals Court to Hear Arguments on Trump Administration Bid to Reinstate Law Firm Sanctions
A U.S. appeals court is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday on the Trump administration's effort to reinstate executive orders targeting four law firms. Four district court judges previously ruled the orders unconstitutional and issued permanent injunctions. The case centers on…
abcnews.go.comErik Fleming Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Supplying Ketamine That Killed Matthew Perry
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, was sentenced to two years in federal prison on May 13, 2026, for distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry, including doses that led to the actor's death in October 2023. Fleming admitted to obtaining the drug from dealer Jasveen S…
israelnationalnews.com (News photo)Neo-Nazi Cult Leader Sentenced to 15 Years for Inciting Violence
Michail Chkhikvishvili, known online as Commander Butcher, received a 15-year prison term Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court for leading the Maniac Murder Cult and soliciting attacks that prosecutors linked to a 2025 Nashville school shooting. Separately, drug counselor Erik Fle…
yahoo.comRochester Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Threatening Police Officer
Orlando Justice, 38, received a 21-month prison term after conviction on transmission of threatening communications in interstate commerce. The sentence triggers standard federal incarceration and supervised release requirements that now take effect immediately upon designation t…
lamag.comGeorgian National Receives 15 Years for Soliciting Hate Crimes and Ricin Plot in New York
Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as Commander Butcher, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in Brooklyn on charges of soliciting hate crimes and distributing instructions to manufacture bombs and ricin. The term establishes a fixed period of incarceration that begins imm…
The GuardianBarrister Wins Appeal Against Contempt of Court Referral Over Closing Speech
A human rights barrister won an appeal against a contempt of court referral stemming from his closing speech in the trial of six Palestine Action activists. The barrister was accused of breaching the trial judge's directions not to invite the jury to disregard the law or consider…
yahoo.comNorth Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Publishing Supreme Court Justice’s Home Address
Kyle Andrew Edwards, 59, of Alexander, N.C., entered a guilty plea in federal court on May 6, 2026, to a charge stemming from posting a justice's home address online with intent to threaten or incite violence. Court documents detail a series of threatening posts made from April t…
Honolulu Immigration Court Wait Times Reach 19 Months
The average wait for a hearing in Honolulu’s federal immigration court reached 19 months in March 2026, the longest in 15 years. Pending cases stand at 1,413, also a 15-year high. The Department of Homeland Security has curtailed asylum hearing times and increased pre-hearing rem…
bbc.co.ukPaul Hollywood Convicted of Speeding at 96mph on M25 Motorway
The Great British Bake Off judge, 60, admitted driving at nearly 100mph on motorways in wet conditions and tailgating other drivers. He received five penalty points, a £293 fine and additional costs after the January incident. A separate charge of driving without due care was wit…
ktla.comLong Beach Man Receives 30-Month Prison Term for Molotov Cocktail at 2025 Anti-ICE Protest
A federal judge sentenced Long Beach resident Christian Secuskie to 30 months in prison for possessing a Molotov cocktail during an anti-immigration enforcement protest in downtown Los Angeles on June 6 2025. The sentence triggers mandatory federal prison placement and three year…
mondoweiss.netIsraeli High Court Questions Justice Minister on Failure to Fill Judicial Vacancies
Israel's High Court of Justice held a hearing on the justice minister's refusal to convene the Judicial Selection Committee fully. Justices focused on shortages in district courts, particularly in Beersheba. The minister plans limited appointments, but critics argue this does not…
bbc.co.ukDOJ Corrects Media on Judge's Knowledge of Homicide Warrant
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Rhode Island issued a statement refuting media claims that Judge Melissa DuBose released Bryan Rafael Gomez knowing of a Dominican Republic arrest warrant for homicide. This clarification establishes that the judge lacked awareness of the warrant at…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupreme Court Upholds Texas Congressional Map; Virginia High Court Hears Redistricting Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and allowed Texas to use its redrawn congressional map for the 2026 elections. In Virginia, the state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a Republican challenge to a voter-approved map that favors Democrats. A lower Virginia…