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Los Angeles Timespolitics5 days ago
California Bill Would Move Abused Animals Out of Shelters During Court Cases
A state bill would allow animals seized in cruelty cases to be placed with foster homes or rescue groups instead of remaining in municipal shelters. The measure passed one Senate committee and faces another vote next month.
abcnews.go.comtechnology14 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Says Geofence Warrants Need Probable Cause but Sends Case Back for Review
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on June 29 holding that geofence location warrants constitute Fourth Amendment searches. The ruling requires law enforcement to show probable cause before obtaining cell-phone location records from third-party companies.
nypost.comworld17 days ago
UK Court Denies Request to Reveal Accuser Identities in Tate Case
A UK court rejected a request by two defendants to learn the names of their accusers. Prosecutors said disclosure could lead to the names becoming public. The defendants argued the ruling limits their ability to prepare a defense.
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redir.folha.com.brpolitics19 days ago
Government Finalizes Position Against Prosecution Supplementary Investigations
Officials announced Thursday that the prosecution will lose its right to conduct supplementary investigations. The decision aligns with earlier legislation passed in March that is set to take effect in October.
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Judges Grant Defense Access to Grand-Jury Records in Trump-Era Cases
Federal judges have begun ordering the release of grand-jury transcripts in several criminal cases brought by the Justice Department. The rulings mark a departure from the traditional presumption that prosecutors act in good faith.
msnbc.compolitics49 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Face Repeated Setbacks Presenting Cases to Grand Juries
Prosecutors have struggled to secure indictments in multiple cases and received judicial rebukes for procedural violations. The issues have emerged since last November under the current administration.
japantimes.co.jpworld81 days ago
Hakamata's Sister Opposes Justice Ministry Draft to Restrict Retrial Evidence Use
Hideko Hakamata, sister of former death-row inmate Iwao Hakamata, restated her opposition to a government draft bill on Japan's retrial system. The bill would ban using disclosed evidence for purposes beyond court proceedings, with penalties for violators. She highlighted restric…