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abcnews.go.comworld4 hrs ago
Frisco Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Transporting Minor for Sexual Exploitation
Joseph Ray Robertson, 37, of Frisco received a 20-year federal prison term Monday after pleading guilty to transporting a minor to a furry convention in Atlanta where he sexually abused the child. U.S. District Judge Richard Schell also ordered lifetime supervised release.
New York Postpolitics4 hrs ago
Survey Finds 14% of Americans Judge Others by Phone Backgrounds
A poll of 2,000 Americans shows that 14% form opinions about people based on their phone wallpaper. Younger respondents reported higher rates of this practice than older groups.
democracynow.orgpolitics7 hrs ago
Upper Tribunal Upholds Entry for Palestinian Extended Family from Gaza, Rejects Home Secretary Appeal
Judge Gemma Loughran rejected the Home Secretary's appeal and ruled that refusal would breach the Human Rights Act 1998. The decision allows a mother-of-three born in Gaza and 17 relatives to join her in Britain.
pbs.orgpolitics1 hr agoUpdated
President Trump Removes Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Seattle After Judges Bypassed Administration Consultation
President Trump removed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington on Wednesday less than one hour after federal judges unanimously appointed him. Rogoff had been sworn in earlier that morning at the federal courthouse in downtown Seattle.
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Al Jazeeraworld11 hrs ago
Kashmir Court Issues First Death Certificate for Man Taken into Custody in 1997
A judge ruled in April 2026 that timber trader Abdul Rashid Wani was murdered in army custody the day he vanished. The decision ordered a death certificate and identified the officer involved, marking the first such outcome among thousands of petitions.
world14 hrs ago
Kenyan High Court Denies Rastafarian Exemption From Marijuana Laws
The Nairobi court ruled that the community failed to prove cannabis use is essential to religious practice. Judge Bahati Mwamuye called for a national debate on drug policy while upholding current prohibitions.
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Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
Department of Justice Drops Remaining Jan. 6 Charges Against Dominic Pezzola
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly dismissed the final counts against Pezzola and three other Proud Boys leaders last Friday. The move followed President Trump's clemency actions for nearly all January 6 defendants.
opindia.comworld1 day ago
U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Administration Visa Policy for Researchers
@zerohedge reported that Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg halted enforcement of a visa ban on foreign nationals accused of censorship roles. The July 14, 2026 ruling found the policy likely violates the First Amendment rights of noncitizen researchers. It sided with the C…
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kpbs.orgpolitics1 day ago
Federal judge blocks California recycling symbol law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting a California law that restricts use of recycling symbols on packaging. The 2021 statute was scheduled to take effect October 4.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Federal Judge Voids Trump IRS Settlement and Orders Review of Attorneys
A federal judge voided a settlement between President Trump and the IRS that would have created a $1.8 billion fund. The ruling criticized Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and recommended disciplinary review.
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axios.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Florida Judge Denies Request to Add GPS Monitor for Former Lions Player Terrion Arnold
A Florida judge ruled Friday that former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold does not need a GPS tracker while out on bond. The decision permits him to continue workouts with NFL teams after the Lions released him last week.
washingtonpost.comworld1 day ago
UK Judge Orders ICJ Palestine to Pay £82,130 in Legal Costs
A British court directed ICJ Palestine to cover the full legal costs of a dual British-Israeli national after the group attempted to prosecute the individual for IDF service. The ruling requires payment of £82,130.
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news.sky.comworld1 day agoUpdated
British Man Serving Sentence in Iran Gets Two More Years for Media Contact
Craig Foreman received an additional two-year term after being told he was meeting his lawyer but was instead brought before a judge. He and his wife Lindsay, both on hunger strike since May, were arrested in January 2025 during a motorcycle trip.
news18.compolitics1 day ago
Judge Allows Rana to Transfer JPMorgan Lawsuit to Federal Court
A Manhattan judge ruled Tuesday that Chirayu Rana can move his case from state to federal court. The order requires Rana to pay related legal fees and disclose witness identities while allowing separate defamation claims by Lorna Hajdini to proceed independently.
espn.co.ukworld2 days ago
Van der Woude Team Files Motion to Strike 72 Sections of Complaint
Lucca Van der Woude's attorneys moved Tuesday to remove 72 sections from Aidan Romain's lawsuit, citing references to sealed juvenile records and other material. The filing precedes an Aug. 6 hearing before Judge Lauren A. R. Lofton. New York Post reported the details from court…
politics2 days ago
Former mayor loses deportation appeal after rape conviction
A former mayor convicted of raping a woman twice lost his appeal against deportation. An Upper Tribunal judge dismissed the claim that family and private life factors outweighed the public interest in removal.
Al-Monitorworld2 days ago
Judge Sentences Zarrab to Time Served, Dismisses Halkbank Charges
U.S. District Judge Richard Berman sentenced Turkish-Iranian trader Reza Zarrab to time served on July 14, 2026. Zarrab cooperated in the probe of Halkbank's alleged sanctions violations. The bank charges were dismissed last month after a compliance deal.
The Guardianpolitics2 days ago
Federal Judge Awards Hunter Biden $1.7 Million in Patrick Byrne Defamation Case
U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson ordered the former Overstock.com CEO to pay $1.7 million in punitive damages plus sanctions after finding him in default. The ruling followed a 2023 lawsuit over claims about an alleged 2021 bribe from Iran.
news.sky.comworld2 days agoUpdated
High Court Dismisses Legal Challenge Over 1994 RAF Chinook Crash
A High Court judge threw out a legal challenge against the Ministry of Defence over the 1994 RAF Chinook crash. The ruling followed Tuesday arguments from the Chinook Justice Campaign seeking an independent review.
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The Guardianpolitics2 days ago
Person shot dead in Maine ICE operation; judge orders Patrick Byrne to pay Hunter Biden $1.7 million
The Guardian reported a fatal shooting during an immigration enforcement action in Maine on Monday. A federal judge separately awarded Hunter Biden punitive damages in a defamation case on Friday.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
Federal Trade Commission Seeks to Block Henkel Purchase of Pittsburgh Paint Unit
The Federal Trade Commission asked a judge to stop Henkel's $725 million acquisition of part of Pittsburgh Paint. Officials said the transaction would reduce competition in the liquid-adhesive market.
slate.combusiness3 days ago
Federal Judge Declares California Resident Vexatious Litigant After Airline Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled a California man who filed dozens of lawsuits against airlines a vexatious litigant. The order followed a case against Scandinavian Airlines over a vegetarian meal served instead of chicken.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day agoUpdated
Judge Voids Trump-IRS Settlement Creating $1.776 Billion Fund and Barring Audits
A federal judge on July 13 voided a settlement between President Trump and the IRS that created a $1.776 billion fund and granted immunity from tax audits for the president, his sons and the Trump Organization. The ruling found the parties were never adverse and no case or contro…
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abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Federal Court Allows Muslim Instructor's Retaliation Claims to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a college instructor's claims of religious and national-origin discrimination can move forward. The decision found the instructor's allegations sufficient to state First Amendment retaliation and Title VII claims at the pleading stage.
middleeasteye.netpolitics3 days ago
Judge Dismisses H-1B Visa Delay Lawsuit, Rules Consular Officers Control Decisions and Two-Year Waits Are Reasonable
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly dismissed Navdeep Sharma's suit on July 10 after finding no unreasonable delay in his visa case. Sharma has been in India for roughly 18 months awaiting a decision on his approved H-1B extension.
abcnews.go.comsports3 days ago
Judge Orders Software Company to Reinstate Engineer Fired After Internal Comments
An administrative law judge ruled the company violated federal labor law by terminating the engineer for comments made in a group effort to address workplace issues. The decision requires reinstatement or an equivalent position and financial compensation, subject to appeal.
cnbc.compolitics4 days ago
Trump Student-Loan Changes Take Effect July 1 as Courts Block Some Provisions
Several repayment changes began July 1. Federal judges blocked a narrowed professional-degree definition and limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
manilatimes.networld4 days ago
Retired Judge Meinrado Paredes Dies at 79 in Cebu City
Paredes, who returned an IBP award after former President Duterte received the same honor, died from lung disease complications. He had a long career defending human rights during and after Martial Law.
washingtonpost.comtechnology4 days ago
French Court Upholds Le Pen Conviction but Shortens Election Ban, Allowing Her Candidacy
Marine Le Pen extended her lead in a voter preference poll for France's April presidential election after appeal judges shortened a prior ban on her candidacy. The far-right candidate declared her run this week following the Paris court ruling.
politics4 days ago
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Media Outlets
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a nonprofit and an individual against 34 media organizations. The court found the plaintiffs lacked standing to pursue claims that the outlets had failed to report on their work.
axios.compolitics5 days ago
ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions imposed for case involving U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Cbc reported that Winnipeg-born International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost and two colleagues filed suit June 24, 2025, against President Trump and his administration. The action challenges sanctions imposed nearly a year earlier over her work on an Afghanistan case. Canad…
Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
Judge Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Cases but States He Does Not Agree with Decision
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the Justice Department's motion to dismiss with prejudice the prosecution of Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola. The ruling follows an executive order by President Trump that commuted the men's sentences.
Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
Judge Dismisses Proud Boys Seditious Conspiracy Case After Appeals Court Vacates Convictions
A federal judge dismissed with prejudice the seditious conspiracy case against four Proud Boys leaders on July 10, 2026. The Justice Department had moved to end the prosecution after a 2025 presidential proclamation commuted their sentences.
politics5 days ago
Utah Judge Delays Decision on Whether Suspect Will Stand Trial for Charlie Kirk Killing
A weeklong preliminary hearing ended Friday with Judge Tony Graf scheduling further arguments for September 1. Prosecutors presented DNA, video and witness testimony while the defense challenged the evidence.
washingtonpost.comfinance6 days ago
Judge Orders DHS to Keep SAVE System Features Disabled After Conflicting Ruling
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on July 8 directed the Department of Homeland Security to maintain disabled features in the SAVE immigration database. The order prevents compliance with a July 7 ruling by another federal judge that would have restored access for four states…
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Retired Judges Tour Midwest Towns to Promote Judicial Independence
A group of retired judges completed a four-day bus tour through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. They spoke in public venues about the importance of judicial independence and public confidence in courts. The tour marked the nation's 250th anniversary.
ndtv.comworld6 days ago
UK High Court Rejects Most Diesel Emissions Claims Against Five Carmakers
A high court judge ruled that most emissions-control strategies in 20 diesel models did not qualify as prohibited defeat devices. The decision covers claims filed on behalf of 1.6 million UK vehicle owners.
news.google.compolitics6 days ago
UK High Court Rules Government Change to Modern Slavery Guidance Unlawful but Removals to France Can Continue
Euronews reported a High Court judge ruled Friday that the UK government unlawfully restricted legal rights of migrants facing removal under the one-in, one-out deal. The interior ministry vowed to appeal while stating removals can continue. The case involved five asylum seekers…
sports6 days ago
Aaron Judge Rib Injury to Be Reimaged During All-Star Break
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will undergo new imaging of his right rib stress fracture during the 2026 All-Star break. General manager Brian Cashman said the team will not return him until he is asymptomatic. The Yankees improved to 15-19 without him after a July 9 win…
finance6 days ago
UK Court Rejects Nord Stream Insurance Claim and Anchor-Damage Argument in Pipeline Sabotage Case
A London judge ruled the pipeline damage fell under a war-risk exclusion, relieving Lloyd’s and Arch of liability. The decision also dismissed claims that anchor damage caused separate harm to the line.
azernews.azscience6 days ago
Taliban Bans Smartphones for Government Employees and University Staff Effective June 16
Taliban authorities directed government workers, judges, police and military members to abandon smartphones under a rule that began June 16. The policy permits only basic feature phones and has spread to universities and some hospitals. Npr reported on enforcement and effects on…
news.sky.compolitics6 days ago
Lord Burnett Says Personal Attacks on Judges Threaten Independence
GB News reported that the former Lord Chief Justice addressed the House of Lords on Thursday following Prince Harry's loss in a privacy case against Associated Newspapers. The remarks came after the Duke of Sussex called the defeat a whitewash.
kpbs.orgpolitics6 days ago
Federal judges issue conflicting rulings on DHS voter database access
Two U.S. district judges reached opposite conclusions on whether the Department of Homeland Security must maintain expanded access to the SAVE citizenship verification system for four states. One order blocked nationwide changes; the second directed restoration of features for Fl…
theconversation.compolitics6 days ago
Federal court rules orchestra acted legitimately in cancelling pianist's concert
A federal court dismissed a pianist's lawsuit against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra after the orchestra cancelled an August 2024 performance. The judge found the cancellation was based on business concerns rather than the performer's political statements.
ABC Newspolitics6 days ago
Preliminary hearing draws crowds outside Utah courthouse for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk
Spectators have lined up overnight for 14 public seats at the weeklong hearing for Tyler Robinson. The proceedings are scheduled to conclude Friday when a judge decides whether evidence supports an aggravated murder charge.
politics6 days ago
Judge Admits Testimony on Kirk's Religious Beliefs in Assassination Case
A judge admitted a three-page statement describing Charlie Kirk's religious and political views during preliminary hearings. The ruling supports the prosecution's effort to seek a sentence enhancement if the defendant is convicted.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics6 days ago
California judge grants mental health diversion to three defendants accused of violent crimes
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lana Kim placed three defendants charged with violent offenses into the county mental health diversion program between 2023 and 2025. One defendant later disappeared from treatment. Prosecutors objected in each case and appealed one ruling.
sports7 days ago
Judge Denies Terry Rozier Request to Modify Bail Conditions
U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall on July 8 rejected a defense bid to let former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier practice and play with potential witnesses. The ruling keeps strict no-contact rules in place ahead of his February 2027 trial on bribery charges. ESPN reported th…
thewire.inpolitics7 days ago
Lord Chief Justice Warns Against Personal Attacks on Judges in Lords Debate on Rule of Law
Lord Burnett of Maldon told peers that personal vilification of judges crosses into an assault on judicial independence. His remarks followed Prince Harry's description of a High Court ruling as a whitewash.
ai7 days ago
New York Times and Daily News Ask Judge to Sanction OpenAI Over Chat-Log Sample in Copyright Case
The outlets filed a motion alleging OpenAI withheld evidence and altered materials in their copyright lawsuit. They seek penalties including fees and limits on using a disputed chat-log sample.
nbcnews.compolitics7 days ago
Court to Play Former Roommate Testimony in Murder Preliminary Hearing
A judge ruled that taped testimony from the accused's former roommate and lover will be played publicly with some portions redacted. The decision came after defense lawyers sought to limit public access to the recording.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Federal Judge Orders Indian Billionaire to Answer Questions on Dismissed Charges
A federal judge directed Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to respond to inquiries about the Justice Department's decision to drop criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against him. The order focuses on whether any exchange of favors occurred in connection with the…
Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
Kirk Family Seeks Court Order for Open Display of Evidence in Assassination Hearing
Charlie Kirk's widow and parents filed a supplemental notice asking a Utah judge to display all evidence in real time during the ongoing preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Kirk. The family says some exhibits were not visible to courtroom observers during the first…
Ars Technicatechnology7 days ago
Judge Approves $1.5 Million Settlement Between Musk Trust and SEC Over Twitter Disclosure
US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan approved a settlement resolving claims that Elon Musk failed to disclose a 9 percent stake in Twitter within the required 10 days. The deal requires a trust in Musk's name to pay a civil penalty but imposes no admission of wrongdoing.
Ars Technicatechnology7 days agoUpdated
Judge Approves $1.5 Million SEC Settlement With Musk Trust
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan approved a consent judgment on July 8, 2026, requiring a trust in Elon Musk's name to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty. The settlement resolves an SEC lawsuit alleging untimely disclosure of Twitter stock purchases in 2022.
politics7 days ago
Former Wisconsin judge fined $5,000 and placed on probation for obstructing ICE arrest
A federal judge sentenced the former Wisconsin judge to a $5,000 fine and one year of probation after a jury convicted her of obstructing an immigration arrest. Prosecutors had sought prison time, but the court cited her prior record and imposed no jail sentence.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Court allows video statement in murder case with one redaction
A judge ruled that a video statement can be played and broadcast during proceedings. One section near the end will be redacted. Lawyers continue to argue over the evidence.
Al Jazeeraworld7 days ago
Judge sentenced to fine and probation for obstructing ICE arrest
A federal judge ordered former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan to pay a $5,000 fine and serve one year of probation after a jury convicted her of obstructing an immigration arrest. Prosecutors had sought prison time, but the court cited her long public service r…
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Trial for man charged with placing pipe bombs at party headquarters set for February
A federal judge set a February 16 trial date for the Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The same judge ruled Monday that presidential clemency for…
Forbesworld8 days ago
Utah Judge Weighs Evidence in Charlie Kirk Killing Case
A Utah judge is hearing testimony on whether enough evidence exists to send Tyler James Robinson to trial for the killing of Charlie Kirk. The preliminary hearing entered its third day with questions remaining about defense strategy.