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thegatewaypundit.comAlabama Probate Judge Suspended Over Ethics Complaint
Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard was suspended after a judicial ethics complaint listed seven charges. The complaint alleges racial comments, staff interference, and delays in involuntary commitment hearings.
thegatewaypundit.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…
app.buzzsumo.comFederal High Court Rules Jonathan Eligible for 2027 Presidential Run
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility to contest the 2027 election. The court also imposed fines totaling N21 million on the plaintiff.
jurist.orgState Attorneys General Seek Clarification on Climate Chapter in Judicial Manual
Twenty-three state attorneys general sent a letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts asking about the distribution of a science reference manual that included a climate science section later removed from the online version. The letter raises questions about physical…
slate.comGeorgia Judicial Commission Finds Two Supreme Court Candidates Violated Conduct Rules
The Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission determined that candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin violated judicial conduct rules by publicly endorsing each other and pledging to restore abortion rights. The findings became public after an 11th Circuit ruling allowed their…
msnbc.comFifth Circuit Judges Viewed as Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Legal observers note that several judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit are considered possible candidates for future Supreme Court vacancies. The assessment comes amid ongoing discussion of judicial appointments.
medianama.comBrazil Court Orders Arrest of Private Refining Group Head
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of the head of a private refining group. The order is part of ongoing efforts to address organized crime activity within the formal economy. The development was reported on May 15, 2026.
jpost.comMan Pleads Guilty to Damaging Brooklyn Headquarters of Chabad-Lubavitch Movement
Dan Sohail entered a guilty plea in federal court in Brooklyn to one count of damaging religious property. The conviction requires the court to impose a sentence that includes imprisonment and restitution to the affected organization.
jpost.comMan Pleads Guilty to Damaging Brooklyn Headquarters of Chabad-Lubavitch Movement
Dan Sohail entered a guilty plea in federal court in Brooklyn to one count of damaging religious property. The conviction triggers a maximum three-year prison term and mandatory restitution at his upcoming sentencing.
foxnews.comEcuadoran Judge Fatally Shot in Machala During State of Emergency
An Ecuadoran judge was shot dead while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala. The killing occurred during a state of emergency declared to combat organized crime. Police said her bodyguards were not present and that she had received prior threats.
theconversation.comGachagua Moves to Strike Out Supreme Court Appeal on Deputy Chief Justice’s Power to Empanel Judges
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua filed preliminary objections arguing the appeal is moot after Chief Justice Martha Koome reconstituted the High Court bench. All parties have already submitted to the three-judge panel and completed arguments on the impeachment petitions.…
nbcnews.comTwo Former Probationary Immigration Judges Sue Trump Administration After Being Dismissed
Carla Espinoza filed suit Tuesday and Kyra Lilien sued last week after their removals from the bench. The pair allege the Department of Justice targeted them based on race, sex, political affiliation and prior work with immigrant advocacy groups. At least 113 immigration judges h…
South China Morning PostJudge in Kim Keon Hee Corruption Appeal Found Dead Near Seoul High Court
The presiding judge in the appeals trial of former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee was discovered dead near the Seoul High Court early Wednesday. Police are investigating the incident as a possible suicide after finding a note at the scene. The death follows the court's rece…
jpost.comIsraeli High Court Issues Temporary Freeze on New Television and Radio Council
Israel's High Court froze the activities of the new Second Authority for Television and Radio Council after the state missed a response deadline. Justice Alex Stein issued the temporary order on Sunday, barring the council from convening or making decisions. The ruling came amid…
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…
citizen.co.zaIran Executes Man Convicted of Killing Security Officer in 2022 Protests
Iran executed Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, convicted of involvement in the death of security officer Abbas Fatemiyeh during 2022 protests, according to a judiciary news outlet. The Supreme Court upheld his death sentence in late 2025. Rights groups reported allegations of torture and fo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran Executes Man for Alleged Mission on Behalf of Israeli Spy Agency
Iran executed a man on Saturday for carrying out a mission on behalf of Israel's spy agency during mass protests in January, according to the judiciary. The individual, Erfan Kiani, was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld his sentence. The events relate to recent protests in th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPhilippine Court Issues Hold Order on Former Speaker Martin Romualdez Amid Corruption Allegations
A Philippine anti-graft court has approved a precautionary hold departure order against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, preventing him from leaving the country. The order follows allegations of his involvement in a kickback scheme related to flood control projects valued a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewArgentinian Judge to Face Trial for Antisemitism Over Social Media Remarks
An Argentinian judge is scheduled to be tried for antisemitism following discriminatory comments about Jewish people made on social media. This marks the first time such a trial has been initiated against a judge in Argentina.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewImmigration Judges Dismissed After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students
Immigration judges were dismissed following their decision to block deportations of students involved in pro-Palestinian activities. The action is part of ongoing efforts to alter the structure of immigration courts. Details on the specific cases and broader implications remain u…