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nationalpost.comCanadian 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.
en.globes.co.ilFive 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.
swissinfo.chFederal 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.
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news.google.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.
democracynow.orgU.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.
680news.comTexas 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.
america.cgtn.comProsecution 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.
nationalpost.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.
manilatimes.netPhilippine 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.
deccanchronicle.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.
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france24.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.
nbcnews.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.
New York PostLawyer 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.
nbcnews.comJustice 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.
winnipegfreepress.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.
rediff.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.
nypost.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.
news.sky.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.
bbc.co.ukU.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.
New York PostU.S. Attorney Drops Charges Against Four Illinois Activists
A federal prosecutor dismissed criminal charges against four activists accused of interfering with an ICE officer during a September 2025 protest. The decision followed a closed-door hearing in which a federal judge raised concerns about grand jury procedures.
Los Angeles TimesJudge Dismisses Charges Against Former Virginia School Administrator
A Virginia judge dismissed all felony child neglect charges against a former assistant principal accused of failing to act on warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun before the child shot a teacher in 2023.
eonline.comInfluencer Gabriela Gonzalez Accused of Plotting to Kill Child's Father
Gabriela Gonzalez, a 24-year-old social media influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers, faces charges along with her father and former boyfriend for allegedly attempting to hire a hit man to kill Jack Avery, the father of her seven-year-old daughter. All three face up t…
Virginia Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Former Assistant Principal
A Virginia judge dismissed all criminal charges against former assistant principal Ebony Parker in the 2023 shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student. The ruling ends the criminal proceedings but follows a separate civil verdict awarding the teacher $10 million.
Fox NewsFormer DOJ Prosecutor Charged With Stealing Sealed Jack Smith Report
A former federal prosecutor faces four felony counts after allegedly emailing herself confidential files from special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Trump’s handling of classified documents. The indictment says she disguised the files as cake recipes to avoid d…
ABC NewsJustice Department Charges Former Prosecutor With Stealing Sealed Trump Report
A former federal prosecutor faces felony charges for allegedly emailing herself a sealed report on President Trump's classified documents case. The report was prepared by former special counsel Jack Smith and remains under court order.
nbcnews.comU.S. Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro over 1996 aircraft downing
The United States announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of an aircraft, and four counts of murder.
nypost.comJustice Department to Announce Indictment of Former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Florida prosecutors will speak from Miami on the expected indictment. The Justice Department has not released further details on the charges.
The BbcCourt Rules Lady Donaldson Unfit to Stand Trial
A court in Northern Ireland has found Lady Eleanor Donaldson unfit to stand trial on mental health grounds. She will instead face a trial of facts under local mental health law.
abcnews.go.comProsecutor Says Former Assistant Principal Dismissed Warnings About Student With Gun
A prosecutor stated that an assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school did not act on repeated warnings about a student carrying a gun before a 2023 shooting. The former assistant principal faces eight counts of felony child neglect.
insidermonkey.comNew Jersey Subpoenas Glock Dealers for Sales Records Dating to 2016
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport's office issued subpoenas to Federal Firearms Licensees for Glock pistol sales records. The demands cover buyer names, addresses, and serial numbers from January 2016 onward.
securityaffairs.coFrench Prosecutors Investigate Allegations of Diuretics in Job Interviews
Prosecutors have accused a former senior civil servant of adding diuretics to drinks offered during job interviews with more than 100 women between 2009 and 2018. The cases remain pending trial.
Israeli Court Cancels Netanyahu Corruption Hearing
A scheduled hearing in the corruption case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was canceled. Lawmakers are scheduled to hold a preliminary vote on dissolving the Knesset.
abcnews.go.comFormer Assistant Principal Stands Trial on Felony Child Abuse Charges
Ebony Parker faces eight counts of felony child abuse with disregard for life in connection with a 2023 shooting at Richneck Elementary School. Prosecutors allege she received multiple warnings about a student with a gun but did not act. The trial opened this week in Newport News…
Washington ExaminerTyler Robinson Lawyers Seek Closed July Pretrial Hearing in Utah Murder Case
Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson asked a Utah judge to close a July preliminary hearing to the public. They argued that public disclosure of evidence could affect jury selection for the upcoming murder trial.
abcnews.go.comNetanyahu Requests Cancellation of Cross-Examination
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked to cancel his scheduled cross-examination. The prosecution agreed to the request. Judges have not yet ruled on the matter.
The BbcAI Trial Ends With Technical Ruling on Musk Lawsuit
A California court ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI. The case revealed internal tensions among AI company leaders.
nypost.comFormer Virginia School Administrator Goes on Trial for Child Neglect
Jury selection began Monday in the criminal case against former Richneck Elementary School vice principal Ebony Parker. She faces eight counts of child neglect tied to a 2023 shooting at the school.
New York PostDefense Seeks to Limit Public Access at Hearing for Accused Kirk Assassin
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson asked a Utah judge to seal some evidence and close parts of an upcoming preliminary hearing. Prosecutors opposed the request and the court postponed the hearing until early July.
newser.comJudge Allows Gun and Journal in Luigi Mangione Trial but Bars Other Backpack Items
A state judge ruled Monday that a gun and journal found in Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used as evidence in his September murder trial. Some other items recovered during the initial search at a Pennsylvania McDonald's were excluded.