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Assange can appeal extradition order to US, court rules
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition order to the United States, a London court ruled Monday. Two judges, Victoria Sharp and Jeremy Johnson, said Assange has grounds to appeal the United Kingdom’s order for his extradition — ...The Hill - Politics -
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South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament
With elections just over a week away, the political comeback of the former president has presented a major test for the country’s young democracy.The New York Times - World -
Assange Can Appeal Extradition to U.S., British Court Rules
The WikiLeaks founder won his bid to appeal his extradition to the United States on espionage charges, opening a new chapter in a prolonged legal battle.The New York Times - Top stories -
A Former Leader of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Gang Joins Trump in Court
Chuck Zito, who did time on drug conspiracy charges, has tried to recast his persona as a general-purpose tough guy around town.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Supreme Court won't hear Maryland school district gender identity case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid backed by a conservative Christian legal group to challenge a Maryland school district’s policy against informing parents if their children identify as transgender or gender-nonconforming.NBC News - Top stories -
US supreme court rejects appeal of Canadian who was held at Guantánamo
Omar Khadr sought to wipe away his war crimes convictions, including for killing US special forces medic in Afghanistan. The US supreme court has rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantánamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war ...The Guardian - World -
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on assault-style weapons
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s ban on certain assault-style semi-automatic weapons Monday, leaving the law in place for the time being. The court did not elaborate on its decision, but it would have been unusual for ...The Hill - Politics -
The Supreme Court has emboldened the CFPB, threatening American consumers
The CFPB demands rigorous scrutiny by unconflicted watchdogs to restore sanity to our digital and economic landscapes. Only then can we ensure that our digital domains remain vibrant and accessible from the heavy hand of misguided governance.The Hill - Politics -
Hunter Biden asks appeals court to pause federal gun trial
Hunter Biden on Monday requested that a Delaware federal court delay his trial on weapons charges, which is set to begin next month. His attorneys claim there is no urgent need to start the trial on its scheduled June 3 date, and that the current ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden courts Black voters, Trump accepts NRA endorsement
President Biden and former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail over the weekend ahead of the 2024 general election. Mr. Biden addressed Morehouse College students in Atlanta, and Trump spoke to members of the National Rifle Association, ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Drama at Trump trial as judge reprimands witness and clears court
"You don't roll your eyes at me," Justice Merchan barks at witness Robert Costello, in a dramatic moment in court.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses during chaotic day in court
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Dramatic day in court as defense begins to present case in Trump trial
Defense witness Robert Costello, a lawyer who advised Michael Cohen, is expected to resume his testimony Tuesday in Donald Trump's New York criminal hush money trial.CNN - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Steve Buscemi's alleged attacker is due in court on Thursday to face assault charges
Steve Buscemi's assault in New York City is the latest in a line of "random acts of violence" that have sparked conversations around public safety.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Fireworks erupt in court during defense witness testimony at Trump trial
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's trial rested their case on Monday after a chaotic fourth day of testimony by Michael Cohen, whose turn on the stand came to an end as Trump's defense team began calling their own witnesses. Fireworks ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Greek court throws out shipwreck trial against nine men
The judges ruled they had no jurisdiction to hear the case as the boat sank in international waters.BBC News - Top stories -
Georgia state Supreme Court fight puts abortion front and center
Abortion is front and center in a high-stakes Georgia Supreme Court race pitting a Republican-appointed justice against a former Democratic lawmaker seeking to make a political comeback. Former Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.) has made abortion a ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
UK court rules that extension of police powers to intervene in protests is unlawful
Britain’s High Court has ruled that new regulations that gave U.K. police more powers to intervene in protests were unlawfulABC News - World - United Kingdom -
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Alito’s inverted flag makes a mockery of the Supreme Court's code of ethics
The inverted flag on Justice Alito’s flagpole violates nearly all of the court’s ethical rules.The Hill - Politics -
Tom Hayes to ask Supreme Court to consider Libor rigging appeal
Judges refuse to refer case to UK’s highest court but leave former trader with chance to clear his nameFinancial Times - Business -
Eye Opener: Judge clears court in Donald Trump's hush money trial
A stunning day in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial: The judge clears the court over the behavior of a witness. Also, International Criminal Court prosecutors seek arrest warrants for leaders of Hamas and Israel, alleging war ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Top Oceans Court Says Nations Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Experts say the opinion, though nonbinding, is likely to lead to more claims for damages against polluting nations.The New York Times - World -
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States have legal duty to cut greenhouse emissions, says top maritime court
Wealthy states must cut emissions faster than their developing peers, court says, in major step for climate justice. Greenhouse gases are pollutants that are wrecking the marine environment, and states have a legal responsibility to control them, ...The Guardian - World -
Prince Harry Cannot Include Rupert Murdoch in Lawsuit, Court Rules
A judge ruled that the prince and other plaintiffs could not expand their claims of unlawful actions by News Group Newspapers in the U.K. to include allegations regarding Rupert Murdoch.The New York Times - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Abuser threw victim’s brother off cliff, court told
Anthony Stocks is charged with attempted murder, sexual assault and rape.BBC News - Top stories -
Craig Wright Is Not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Court Rules
For years, Craig Steven Wright, an Australian cryptocurrency enthusiast, claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Then the courts got involved.The New York Times - Business - Crypto -
Greek Court Drops Shipwreck Case Against Nine Egyptians
A court in Greece said the country lacked jurisdiction in the case, in which nine Egyptians were charged with smuggling. What comes next is unclear.The New York Times - World -
The Guardian view on the ICC: undermining this court undermines international standards | Editorial
The US and others have criticised the chief prosecutor for seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. The ICC needs support. The international criminal court was born more than two decades ago, largely from the genocides of Rwanda and ...The Guardian - World -
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pressed on questions over friend's $267,000 RV loan
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has not made clear if he repaid a friend's loan to buy an RV, raising questions about potential tax violations.CNBC - Business -
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South Africa tells UN world court Israel's 'genocide has continued at pace and has reached a new and horrific stage'
South Africa tells UN world court Israel's 'genocide has continued at pace and has reached a new and horrific stage'ABC News - World -
UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in Rafah
UN top court opens 2 days of hearings on Israel's military actions in RafahABC News - World - Israel -
Pakistan's Imran Khan appears via video link before a top court, for 1st time since his sentencing
Pakistani officials say imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appeared before a top court via video link, his first such appearance since he started serving his sentence for corruption last AugustABC News - World - Pakistan -
Guatemalan court orders release of journalist José Rubén Zamora, jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges
Guatemalan court orders release of journalist José Rubén Zamora, jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering chargesABC News - Entertainment -
South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions
A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the government’s contentious plan to drastically boost medical school admissionsABC News - Health - South Korea -
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissions
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissionsABC News - Health -
Angry Tesla Owners Will Take EV Maker to Court Over Self-Driving Autopilot Claims
A judge declined to throw out the class action suit against Tesla brought by buyers who said the company's self-driving tech forecasts were misleading.Inc. - Business - Tesla