Legal News and Analysis
In-depth legal analysis of the latest trials and crime stories from around the world.
NOT GUILTY: Daniel Pennys Acquittal Sparks Emotional Debate on Safety and Justice
Incident and Legal Proceedings The trial of Daniel Penny, concluding with his acquittal, has ...See more.
GERMAN Brothers’ SHOCKING Arrest for Islamic State Allegiance
German authorities have arrested two German-Lebanese brothers, aged 15 and 20, from Mannheim. A 22-year-old German-Turkish man from Hesse was also detained. The arrests happened on Sunday, as stated by prosecutors and police. ...See more.
DANGEROUS ‘SLAPPING Therapy’ Healer Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence
An alternative healer, Hongchi Xiao, received a 10-year prison sentence for the death of a diabetic woman during his “slapping therapy” workshop. The victim, 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm, stopped taking insulin and died after Xiao failed to get medical help as she suffered in pain. ...See more.
SOUTH KOREA in Turmoil: President’s Martial LAW Move Sparks Impeachment Bid
South Korea’s opposition parties are pushing to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. This follows his brief martial law stunt, where troops surrounded parliament. Impeachment needs two-thirds of parliamentary support and backing from six Constitutional Court justices. ...See more.
GOOGLE’S LEGAL Showdown: Why Tech Stocks Are on Edge
The financial landscape is fraught with tension as the Department of Justice (DOJ) targets tech giant Google, a move that could send ripples through... ...See more.
SOMALI PIRATE Leader Sentenced: Justice for American Hostage
Abdi Yusuf Hassan, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested in Minneapolis in 2019 for his role in the 2012 kidnapping of journalist Michael Scott Moore. The Somali pirate gang, led by Hassan, held Moore captive for 977 days in Somalia. Hassan and Somali citizen Mohamed Tahil Mohamed were convicted and sentenced to 30 years each for hostage-taking and terrorism charges. ...See more.
UK’S ABORTION Law IGNITES Fiery Debate Over Free Speech and Safety
A new law in England and Wales bans protests within 150 meters of abortion clinics, aiming to protect women from harassment. Similar measures have been enacted in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The law penalizes those obstructing or influencing individuals seeking abortion services, with offenders facing unlimited fines. ...See more.
PRISON SCANDAL Shocks West Virginia: Female Inmates at Risk
A troubling incident at a West Virginia work release center highlights the growing issue of sexual misconduct in prisons. April Youst, an incarcerated woman, accused correctional officer James Widen of inappropriate behavior during a late-night encounter in the facility’s laundry room. She filed a police complaint eight years ago, but the case remains unresolved as it slowly moves through the court system. ...See more.
SUPREME COURT Decision Shocks Virginia Voters: A WIN For Election Integrity
The SUPREME COURT’s conservative majority has backed Virginia’s voter registration purge. The state argues this move targets non-citizens trying to vote. This decision supports Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Republican goals, aiming to safeguard election integrity. ...See more.
SUPREME COURT Decision Sparks Fury: Virginia Voter Purge Backed
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority upheld Virginia’s voter registration purge on Wednesday. The state argues this action prevents non-citizens from voting. This decision aligns with Virginia’s Republican administration under Governor Glenn Youngkin. ...See more.
TOMMY ROBINSON Arrest Shocks Supporters: UK’S Anti-Terror LAW In Action
Tommy Robinson, legally known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested in Folkstone, Kent on Friday. He is charged with not providing his mobile phone PIN under the Terrorism Act 2000. This law lets authorities demand access to electronic devices from travelers at British ports to check for potential terrorism links. ...See more.
BHP Faces COLOSSAL Lawsuit: Brazil DAM Disaster Victims Demand Justice
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster are seeking justice in a UK court, nearly nine years after a catastrophic dam failure. The lawsuit targets BHP, demanding $47 billion in damages for the 2015 incident that devastated communities and claimed 19 lives. If successful, this case could lead to the largest environmental payout ever. ...See more.
GERMANY FOILS Isis Plot: Arrest Sparks Security Alert
German authorities have arrested a Libyan man suspected of planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin. The arrest happened in the Bernau suburb, stopping a potential terror act. The suspect intended to flee to Sankt Augustin and eventually leave Germany after carrying out the attack. ...See more.
METROPOLITAN POLICE Scandal: Officer’s Alleged Extremist Links Exposed
Ruby Begum, a 29-year-old police officer of Bangladeshi heritage, is facing a misconduct hearing for allegedly breaking professional standards. The hearing will examine claims that Begum posted “discriminatory and/or offensive comments” on Twitter and possibly misled the vetting process when joining the Metropolitan Police in 2016. ...See more.