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2026-02-11 00:30:47

U.S. Targets Pardoned Maduro Ally in New Corruption Case

U.S. prosecutors are reinvestigating Alex Saab, a pardoned Maduro ally, for alleged bribery in Venezuelan food imports. This probe could strengthen the case against deposed leader Maduro, potentially turning Saab into a key witness. read more

2025-03-12 16:40:40

Judges Warn Against Threats to Judiciary's Independence and Safety

Two Republican-appointed judges in the US condemn escalating threats of violence and impeachment against their colleagues, amid criticism from figures like Elon Musk and Trump allies. The Federal Judges Association warns against undermining public confidence in the judiciary. read more

2025-01-03 02:10:05

Democratic lawmakers' referral of Justice Clarence Thomas rejected by body

US judicial body rejects referral request for Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice regarding alleged failure to disclose gifts and travel from a GOP donor. The decision was based on Thomas's amended financial reports and constitutional questions. read more

2024-12-17 16:00:06

Record Low: US Judicial System Confidence Hits All-Time Low

Americans' confidence in the US judicial system and courts hit a record low in 2024, dropping to 35%. This decline, one of the largest globally, has been attributed to various factors, including political turmoil and legal cases involving former President Trump. read more

2024-09-19 22:40:10

"Alaska Man Arrested for Threatening Supreme Court Justices' Lives"

An Alaska man, Panos Anastasiou, faces charges for threatening to torture and kill six Supreme Court justices and their families through online messages, containing violent, racist, and homophobic rhetoric. US officials deem the threats unacceptable. Trial date set for another man charged with trying to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh. read more

2024-08-16 08:40:07

Outrage Over Ex-Cop's 10-Weekend Sentence for Raping 13-Year-Old

A former New York police officer, Shawn Jordan, received a 10-weekend jail sentence for raping a 13-year-old girl, which a child abuse advocate called unjust and dangerous. Advocates argue for stronger penalties to protect victims of child sexual abuse. read more

2024-07-14 18:40:06

Sandra Hemme, wrongfully incarcerated for over 43 years, had her conviction overturned. Her lawyers argue her innocence due to false confession, suppressed evidence of another suspect, and police misconduct. Now, she faces Republican Attorney General's attempt to keep her imprisoned. read more

2024-06-26 18:10:04

The Supreme Court is planning to allow abortions in medical emergencies based on a briefly-published opinion, shortly removed from their website. The draft ruling suggests a 6-3 decision in favor of reinstating lower court orders in the Idaho abortion case. read more

2024-05-28 14:40:04

Arthur Grand Technologies faces penalties for discriminatory job ad seeking only white, US-born applicants. US assistant attorney general for civil rights condemns the ad. The tech firm attributes it to a rogue employee and agrees to pay fines and undergo training. read more

2024-04-25 01:10:04

McKinsey is under US criminal investigation over its involvement in the opioid industry, focusing on consulting work for Purdue Pharma. The US justice department declined to comment. Investigations are ongoing, looking into potential conspiracy, healthcare fraud, and obstruction of justice. read more

2024-04-19 21:50:11

A Black undercover police officer, Luther Hall, was brutally beaten by fellow officers during a riot in St. Louis in 2017. This incident led to a $23.5m settlement for Mr. Hall, revealing a pattern of police brutality and cover-ups. read more