US Judge Releases Epstein’s Suicide Note, DOJ Scrutinized
A U.S. judge has released a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex trafficker who died in 2019, according to CNN.
Policy & Law
German Police Raid Neo-Nazi Youth Groups
German police raided 50 homes and locations across 12 states on Wednesday, targeting suspected members of far-right criminal youth groups, according to federal prosecutors.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal Drama Ends with Eight-Figure Costs
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s costly legal battle has concluded, highlighting the risks of courtroom disputes, according to a recent column by Marina Hyde.
US Court Limits Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
A US court has significantly restricted mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, according to the BBC.
New Images Show Suspect Taking Selfies Before Washington Press Dinner Shooting
New images submitted by the US government show Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in last weekend's White House Correspondents' dinner shooting, posing with weapons in a hotel room. Prosecutors included these photos in a motion to keep him detained pending trial.
Tupac’s Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in LA
The family of the late rapper Tupac Shakur has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking unspecified damages tied to the artist's murder in 1996, according to BBC.
Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release
Hayam El Gamal and her five children, held for 10 months during Trump’s second term, were re-arrested by immigration authorities days after a federal judge ordered their release.
Judge strikes down Nova Scotia’s woods ban, citing ‘commonsense’ issues
A Nova Scotia judge has struck down a provincial ban on entering areas designated as 'woods,' ruling that the law defied commonsense definitions and violated constitutional rights, according to The Guardian.
SPLC Faces Charges for $3M Payments to Hate Group Informants
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) faces six counts of wire fraud and other charges for allegedly funding extremist groups through payments to informants, according to a Department of Justice indictment.
Mass Trial of 486 Alleged MS-13 Members Begins in El Salvador
A mass trial involving 486 alleged members of the MS-13 gang has begun in El Salvador, according to the country's attorney general's office.
Elon Musk Snubs Interview Amid X Probe, French Prosecutors Seek Clarification
Elon Musk has refused to comply with an interview request from French prosecutors investigating the X platform, according to a recent report. The move has raised questions about the ongoing legal scrutiny of the social media giant.
Alec Baldwin to Face Civil Trial Over Rust Film Set Shooting
Alec Baldwin is set to face a civil trial over the fatal shooting on the set of the film 'Rust,' according to a court ruling, marking a significant legal development in the case.
Chagos Islands Treaty Now ‘Impossible’ as UK Minister Announces Stalemate
A treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has become 'impossible to agree at political level,' according to a UK Foreign Office minister, as the corresponding bill will not complete its passage through parliament.
US Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10bn Lawsuit Against WSJ Over Epstein Story
A US federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its owner Rupert Murdoch over a story about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, according to Al Jazeera.
Eswatini Court Rules Four Deported Men Have Right to Lawyer
Four men deported by the US to Eswatini and denied in-person legal counsel for nine months have the right to see a local lawyer, Eswatini’s supreme court ruled, according to the Guardian.