US Attorney-General Pam Bondi sacked by Donald Trump
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in February. (AP: J.Scott Applewhite)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00ICC prosecutor may resume work after misconduct inquiry, judges say
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties, a three-judge panel said, after rejecting a United Nations investigation of alleged sexual misconduct with a female aide, according to conclusions viewed by The Associated Press.
· Associated Press
NYPD boss Jessica Tisch rips mixed verdict in slaying of hero cop Jonathan Diller: ‘Gut punch’ to NYC’s Finest
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Thursday slammed the shocking mixed verdict delivered in the slay case involving tragic hero NYPD cop Jonathan Diller, calling it a “gut punch” to all of New York’s Finest.
· Hannah Fierick, Larry Celona, Chris Nesi
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Emil Bove's removal in deportation case
Attorney Emil Bove returns to the courtroom after a break at Manhattan criminal court, April 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, Pool, File)
· Michael R Sisak
Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell uses homophobic slur in new video filed in court as part of trespassing dispute
Brian Littrell called his neighbor “gay” and a “p—y” during a heated beach trespassing dispute last month, and the whole incident was caught on camera.
· Connor Surmonte
Jerk judge told his subordinate, ‘I’m much smarter than you’ — as court issues stinging rebuke
An innocent IT worker who got on the wrong side of an obnoxious Texas judge will not face any punishment over the incident, as further examples of the judge’s apparent obnoxious behavior came to light.
· Anthony Blair
Judge rules against Indian citizen's deportation after Pennsylvania murder conviction is overturned
Subramanyam Vedam walks outside the Centre County Courthouse, Feb. 6, 2025, in Bellefonte, Pa. (Geoff Rushton/StateCollege.com via AP, File)
· Mark Scolforo
Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work
Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan talks before convening the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool, File)
· Molly Quell
Verbal sale of land is not invalid
My parents (both deceased) bought a land from Spouses D (also deceased). The sale was oral. After paying in full, my parents immediately occupied the land for 30 years and introduced structural improvements. The heirs of Spouses D visited the property last month and claimed that they owned the same because they inhe…
· Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran, says her daughter
Activists accuse Iran’s regime of crackdown on civil society as whereabouts of Nasrin Sotoudeh are unknown
· Maryam Foumani
Stephen Colbert on Trump attending birthright citizenship hearing: ‘That’s mob-boss-level intimidation’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump becoming first sitting president to attend supreme court oral arguments, for a bombshell case on birthright citizenship
· Guardian staff
Yankee Stadium’s 2026 food lineup is a home run with viral fried chicken ice cream, pastrami fries and espresso martinis
Fans at Yankee Stadium have a full plate of new reasons to rise out of their seats, other than for Aaron Judge, this upcoming season.
· Rob LeDonne
Colorado court orders resentencing for election conspiracist Tina Peters
Tina Peters, former Mesa County, Colo., clerk, listens during her trial, March 3, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colo. (Scott Crabtree/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel via AP, Pool, File)
· Colleen Slevin
German artist sentenced in Russia for mocking Putin
MOSCOW (AP) — A German artist who created carnival displays mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin was sentenced in absentia on Thursday to 8 1/2 years in prison by a court In Moscow.
ICC bureau votes to pursue misconduct case against Karim Khan
A majority of members on the governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday backed a motion stating that Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan may have committed some form of misconduct, diplomatic sources with knowledge of the matter told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
Shocking twist in Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos’ custody drama after NFL star drags ex to court
Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos have agreed to settle their custody issues amicably after the NFL star dragged his ex-fiancée to court, Page Six has learned.
· Bernie Zilio
ICC bureau to pursue case against Karim Khan despite judges’ ruling
A majority of members on the governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday backed a motion stating that Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan may have committed some form of misconduct, diplomatic sources with knowledge of the matter told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
This Date in Baseball - Hideo Nomo became 4th pitcher in MLB history to throw no-hitter in AL and NL
1923 — In Chicago, Ill., two Black Sox sue the White Sox. Swede Risberg and Happy Felsch seek $400,000 in damages and $6,750 in back salary for conspiracy and injury to their reputation in the aftermath of the scandalous 1919 World Series court case. Their suit will be unsuccessful.
· The Associated Press
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
1923 — In Chicago, Ill., two Black Sox sue the White Sox. Swede Risberg and Happy Felsch seek $400,000 in damages and $6,750 in back salary for conspiracy and injury to their reputation in the aftermath of the scandalous 1919 World Series court case. Their suit will be unsuccessful.
· The Associated Press
‘Letting the algorithm rip’: no legal basis for lack of human override of aged care funding tool, inquiry hears
Department says it’s received 834 requests for a review of tool’s assessments since it launched in November
· Melissa Davey
Married NJ teacher Ashley Fisler, accused of raping student, cries after losing bail bid
The married New Jersey former middle school teacher accused of sexually abusing and grooming a preteen for years cried as a judge ordered her to be held behind bars until her trial.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Democrats take Trump to court over voting curbs
Democrats have filed a lawsuit seeking to block US President Donald Trump’s latest executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing that the Constitution gives states and Congress – not the president – the authority to decide voter eligibility for mail ballots.
· RT
READ MORE: Democrats take Trump to court over voting curbs
Democrats have filed a lawsuit seeking to block US President Donald Trump’s latest executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing that the Constitution gives states and Congress – not the president – the authority to decide voter eligibility for mail ballots.
· RT
DC planning authorities to vote on Trump’s White House ballroom project
Ballroom is likely to get blessing from the National Capital Planning Commission, which is chaired by ex-Trump lawyer
· Reuters
Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill
NGOs say amendment bill should offer better protections for young victims giving evidence in court and create new offences
· Theodora Yu
Novo Nordisk says Wegovy pill outperforms Lilly’s oral GLP-1 in cross-trial comparison
The Wegovy pill showed more pronounced weight loss and less cumbersome side effects than Eli Lilly's rival pill that was approved this week, Novo Nordisk said Thursday.
· Elsa Ohlen
Pillayan remanded pending AG recommendations - DailyNews
Former Eastern Province Governor Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, commonly known as Pillayan, has been remanded by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court pending further directions from the Attorney General.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Trump White House ballroom set to be approved after judge's halt order
A key commission is expected to vote on Thursday on whether to approve President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom. This comes after a federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress approves the project.
· Darlene Superville
Crazed Arizona son allegedly bludgeons parents to death — then calls 911 and admits killings: court docs
An Arizona son with a history of mental health issues allegedly bludgeoned his parents to death before he confessed to the murders in a 911 call, according to court documents.
· Chris Bradford
Palestinian citizens of Israel face stark shelter shortages, legal group warns
A leading legal rights organisation has warned of severe disparities in access to bomb shelters between Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel, raising concerns of discrimination as the country faces ongoing missile threats amidst its war on Iran and Lebanon.
· Middleeasteye
Trump’s White House ballroom project faces panel vote after judge ordered halt – US politics live
The National Capital Planning Commission had previously delayed the vote after thousands of negative public comments
· Tom Ambrose, Phillipinman
Ending birthright citizenship would change the meaning of America | Moira Donegan
The supreme court appears poised to reject Trump’s attack on a foundation of US identity. We must hope it follows through
· Moira Donegan
Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded
The Delta State basketball court is seen, Feb. 17, 2026, in Cleveland, Miss. (AP Photo/Alanis Thames)
· Alanis Thames
Inside the wild circus of the One Taste trial, the love triangle followers claim set it off — and why they may go after Lena Dunham
A vicious love triangle is at the center of the controversy around the “orgasm cult” OneTaste, according to supporters of founder Nicole Daedone, who was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for forced labor conspiracy — coercing employees of her wellness company into sex acts with clients and investors.
· Jeanette Settembre
How Vevor, a giant tools seller on Amazon, allegedly solicited a ‘contract killing’ in a bizarre feud with a US warehouse owner: lawsuit
Executives at one of Amazon’s biggest third-party sellers allegedly posted ads seeking a contract killer to target the boss of a US warehouse operator as the companies feuded over millions of dollars in storage fees, The Post has learned.
· Lisa Fickenscher, Thomas Barrabi
Neo-Nazi Joel Davis bailed over threats to female MPs after appeal at NSW supreme court
The white nationalist, who allegedly called for the ‘rhetorical rape’ of Allegra Spender, wins release at the fourth attempt
· Australian Associated Press
Iran executes man over attack on military site
Iran’s judiciary said it has executed a man convicted of attacking and setting fire to a sensitive military site during protests in January.
· Middleeasteye
Nuwan Thushara files case against Sri Lanka Cricket over IPL NOC - DailyNews
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) allowing him to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Judge allows Woods to leave US for treatment, Ryder Cup captaincy off
MIAMI — A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that Tiger Woods can leave the United States to seek "comprehensive inpatient treatment" after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
· Agence France-Presse
Texas ‘firefighter of the year,’ two others charged in child sex abuse case targeting same juvenile victim
At least three firefighters in the North Dallas suburbs were arrested Thursday on several child sex abuse charges involving the same juvenile victim, according to court documents.
· Fox News
Woman avoids jail following 'humiliation' of bestiality charges
The sentencing took place in the Sydney District Court. (ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon)
· Adriane Reardon
Controversial WA fishing ban ‘came from minister’s office’, court told
A controversial fishing ban implemented by the West Australian government may have been sought by the state’s fisheries minister without the recommendation of the dedicated department, a Perth court has been told.
· Michael Philipps
Judge again seeks jury trial for Spanish PM's wife
A judge who has investigated Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife Begoña Gómez for two years for alleged corruption made a fresh attempt to send her to a jury trial on Wednesday.
· AFP
Texas judge demanded respect as ‘duly elected judge’ in explosive emails before viral clash with IT worker: ‘THAT IS AN ORDER!’
The Texas judge caught tearing into an IT worker in a now-viral video demanded he be shown respect as a “duly elected judge” and ordered a “subordinate” to do their job in newly surfaced emails.
· Richard Pollina
Legal fight threatened as shops vacated for major building project
A dessert and cocktail bar has threatened court action as one of Brisbane’s best known developers moves to vacate shops on the site of a major residential build in the city’s inner north.
· William Davis
Race-by-race tips and preview for Randwick on Saturday
6. Belvante seemed to really react to the blinkers going on in his trial since his first-up run at Warwick Farm where he was kept safe in betting but didn’t attack the line. If he can settle nicely and get a genuine enough tempo he could surprise. 7. Aryaam has the form on the board from the same day when she was ru…
· Ray Hickson
Former police officer to appeal conviction for sexual assaulting stepdaughter
The former police office appeared via video link for sentencing in Coffs Harbour Local Court. (ABC Coffs Coast: Charles Rushforth)
· Charles Rushforth
Airbus bribery case: Open warrants issued for Shamindra Rajapaksa, Kapila Chandrasena’s wife - DailyNews
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (02) ordered the issuance of open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, the son of former minister Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayaka, the wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, in connection with the alleged bribery case linked to the…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' writer loses appeal over Netflix-related fees
Ruling frames Netflix streaming as part of original use, not secondary exploitation
· Lee Yoon-seo