Officials at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ must give attorneys access to clients, judge rules
Authorities must also provide detainees access to free and private legal phone calls and allow lawyers to visit unannounced
· Jose Olivares
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How 2026 pursuit of elusive World Series rings can bolster three Mets, Yankees’ Hall of Fame candidacies
As this year begins, I believe there are three Hall of Fame locks playing for the New York teams: Juan Soto for the Mets, and Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt for the Yankees.
· Joel Sherman
First ‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch owes $3.3M on winnings, judge says
Richard Hatch, the winner of the first season of “Survivor,” must pay taxes on his winnings that he’s been disputing since the show’s conclusion in 2000.
· Realtor.com
NUJP disappointed over denial of Cumpio’s appeal
THE National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said they are “extremely disappointed” over a court decision denying the appeal of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and her colleague, church worker Marielle Domequil.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Criteria for the five-year cohabitation period as an exception to the marriage license requirement
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· The Manila Times
Verdict finds what any parent knows: social media is designed to be addictive
Jurors also decided Meta and YouTube either knew or should have known their products posed a danger to children and did not do enough to warn of the risks
· Cliff Buddle
Nate Oats blames judge who ruled Alabama star ineligible for March Madness loss
If only Alabama had a former professional basketball player in its lineup then maybe it wouldn’t have lost in the Sweet 16.
· Ryan Dunleavy
This Date in Baseball - Yankees first three batters homer on the first 3 pitches of the game
1973 — The “Alert Orange Baseball” is used for the first time in major league history. The unique baseball, an invention of Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley, is used in an exhibition game between Oakland and the Cleveland Indians. Finley contends the ball, painted the color of a construction worker’s hat, will…
· The Associated Press
‘Crooked, evil’ NYC caterer says he’s a ‘protected class’ — because he’s Sicilian
A Staten Island catering kingpin who allegedly ran a massive drug operation that turned addicts into virtual slaves whined in a hand-written, jailhouse lawsuit that he should receive extra consideration in the civil case because he’s Sicilian.
· Kathianne Boniello
Moroccan court jails rapper for criticizing Israel ties and corruption
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court sentenced a rapper known for his criticism of the country’s ties with Israel and government corruption to eight months in prison, the latest in a string of penalties against young musical artists.
Sara, Kitty greet dad on 81st Birthday
Vice President Sara Duterte and half-sister Kitty or Veronica greet their father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, a happy birthday on March 28, 2026. Duterte, 81, was detained at The Hague on orders of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity charges for his war against illegal drugs.
· The Manila Times
Aasiya Andrabi: How India's terror laws turned dissent into life sentences
A 64-year-old Kashmiri grandmother was sentenced to life imprisonment under India's anti-terror laws earlier this week, despite the court failing to prove she committed, funded, or carried out any acts of violence, Middle East Eye can reveal.
· Middleeasteye
Belgian ex‑official appeals war crimes trial over 1961 Congo leader's murder
A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba has appealed the decision, his lawmaker said Friday.
· AfricaNews
Groups decry court order affirming Cumpio, Domequil’s terror conviction
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· jsitchon0312
‘ABC’ takes on a new meaning in South Korean politics
The "ABC theory" is fanning internal strife within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, dividing supporters of the party and President Lee Jae Myung.
· Son Ji-hyoung
‘The era of invincibility is over’: the week that brought big tech to heel
Ruling that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed addictive products marks possible watershed moment for social media
Bank of America agrees to pay $105 million to settle Epstein-related lawsuit
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Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking lawsuit
The suit claims the bank’s executives ‘ignored red flags’ about Epstein’s sex-trafficking venture to provide him with financial services
· Agence France-Presse
Bank of America to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America is paying $72.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit accusing the bank of turning a blind eye to Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex-trafficking operations, a dramatic move that critics say is more about avoiding courtroom drama than admitting guilt.
· Daniel Farr
Aaron Judge takes advantage of ABS before launching key Yankees homer
SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Judge hasn’t needed any help at the plate, having won three of the past four AL MVP awards with some of the most productive seasons in history.
· Dan Martin
‘It wears away at the pay packet’: Grandmothers cut work hours to do free childcare
Sarah Connors is in her 60s and at the top of her professional game as a lawyer and team leader at a government agency. Like many mothers of her era, after her (five) children grew up, she could focus on her career.
· Wendy Tuohy
San Francisco judge who cut ‘Grandpa Vicha’ killer free has a soft-on-crime past — as daughter blasts sentence
The woke San Francisco judge who set a beloved grandfather’s killer free has cut other criminals a break — as his heartbroken daughter blasted the justice as “biased.”
· Annie Gaus
New York City settles with Jordan McGraw over NYPD reality show
Dr. Phil McGraw, left, and his son, Jordan McGraw, arrive at the premiere of ‘The Simpsons Movie’ in Los Angeles, July 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
· Michael R Sisak
Minnesota universities can offer in-state tuition to immigrants, judge rules
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, listens during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on oversight of fraud and misuse of Federal funds in Minnesota, Wed., March 4, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Seated left is Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
· Safiyah Riddle
Aaron Judge pega jonrón de dos carreras y Yankees vencen 3-0 a Gigantes
Aaron Judge, de los Yankees de Nueva York celebra después de batear jonrón de dos carreras que impulsó a Paul Goldschmidt durante la sexta entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas contra los Gigantes de San Francisco, el viernes 27 de marzo de 2026, en San Francisco. (AP Foto/Jeff Chiu)
· Janie Mccauley
Trinidad Chambliss scores major legal victory to likely pave way for sixth college season
All signs point to Trinidad Chambliss returning for his sixth year of college football.
· Thomas Gamba-Ellis
Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified in the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87
Born in China, Lee eventually moved to the US, where he gained prominence for his involvement in high-profile cases
· Associated Press
Cam Schlittler leads way in Yankees’ one-hit shutout of Giants as Aaron Judge blasts first homer
SAN FRANCISCO — Turns out, the sky is not actually falling — it was just Aaron Judge’s moonshot landing beyond the left field wall.
· Greg Joyce
Duke's Caleb Foster makes March Madness return from broken foot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Duke point guard Caleb Foster returned to the court for the Blue Devils in Friday night’s Sweet 16 matchup against St. John’s, less than three weeks after breaking his foot.
Aaron Judge hits 2-run homer to end 0-for-7 start to season, Yankees beat Giants
New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, left, is congratulated by Aaron Judge after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
· Janie Mccauley
Forensic scientist Henry Lee, known for OJ Simpson trial, dies at 87
In this Aug. 4, 2011 photo, Dr. Henry Lee poses for a photograph at the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, on the campus of the University of New Haven in New Haven, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
· Susan Haigh
Mississippi Supreme Court panel rejects NCAA appeal, boosting Trinidad Chambliss’ Ole Miss hopes
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss throws during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Miami, Jan. 8, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Judge orders better attorney access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Trucks come and go from the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Collier County, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Suburban Detroit school settles lawsuit over Pledge of Allegiance
In this screengrab made from video provided by WXYZ-TV, Danielle Khalaf, who said she was humiliated by her teacher after declining to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in protest of U.S. support of Israel against Palestinians, appears at a news conference on Feb. 27, 2025, in Detroit. (WXYZ-TV via AP, File)
· Ed White
Millennial ex-mayor of ritzy Hamptons village is ‘boorish,’ not sexist, judge rules
The millennial ex-mayor of a Hamptons hamlet who was accused of pimping out his secretary got the bombshell sexual harassment claims against him dropped — as a judge found his “boorish” and “unpleasant” behavior didn’t cross the legal line.
· Peter Senzamici
EU moves towards creating overseas ‘return hubs’ for migrants
European lawmakers have endorsed the opening of talks with the EU Council on a new controversial legal framework to establish block-wide mechanisms to expel illegal migrants, including creating the so-called “return hubs” located in third countries.
· RT
US appeals court overturns judgment against Argentina's YPF as President Milei celebrates
A worker fuels up a van at a YPF gas station in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)
· Clara Preve
LA and SD suffer major population drops as immigration slows and CA residents flee
Southern California is starting to feel the squeeze, and the population numbers prove it.New federal estimates show the Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas are both shrinking, as fewer immigrants arrive and more residents head for the exits.It’s a sharp reversal for regions that have long depended on a steady flow…
· Daniel Farr
Comedian sued over ‘Lion King’ joke got served $27M lawsuit while onstage: ‘They thought it was a bit’
He may have the last laugh.
· Natalie O'Neill
Tech stocks suffer worst week in nearly a year, driven down by war worries, Meta legal woes
A bad week for stocks was particularly rough for tech investors, as the Nasdaq suffered its worst weekly drop since April 2025. Meta and Micron saw double-digit drops, but the pain was felt across the board as concerns about the U.S.-Iran war drove up energy prices.
· Ari Levy
Illegal immigrant accused of killing Loyola student is missing brain part, has ‘development of a child,’ defense claims
The Venezuelan illegal immigrant accused of murdering Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman is missing a part of his brain and has the “development of a child,” his lawyer said in court Friday.
· Priscilla DeGregory
SC orders Rs. 275 Mn compensation over drugs procurement scandal - DailyNews
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and four former senior health officials pay a total amount of Rs.275 million to state, after ruling that their actions in a controversial drug procurement deal violated the Fundamental Rights of the public. The ruling came in a Fundament…
· damith
RTI Commission decision against Central Bank’s Monetary Board set aside by CA - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal has set aside a 2018 directive issued by the Right to Information Commission against the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, holding that the Commission acted beyond its legal mandate.
· damith
Musician sued by Kennedy Center over canceled show seeks dismissal
Vista de frente al Kennedy Center para las Artes Escénicas, el 2 de febrero de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Rahmat Gul, archivo)
· Steven Sloan
Michigan vs. Alabama prediction: Sweet 16 odds, picks, best bets Friday
Superstar offensive talent will be all over the court Friday night when top-seeded Michigan matches up with No. 4 seed Alabama in the Midwest Region of the Sweet 16.
· Erich Richter
Helena city commission scraps immigration resolution, citing legal risk
From left: Helena City Commissioners Melinda Reed, Sean Logan, Julia Gustafson and Mayor Emily Dean listen to public comment about the city’s immigration resolution during a special commission meeting on March 26, 2026, at the Helena Civic Center in Helena, Mont. (JoVonne Wagner/Montana Free Press via AP)
· Jovonne Wagner Montana Free Press
$20B erased from Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune, Meta stock falls after back-to-back court losses
Meta shares fell nearly 5% Friday and more than $20 billion were wiped from Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth as investors feared a “Big Tobacco”-like legal reckoning following two back-to-back courtroom losses for the tech giant.
· Taylor Herzlich
Missouri court says new Trump-backed US House districts are in effect
People opposed to new the U.S. House districts passed by the Missouri General Assembly demonstrate outside the state Capitol, in Jefferson City, Mo., Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)
· David A Lieb
Judge’s outrageous reason for letting ‘Grandpa Vicha’ killer walk free
A San Francisco judge said that throwing the killer of “Grandpa Vicha” in jail would have a “poor impact” on the violent attacker as she revealed her decision to let him walk free.
· Katie Jerkovich
The Guardian view on social media in the dock: tech bros move fast – society is trying to catch up | Editorial
Two court cases have shown how companies can be forced to take responsibility for their impact on public health
· Editorial