French court finds Swiss Islamic scholar Ramadan guilty of rape
Tariq Ramadan, a former Oxford University professor, was sentenced by a Paris court to 18 years in prison for the rape of 3 women
· Agence France-Presse
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million, AP source says
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn speaks during a “rosary rally” on Aug. 6, 2023, in Norwood, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
· Eric Tucker
Judge orders Trump officials to return Daca recipient deported to Mexico
Removal of Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez after arrest during green-card appointment decried as ‘flagrant violation’ of legal rights
· Coral Murphy Marcos
World-renowned California restaurant hit with bombshell suit
A world-renowned Napa Valley restaurant has been hit with bombshell claims of unpaid wages and vile bathrooms.
· Katie Jerkovich
Palestinian teen who died in Israeli prison 'apparently starved,' judge says
Khalid Ahmad holds a poster of his 17-year-old son, Walid Ahmad, who died in an Israeli prison, that reads in Arabic, “The hero prisoner Martyr, mercy and eternity for our righteous Martyrs,” in the West Bank town of Silwad, northeast of Ramallah, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
· Julia Frankel
Feds trying to bilk Miske granddaughter out of inheritance, lawyer says
A sign for the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building and Courthouse is seen outside the courthouse, Jan. 22, 2024, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Jennifer Kelleher, File)
Democrat alleges Trump ‘sold out’ US security in classified documents case
Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has issued a letter to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about the classified documents President Donald Trump kept in his possession when he was out of office.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Minnesota Kicks Off Legal Battle With Trump Administration to Hold ICE Shooters Accountable
They asked nicely at first.
· Andy Mannix
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
LOS ANGELES- Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google and Meta META.O were found liable on Wednesday for designing platforms that are dangerous for teens, in a landmark verdict that could force tech firms to rethink how they defend themselves against safety claims.
· Reuters
President emphasises importance of prompt destruction of seized drugs - DailyNews
A meeting was held at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Committee appointed to amend legislation to remove legal obstacles to the swift destruction of seized narcotics on Tuesday (24).
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘Big Tech invincibility is over:’ Historic social medial addiction ruling against Meta, Google could open legal floodgates
A historic ruling finding Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta and YouTube parent Google liable for fueling teen social media addiction could open the floodgates for an unprecedented legal crackdown on Big Tech, critics told The Post.
· Thomas Barrabi
Eric Swalwell breaks silence on Chinese spy rumors as $300K payments revealed
California governor candidate Eric Swalwell is speaking out about the Chinese spy who infiltrated his office and sparked a congressional ethics probe — as revelations surface about $300,000 in legal payments from his campaign fund around the same time.
· Annie Gaus
Everton exploring legal options over lack of sporting sanctions against Chelsea
Merseyside club to demand formal explanation from Premier League
· Matthughes
Texas exigirá prueba de estatus migratorio legal para otorgar licencias profesionales
Las personas que buscan obtener una amplia gama de licencias profesionales en Texas, desde electricistas hasta criadores de perros, pronto tendrán que demostrar que se encuentran legalmente en el país después de que la Comisión de Licencias y Regulación del estado adoptara una nueva norma el martes que podría afecta…
· Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune
Queensland department letter used as defence for accused predator
A former police officer who preyed on vulnerable victims he met through work for sex attempted to use a letter from the Queensland government as a good character reference in court.
· James Hall, Erin Pearson
Alleged ringleader of botched Baghsarian kidnapping to face court
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‘Reacher’ star Alan Ritchson’s explosive fight with neighbor could lead to court battle despite closed investigation
“Reacher” star Alan Ritchson could still face a legal battle with his neighbor over their explosive fight — despite authorities closing the investigation.
· Leah Bitsky
Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Los Angeles: A jury has found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for $US3 million ($4.3 million) in damages in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit that will influence thousands of similar cases against the tech companies.
· Dawn Chmielewski, Courtney Rozen
‘I’m not an accountant, I run a design business’: Fashion maven grilled in court
Renowned Australian fashion designer Lee Mathews has faced a public examination in the Federal Court over the liquidation of her fashion company and restructuring of her businesses, which denied a London-based creditor more than $2.3 million.
· Cameron Houston
Kyle Sandilands is rich and driven to win. But the stakes of suing ARN are high
Kyle Sandilands launched legal action against ARN Media after it terminated his $100 million contract. (ABC News)
· Leigh Sales
Puka Nacua’s assault accuser ramps up legal battle with Rams star with new lawsuit
The woman who filed for a restraining order against Puka Nacua on Tuesday is now suing the NFL superstar.
· Edward Lewis
'Accountability has arrived': Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction lawsuit
Mothers and supporters outside the court after the jury found Meta and Google liable. (Reuters: Mike Blake)
Jury finds Meta and Google liable for US$3 million damages in social media addiction trial
The case in Los Angeles involves a 20-year-old woman who said she became addicted to the apps at a young age because of their design
· Reuters
Texas to require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licenses
People seeking a host of professional licenses in Texas, from electricians to dog breeders, will soon have to prove they are in the country legally after the state’s Commission of Licensing and Regulation on Tuesday adopted a new rule that could affect thousands of workers.
· Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds
Six-week trial including whistleblowers and top executives at Meta and YouTube was first of its kind to go to trial
· Dara Kerr
‘Keffiyehs seized, left to die’: Inside the Palestine Action hunger strike
London, United Kingdom – A month after being released on bail, pro-Palestine activists who participated in a months-long hunger strike in prison are planning on taking legal action over their alleged mistreatment.
· Anealla Safdar
UCLA hit with lawsuit over ‘poverty scholar’ who called Oct. 7 terrorist attacks ‘justice’
UCLA has been slammed with a lawsuit Tuesday after allegedly withholding records related to one of its “Activists in Residence,” who once called Hamas’ Oct.7 terrorist attack “justice.”
· Ross O'Keefe
Supreme Court sides with internet service provider Cox in fight with record labels over pirated music
The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday Cox Communications cannot be held liable for piracy by its internet service subscribers of songs owned by Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and other labels, ending their billion-dollar-plus music copyright lawsuit.
· Reuters
Instagram, YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Plaintiffs attorney Mark Lanier arrives for closing arguments in a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
· Kaitlyn Huamani
Chalmers’ razor gang eyes cuts to legal services for DV victims
Legal services that help domestic violence victims could be slashed alongside other family and relationship services, as the federal government hunts for more savings in the May budget.
· James Massola
Jury reaches verdict on Instagram and YouTube in social media addiction showdown
The tech world holds its breath as a 12-person jury reached a verdict in a landmark trial that could reshape how social media giants design their apps.The case, K.G.M. v. Meta & YouTube, pits a 20-year-old woman against two of the world’s most powerful platforms, claiming their products were deliberately built to be…
· Daniel Farr
Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial
A jury in Los Angeles determined on Wednesday that Meta and Google were negligent and failed to warn users of the dangers associated with using their platforms, in a case that could have repercussions across the social media and the broader technology market.
· Jonathan Vanian
Starmer reaffirms UK support for ICC when asked about Karim Khan exoneration report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday reaffirmed the UK's support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after being asked about Middle East Eye's revelation that a judges' panel cleared its British chief prosecutor Karim Khan of misconduct.
· Middleeasteye
Teacher charged with raping 13-year-old student she called her ‘crystal meth’ shows shocking prison transformation
A teacher accused of plying a 13-year-old student with marijuana, raping him and leaving her husband because she wanted to be with the boy looked almost unrecognizable at a court hearing Tuesday.
· Jeremy Louwerse
UK government to trial social media ban for hundreds of teens
The U.K. government is trialing a social media ban for hundreds of teens, after the country's lawmakers rejected a blanket ban on under-16s using the platforms.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Judge rejects Charlie Javice’s bid to toss fraud conviction after law clerks’ conflicts of interest claim
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Charlie Javice’s bid to throw out her conviction for defrauding JPMorgan Chase into buying her education startup Frank for $175 million, after she said two law clerks had conflicts of interest by accepting jobs at the bank’s outside law firm.
· Reuters
BBC appoints ex-Google chief Matt Brittin as director general
The appointment comes as the British broadcaster faces a US$10 billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump
· Agence France-Presse
‘ABC’ anchor Liz Cho demands ex Josh Elliott hand over financial, travel records amid affair speculation
Liz Cho claims her estranged husband, Josh Elliott, is refusing to hand over important financial and travel records and is demanding a Connecticut court intervene as their divorce grows contentious.
· Teresa Roca
Israeli court closes case into Palestinian teen’s death despite evidence of starvation
An Israeli court has drawn criticism after closing an investigation into the death of a Palestinian teenager in custody, despite finding indications he had been starved prior to his death.
· Middleeasteye
Supreme Court rules in favor of Cox Communications in copyright fight
The Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Mark Sherman
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul under investigation for third domestic violence incident
Legal issues are continuing to mount for Taylor Frankie Paul.
· Tamantha Ryan
La NAACP nombra a exjefa de derechos civiles del Departamento de Justicia como su abogada principal
Kristen Clarke, directora de derechos civiles del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos, en conferencia de prensa en Memphis, Tennessee, el 5 de diciembre del 2024. (AP foto/George Walker IV)
· Aaron Morrison
El papa León XIV nombra a un abogado eclesiástico australiano como jefe legal del Vaticano
El papa León XIV en la Plaza de San Pedro en el Vaticano el 25 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Alessandra Tarantino)
· The Associated Press
NAACP appoints Kristen Clarke as new legal advocacy leader
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division speaks during a news conference Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
· Aaron Morrison
Epstein accountant and lawyer say federal agents never questioned them
In House depositions, disgraced financier’s associates say they were not contacted after his 2008 plea deal
· Oliver Milman
What nation's youngest murderer asked a stranger
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· AAP
White House says Donald Trump ‘did nothing wrong’ amid reports he showed classified map on plane in 2022 – US politics live
President also held on to record from his first term so sensitive only six people had access, says letter from leading Democrat on House judiciary committee
· Roberttait, Tom Ambrose
Elon Musk seeks recusal of Delaware Chancery judge over LinkedIn ‘support’ of post mocking him after $2B verdict
Elon Musk is demanding a Delaware judge step aside from a high-stakes Tesla case after she allegedly “supported” a LinkedIn post mocking a $2 billion verdict against him in a separate California case.
· Ariel Zilber
Australian church lawyer appointed by pope as Vatican's chief legal expert
Pope Leo XIV greets faithful as he leaves at the end of the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
WATCH: Sara lawyers question House proceedings
Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers Shiela Sison and Michael Wesley Poa stress that their client is always ready to answer the allegations raised against her, provided it is in the proper forum—the Senate Impeachment Court. Their statements come after the House of Representatives' Committee on Justice, led by Bata…
· The Manila Times