Mandelson still a human being who’s entitled to fair trial, says Cherie Blair
Wife of former PM also says she is mentioned in Epstein files and coverage not focused enough on victims of abuse
· Geraldine Mckelvie
Follow the story
Law & Courts
A focused view of neutral reporting on Law & Courts, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00Judge blocks subpoenas in US Justice Department probe of Fed chief
A US federal judge, James Boasberg, has quashed subpoenas issued by the Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed on Friday.
· RT
Read Full Article at RT.com
US judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest-rate pressure
· RT
Meta and Google trial: are infinite scroll and autoplay creating addicts?
Features woven into the fabric of platforms have been central to landmark social media harm case in US. How do they work?
· Robertbooth
Wang Fuk Court residents in resettlement limbo slam ‘unhelpful’ engagement staff
Hongkongers displaced by Tai Po fire say they are frustrated with outreach officers’ failure to answer questions and explain rehousing options
· Emily Hung
Coleman Wong’s epic week ended by Belgian after another titanic three-set battle
Hongkonger loses Copa Cap Cana quarter-final, competed for 11 hours and 48 minutes on court over five days in the Dominican Republic
· Paul McNamara
They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.
These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
· Amy Yurkanin and Sarahbeth Maney
Hong Kong draw Asia triathlon blank as star laments ‘pretty mediocre result’
Cade Wright delivers honest verdict despite delivering best city finish, while Nick Yip was sixth in men’s race after rivals’ late burst
· Paul McNamara
Texas judge who played victim card kicked out of rodeo for second time in VIP concert seating scandal
The judge who oversees the administration of Texas’ largest county was escorted out of a popular rodeo venue Thursday for a second time after holding a news conference that was sparked by her removal from a concert earlier this week after attempting to access a VIP seating area without tickets.
· Fox News
From TV phenomenon to culinary boom: Korea's Michelin scene expands
Mingles remains nation's sole 3-star, 'Culinary Class Wars' judge Ahn Sung-jae's Mosu returns with 2 stars
· Lee Yoon-seo
US shakes off Italy shock to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals
United States catcher Cal Raleigh, left, and pitcher Mason Miller, right, celebrate after their win over Canada in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
· Kristie Rieken
EEUU vence 5-3 a Canadá y avanza a semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol
Aaron Judge, izquierda, y Bryce Harper, derecha, de Estados Unidos, celebran luego de anotar durante la tercera entrada del juego de béisbol del Clásico Mundial ante Canadá, el viernes 13 de marzo de 2026, en Houston. (AP Foto/David J. Phillip)
· Kristie Rieken
USA see off Canada to book World Baseball Classic semi-final with Dominican Republic
Judge keys early surge as US top Canada 5-3
· Agencies
Counsel for drug victims ask ICC to reject Duterte defense appeal vs 2 external lawyers
MANILA, Philippines — The common legal representatives for victims (CLRVs) in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte have called on Pre-Trial Chamber I to reject the defense’s application for leave to appeal a decision that denied the disqualification of two external lawyers, describing the request as "ha…
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong help United States top Canada, reach WBC semis
United States second baseman Brice Turang (13) hits an RBI single against Canada during the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
· Kristie Rieken
Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial
LOS ANGELES — Jurors will return to court in Los Angeles Monday to resume deliberations in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of trying to hook young internet users.
· Agence France-Presse
Mobley scores 29 points and the Cavaliers rout the Mavericks 138-105
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell dribbles up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
US judge pauses end of protected status for Somali immigrants
Women walk down a street in the predominantly Somali neighborhood of Cedar-Riverside in Minneapolis on May 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski, File)
Texas ICE attack suspects convicted as Kash Patel warns FBI will ‘hunt down’ anyone attacking law enforcemnt
Jurors delivered a mixed verdict Friday in the federal trial of nine people accused of carrying out a 2025 “ambush” attack on an ICE detention facility in North Texas.
· Fox News
More countries pick sides in genocide case against Israel
Several more states have moved to join the Gaza genocide case at the UN’s top court, deepening international divisions over Israel’s military campaign in the Palestinian enclave, according to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
· RT
Read Full Article at RT.com
Several more states have moved to take part in the Gaza genocide case at the UN’s top court, deepening international divisions over Israel’s military campaign in the Palestinian enclave, according to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
· RT
Media figure Antony Catalano charged with assaulting a woman
Prominent media owner Antony Catalano has been charged with assault and accused in court of dragging a woman around an apartment by her hair and ankles, before swinging a clothes iron at her head.
· Cameron Houston
MAC commissioner confident of 2 bids to NCAA Tournament
Miami (Ohio) forward Antwone Woolfolk (13) was off the court after Miami (Ohio) was defeated by Massachusetts in a basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
· Joe Reedy
Schoolgirl, 6, off the hook for poignant hand-written BLM letter principal said was ‘racist’ thanks to 1960s civil rights ruling
A California appeals court backed a child who wrote “any life” and innocently drew the thumbprints of her friends under “Black Lives Matter” in a picture at school, which she was later punished for.
· Ross O'Keefe
Who will judge the chief judge who says courts are too tough on crime?
Exhibit A for how badly New York politicians have twisted the state’s legal system has to be Chief Judge Rowan Wilson — who just proudly delivered a speech demanding leniency for murderers and other serious criminals and violating basic judicial ethics by urging voters to reject tough judges.
· Post Editorial Board
Japanese man gets 14 years for deadly tequila-fuelled rape attempt
The victim died from acute alcohol poisoning after Hiroki Itaya forced her to drink 32 tequila shots at a bar in Nagoya
· Kyodo
US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
In a fiery, 27-page decision, a United States judge has granted a motion to quash two subpoenas related to an investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank.
· Al Jazeera Staff
The Supreme Court has reminded Racing NSW where its authority begins and ends
We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.
· Darren Kane
Kyrsten Sinema says in court filings she had a ‘romantic’ relationship with guard
Former US senator’s admission comes after Heather Ammel sued her under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law
· Lauren Gambino
Residents 'giving up' Queensland island properties over $22m body corp debt
Properties at Couran Cove Island Resort have been without water, power and sewerage connections since 2023. (Supplied)
· Heloise Vyas
8 accused of antifa ties convicted on terrorism charges
People hold signs across the street from the Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse during a trial for nine people connected to a 2025 shooting outside an ICE detention facility Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
· Jamie Stengle
What does Katy Perry's loss in the High Court mean for her business?
Topic:Business, Economics and Finance
· Elizabeth Byrne
Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster to resume in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Monday in a New York federal court after negotiations this week failed to result in many states joining a tentative settlement reached by the Justice Department.
· Larry Neumeister
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Made in Korea’ on Netflix, An Indo-Korean Film About Starting Over in Seoul
Now streaming on Netflix, Made in Korea is a joint venture between the streamer’s Indian and South Korean production arms—and shouldn’t be confused for the 2025 Disney+/Hulu crime series of the same name. Written and directed by Ra. Karthik, the film employs notable South Indian and Korean actors with Tamil, Korean,…
· Radhika Menon
Kyrsten Sinema admits she had sex with her married bodyguard in bombshell new court papers
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted to having a jet-setting affair with her married bodyguard — in which she slept with him at least least six times in five cities before he separated from his wife, according to bombshell new court papers.
· Natalie O'Neill
Anti-ICE protesters accused of being part of antifa found guilty of support for terrorism in Texas
Case was seen as major test of the first amendment and whether the US could use broad anti-terrorism statute to prosecute leftwing protesters
· Sam Levine
Ex-NY trooper found guilty of manslaughter for chase that led to 11-year-old’s death
A former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl was convicted of manslaughter Friday at his second trial.
· Associated Press
Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell
Trump DoJ’s investigation was purportedly about the management of the central bank’s renovation
· Lauren Aratani
Judge quashes subpoenas of Fed chair, says investigation was ‘politically motivated’
A ‘mountain of evidence’ suggests the subpoenas were to pressure Jerome Powell to obey Trump’s demands to cut interest rates, the judge says
· Associated Press
Meta delays release of new AI, weighs licensing Google’s Gemini after disappointing trial runs: report
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is reportedly delaying the release of its next artificial intelligence model at least about two months after internal tests showed the tech falling short of rival models from Google, OpenAI and Anthropic.
· Marc Vartabedian
Wealthy NYC residents notch win in fight against Upper East Side homeless shelter
Neighbors in a wealthy Manhattan neighborhood notched a small victory in their fight against a controversial homeless shelter, with a judge granting a temporary restraining order blocking its opening.
· Peter Senzamici
Jadeveon Clowney’s criminal case stemming from odd parking lot dispute with cop dismissed
Jadeveon Clowney headed into free agency this week with his most recent legal matter in his rearview mirror.
· Edward Lewis
Carl Banks already sees a Geno Smith Jets disaster: ‘Your fans don’t want you’
Carl Banks thinks Jets fans have skipped the judge and jury parts and moved right to executioner when it comes to Geno Smith’s second go-round with the Jets.
· Michael Blinn
Live Nation worker admitted ignoring predatory ticket broker practices: court docs
A Live Nation employee admitted to turning a blind eye when brokers were buying up big blocks of tickets, saying “normally I’d look other way,” according to newly released court documents.
· Thomas Barrabi
Federal judge blocks DOJ’s subpoenas against Jerome Powell: report
A federal judge on Friday said he was blocking subpoenas that the Justice Department served to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a probe purported to be about the management of the central bank’s renovation.
· Reuters
Over 200 kgs of narcotics destroyed in Puttalam - DailyNews
A large stock of narcotics of nearly 200 kilograms seized in recent raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), of which the cases had been concluded at the Colombo High Court and Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court, were destroyed at the Lacotowatta incinerator in Vanathavilluwa, Puttalam yesterday (13) morning.
· damith
Is ‘Nuremberg’ Based On A True Story?
Nuremberg seemed well positioned to be a big part of the 2026 Oscars race before it was released in theaters in November 2025. Not only did it star two decorated Best Actor winners (Russell Crowe, Rami Malek), but its subject matter and setting — a World War II tribunal wherein some of history’s most egregious crimi…
· Liani Frederick
Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas to Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill.
· Christopher Rugaber
DOJ to appeal judge's decision to block Fed subpoenas in Powell criminal probe
A federal judge in a scathing ruling blocked subpoenas issued by a grand jury to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation of Chair Jerome Powell.
· Dan Mangan