Tag: Judiciary
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Teacher jailed for a decade and cane for sexually assaulting a student
Malaysia: Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison and Caning for Sexual Assault A teacher in Terengganu, Malaysia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison along with six strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old male student. The verdict was delivered by Sessions Judge Ahmad Fadhli Mahmud on Tuesday,…
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Levin Blocks AG Probe in Sde Teiman Leak Case, Citing Obstruction Claims
Overview: A high-stakes clash over investigation authority Israel’s Justice Minister, Yariv Levin, publicly asserted on a Saturday night that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara should not participate in the investigation or legal proceedings surrounding the Sde Teiman video leak affair. The move marks a dramatic escalation in a long-running dispute over who has the authority to…
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BCI Forges Timeline for Elections to Bar Councils of Punjab & Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, Supreme Court Informed
Overview: BCI Promises Election Dates for Key Bar Councils The Bar Council of India (BCI) told the Supreme Court that the elections to the Punjab and Haryana State Bar Council, as well as the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council, will be notified shortly. The statement, delivered during a hearing, outlined a concrete timeline with the goal…
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Lino Anguzu Named New Director of Public Prosecutions in Uganda
Uganda Names Lino Anguzu as the New Director of Public Prosecutions President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the appointment of Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Anguzu will succeed Justice Jane Frances Abodo, who recently transitioned to the role of Principal Judge. The appointment has been forwarded to Parliament’s Appointments Committee…
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Lino Anguzu Appointed New Director of Public Prosecutions in Uganda
New Leadership for Uganda’s Prosecution Service President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced a significant leadership change in Uganda’s prosecution arm. Lino Anguzu has been appointed as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), stepping into a role that guides the country’s criminal justice strategy and prosecutions. The announcement signals continuity in administrative strength at the…
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Bolton Indicted: Former Trump Adviser Surrenders Over Classified Notes
Overview: Bolton Surrenders on 18-Count Indictment Former national security adviser John Bolton surrendered to authorities Friday after being charged in a federal indictment with transmitting and retaining highly classified information. The 18-count indictment, filed in Maryland, marks a significant development in a case that underscores ongoing tensions between critics of former President Donald Trump and…
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Three Men Jailed for Manslaughter of Tom Niland in West Sligo Home Attack
Significant sentences for a brutal West Sligo incident Three men were sentenced to terms between 14 and 15 years for the manslaughter of farmer Tom Niland, who died 20 months after a vicious attack in his home in west Sligo. The case, described by the presiding judge as a “savage” and planned assault on an…
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Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment in Illinois as Portland Hearings Unfold
Overview: A Bipartisan Legal Showdown Over the National Guard Two high-stakes legal challenges testing the limits of presidential authority and the line between military and civilian law enforcement dominated headlines on Thursday. In Chicago, District Judge April Perry issued a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops from any U.S. state into…
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Bucharest Racist Attack: Court Keeps Suspect in Custody Over ‘Pure Blood’ Remark
Incident Overview On the night of August 26, 2025, in Bucharest, a 20-year-old man assaulted a Bangladeshi delivery rider at a traffic light, filming the moment and shouting in English that the victim was an invader and should “go back to your country.” The assailant, identified in reports as Cosmin Tudoran, was quickly restrained by…
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Victims Emotive as Gilbert Rozon Civil Trial Ends in Montreal
End of a long civil trial against Juste pour rire founder After more than 60 days of hearings spread over nearly 10 months, the civil trial for alleged sexual assault and rape by Juste pour rire founder Gilbert Rozon has concluded in Montreal. Nine plaintiffs left the courthouse feeling emotional, happy and satisfied with the…