Tag: Legal Ruling
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Bad Day in Court: Federal Judge Dismisses Criminal Cases Against Comey and Letitia James
Overview: A notable courtroom setback for two high-profile figures A federal judge delivered a surprising turn in two high-profile legal battles on the same day, dismissing the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge, identified in court records as Cameron Currie, ruled that the government…
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Judge Rules Against Trump in UC Antisemitism Case Ruling
New block on federal penalties in UC antisemitism probe A federal judge delivered a decisive ruling late Friday, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to fine the University of California system or to cut its federal funding as a punishment tied to allegations of antisemitism and other discriminatory practices. The decision marks a significant setback for…
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Police motorcyclist cleared of causing death while escorting Duchess
Summary of the case A Metropolitan Police motorcyclist has been cleared of causing death by careless driving after a collision that involved a pensioner while he was escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh. The jury concluded that the rider, Christopher Harrison, 68, did not breach the duty of care required in such a demanding duty, a…
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Supreme Court Pause Halts SNAP Funding Deadline for November
Overview of the Pause A Supreme Court justice has temporarily paused a lower court ruling that would have required the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of November by the end of Friday. The action, taken late Friday night, delays the previously mandated funding deadline as the…
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Supreme Court Pauses SNAP Funding Order for November
Overview: A Temporary Pause on SNAP Funding A Supreme Court justice has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would require the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of November by the end of the day Friday. The pause marks a pause in the immediate implementation of…
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Trump’s National Guard Order to Portland Ruled Illegal by U.S. Judge
Background: Tensions in Portland The legal dispute over federal involvement in Portland, Oregon, intensified as a federal judge ruled that an order from President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops to the city was unlawful. The decision adds a crucial chapter to debates about the boundaries of federal authority in domestic security operations and…
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Ex-Bank Officers Fined for Failing to Report Bribes in Malaysia
Background In a Malaysia High Court decision reported by Bernama, two former bank officers were found guilty of failing to report bribes received from law firms. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of financial sector integrity and the legal obligations on whistleblowing and reporting suspected corruption within financial institutions. The Verdict Judge Nasir Nordin handed down…
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TotalEnergies Faces Major Lawsuit Over Alleged Eco-Claims Deception
Headline Verdict Shakes Europe’s Energy Sector A Paris court has ruled against one of Europe’s largest oil companies, TotalEnergies, in a case accusing the energy giant of misleading consumers about its environmental commitments. The ruling highlights mounting scrutiny over how major fossil fuel players market themselves as eco-friendly and climate-conscious. The decision not only threatens…
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Mother of Zayn Rayyan Found Guilty of Neglect in Court
Summary of the Verdict The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court has found Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of six-year-old autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, guilty of neglecting her son in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. The court delivered its verdict two years after the alleged neglect took place, marking a significant development…
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Kensington Palace Addresses Privacy after Paris Match Intrusive Photos Battle
Royal Privacy Wins in Court: Kensington Palace v. Paris Match The Prince and Princess of Wales have secured a legal victory against the French magazine Paris Match after the publication ran long-lens photographs and extensive details from a private family holiday to the Alps in April. The case centers on privacy, the public interest in…