Clintons Face Contempt Deadline Over Epstein Probe
Bill and Hillary Clinton risk contempt of Congress charges this week if they refuse to appear for depositions on Jeffrey Epstein. The Oversight Committee sets a final deadline.
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Teacher to stay in prison over Christmas in pronoun row
Enoch Burke will spend Christmas in Mountjoy Prison after a High Court judge refused his release for contempt of court, stemming from a dispute over a student's pronouns. Read the full details.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
Police Chief Fined £50k for Court Contempt
Northamptonshire Police's Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet has been fined £50,000 for contempt of court after his force repeatedly failed to hand over video footage of a wrongful arrest. Discover the full story of this police accountability case.
Judge Revives Trump Deportations Contempt Inquiry
Federal judge resumes investigation into whether Trump officials defied court order halting deportations to El Salvador. Read the latest developments in this ongoing legal battle.
New UK contempt laws to tackle online misinformation
Major reforms to contempt of court laws proposed to help police and media fill information voids after incidents like the Southport attack. Learn how this impacts public safety and justice.
Man turns up drunk for his own drink-drive sentencing
A 49-year-old man due for drink-driving sentencing had his case adjourned after arriving at court intoxicated. The magistrate issued a stern warning for his next hearing. Read the full story.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to prison after being found in contempt of court for filming defendants in an active criminal case and broadcasting the footage online.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
Tommy Robinson faces three-week prison sentence
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could be jailed for three weeks as he faces contempt of court proceedings following controversial social media posts about an ongoing criminal trial.
Tommy Robinson Courtroom Outburst Over Contempt Charges
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
Bannon's Supreme Court fight to overturn conviction
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon launches dramatic Supreme Court appeal to overturn contempt of Congress conviction in high-stakes legal battle that could redefine executive privilege.
Sheriff Arpaio guilty of contempt in racial profiling case
Former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio faces criminal contempt charges after deliberately ignoring federal court orders to stop targeting Hispanic individuals in his immigration patrols.
US Supreme Court overturns conversion therapy bans
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
Radio hosts face contempt charges over Patterson comments
Sydney radio hosts under investigation for potentially breaching court orders with on-air remarks about accused murderer Erin Patterson's case
Aishwarya Rai Wins Landmark Personality Rights Case
The Delhi High Court grants Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan permanent protection against the unauthorised commercial use of her name, image, and voice, setting a major legal precedent in India.
Daughter of Trump 'Assassin' Ryan Routh in Court
The daughter of Ryan Routh, the man convicted of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump, made a startling appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Discover the details of the case that continues to send shockwaves.
Sudanese immigrant's 'I love you' whisper before rape, court told
A court was told how a Sudanese immigrant targeted a crying student outside a nightclub, whispering 'I love you' before dragging her to a car park and subjecting her to a horrific sexual assault.
Game of Thrones star avoids driving ban after speeding offence
Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, famous for playing Jaime Lannister, has been spared a driving ban after being caught speeding in his BMW. The star argued a ban would cause 'exceptional hardship' to his American wife who cannot drive in the UK
Horse trainer avoids jail for gin bottle attack on boyfriend
A professional horsewoman from Oxfordshire has avoided prison after a violent attack on her boyfriend, where she struck him with a gin bottle and stabbed him with a shard of glass following a drunken argument.
Welder's 'blind rage' attack leaves victim with life-changing injuries
A brutal and unprovoked attack by welder Liam Thorpe, fuelled by 'blind rage', left a man with catastrophic injuries including a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking court case reveals the details of the vicious assault in Hull.
Ukrainian gets life sentence for Bali drug lab
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Indonesian court for running a sophisticated crystal methamphetamine laboratory from a rented villa in Bali, marking a severe crackdown on the island's drug trade.
Mum nearly jailed over school attendance mix-up in court
A single mother from the UK was nearly imprisoned after a court mix-up over her son's school attendance. Discover the full story behind this alarming truancy case and its dramatic courtroom resolution.
Alan Jones pleads not guilty to historical sex charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has formally denied 26 charges of historical sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s. The 82-year-old's case has been adjourned until November.
UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit
The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.
Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The footballer appeared at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial set for next year.
Arsenal's Thomas Partey Faces Court Date Over Allegation
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to appear at Southwark Crown Court after an allegation dating back to June 2022. The case, managed by Westminster magistrates, proceeds as the footballer remains a key player for Mikel Arteta's squad.
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