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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge

Court of Appeal overturned a contempt referral against a barrister over a jury closing speech, ruling the trial judge lacked power and the High Court lacked authority without an attorney general application.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Multiple legal developments center on abortion litigation, tariff policy, Supreme Court emergency actions, and criminal procedure concerns.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Mental competency questioned in fatal shooting of legendary Bay Area football coach

A competency evaluation will pause Cedric Irving Jr.'s prosecution to determine if he can understand proceedings and assist in his defense.
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Bench Report | Nov. 24, 2025 | amNewYork

People can act badly enough to void their right to a jury of 12, New York's highest court found. In a unanimous Nov. 20 ruling, the Court of Appeals said that criminal defendant Derek Sargeant forfeited that right by confronting a jury foreperson outside their home as part of a pressure campaign to get them to vote not guilty.
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