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US Appeals Court Greenlights Florida’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday stayed a lower court decision, allowing Florida to enforce laws that ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The [decision](https://glad-org-wpom.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/doe-v-ladapo-stay-order.pdf) overturns a previous ruling that had found the ban unconstitutional. Under the law, known as [SB 254](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/254) (Treatments for Sex Reassignment), hormone replacement therapy for…

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Telegram CEO Appears in Court Following Police Release

Pieter Gunst2 years ago06 mins

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is heading to court for a possible indictment after being released from police custody, authorities in France said on Wednesday. “An investigating judge has ended Pavel Durov’s police custody and will have him brought to court for a first appearance and a possible indictment,” according to a statement from the Paris…

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Indian Supreme Court Grants Bail to BRS Leader Kavitha in Delhi Liquor Policy Money Laundering Case

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

The Indian Supreme Court granted bail to Kalvakuntla Kavitha, the leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, on Tuesday in the money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam after the high court rejected her bail application on July 1, 2024. The money laundering and corruption case was brought against Kavitha by…

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Veteran Rhode Island Estate Lawyer Disbarred for Misappropriating $400,000 from Clients

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

An experienced Rhode Island estate lawyer, James F. McAleer, who had been practicing since 1968, was recently disbarred after being caught misappropriating over $400,000 from several clients. The disbarment, announced by the Rhode Island Supreme Court, was a result of an investigation by the state police financial crimes unit. McAleer was taken into custody and…

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UK Reactivates Emergency Plan to Address Prison Overcrowding Amid Far-Right Riots

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

The UK Ministry of Justice reactivated a temporary measure known as “Operation Early Dawn” on Monday to manage heightened prison overcrowding, which has been exacerbated by recent far-right riots across the country. The HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) initiated Operation Early Dawn to help alleviate pressure on prisons in regions including North East, Yorkshire,…

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CBI Takes Over Investigation in Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder Case Following High Court Order

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken charge of the investigation into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. The move follows a directive from the Calcutta High Court, which expressed concerns over the lack of significant progress in the initial investigation conducted by…

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Greenland Court Orders Detention of Anti-Whaling Activist Paul Watson Pending Extradition Decision

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

A Greenland court has ordered that prominent anti-whaling activist Paul Watson remain in custody until September 5th. This decision ensures his presence for the impending ruling on his extradition to Japan. According to a statement from the Greenland Police, Watson has appealed this decision to Greenland’s High Court, which will soon deliberate on the case….

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Seven Charged Under UK Terrorism Laws After Palestine Action Protest at Elbit Systems UK

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

A group of seven individuals has been charged under UK terrorism laws following a protest by Palestine Action, according to a report released by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Tuesday. The charges stem from an incident on August 6, when the group allegedly used a vehicle to ram the doors of Elbit Systems UK,…

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Case

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

The Supreme Court of India on Friday granted bail to Manish Sisodia, the former deputy chief minister of Delhi and a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Sisodia, who had been in custody for over 17…

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U.S. Law Firms Key in Orchestrating Release of Americans in Russia Prisoner Swap

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Covington & Burling and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr played instrumental roles in the recent prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia, which resulted in the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and 15 others from Russian custody. Wilmer was engaged by Wall Street Journal parent company Dow Jones to coordinate efforts…

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UK Charges 159 Amid Surge in Public Disorder Following Violent Riots

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Friday that it has charged 159 individuals following a recent surge in public disorder throughout the country. This announcement follows UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s warnings that those involved in the unrest might be rapidly processed through the legal system. In a statement, the CPS indicated its…

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Report Alleges Systematic Abuse and Torture of Palestinian Prisoners by Israeli Authorities

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

A report released Tuesday by the Israeli rights group B’Tselem featured allegations of systematic abuse and torture of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli authorities. The report, titled “Welcome to Hell: The Israeli Prison System as a Network of Torture Camps,” is based on interviews with 55 Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and…

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U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Immunity for Court-Appointed Attorneys in Custody Dispute

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed that court-appointed attorneys are entitled to immunity, even in the face of allegations that their conduct was “wrongful and illegal.” In a decision authored by Judge Raymond W. Gruender, the three-judge panel upheld the notion that attorneys from Frankel, Ruben, Klein, Payne & Pudlowski,…

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Queensland’s Proposed Youth Justice Amendment Risks Violating Children’s Rights, Report Warns

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

“`html Australia’s Community Safety and Legal Affairs Committee has concluded that the proposed Queensland Community Safety Bill 2024 may breach the state’s human rights law by not upholding the principle of imprisonment as a last resort for youth offenders. Under the current Youth Justice Act 1992, principle 18 ensures that detention should only be used…

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Historic US-Russia Prisoner Swap Frees Wall Street Journal Reporter and Political Figures

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

In what has been described as the largest US-Russia prisoner exchange since the Cold War, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former Marine Paul Whelan, and other high-profile detainees were released into US custody on Thursday. The exchange took place at Ankara airport in Türkiye, and US President Joe Biden praised the event as a…

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“Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Strengthens Long Island Presence with New Family Law Partner”

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Brittany Mangan has joined Tarter Krinsky & Drogin as a partner in its matrimonial and family law practice on Long Island, according to the firm’s announcement Tuesday. Mangan brings significant experience in advising clients through complex divorce and family law issues. Mangan is noted for her work in distributing complex marital estates and managing custody…

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Defendants in $575 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Case Released After Prosecution’s Star Witness Discredited

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In a significant legal development, two defendants accused of orchestrating a $575 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering scheme have been released from custody after a federal district court in Seattle ruled in their favor. The United States had initially charged Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin with moving millions in cryptocurrency assets “in a surreptitious…

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Bangladesh’s Deadliest Unrest in Over a Decade Leaves 147 Dead Amid Student Protests

Pieter Gunst2 years ago05 mins

Legal News In his first official statement regarding the recent civil unrest in Bangladesh, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan confirmed on Sunday that at least 147 people have died during the violent clashes sparked by student protests over government job quotas. This announcement follows weeks of nationwide turmoil, marking the deadliest unrest in the country in…

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“Uganda Arrests 104 in Sweeping Crackdown on Anti-Corruption Protests in Kampala”

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Ugandan authorities have arrested 104 individuals in connection with ongoing anti-corruption protests that have gripped the nation, according to an announcement made by the Ugandan police forces on Saturday. The protests, which took place from July 22 to July 25, 2024, saw demonstrators attempt a #MarchToParliament in Kampala, triggering significant police intervention. Uganda’s Police Spokesperson…

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President Biden Signs Federal Prison Oversight Act to Enhance Accountability and Reform

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

US President Joe Biden has signed the Federal Prison Oversight Act into law. The act establishes an inspection process and the role of an ombudsman within the Department of Justice, aimed at addressing systemic issues within the federal prison system. The legislation mandates that inspections, which may be announced or unannounced, assign each facility a…

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New Amnesty Law in North-East Syria: A Path to Justice for Prisoners Convicted in Flawed Trials

Pieter Gunst2 years ago03 mins

Amnesty International has responded positively to the enactment of Amnesty Law No. 10 of 2024 in the Autonomous Administration of the North and East Syria Region (AANES), as detailed in their press release on Tuesday. The organization commends the new law, which targets the reduction of sentences for individuals convicted under the region’s counter-terrorism laws…

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Bodycam Footage Sparks Outrage After Illinois Deputy Shoots Black Woman in Heated Confrontation

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

Bodycam Footage Shows Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Shooting Black Woman Over Boiling Water Recent bodycam footage released by the Illinois State Police has brought to light a disturbing incident involving Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson and 36-year-old Sonya Massey, a Black woman. The footage, shared on Monday, shows the moments leading up to and including…

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UN Raises Alarms Over Disappearance of Guinea Activists Amid Rising Political Tension

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

UN Human Rights Office Expresses Concern Over Disappearance of Two Guinea Activists The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has recently raised alarms over the disappearance of two Guinea activists, following their arrest by the country’s security forces. In a statement released on Friday, the OHCHR expressed deep concern regarding…

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Belarus Sentences German National to Death, Sparking International Condemnation

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In a recent development, a court in Belarus has sentenced German national Rico Krieger to death by firing squad, as reported by the human rights organization Viasna. Krieger, held in custody since November 6, 2023, has been convicted of six serious offences under the nation’s Criminal Code. These charges include “mercenary activity,” “agent activity,” and…

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CBI Detains AIIMS Patna Students Over NEET 2024 Paper Leak

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

AIIMS Patna Students Detained in NEET Leak Case India’s Central Bureau for Investigation (CBI) detained four students of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, on Friday, in connection with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak. The detentions follow irregular results observed in the 2024 NEET undergraduate exam, prompting questions…