Drug cases in District Court up 8% year on year - report

Drug cases in District Court up 8% year-on-year

Drug cases in the District Court have increased by 8 year-on-year, according to the annual report of the Courts Service, which was published today.

Why Large Civil Lawsuits Can Leave Plaintiffs Under Financial Pressure

Filing a civil lawsuit sounds, in theory, like a path toward justice. You’ve been wronged—maybe seriously—and the legal system exists to make things right. What nobody tells you upfront is how expensive the waiting becomes. The gap between filing and resolution can stretch for years, and throughout that entire period, the bills don’t pause. Rent, [] The post Why Large Civil Lawsuits Can Leave Plaintiffs Under Financial Pressure appeared first on BNO News.

DOJ charges 90 doctors and licensed medical professionals in largest federal health care fraud crackdown in U.S. history

The Justice Department announced the results of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals, in schemes involving more than 6.5 billion in fraudulent claims. The operation spanned 56 federal districts across 45 states and territories and involved all 50 state Medicaid Fraud Control Units,...

Blake Lively seeks more than $8M in legal fees from Justin Baldoni

Total includes 7,495,526.87 in attorney fees, 539,514.01 in litigation costs/expenses from legal battle

Bill on Pritzker’s desk would boost state payments to the wrongfully convicted – WBEZ (Chicago)

Since 2022, Court of Claims awards to wrongful conviction claimants have totaled 25.4 million, according to one analysis. The compensation per year of incarceration after conviction averaged about 17,000, the analysis found. But what the Court of Claims has paid to exonerees is far less than what Illinois cities and counties have shelled out under settlements and verdicts since 2022. That sum exceeds 810 million.

Swarthmore 9 case resolved: no time in prison

The following statement was released by members of the Swarthmore 9, upon conclusion of their repressive legal case on July 1, 2026. Jace Boland speaking at Swarthmore 9 press conference in Media, Pennsylvania, June 9, 2026. WW Photo: Joe Piette On June 26, the Delaware County [Pennsylvania] District Attorney’s office . . . Continue reading Swarthmore 9 case resolved: no time in prison at Workers.org

Drug overdose deaths are down in LA County in 2025. Here's why

For the third year in a row, accidental drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths have dropped in Los Angeles County, a decline officials attribute to ongoing investments in prevention and harm reduction resources countywide. There were 2,298 ...

Brendan Sorsby's best play could be to prepare for 2027 draft

Right or wrong, a short-term win in court could have longer-term ramifications.

Street Takeover Sentence Stands: Ohio Biker Fails To Overturn Prison Term For Dragging Cop

A state appeals court on Thursday affirmed the convictions and three-and-a-half-year prison sentence of a motorcyclist involved in a Cleveland street takeover that left a police officer injured. The Eighth District Court of Appeals rejected claims from Andrew Fusco that his trial attorney was ineffective during his sentencing hearing last year. The case stems from [] Street Takeover Sentence Stands: Ohio Biker Fails To Overturn Prison Term For Dragging Cop

Appeals court rules ICE cannot detain migrants beyond 90 days without bond hearing

The ruling could affect thousands of individuals who have been detained in states like Texas and Louisiana

Dr Ian Marder: What now for the war on people who use drugs in Ireland?

Criminalising the people who use drugs does more harm than good, and the Oireachtas committee’s recommendations should now be acted upon.

Man with a chronic drug addiction and 134 previous convictions has been jailed for 20 months

The judge said the aggravating factors in this case were his 134 previous convictions, including 57 were for theft

US Appeals Court Hears 3 Cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments in three cases at 9:30 a.m. ET on July 7.

The Roberts Court closes the courthouse door — and the border

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter scrutinizes a 6-3 barrage ahead of the term’s final rulings and beats the drum for fuller court transparency. The post The Roberts Court closes the courthouse door — and the border appeared first on MS NOW.

Iran opens hundreds of legal cases over US, Israeli aggression: Prosecutor general

Several rulings, including compensation judgments against Washington, have already been issued, with some entering the enforcement stage, says the prosecutor general.

Abia: NDLEA convicts 95 suspects in 12 months

The agency said it filed 104 suits at the Federal High Court, Umuahia and recorded 95 convictions with 23 cases pending. The post Abia: NDLEA convicts 95 suspects in 12 months appeared first on Vanguard News.

Judge says Trump administration can't make immigration arrests at courthouses

It is the second setback for courthouse arrests since May when a judge in New York barred them at immigration courts in that city.

DOJ Seeks Surprisingly Lenient Sentence in $100 Million Deli Stock Fraud

Federal prosecutors have recommended a prison term of as little as 1 year for a man whose penny-stock scam turned a small New Jersey deli into a 100 million shell company. Sentencing guidelines call for up to 87 months.

Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas aimed at Tim Walz: 'Blatantly unlawful'...

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THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) has reported a downward trend in juvenile delinquency cases over the last two years, attributing the decline to stricter enforcement of local ordinances and

LA judge rejects pausing $4B sex abuse payouts despite possible fraud

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has rejected a request from District Attorney Nathan Hochman to delay payouts of the county’s 4 billion child sexual abuse settlement for six months, despite Hochman’s conclusion that up to 81 of claims may be fraudulent. Judge Lawrence Riff sided with plaintiff attorneys on June 25 when he denied []...Click to read more

AstraZeneca fined $110 million for corrupt marketing scheme targeting children and vulnerable patients

(NaturalNews) AstraZeneca paid 110 million in 2014 to settle Texas lawsuits over illegally marketing drugs through kickbacks and free nurse bribes. Texas AG...

Could Polymarket’s $6.5mln lawsuit reshape prediction-market disputes?

If correct predictions can lose, what exactly are traders buying?

Gov. DeSantis signs legislation stalling child removals based on possible abuse misdiagnoses

Supporters said the changes could spare families months or years of costly court battles, with some citing their own legal struggles. The post Gov. DeSantis signs legislation stalling child removals based on possible abuse misdiagnoses appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Cases involving violent extremists targeting kids online rose 300% in San Antonio in 2 years, FBI says

A federal court case involving a San Antonio teen has exposed a growing and dangerous problem in South Texas and around the nation.

A landmark Texas ruling breathes new life into one detransitioner's quest for justice

Detransitioner Soren Aldaco called a Texas Supreme Court ruling a huge win that sets precedent for medical malpractice statute of limitations cases.

Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in 1979 case of missing NYC boy

In a 6-3 ruling, the justices granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who asked the high court to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that overturned the conviction of a man accused in the 1979 case of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who was living in New York City.

Supreme Court backs Monsanto in its fight against liability from popular weed killer

The central issue in the Roundup case, filed by Missouri resident John Durnell, was who decides what should appear on a pesticide or insecticide label and whether a federal law overrides state claims.

Six Charged in $20 Million Medicare, Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving NJ Pharmacy

Six Charged in $20 Million Medicare, Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving NJ Pharmacy

Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap”

In Illinois, more than 3.3 million people live with an arrest or a conviction on their record. A legal justice record of any kind can prevent an individual from accessing housing, employment and services—barriers collectively termed the “second chance gap.” The consequences are lost opportunities and 4.7 billion in lost earnings across the state, according [] The post Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap” appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

Rappler Recap: Prosecutors seek extension of VP Duterte pre-trial proceedings

Will the backlog on the marking of documents delay the trial proper scheduled on July 6?

Judge blocks Philadelphia from enforcing mask ban against federal law enforcement officers

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the city of Philadelphia from enforcing a ban on federal officers wearing masks while on duty, among other regulations. The Justice Department (DOJ) sued the city in mid-June, arguing the ordinance was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate the conduct of federal agents and would “endanger officers and reduce operational effectiveness.” Judge...

Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles

The federal government and more than 1,000 federally appointed judges are at odds over the best way to settle an ongoing salary dispute, raising concerns in both the legal and political community that the case could end up tarnishing the judiciary's reputation.

455 Defendants Including 90 Doctors Were Charged in the Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown of 2026

The 2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown charged 455 defendants including 90 doctors for 6.5 billion in false claims with patient deaths. Here's what the cases covered.

Conakry : le Britannique Joshua James Royal risque 15 ans de prison pour trafic international de haschich

Jugé pour trafic international de drogue à haut risque, en l’occurrence du haschich, des faits prévus et réprimés par l’article 819 du Code pénal, le procès du Britannique Joshua James Royal s’est poursuivi au tribunal de Mafanco, ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026. À l’audience, les débats ont essentiellement porté sur les arguments juridiques de la [] The post Conakry : le Britannique Joshua James Royal risque 15 ans de prison pour trafic international de haschich first appeared on Guineematin.com.