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Executive in tainted oil case gets NT$20 million bail; prosecutors appeal

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July 11, 2026

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Taipei, July 11 (CNA) The general manager of Central Union Oil Corp. has been released on NT20 million (US622,791) bail as prosecutors continue to look into why cooking oil manufactured by the company contained excessive amounts of the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene.

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Off The Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Former WI Judge Hannah Dugan to be sentenced in ICE obstruction case

Federal Judge Lynn Adelman is set to decide today the sentence for former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstructing federal agents. Federal sentencing guidelines call for 15 to 21 months in prison, and prosecutors are seeking what they describe as a serious and meaningful sentence. Dugan’s attorneys are asking for time []...Click to read more

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 1, 2026

Court grants Alison-Madueke’s plea to present UK acquittal judgment in EFCC case

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application filed by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London, UK. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the motion on notice moved by Diezani’s lawyer, Godwin Iyinbor, which was not challenged by the Economic and Financial Crimes [] Court grants Alison-Madueke’s plea to present UK acquittal judgment in EFCC case

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 1, 2026

Diezani gets court’s nod to present evidence of UK court judgment acquitting her

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application filed by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court, London in UK. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the motion on notice moved by Diezani’s lawyer, Godwin Iyinbor, which was not challenged by the Economic and The post Diezani gets court’s nod to present evidence of UK court judgment acquitting her appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

RedState

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· Jul 8, 2026

Judge Hannah Dugan, Who Helped Illegal Alien Evade ICE, Gets Slap on the Wrist

Judge Hannah Dugan, Who Helped Illegal Alien Evade ICE, Gets Slap on the Wrist

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 2, 2026

DOJ Must Act Today On Court Order To Unredact Epstein Files

A federal judge has given the Justice Department until July 2 to either release additional unredacted Jeffrey Epstein-related records or explain why the information should remain blacked out.

Townhall

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· Jun 22, 2026

At Some Point, This View Co-Host Will Be Slapped With a Lawsuit

At Some Point, This View Co-Host Will Be Slapped With a Lawsuit

Punching Bag Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Judge Dugan Found Guilty of Aiding Migrant to Evade ICE

In a refreshing display of accountability that seems increasingly rare in our polarized times, federal jurors in Milwaukee did what the rule of law demands. They convicted former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction for her deliberate efforts to impede federal immigration agents from carrying out their duties. This verdict stands [] The post Judge Dugan Found Guilty of Aiding Migrant to Evade ICE appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

Crooks and Liars

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· Jun 23, 2026

RFK Jr. 's DOJ WeaponizaTrumpMisconduct Triggers Threat To Over 100 Cases

A veteran federal prosecutor's grand jury misconduct is so pervasive that the Justice Department now expects to review more than 100 cases she handled going back to 2007. A court filing in the Northern District of Illinois names the case that started it all: the collapsed prosecution of the Broadview Six. News reports identify the lead prosecutor as Sheri Mecklenburg, a nearly two-decade veteran of the Justice Department whose conduct before a grand jury unraveled a high-profile case against six Democratic officials and activists arrested for protesting outside a Chicago Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz deportation campaign. Prosecutors made three attempts to indict the protesters on a rare felony conspiracy charge. read more

Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court reserves ruling on Emefiele’s statements until July 9

By Henry Ojelu LAGOS—Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling till July 9 on the admissibility of extra-judicial statements allegedly made by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, in his ongoing alleged 4.5 billion fraud trial. The court fixed the [] The post Alleged 4.5bn fraud: Court reserves ruling on Emefiele’s statements until July 9 appeared first on Vanguard News.

SundayTimes

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· Jul 10, 2026

EDITORIAL | The law applies to everyone, even the aged

The recent jail sentence for an octogenarian former attorney sends a strong message

Kathimerini

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· Jun 29, 2026

Tempe train crash trial: Prosecutor mulls charges, Contract 717 emails

A prosecutor in the ongoing trial over Greece’s deadliest train crash will rule on Tuesday on various requests tabled by the lawyers of the victims, including on whether to upgrade the charges against two of the defendants.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Be The Good] Senator-judges, the people are watching

What’s your take on the trial so far? Which side right now is more convincing to you — the defense, or the prosecution? Which, for you, is the one burning question you want this trial to answer?

Presstv

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· Jun 21, 2026

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.

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Firing of Fed Board Member

During oral arguments, the justices wrestled with whether Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook should have received more due process.

Irish News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Harry and others’ claims against Daily Mail publisher dismissed

A judge gave his decision on Tuesday after an 11-week trial earlier this year.

The Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after arrest in kidnapping case

The decision came the same day a Florida judge set Arnold’s bail at 1 million

Malay Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

Court in Ipoh sets July 1 for case involving woman accused of attacking Sultan Nazrin Shah

IPOH, June 22 — The Magistrate’s Court here has set July 1 for case management involving a woman charged wit...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 2, 2026

Tiger Woods’ hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules

A judge has ruled that prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods’ March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The Standard

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· Jun 23, 2026

Options for judge after Eleanor Donaldson trial of the facts

The judge at Newry Crown Court could issue a number of treatment orders or else an absolute discharge.

Guinee news

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· Jun 25, 2026

Guéckédou : le TPI condamne plusieurs personnes pour vente illicite de carburant

Le Tribunal de Première Instance (TPI) de Guéckédou a rendu son verdict ce jeudi 25 juin 2026 dans une affaire portant sur la vente illicite de carburant sur le marché parallèle. Quatorze personnes, dont dix femmes, étaient poursuivies pour commercialisation clandestine de produits pétroliers. Certaines étaient également accusées de complicité avec des vendeurs illégaux, tandis []

AMBCrypto

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Major loss’: New York Court rejects Kalshi’s injunction request

Here's how Judge Analisa Torres ruling could impact prediction markets.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 2, 2026

Judge Jeanine Melts Down After Charging Olympian Over Pool

Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesJeanine Pirro, the Fox News host-turned-U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, grew heated over her decision to prosecute a former Olympic canoeist for touching the president’s beloved Reflecting Pool last month.David Hearn, 67, a three-time Olympic canoeist, was arrested on June 19 and charged with misdemeanor destruction of government property after he reached into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to feel a flap of detached “American flag blue” liner.On Thursday, CNN reported that Hearn was indicted by a grand jury in Washington, D.C., Superior Court. But when Pirro, 75, announced the indictment, a reporter’s question appeared to strike a nerve.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fired FCDO Chief Olly Robbins Legally Challenges Sacking

Robbins says through the FDA union: ‘The FDA represents Sir Oliver Robbins. Olly has today issued proceedings requesting a Judicial Review of his dismissal as Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service. The Prime Minister has acknowledged that his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

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

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 6, 2026

Prosecutors in US lay out case against alleged killer of Charlie Kirk

Judge to decide whether there's enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial for conservative activist's killing.

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 9, 2026

WI: No Prison Time for Judge who Helped Migrant Evade ICE

US District Judge Lynn Adelman sentenced former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan (67) 5,000 for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade ICE agents ...

OpsLens

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· Jun 24, 2026

Christian judge blessed with ‘maximum’ cash after being punished in same-sex-marriage fight * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 2, 2026

Suspects in Jos Killings Remain in DSS Custody 

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, on Wednesday, reserved ruling on a preliminary objection on jurisdiction filed by counsel to some suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) and standing trial for their roles in the Angwa Rukuba massacre of late March and early April 2026. At the resumed trial on [] The post Suspects in Jos Killings Remain in DSS Custody appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

The Hill

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· Jun 22, 2026

Dershowitz to sit for questioning in House Epstein probe

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Drudge Report

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· Jun 22, 2026

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

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Wirepoints

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· Jul 9, 2026

Illinois attorney general has paid private attorneys $2 million in recent years – Center Square

Illinois' top state attorney has paid more than 2 million in the past three years to private law firms, several of which have contributed to his campaign, to defend the state against a variety of claims. Most of that money has gone to two prominent law firms for two high-profile lawsuits that targeted the Illinois Department of Corrections, one of which recently obtained class-action status.

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

Conakry : un Nigérian risque 5 ans et une amende 100 mille dollars dans une affaire de cocaïne

L’accusé Chizoba Anselem Ngwuoke, citoyen Nigérian, risque une peine de 5 ans de réclusion criminelle et une amende de 100 mille dollars dans une affaire de détention et de transport de cocaïne. Telles sont les peines requises à son encontre vendredi, 3 juillet 2026, par le procureur Issouf Fofana à l’audience criminelle du tribunal de [] The post Conakry : un Nigérian risque 5 ans et une amende 100 mille dollars dans une affaire de cocaïne first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 30, 2026

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

Fark

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· Jun 26, 2026

If you were convicted in Colorado based on DNA evidence, you may want to have your case re-opened. A forensic analyst kinda left out some results and threw some out, cause that's what you do when you're busy [Awkward]

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