Prosecution push for character and reputation evidence in Alan Jones trial

Supreme Court refuses to halt $800 daily fine for news reporter who won’t divulge sources

The case has been being closely watched by media advocates who say it could make sources think twice before providing information that could expose government wrongdoing

Honest, credible, careful, impressive... what judge said about our reporters during High Court trial

Honest, credible, careful, impressive... what judge said about our reporters during High Court trial

Platner accusation: Believe all women — except when they vote the wrong way

I spend a good part of my professional life as an expert witness, which means courts pay me to tell the difference between evidence and narrative. Judges want dates, corroboration, and contemporaneous accounts. What they do not want is a story that changes shape depending on who benefits from believing it. That is the standard []

Judge Finds That DOJ Investigation of Tim Walz Was Politically Motivated; Gavin Newsom Relieved

Judge Finds That DOJ Investigation of Tim Walz Was Politically Motivated; Gavin Newsom Relieved

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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The Shameful Double Life Of An Elementary Teacher

The central issue in this case is not simply whether Joseph Horner has been accused of a brutal killing; it is how domestic access, concealed motive, and the limits of public evidence can coexist in a case that is already politically and emotionally saturated. The public record supports a murder charge and a prosecution narrative []

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 9)

Who checks the police? Murder case shows why prosecutors' supplementary investig...

The Businessman Who Helped Peter Thiel Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark.

Aron D’Souza sees the media as in peril. His solution is an AI-powered tribunal to adjudicate the facts of reporting. The post The Businessman Who Helped Peter Thiel Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark. appeared first on The Intercept.

Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a change to criminal sentencing practices that gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion. The bill overwhelmingly passed both chambers of the Legislature this year. Beginning []

LIVE: Hearing resumes in the case of Tyler Robinson, man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Watch live coverage of a second day of a key hearing in Charlie Kirk's murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge that they have enough evidence to try Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing him, and seek the death penalty. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aFXWrj #charliekirk

Procès du 28 septembre en appel : le parquet requiert 10 ans de réclusion criminelle contre le col. Bienvenu Lamah

Le procès des événements du 28 septembre 2009 a connu un nouveau développement ce mardi devant le tribunal criminel délocalisé de Dixinn. Dans ses réquisitions, le ministère public a sollicité la requalification des faits reprochés au colonel Bienvenu Lamah en crimes contre l’humanité. Le procureur Sidiki Camara a soutenu que les éléments versés au dossier []

Diezani: Prioritise evidence over narratives in corruption cases – Analyst tells EFCC

A public affairs analyst, Ephriam Attah, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to ensure its investigations are driven by verifiable evidence rather than public narratives. He said corruption cases should be built on facts capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. Attah made the call in an interview with journalists on Wednesday while reacting to [] Diezani: Prioritise evidence over narratives in corruption cases – Analyst tells EFCC

Harrowing week of evidence heard at Riad Bouchaker trial

Mr Bouchaker has pleaded not guilty to all charges

[In This Economy] Will banning phones in schools work?

The evidence is more instructive (and more sobering) than the rhetoric suggests

Fatal shooting near Acre follows reported threats around major crime case

Media reports said the victim was the father of a state witness in a major organized crime case, though authorities have not confirmed the alleged connection.

फरार दुई प्रतिवादी पक्राउ

कञ्चनपुर। कञ्चनपुर प्रहरीले विभिन्न मुद्दामा फरार रहेका दुई जना प्रतिवादीलाई शुक्रबार पक्राउ गरी फैसला कार्यान्वयनका लागि जिल्ला अदालत कञ्चनपुरमा उपस्थित गराएको छ। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयबाट खटिएको प्रहरी टोलीले बहुविवाह मुद्दामा दोषी ठहर भएका नरेशराम विक र पुनःचलनसम्बन्धी मुद्दामा दोषी ठहर भएकी कौशिला चन्दलाई पक्राउ गरेको हो। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयका प्रहरी नायब उपरीक्षक टेकबहादुर रावतका अनुसार []

Change my mind: Searching for reality in Charlie Kirk’s murder case

The state’s evidence was overwhelming at Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing. For those who came looking for truth, reality was hard to take. The post Change my mind: Searching for reality in Charlie Kirk’s murder case appeared first on MS NOW.

New Testimony Builds Case That Charlie Kirk Was Assassinated For Christian Belief

Because Graf ruled that the document is admissible, he bolstered the prosecution's case for the victim-targeting enhancement, which could increase Robinson's punishment if he is found guilty.

FBI HUNTS FOR LEAKERS

FBI HUNTS FOR LEAKERS (Main headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:DOJ SUBPOENAS NYT JOURNALISTSTRUMP ESCALATES PRESSURE ON MEDIA

The Damning Case Against Tyler Robinson

During the pretrial hearings, prosecutors teased a mountain of evidence that makes a mockery of Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories.

Editor's note: NPR retracts Justice Samuel Alito story

Editor's note: NPR retracts Justice Samuel Alito story

Only A Sith (And Whoopi Goldberg) Deals In Absolutes

A journalist or newsperson knows better than to make absolute, broad, sweeping statements about something they didn’t know about or that was easily disprovable; they would hedge on the existence of an edge case that could embarrass them. But that wasn’t the case with Whoopi Goldberg of “The View,” the moderator for what ABC has ...

NDC: How Judicial rascality can be stopped – Atedo Peterside

Mr Peterside said on Saturday in an X post that reliance on appellate courts alone to do right would encourage judges to plunge into delivering “procurable obnoxious judgements”. The post NDC: How Judicial rascality can be stopped – Atedo Peterside appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bombshell Testimony Details Alleged Confessions in Charlie Kirk Killing

Newly released testimony and evidence presented during a preliminary hearing provide the most detailed account yet of the prosecution's case against Tyler Robinson.

LIVE: Utah court to rule on whether to try suspect in alleged Kirk killing

A Utah judge will hear testimony on whether there is sufficient evidence to try Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year. #charliekirk #tylerrobinson #utah #court #judge #legal #crime Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

“I don’t fear these…”: Candace Owens reignites Erika Kirk feud during Tyler Robinson hearing in Charlie Kirk case

Candace Owens reacted strongly as Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing began on July 6. She called the proceedings a “show trial,” questioned how evidence is being handled and criticized the court process. In a second post, she shared a faith-based message dedicated to Charlie Kirk. The hearing will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to move the case to trial.

Bondi inquiry exposes ‘beyond sick’ AI smear campaign

Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus says the Bondi Royal Commission heard disturbing evidence of AI-generated attacks on a terror victim and relentless threats against prominent Jewish Australians. “The Royal Commission's public hearings resumed today, this latest block focusing on antisemitism in both traditional media and social media,” Ms Marcus said. “The block opened with confirmation that the commission would call witnesses from the ABC and SBS to take the stand as witnesses. “We also heard shocking testimony that a victim of the Bondi terror attack was subjected to a relentless online campaign using manipulated AI images to make him look like he was faking his injuries. “Prominent businessman Steven Lowy, the son of one of the country's most prominent Jewish figures, Sir Frank Lowy, testified about the overwhelming number of threats his family receives simply for being Jewish. “It truly is beyond sick.”

Iran's Judiciary Chief: Americans Fabricate Facts to Whitewash Their Crimes

Iran's Judiciary Chief: Americans Fabricate Facts to Whitewash Their Crimes

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.

Procès de Bienvenu Lamah : la requalification des faits en crimes contre l’humanité au cœur des débats

Les réquisitions et plaidoiries dans le cadre de la seconde phase du procès du massacre du 28 septembre 2009 se poursuivent devant le tribunal criminel de Dixinn, délocalisé à la Cour d’appel de Conakry. Lors de l’audience de ce lundi, 22 juin 2026, les avocats de la partie civile ont sollicité la requalification des faits [] The post Procès de Bienvenu Lamah : la requalification des faits en crimes contre l’humanité au cœur des débats first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Supreme Court creates ‘miscarriage of Justice’ exception to plea-deal appeal waivers

The court’s decision creates a new avenue for defendants to challenge their plea deal sentences despite those waivers, prompting concerns from critics that the ruling could encourage additional post-conviction litigation.

Who Will Have To Answer To The Judge?

Because someone will. They need to explain something. They will need to explain it well, because it appears that something that was dictated by the judge in court has not been done. This could have consequences. And if it was done, there’s still a second question to answer. Gratitude for Raw Story: A federal judge

Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back as prosecutors' sprawling case comes into focus

DNA on the murder weapon, alleged text confessions, and Discord messages take center stage as Tyler Robinson faces a week-long preliminary hearing.

Prosecutors urge the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial

Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's murder case are seeking to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try the man accused of killing him and seek the death penalty.

More of Michael Proctor’s slur-filled messages revealed in bid to dismiss 2021 murder case

Attorneys for Myles King allege Proctor “held views so fundamentally racist and opposed to him as a black man that the entire investigation was tainted.” The post More of Michael Proctor’s slur-filled messages revealed in bid to dismiss 2021 murder case appeared first on Boston.com.

The Sun’s very dodgy social media post

The newspaper interviewed a police digital forensic investigator about his vital work - but X and TikTok posts wrongly suggested something darker

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton admits retaining classified information

His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment.

Newsom Investigation is Serious Business

California Governor Gavin Newsom is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice. He claims it is a nothing burger concocted by President Trump as part of a political revenge campaign. Of course, he claims that. And that excuse may work at least for a while in the court of public opinion. But the facts [] The post Newsom Investigation is Serious Business appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.