The Fourth Criminal Court of Damascus has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture, and inciting civil conflict. He was acquitted of drug trafficking and smuggling charges due to lack of evidence.
Wassim al-Assad, cousin of ousted Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, has been sentenced to death by a Damascus court for premeditated murder, torture, and war crimes during Syria's war.
A US federal appeals court rejected an attempt by Meta and TikTok to halt thousands of lawsuits accusing major social media companies of fueling addiction and harming young users.
A Connecticut judge has uncovered the first known US case of a plaintiff using AI prompt injection in court filings, attempting to influence AI systems with hidden text, though the tactic failed and led to sanctions.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded part of the Defence Department's military designation case against drone maker DJI back to a lower court.
A Californian lawyer, Keith Griffin, received a 1-day prison sentence (with time served) for contempt of court regarding undistributed Lion Air crash settlement funds, deepening the pain for Indonesian victim families seeking justice.
Syria's ousted former President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death by a Damascus court for premeditated murder, torture, and crimes against humanity during the country's war.
A US Federal court ruled that Meta failed to preserve key evidence in a lawsuit brought by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest over scam ads using his likeness.
A US federal judge dismissed bribery and fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the Trump administration dropped the case. Meanwhile, student protests over exam irregularities in Jharkhand led to clashes and hospitalizations.
A US appeals court halted construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, ruling that President Trump lacks authority to make such changes without Congressional approval, despite national security arguments.
A US District Court in Oregon ordered the government to restart wind project approvals after the Department of Defense unlawfully halted participation in legally mandated reviews since August 2025.
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a formal mandate upholding former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction on seven felony counts and his 25-year prison sentence.
The Trump administration has refunded about $100bn from tariffs collected before the US supreme court ruled them illegal. Meanwhile, a coalition of 25 US states has sued the administration over a fresh round of tariffs.
A coalition of 25 US states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, asking the US Court of International Trade to block them and refund duties already paid.
Socialist MEP Bernd Lange warns the EU to prepare for US retaliation following the European Commission's €890 million fine on Google and new US tariffs targeting the EU over forced labor. Lange expects further US action and hopes US courts and Congress will address the tariffs.
A US judge set a June 1, 2027, trial date for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on drug-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court. Their defense lawyer plans to seek dismissal based on immunity as a head of state.
A federal appeals court rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews he gave to a memoir ghostwriter, citing substantial public interest despite privacy concerns.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition to the UK from the US, where they face 59 charges including rape and sex trafficking involving seven alleged victims. Arrested in Florida, they deny all wrongdoing, with a US court ruling expected on their transfer to Britain.
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed $110bn merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery for 14 days. This decision follows a lawsuit by 12 US states, citing concerns over stifling competition and raising consumer prices.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges, their lawyer stating the Miami arrest was politically motivated. They appeared in federal court, with a judge setting a July 27 hearing to consider extradition conditions.
A US federal judge has issued a 14-day temporary restraining order, blocking the proposed $110bn merger between Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros Discovery. The decision follows a lawsuit by 12 US states, including California and New York, citing concerns over stifled competition and potential price increases for consumers.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García, 76, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in a US federal court in Brooklyn after a plea deal for drug trafficking. He was also ordered to forfeit $15bn from drug trade profits.
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a Miami federal court to fight extradition to the UK on rape, sex trafficking, and other charges. Arrested in Florida at Britain's request, they deny all 59 charges across seven alleged victims, with a ruling expected on their transfer to the UK.
Prosecutors presented a letter in court allegedly written by Tyler Robinson, confessing to the sniper murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September 2025. The letter, addressed to his partner, expressed sorrow and mentioned taking the "opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk." Text messages and testimony from his partner also reportedly support the confession.
