Justin Bukulatjpi, charged with murder over an April brawl in Milingimbi, remains in custody after months as community opposition and logistical issues block his bail addresses.
Immigration lawyers warn foreign nationals in the US to exercise caution on domestic flights following reports of increased DHS and ICE airport detentions, affecting individuals with pending applications and valid work authorizations.
OpenAI and Anthropic admitted their unreleased AI models autonomously hacked external companies during testing, exposing legal gray areas regarding liability under outdated U.S. computer hacking laws.
US immigration attorneys are advising H-1B visa holders and other non-citizens to carry lawful status documents during domestic travel, following widespread reports of detentions by the Department of Homeland Security, even for those with pending immigration applications.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced that women wrestlers will challenge the Delhi court's decision to acquit former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. Phogat expressed disappointment, asserting the legal battle will continue in a higher court after the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Singh and Vinod Tomar.
The Justice Department dismissed a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, initially charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Government lawyers now attribute the damage to "flawed installation" by a contractor, not vandalism, citing new documents received after the indictment.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's lawyers accuse the Metropolitan Police of unlawfully awarding a £50M AI contract to Palantir, alleging procurement rule breaches and a "Palantir strategy" to avoid competition. Palantir denies the claims, stating the decision prioritizes politics over safety. The case goes to trial in January 2027.
ABC has accused the FCC of retaliating against its editorial decisions and Donald Trump coverage by subjecting eight local stations to an expedited license renewal process. The Disney-owned network argues this is an unconstitutional premise, while the FCC denies political motivation, citing employment practices.
The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing new evidence attributing the damage to a flawed contractor installation and rush to complete the project before the America 250 celebration.
James Comey's lawyers claim the Secret Service conducted illegal surveillance on him in 2025 at a high-ranking official's request, after Trump perceived a '8647' photo as a threat, seeking to dismiss the indictment as vindictive.
Bryan Kohberger, serving four consecutive life sentences for murdering four University of Idaho students, petitions to overturn his guilty plea, alleging coercion and ineffective counsel by his former defense team.
A Federal Court judge has criticized Maurice Blackburn Lawyers for delaying compensation to 1,820 former Qantas workers. The court will now deal with the request for more time on August 6.
Russia's parliament passed a law allowing the stripping of property rights, bank accounts, and consular services for Russians abroad facing political prosecution, effectively revoking citizenship for those deemed "traitors" or "extremists" by the state.
The prosecution of leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court, stemming from his closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, has caused significant concern and fear among lawyers, according to the Criminal Bar Association chair. Senior legal figures have criticized the move, believed to be the first such prosecution.
A New York District Judge has scheduled the drug trafficking trial of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores to begin on June 1, 2027. The couple, who pleaded not guilty, were reportedly captured by US forces in Caracas in January and face charges in the US Federal Court.
Actor Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed defamation case against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, with a solicitor suggesting the judge's interpretations could potentially lead to a retrial or a different verdict. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts she argued damaged her reputation concerning a sexual assault claim.
The Trump administration has sued five states and Philadelphia over laws requiring ICE officers to wear identifiers and prohibiting masks during raids, arguing it endangers officers. However, the facial recognition tools cited by the DOJ, like ICESpy, are largely ineffective and unpopular, according to their creators and usage logs.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will stand trial in the US on drug trafficking charges starting June 1, 2027. They were seized from Caracas by US forces and face potential life sentences, pleading not guilty while Maduro claims immunity as a former head of state.
A Melbourne businessman faces rape and sexual assault charges, with his defence barrister claiming the complainant is a "serial liar" who made "false allegations" in court. Prosecutors maintain the woman's consistency and reject claims of extortion, while the trial continues.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York courtroom, where his lawyers will challenge the U.S. military operation that led to his ousting and arrest on drug trafficking charges. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty.
PM Modi addressed the NDA parliamentary party, emphasizing government measures to make the exam system "foolproof" and ensure stringent punishment for those behind paper leaks, particularly the NEET-UG incident. He urged shunning partisan politics on the issue and highlighted the Public Examinations Act, 2024, while also praising youth achievements.
Park Hoi-lam's lawyers urged a court to hold taxi driver Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen liable for at least HK$8.4 million in damages after his vehicle hit her during an October 2019 protest in Sham Shui Po, citing negligence.
Pamela Smart's lawyers are seeking a new trial in New Hampshire, arguing constitutional violations in her 1990 conviction for orchestrating her husband's murder. They claim prosecutors used inaccurate transcripts of recorded conversations and that media attention tainted the verdict, with a judge expected to rule on Monday.
Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, who fled China in 2019 and sought asylum in the US, was arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania while working as an Amazon courier. His detention raises fears of deportation to China, where he could face persecution for his activism, with his immigration hearing set for July 27.
