Tag #Judicial System

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Montero's Comments on Alves Case Threaten Presumption of Innocence

Spanish Vice President María Jesús Montero's statement prioritizing victim statements over the presumption of innocence in the Dani Alves case raises concerns about due process, echoing the wrongful conviction of Dolores VÔzquez in 2001 due to media pressure and public bias.

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Le Pen's Conviction Sparks Threats Against French Judge

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally party, was sentenced to four years in prison (two years suspended) and banned from holding public office for five years for misappropriating funds; subsequently, she and her party launched a campaign of harassment and threats against the presiding jud...

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Texas Court Halts Execution of Death Row Inmate After 30 Years

A Texas appeals court stayed the execution of David Leonard Wood, a 67-year-old man on death row for over 30 years for the 1987 murders of six young women near El Paso, following renewed appeals claiming innocence and requests for additional DNA testing, halting what would have been the longest deat...

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Life Sentence for Nice Basilica Attacker

Brahim Auissaoui received a life sentence without parole for the 2020 Nice basilica attack, where he murdered three and attempted to murder six others with a knife; the court cited his "unusual cruelty" and premeditated intent to sow terror, linking the event to a broader pattern of extremist violen...

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TUSIAD Leaders Investigated After Criticizing Systemic Failures in Turkey

Following criticism of systemic failures in Turkey, resulting in loss of life from events such as the February 6th earthquakes and Kartalkaya fire, TUSIAD leaders Ɩmer Aras and Orhan Turan face investigations for "attempting to influence fair trial" and "publicly spreading misinformation".

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French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Femicide

A French court sentenced Mickaƫl Falou to 20 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Sandra Pla, whom he stabbed 50 times after hiding in her garden; the unanimous verdict highlights failures in protecting victims of domestic violence despite prior reports.

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Tempi Train Fire: Expert Report Reveals Silicone Oil as Cause, Raising Cover-Up Concerns

Tasos Dedis's expert report, submitted in January 2024, concluded that silicone oils caused the Tempi train fire, contradicting claims of illegal cargo and raising concerns about a potential cover-up by officials who continue to promote the illegal cargo narrative despite having access to Dedis's fi...

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Trump Defies Courts on Deportations, Prioritizing Political Messaging

President Trump is publicly challenging court decisions on deporting Venezuelan gang members, arguing that public safety outweighs due process; his administration claims it will comply with court orders but intends to set the political narrative.

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Spanish Judges Warn of Court Collapse Due to 'Only Yes Means Yes' Law

One hundred Spanish judges handling Violence Against Women cases warn of an impending court collapse due to new responsibilities under the 'only yes is yes' law, implemented this year without providing additional resources, causing an increase in workload of at least 20 percent, and jeopardizing vic...

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AI in Courts: Global Trends and Challenges

The potential use of AI in courts is being explored globally, with some countries using it for support tasks, such as assessing recidivism risk or automating routine tasks. While this could significantly reduce workload, concerns exist regarding accuracy, bias, and ethical implications.

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German Court Blocks Extradition to Hungary Over Detention Concerns

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court overturned the extradition of a non-binary German citizen to Hungary due to insufficient assessment of their detention conditions there, following charges of involvement in attacks on alleged far-right extremists in Budapest in February 2023, prompting concerns...

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Mississippi's New CCID Court Holds First Session

The newly established Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court in Jackson, Mississippi, held its first session on Monday, hearing two cases—misdemeanor marijuana possession and simple domestic violence—with Judge Stanley Alexander presiding alongside appointee James Holland; the court aims ...

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