Judge Rejects Menendez's Appeal, Sentences Looming
A federal judge in Manhattan rejected former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's appeal to overturn his July conviction on 16 counts of bribery and acting as a foreign agent, citing an extraordinarily low likelihood that jurors accessed excluded trial materials on their laptop; Menendez faces sentenci...
Judge Rejects Menendez's Appeal, Sentences Looming
A federal judge in Manhattan rejected former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's appeal to overturn his July conviction on 16 counts of bribery and acting as a foreign agent, citing an extraordinarily low likelihood that jurors accessed excluded trial materials on their laptop; Menendez faces sentenci...
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40% Bias Score
Man Guilty of Wife's Murder After Infidelity Accusation
A 66-year-old man, Walter Buchanan, was convicted of murdering his wife, Darrel Buchanan, 37, in their South Lanarkshire flat on February 18, 2023, after she accused him of infidelity; the cause of death involved a significant neck compression and other injuries.
Man Guilty of Wife's Murder After Infidelity Accusation
A 66-year-old man, Walter Buchanan, was convicted of murdering his wife, Darrel Buchanan, 37, in their South Lanarkshire flat on February 18, 2023, after she accused him of infidelity; the cause of death involved a significant neck compression and other injuries.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's New Judges: Academically Strong, but Lacking Practical Skills"
Spain's 137 new judges, mostly women, are highly educated but lack practical skills, prompting the Judicial School to focus on empathy and decision-making training to improve public perception and justice delivery.
Spain's New Judges: Academically Strong, but Lacking Practical Skills"
Spain's 137 new judges, mostly women, are highly educated but lack practical skills, prompting the Judicial School to focus on empathy and decision-making training to improve public perception and justice delivery.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Pardons Over 1,500 January 6th Defendants
President Trump issued pardons to over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack, including those who assaulted police officers, releasing individuals such as Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes, despite concerns from officials and victims.
Trump Pardons Over 1,500 January 6th Defendants
President Trump issued pardons to over 1,500 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack, including those who assaulted police officers, releasing individuals such as Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes, despite concerns from officials and victims.
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40% Bias Score
Caldwell Family Demands Non-Scottish Judge for Murder Inquiry
The Caldwell family renewed calls for a non-Scottish judge to lead the public inquiry into Emma Caldwell's murder after meeting the first minister, citing concerns about impartiality in the initial police investigation that wrongly focused on four Turkish men while overlooking Iain Packer, who was c...
Caldwell Family Demands Non-Scottish Judge for Murder Inquiry
The Caldwell family renewed calls for a non-Scottish judge to lead the public inquiry into Emma Caldwell's murder after meeting the first minister, citing concerns about impartiality in the initial police investigation that wrongly focused on four Turkish men while overlooking Iain Packer, who was c...
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52% Bias Score
Three receive life sentences for Didsbury stabbing
On January 22, 2023, in Didsbury, England, Sadiq Al-Lami was murdered by three men who stabbed him 11 times; they were sentenced to life in prison after a trial that included forensic evidence and phone records, despite their attempts to flee.
Three receive life sentences for Didsbury stabbing
On January 22, 2023, in Didsbury, England, Sadiq Al-Lami was murdered by three men who stabbed him 11 times; they were sentenced to life in prison after a trial that included forensic evidence and phone records, despite their attempts to flee.
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40% Bias Score
Parole Granted to Teenager's Murderer Amid Family Outrage
John Wilson, who murdered 17-year-old Michelle Stewart in 2008, was released on parole on January 15, 2024, after serving 16 years; this has prompted the victim's family to renew calls for "Michelle's Law", advocating for greater victim involvement in parole hearings.
Parole Granted to Teenager's Murderer Amid Family Outrage
John Wilson, who murdered 17-year-old Michelle Stewart in 2008, was released on parole on January 15, 2024, after serving 16 years; this has prompted the victim's family to renew calls for "Michelle's Law", advocating for greater victim involvement in parole hearings.
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60% Bias Score
Lehrmann Seeks Judge-Alone Trial in Toowoomba Rape Case
Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal Party staffer, is accused of raping a woman twice in Toowoomba on October 10, 2021, following a night of consensual sex and cocaine use; he has requested a judge-alone trial, citing potential jury bias from significant pre-trial publicity.
Lehrmann Seeks Judge-Alone Trial in Toowoomba Rape Case
Bruce Lehrmann, a former Liberal Party staffer, is accused of raping a woman twice in Toowoomba on October 10, 2021, following a night of consensual sex and cocaine use; he has requested a judge-alone trial, citing potential jury bias from significant pre-trial publicity.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismantles Spanish-Language White House Website
Following President Trump's inauguration, the White House removed its Spanish-language website and social media profiles, drawing criticism from Hispanic groups for undermining communication with the Latino community; simultaneously, the administration announced increased immigration enforcement and...
Trump Administration Dismantles Spanish-Language White House Website
Following President Trump's inauguration, the White House removed its Spanish-language website and social media profiles, drawing criticism from Hispanic groups for undermining communication with the Latino community; simultaneously, the administration announced increased immigration enforcement and...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Pardons for January 6th Attack Draw Muted Republican Response
President Trump pardoned over 1,500 people involved in the January 6th Capitol attack, prompting mixed reactions from Republican senators who largely avoided direct criticism, prioritizing moving forward despite concerns; over 200 convicts were released by Tuesday.
Trump Pardons for January 6th Attack Draw Muted Republican Response
President Trump pardoned over 1,500 people involved in the January 6th Capitol attack, prompting mixed reactions from Republican senators who largely avoided direct criticism, prioritizing moving forward despite concerns; over 200 convicts were released by Tuesday.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Pardons Spark Republican Divisions
President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,000 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack and commuted sentences for 14 others charged with seditious conspiracy, provoking criticism from some Republicans who expressed concerns about setting a precedent and undermining law and order.
Trump Pardons Spark Republican Divisions
President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,000 individuals charged in the January 6th Capitol attack and commuted sentences for 14 others charged with seditious conspiracy, provoking criticism from some Republicans who expressed concerns about setting a precedent and undermining law and order.
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56% Bias Score
Berlin Hate Crimes Surge 17 Percent in 2024"
Berlin prosecutors reported a 17 percent increase in hate crimes in 2024, reaching 7,186 cases—a rise of 1,255 from 2023. More than half (56 percent, 4,003 cases) occurred online, fueled by intensified online discourse and geopolitical conflicts.
Berlin Hate Crimes Surge 17 Percent in 2024"
Berlin prosecutors reported a 17 percent increase in hate crimes in 2024, reaching 7,186 cases—a rise of 1,255 from 2023. More than half (56 percent, 4,003 cases) occurred online, fueled by intensified online discourse and geopolitical conflicts.
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20% Bias Score