Lawmakers Brace For Trump's Promised Jan. 6 Pardons. Some Are Urging Restraint
Trump may pardon those charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot shortly after assuming office.
Trump says DoJ will vigorously' pursue death penalty after Biden commutations
Trump pledges to pursue the death penalty for violent crimes, contrasting Biden's recent commutations.
The death penalty debate continues to be divisive, with strong opinions on both sides.
Who Is Alina Habba, the Lawyer Trump Picked to Serve as Counselor to the President?
Alina Habba has been a crucial legal advisor for Trump, emphasizing her dedication and navigating the challenges posed by perceived injustices in the legal system.
Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents
The American justice system faces challenges amid partisan exercises of power from both President Biden and President-elect Trump.
Lawmakers Brace For Trump's Promised Jan. 6 Pardons. Some Are Urging Restraint
Trump may pardon those charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot shortly after assuming office.
Trump says DoJ will vigorously' pursue death penalty after Biden commutations
Trump pledges to pursue the death penalty for violent crimes, contrasting Biden's recent commutations.
The death penalty debate continues to be divisive, with strong opinions on both sides.
Who Is Alina Habba, the Lawyer Trump Picked to Serve as Counselor to the President?
Alina Habba has been a crucial legal advisor for Trump, emphasizing her dedication and navigating the challenges posed by perceived injustices in the legal system.
Justice Dept.'s Apolitical Tradition Is Challenged by 2 Presidents
The American justice system faces challenges amid partisan exercises of power from both President Biden and President-elect Trump.
We may run out of prison space despite building more - minister
UK prisons face a severe overcrowding crisis, necessitating solutions beyond just building more facilities.
N.Y. Attorney General Recuses Herself in Case of Fatal Prison Beating
New York Attorney General Letitia James recused her office from investigating inmate death to avoid conflict of interest, appointing a special prosecutor.
Tory plan for 20,000 new jail places will be years late and 4bn over budget' report
Boris Johnson's prison expansion plan is significantly delayed and over budget, presenting a future capacity shortfall and raised costs.
We may run out of prison space despite building more - minister
UK prisons face a severe overcrowding crisis, necessitating solutions beyond just building more facilities.
N.Y. Attorney General Recuses Herself in Case of Fatal Prison Beating
New York Attorney General Letitia James recused her office from investigating inmate death to avoid conflict of interest, appointing a special prosecutor.
Tory plan for 20,000 new jail places will be years late and 4bn over budget' report
Boris Johnson's prison expansion plan is significantly delayed and over budget, presenting a future capacity shortfall and raised costs.
Indiana carries out state's first execution in 15 years
Indiana executed Joseph Corcoran, its first execution in 15 years, raising transparency concerns and highlighting issues of mental health in capital punishment cases.
Spate of high-profile US death penalty cases fuels public outrage and anger
Public anger over death penalty cases highlights concerns regarding the justice system's reliability and condemned prisoners' innocence claims.
The decline in executions does not reflect a nationwide abolition movement but rather a regional persistence in capital punishment.
Outgoing North Carolina governor follows in Biden's footsteps with last-minute death sentence commutations
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper commuted death sentences for 15 men, reflecting a major shift away from capital punishment in the state.
Indiana carries out state's first execution in 15 years
Indiana executed Joseph Corcoran, its first execution in 15 years, raising transparency concerns and highlighting issues of mental health in capital punishment cases.
Spate of high-profile US death penalty cases fuels public outrage and anger
Public anger over death penalty cases highlights concerns regarding the justice system's reliability and condemned prisoners' innocence claims.
The decline in executions does not reflect a nationwide abolition movement but rather a regional persistence in capital punishment.
Outgoing North Carolina governor follows in Biden's footsteps with last-minute death sentence commutations
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper commuted death sentences for 15 men, reflecting a major shift away from capital punishment in the state.
Manhattan man pleads guilty to targeting teen girls online, drugging and raping 14-year-old girl | amNewYork
Michael Olson pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a teenage girl, showcasing egregious acts of exploitation and child abuse.
Disgraced NYC financier accused of preying on teen girls - including 14-year-old he raped - faces 16 years in prison
A Manhattan financier received a 16-year plea deal for multiple charges including rape and drugging teenage girls.
Judge tears into parolee bank robber who choked 81-year-old woman during $205 NYC heist
Gerald DeRosse received a 15-year prison sentence for bank robbery and terrifying an elderly woman, emphasizing the impact of repeat offenders on communities.
BREAKING: Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in an NYC Court to Charges He Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, sparking discussions on how inmates are treated compared to the homeless.
Woman owed man $400 for SUV when she and her baby were killed in Connecticut, police say
A man was charged with the drive-by shooting deaths of a mother and her baby linked to a rent dispute.
The case highlights serious public safety concerns regarding gun violence and premeditated attacks.
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil ID'd as illegal migrant accused of setting woman on fire riding NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, an illegal migrant, was arrested for allegedly setting a woman on fire in Brooklyn after sneaking back into the US.
Manhattan man pleads guilty to targeting teen girls online, drugging and raping 14-year-old girl | amNewYork
Michael Olson pleaded guilty to drugging and raping a teenage girl, showcasing egregious acts of exploitation and child abuse.
Disgraced NYC financier accused of preying on teen girls - including 14-year-old he raped - faces 16 years in prison
A Manhattan financier received a 16-year plea deal for multiple charges including rape and drugging teenage girls.
Judge tears into parolee bank robber who choked 81-year-old woman during $205 NYC heist
Gerald DeRosse received a 15-year prison sentence for bank robbery and terrifying an elderly woman, emphasizing the impact of repeat offenders on communities.
BREAKING: Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in an NYC Court to Charges He Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, sparking discussions on how inmates are treated compared to the homeless.
Woman owed man $400 for SUV when she and her baby were killed in Connecticut, police say
A man was charged with the drive-by shooting deaths of a mother and her baby linked to a rent dispute.
The case highlights serious public safety concerns regarding gun violence and premeditated attacks.
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil ID'd as illegal migrant accused of setting woman on fire riding NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, an illegal migrant, was arrested for allegedly setting a woman on fire in Brooklyn after sneaking back into the US.
Murder victim's brother continues fight to clear innocent man' of conviction
The justice system has failed an innocent man, Jason Moore, according to the victim's brother Tim Darby, as he fights for Moore's exoneration.
Bay Area man gets 50 years to life for fatally beating girlfriend
Troy Lamar Austin was sentenced to 50 years to life for the first-degree murder of his girlfriend, Samantha Rhone, during a domestic violence incident.
Murder victim's brother continues fight to clear innocent man' of conviction
The justice system has failed an innocent man, Jason Moore, according to the victim's brother Tim Darby, as he fights for Moore's exoneration.
Bay Area man gets 50 years to life for fatally beating girlfriend
Troy Lamar Austin was sentenced to 50 years to life for the first-degree murder of his girlfriend, Samantha Rhone, during a domestic violence incident.
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Retired priest Lawrence Hecker pleads guilty to multiple sexual assault charges, facing life in prison, addressing decades of unacknowledged abuse allegations.
Admitted child rapist and retired priest Lawrence Hecker dies aged 93
Lawrence Hecker, a child rapist and former priest, died shortly after receiving a life sentence, highlighting systemic failures in clerical abuse cases.
Ilford estate agent who brutally attacked woman in her own home jailed
Parvez Patel was sentenced to four years for grievous bodily harm after a brutal attack on a woman in her home.
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Retired priest Lawrence Hecker pleads guilty to multiple sexual assault charges, facing life in prison, addressing decades of unacknowledged abuse allegations.
Admitted child rapist and retired priest Lawrence Hecker dies aged 93
Lawrence Hecker, a child rapist and former priest, died shortly after receiving a life sentence, highlighting systemic failures in clerical abuse cases.
Ilford estate agent who brutally attacked woman in her own home jailed
Parvez Patel was sentenced to four years for grievous bodily harm after a brutal attack on a woman in her home.
Father of Raiders star Malcolm Koonce has 1983 armed robbery conviction tossed after DA says it was tainted
Malcolm Koonce's father's robbery conviction was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct and investigative errors, raising concerns about justice system reliability.
Cheers, chants and hope for change: supporters thank Gisele Pelicot for her bravery as rape trial ends
Gisele Pelicot's courage in waiving anonymity and facing her rapists has galvanized a global conversation on sexual violence and victim empowerment.
Opinion | Gisele Pelicot Has Changed France
Dominique Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating the mass rape of his wife, Gisele Pelicot, highlighting a systemic issue in France regarding justice for sexual violence.
Cheers, chants and hope for change: supporters thank Gisele Pelicot for her bravery as rape trial ends
Gisele Pelicot's courage in waiving anonymity and facing her rapists has galvanized a global conversation on sexual violence and victim empowerment.
Opinion | Gisele Pelicot Has Changed France
Dominique Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating the mass rape of his wife, Gisele Pelicot, highlighting a systemic issue in France regarding justice for sexual violence.
Tell us: President Biden pardoned his son. Do you agree?
President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, reversing his long-held position, which raises questions about justice, influence, and the implications of presidential power.
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden's Pardon of His Son Hunter
Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises concerns among some Democrats about eroding faith in democracy and equity in the justice system.
Opinion | The Dangerous Precedent of Biden's Pardon
Biden's clemency record reflects cautious use of power, but recent Hunter Biden pardon raises questions about integrity and justice.
Biden could do so much good with pardons. Instead he bailed out his son | Tayo Bero
Biden's pardon for Hunter raises questions about the integrity of the justice system and highlights systemic inequities.
The Case for Public Mercy
Clemency serves as a remedy against punitive justice, emphasizing redemption and rehabilitation.
Tell us: President Biden pardoned his son. Do you agree?
President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, reversing his long-held position, which raises questions about justice, influence, and the implications of presidential power.
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden's Pardon of His Son Hunter
Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden raises concerns among some Democrats about eroding faith in democracy and equity in the justice system.
Opinion | The Dangerous Precedent of Biden's Pardon
Biden's clemency record reflects cautious use of power, but recent Hunter Biden pardon raises questions about integrity and justice.
Biden could do so much good with pardons. Instead he bailed out his son | Tayo Bero
Biden's pardon for Hunter raises questions about the integrity of the justice system and highlights systemic inequities.
The Case for Public Mercy
Clemency serves as a remedy against punitive justice, emphasizing redemption and rehabilitation.
Who Are the 51 Men Convicted in the Gisele Pelicot Rape Trial?
All 51 defendants found guilty in Pelicot rape trial, but sentences were lighter than expected, demonstrating complexities in legal outcomes.
Gisele Pelicot: verdicts expected in rape trial that shocked France
Dominique Pelicot is expected to be convicted and sentenced for drugging and facilitating the rape of his ex-wife, Gisele Pelicot. Not all co-defendants admitted guilt.
Who Are the 51 Men Convicted in the Gisele Pelicot Rape Trial?
All 51 defendants found guilty in Pelicot rape trial, but sentences were lighter than expected, demonstrating complexities in legal outcomes.
Gisele Pelicot: verdicts expected in rape trial that shocked France
Dominique Pelicot is expected to be convicted and sentenced for drugging and facilitating the rape of his ex-wife, Gisele Pelicot. Not all co-defendants admitted guilt.
Three dead girls and a man on death row. Did lies put him there?
Teenage girls went missing in Placerville, California in 1984, leading to their remains being discovered and sparking community panic over a potential cult.
'My ex had such a small sentence for strangling me'
New sentencing guidelines in England and Wales aim to address the seriousness of strangulation and improve justice for victims.
Sara Sharif murder: sadist' father and stepmother jailed for life
Sara Sharif's murderers received life sentences, with the judge condemning their horrific abuse as torture and the mother calling them sadists and executioners.
Sara Sharif's mother pays moving tribute to beautiful' daughter
Sara Sharif's tragic death reveals systemic failures in child protection and highlights the horrific abuse she endured from her family.
Man jailed for life for murdering toddler and wheeling her body around in a buggy for days
Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell was sentenced to 10 years for allowing her partner's abuse, culminating in the death of her daughter Isabella.
Sara Sharif murder: sadist' father and stepmother jailed for life
Sara Sharif's murderers received life sentences, with the judge condemning their horrific abuse as torture and the mother calling them sadists and executioners.
Sara Sharif's mother pays moving tribute to beautiful' daughter
Sara Sharif's tragic death reveals systemic failures in child protection and highlights the horrific abuse she endured from her family.
Man jailed for life for murdering toddler and wheeling her body around in a buggy for days
Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell was sentenced to 10 years for allowing her partner's abuse, culminating in the death of her daughter Isabella.
I have followed the Bali Nine case for 20 years. This is not about taking sides, except the side of time | Madonna King
Reflecting on the Bali Nine, it's time to reconsider the justice served after 20 years for a youthful mistake, especially in light of their personal growth.
Podcaster Gets Shocking Admission from Woman Who Falsely Accused Duke Lacrosse Players of Rape
Crystal Mangum confessed to lying about the Duke University lacrosse rape case, revealing a significant regret for her actions and the impact they had on others.
Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty in Jordan Neely Subway Death
Daniel Penny was found not guilty of killing Jordan Neely after a lengthy jury deliberation, demonstrating the complexities and challenges of the case.
Opinion: Accountability for Daniel Penny And Concern For Public Safety Are Not Mutually Exclusive
The article explores the complex emotions of supporting a family member affected by violence while advocating against the unjust killing of unhoused individuals.
Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty in Jordan Neely Subway Death
Daniel Penny was found not guilty of killing Jordan Neely after a lengthy jury deliberation, demonstrating the complexities and challenges of the case.
Opinion: Accountability for Daniel Penny And Concern For Public Safety Are Not Mutually Exclusive
The article explores the complex emotions of supporting a family member affected by violence while advocating against the unjust killing of unhoused individuals.
Serving prisoner admits part in Kinahan Cartel arms cache plot
Peter Keating pleaded guilty to serious conspiracy charges involving firearms and perverting justice, reflecting the complexities of organized crime.
Trump must resist lawfare - to let success be his best revenge
Trump should avoid counter-lawfare to prevent destabilizing his presidency.
A double standard exists in the perception of legal actions against political opponents.
Trump's mixed messaging on retribution complicates his approach to governance.
Manhattan prosecutor in Daniel Penny trial secured reduced sentence for brute convicted of fatal 2019 NYC mugging
The same prosecutor previously used restorative justice to reduce a killer's sentence, raising questions about her current case against Daniel Penny.
How Democrats 'debanked' political opponents in shocking attack on American freedoms
Debanking is a financial blacklisting technique targeting those who oppose liberal political views, limiting their access to financial services.
Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says
Jury trials may need to be reconsidered in light of a funding crisis in the justice system.
Hundreds of trials derailed by failure to get defendants to court on time
Prison transport failures are causing significant delays in court trials, exacerbating court backlogs and impacting justice delivery.
US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in fatal MAX 737 crashes
Boeing's plea deal rejected, creating uncertainty in its criminal prosecution related to the 737 Max crashes.
Jan. 6 Defendant Taunts Judge After Being Sentenced: Trump's Gonna Pardon Me Anyways!'
Justice must be served without political influence, as highlighted during the sentencing of January 6 rioter Philip Grillo.
Veteran Daniel Penny is acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case over Jordan Neely's death
Daniel Penny's acquittal highlights the complex societal issues surrounding public safety, mental illness, racial dynamics, and perceptions of vigilantism.
The Guardian view on the courts in crisis: long waits are a route to injustice | Editorial
The justice system in England and Wales is failing victims, particularly in sexual offenses, due to excessive delays and ineffective policies.
Croydon man encouraged rape of baby and shared indecent images of kids
Keith Edun was convicted of inciting the rape of a baby and making indecent images of children.