Law - Page 134

February 28, 2024

Northern Ireland judge rules that UK government's 'Troubles' law breaches human rights

A Northern Ireland judge has ruled against a new law granting immunity from prosecution for most offenses during "the Troubles," citing violations of human rights.

February 28, 2024

New York collector, 75, faces prison time after illegally smuggling rare butterflies

Charles Limmer, a Long Island man, has admitted to illegally trafficking rare insects like birdwing butterflies as part of a plea deal in Brooklyn federal court.

February 28, 2024

Illinois police face federal lawsuit over fatal shooting of man in his bed

The sisters of Isaac Goodlow III, who was fatally shot by police in his home earlier this month, have filed a federal lawsuit against the officers and their department.

February 28, 2024

EU watchdog calls for overhaul of search and rescue rules after hundreds of migrants drown in Greece

The European Union’s watchdog has called for a change to search and rescue rules after investigating the sinking of a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants from Libya.

February 28, 2024

Families of disabled children across the US face lengthy waiting lists for critical services

The U.S. is grappling with long wait lists when it comes to state-covered services for children with disabilities. Families face significant delays in accessing these resources.

February 28, 2024

Concerns of media censorship mount as Hong Kong moves to enact new national security law

As Hong Kong prepares to enact a new national security law, concerns are growing among the international business and media communities over fears of censorship.

February 28, 2024

Execution looms for Texas inmate despite claims of innocence in 2000 fatal shooting

Ivan Cantu, a Texas inmate convicted more than 20 years ago for fatally shooting his cousin and his cousin's girlfriend during a robbery, faces execution by lethal injection.

February 28, 2024

Family of exonerated Black man killed by Georgia deputy is suing deputy, sheriff

The family of a Black man killed by a Georgia deputy during a traffic stop in October is suing the deputy and the sheriff's office for more than $16 million in damages.

February 27, 2024

PornHub parent company sued by Texas AG for failing to verify users' ages

The Texas attorney general is suing Aylo, the parent company of adult website PornHub, alleging they have failed to verify users' ages in compliance with state law.

February 27, 2024

Former Thai police chief to face charges for allegedly helping Red Bull heir flee after fatal hit-and-run

Thailand prosecutors are indicting a former police chief who allegedly helped Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, an heir to the Red Bull fortune, flee after a fatal 2012 hit-and-run.