Law - Page 143

February 7, 2024

Former senior intelligence official sentenced to 14 years in prison for breaking Canada's secrets law

Former senior intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis of Canada’s national police force has received a 14-year prison sentence for breaching the country's secrets law.

February 7, 2024

Pennsylvania attorney accused of false representation in case of boy fatally shot by police

J. Conor Corcoran, a Pennsylvania lawyer, is accused of misconduct for attempting to file an unauthorized lawsuit on behalf of the father of a boy fatally shot by police.

February 7, 2024

Germany to reduce minimum prison sentence for spreading child sexual abuse images

Germany's Cabinet has approved changes to reduce the minimum sentence for spreading child sexual abuse images, as the previous one-year minimum was deemed too rigid.

February 7, 2024

Kansas reporter sues town, local officials over police raid of newspaper office

A Marion County Record reporter has filed a federal lawsuit against a town and local officials for $950,000 in damages after a police raid on the newspaper's offices in 2023.

February 7, 2024

Wisconsin teen accused of injuring 6 in shooting to be tried in adult court

A 16-year-old boy charged in a Wisconsin shooting that wounded six people after a Juneteenth celebration will be tried as an adult after a judge granted prosecutors' request.

February 7, 2024

Nebraska bill seeks to allow armed teachers in schools statewide

State Sen. Tom Brewer has introduced a bill in Nebraska that would permit teachers and staff in schools to carry firearms, aiming to prevent school shootings.

February 7, 2024

Ex-Ohio sheriff's deputy claims self-defense in fatal shooting of man

In the murder trial of former Ohio sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, who is accused of fatally shooting Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020, Meade testified that he fired in self-defense.

February 7, 2024

Thailand and Muslim separatist rebels agree to end conflict, Malaysian facilitator says

Malaysia's facilitator announced that the Thai government and Muslim separatist rebels in southern Thailand have reached a tentative agreement on a roadmap to peace.

February 7, 2024

Russia's proposed law to confiscate assets of those who 'discredit' the military advances to Putin

Russia's parliament has unanimously approved a bill that would allow police to confiscate assets from those convicted of spreading false information about the country's military.

February 7, 2024

Rising rent prices push record number of Americans toward housing crisis, prompting legislative action

U.S. lawmakers are taking action to address the housing crisis, proposing measures such as eviction protections, zoning reforms and rent increase caps.