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Published on 15:01 GMT

Friday court round-up — Tool thief and attempted murder accused bailed

A man accused of attempting to murder someone at a Dundee pub has been released on bail. Ryan Robertson, 31, is accused of attacking the man on May 3 at The Tavern in Whitfield. Prosecutors allege Robertson repeatedly struck the man on the head and body “ …

Source: The Courier Evening Telegraph - Neutral
Published on 19:58 GMT

California Legislature Considering Early Parole for Murderers and Rapists

The California Legislature is considering moving up parole hearings and releases for murderers and rapists. The proponents of this change may be having some difficulty rounding up the votes, and they have employed a legislative trick to buy more time. …

Source: California Globe - Pending
Published on 15:19 GMT

Churches, US Evangelist Launch Zimbabwe Youth Revival

BY NATHAN GUMA ZIMBABWE’S major Christian denominations have formed an alliance with American evangelist Andrew Palau to combat the country’s escalating youth crisis through a massive faith-based intervention. The coalition, which comprises church mother …

Source: The News Hawks - Neutral
Published on 05:08 GMT

Fife grandmother crashed and rolled car on way to Perth Prison

A grandmother from Fife left her passenger seriously injured when she lost control and rolled her car several times in a field on her way to a Perth Prison visit. Doreen Baxter, 56, tried to overtake a slower moving van and spun out of control into a field …

Source: The Courier Evening Telegraph - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2025

Welcome to Maula Prison goes to South Africa

After drawing crowds during its local premieres in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu, producers of Welcome to Maula Prison are taking the movie to the international scene with a launch in South Africa on June 7. It will mark the first time a locally produced …

Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
Published on May 22, 2025

Sassa R4m fraud case latest: Court dismisses bail bid of accused

Jumping the gun: The bail bid of one of the 11 accused in the multimillion-rand Sassa fraud case has been dismissed by the high court. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg dismissed the urgent bail application of Phumelele Myeza, one of the accused in …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on May 22, 2025

Alaa and Laila: A struggle for freedom and family

A woman with gray hair steadily walks toward the gate as if on a mission or path she set for herself. She moves with an unstoppable force that acquires its own momentum, splitting the air around her while everybody moves in the other direction. A man …

Source: Mada Masr - Left-wing
Published on May 22, 2025

Conjugal visit policy under scrutiny after women killed at Mule Creek prison

IONE — Two women were killed during conjugal visits with their incarcerated partners inside Mule Creek State Prison months apart last year, sparking questions about safety, rehabilitation, and justice. Tania Thomas, 47, arrived at Mule Creek State Prison …

Source: CBS 13 Sacramento - California - Neutral
Published on May 22, 2025

THE LATE MARLENE PENN TROTMAN HAILED FOR DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND CARE

The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of the Founder of the Family Support Network, FSN Marlene Penn Trotman who died Monday morning after a brief period of illness. For many years Penn-Trotman hosted Marlene’s Kitchen on ZBVI Radio. That programme with …

Source: 284 Media BVI - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

Ranking The Biggest Losers From The Knicks Conference Semifinals Celebration Video

I'm all for people enjoying the moment, I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade 2nd round victory mob, but I've got to be the one to say it - Knicks fans are losers. Sure, New Yorkers pouring out in the streets to assault innocent people …

Source: Barstool Sports - Pending
Published on May 20, 2025

Six unanswered questions as Bella May Culley rots in hellhole Georgia jail

Bella May Culley is being held in a women's prison in Georgia (Image: Facebook) British teenager Bella May Culley faces a lengthy prison sentence if found guilty of smuggling drugs into Georgia. Ms Culley, 18, from Billingham, County Durham, was …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on May 20, 2025

Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist resumes full hunger strike

The mother of the imprisoned British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has announced she has resumed a near-total hunger strike, stopping taking the 300-calorie supplements she had been consuming on her partial hunger strike for the past …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 20, 2025

11 Most Shocking Reveals From Netflix's Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story Documentary

This article contains references to murder, sexual torture, abuse, violence, and suicide. Netflix's docuseries, Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story, offers a new insight into one of the most infamous murder cases in the United Kingdom. The …

Source: Screen Rant - Neutral
Published on May 20, 2025

Turkey’s top court again rules against prison surveillance practices

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the recording of prison visits and the uploading of inmate letters to the judiciary’s digital system violates inmates’ rights to privacy and freedom of communication, the Mezopotamya news agency reported. The …

Source: Stockholm Center for Freedom - Left-wing
Published on May 20, 2025

Is France repeating its colonial past by building a prison in the Amazon? The controversy, explained

A newly announced plan by the French government to build a high-security prison in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in French Guiana has been subject to criticism, putting a spotlight on deep-rooted colonial-era grievances. French Justice Minister Gérald …

Source: Firstpost - Center-right
Published on May 20, 2025

The Ripple Effects of Wrongful Convictions on Personal and Family Life

A wrongful conviction is more than just a legal misstep, it’s a profound human tragedy. When an innocent person is incarcerated for a crime they didn’t commit, the consequences extend far beyond the prison walls. The ripple effects touch every corner of …

Source: Eye on Annapolis - Maryland - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

37 New JPs Commissioned in St. Ann

Thirty-seven new Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been commissioned into service in St. Ann. They took the oath of office during a ceremony at Riu Ocho Rios on Friday, May 16. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in his address, encouraged the new JPs to …

Source: Jamaica Information Service - Gov't Institution
Published on May 19, 2025

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Review: Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reunite in Dazzling Thriller Suffused With Lush New York City ...

A single card credit at the end of Spike Lee’s hugely entertaining crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest reads: “Inspired by the master, Akira Kurosawa.” That tribute feels not in the least like someone paying lip service. Reinterpreting the giant of Japanese …

Source: The Hollywood Reporter - California - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2025

‘You Don’t Have to Kill Us. You Don’t Have to Throw Us Away.’

Clinton Young stepped out of the Midland County Jail, the way station between his previous address for the last 18 years and the free world, on the afternoon of January 20, 2022. He’d been anxious all day, sitting in the cell block with an ankle monitor …

Source: Texas Observer - Left-wing

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

From Galveston to the Gala: SF Bay View Unveils a Juneteenth Fashion Manifesto by Prison Artist C‑Note

Wearable Liberation Meets the Met Gala’s “Tailoring Black Style” Spotlight—A Bay‑Area Exclusive SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper has published “Juneteenth  …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

Mayor Wu and the Office of Returning Citizens Announce $900,000 in Grants to Support Reentry

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizens (ORC), announced the award of over $900,000 to community organizations through two grant programs funded through the City’s annual operating budget that will provide …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 23, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of May 19, 2025

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, May 20, the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a budget hearing called "Department of the Interior." Interior …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:13 GMT

Colombian National Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Kidnap and Assault U.S. Army Soldiers ...

A Colombian national was sentenced today in the Southern District of Florida for her role in kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia. Kenny Julieth Uribe Chiran, 35, was sentenced to 262 …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 07:33 GMT

Houston Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Illegal Distribution of Opioids and Tax Fraud

A Texas man was sentenced on Monday to 19 years in prison for unlawfully conspiring to distribute millions of opioid pills and aiding the falsification of tax records. According to court documents, Christopher Obaze, 64, of Houston, Texas, was the owner …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 22, 2025 - 07:33 GMT

Missouri Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Prison for Church Arson

A Missouri man was sentenced yesterday to 111 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp for the Eastern District of Missouri for burning down a Cape Girardeau, Missouri house of worship in 2021. He was also ordered to pay $6,968,223.36 in …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 21, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

Feds target California’s ‘sanctuary’ policies by seeking custody of immigrant inmates in local jails

The program, called Operation Guardian Angel, seeks “to neutralize California’s sanctuary state policy and protect Americans from criminal illegal aliens incarcerated in county jails by issuing federal arrest warrants for them,” according to the U.S. …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 15:51 GMT

Westminster update: lord chancellor announces new prison capacity measures

In-house ethics framework We have released an in-house ethics framework aimed at complementing the Solicitors Regulation Authority's guidance to ensure our members are equipped for the ever-evolving landscape of increasingly complex cases. Lord …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

Airboat Collision with Barge Leaves Three Injured on Intracoastal Waterway in Lafitte, LA

Chopin Law Firm LLC Responds to Lafitte Maritime Incident LAFITTE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jefferson Parish emergency officials responded swiftly to an airboat collision involving a barge on the Intracoastal …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Wonder Supports MBBA’s 41st Anniversary Awards Gala Celebrating Legal Leaders and a Legacy of Excellence.

Honoring legal champions and advancing equity with support from Wonder at MBBA’s 41st Gala NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) proudly extends its deepest gratitude to …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 15:46 GMT

David Lerner Associates Fined $1M: Energy 11 & 12 Investor Losses Investigated by Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A.

Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. continues investigating investor losses after David Lerner Associates was fined $1M for unsuitable Energy 11 & 12 investment sales. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

mxHERO Unleashes the Power of AI with Mail2Cloud Advanced for Business Email Intelligence

Transforming business email into a structured, secure, and AI-ready data source optimized for GPT, MCP, REST APIs, and agentic automation at enterprise scale. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- mxHERO Inc., a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:05 GMT

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

State Level Legal Dangers of Noncompete Agreements

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since a federal court overturned the Federal Trade Commission’s April 2024 decision to ban all noncompete agreements, the states of California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma have moved …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:36 GMT

Jyoti World Enhances Global Plastic Manufacturing Infrastructure With Focus on IP Protection and Supply Chain Agility

India-based engineered plastics manufacturer expands its capabilities to meet growing global demand for secure, high-precision contract manufacturing. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jyoti World Private Limited, a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Williams Asset Management Named One of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work

COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025, marking the firm’s first-ever …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

ChartSquad and pareIT Partner to Bring AI-Powered Medical Record Summarization to Patients and Legal Teams

ChartSquad and pareIT team up to deliver AI-powered medical summaries—making records faster, clearer, and easier for legal teams to use. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ChartSquad, the leading HIPAA-compliant …

Distribution channels: Law ...
Published on May 23, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Kalkine Pty Ltd: Navigating the Future of Financial Intelligence with Innovation and Global Vision

Kalkine Pty. Ltd. Headquartered in Sydney, the company has progressively built a reputation for delivering comprehensive, timely, and actionable insights SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rapidly evolving …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Center for Plain Language Announces 2025 ClearMark Award Winners

Winners from government, health care, nonprofits, and the private sector honored for excellence in plain language RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Plain Language is proud to announce the winners of …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

SoundHound AI, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. May 27, 2025 Deadline to file ...

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises SoundHound AI, Inc. ("SoundHound" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SOUN) investors of a class action representing investors that bought securities between May 10, 2024 …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. Investors: Robbins LLP Reminds DV Shareholders of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit

SAN DIEGO, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DV) common stock between November 10, 2023 and February …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:14 GMT

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses; May 23, 2025 Deadline ...

Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. ("Ultra Clean" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Lindabury Law Firm Welcomes its 2025 Summer Associates

Two promising law students, Alix Gallipoli and Jordan DeCrescente, join the firm for a summer of hands-on legal experience and mentorship. WESTFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 20:45 GMT

Barrack, Rodos & Bacine Notifies Shareholders of Digimarc Corp. (DMRC) of a Securities Class Action Lawsuit

PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased stock in Digimarc Corp. (NASDAQ: DMRC) between May 3, 2024 and February 26, …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 20:45 GMT

Barrack, Rodos & Bacine Notifies Shareholders of Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC (CODI) of a Securities Class ...

PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Barrack, Rodos & Bacine announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased stock in Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI) between May 1 …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 20:03 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Organon

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Organon To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $75,000 in Organon between …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

LPRO INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Open Lending Corporation Investors with ...

NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Open Lending Corporation (“Open Lending” or “ …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

CERE INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (“Cerevel …

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