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Swiss court jails Gambian ex-minister for crimes against humanity

A Swiss court on Wednesday convicted a former government minister from Gambia of crimes against humanity under ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh and jailed him for 20 years, in a historic verdict using universal jurisdiction in Europe. The Federal Criminal Court found Ousman Sonko guilty on several counts of intentional homicide, torture and false imprisonment. Sonko, who […]

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UK Home Office tells Ghanaian man he is not British after 42 years in UK

A retired 74-year-old Ghanaian man who has lived in the UK for nearly 50 years must wait a decade before the Home Office will let him stay permanently. Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey in Wirral, had for many years assumed he was officially seen as British. He only discovered otherwise in 2019 and, despite paying taxes

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Louisiana: Controversy as Baton Rouge Judge Accuses District Attorney’s Office of Racial Bias

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Judicial language has a reputation of being a bit, well, stiff. When your words represent the court and the profession, there is an expectation for judges to speak in a way that is measured, neutral, and non-accusatory. While that is the expectation, it isn’t always met. A Baton Rouge judge is getting attention for her

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Nigerian student sues school after viral bullying video – Reports

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A Nigerian student is reportedly taking legal action against her school after a video of her being bullied went viral. According to local media reports, lawyers for Namitra Bwala said the prestigious Lead British International School in Abuja state had failed to provide a safe learning environment. She’s said to be seeking a public apology

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Former Spanish Football Head to stand trial over World Cup kiss

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The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, will stand trial for sexual assault over his unsolicited kissing of Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso. The kiss, which Ms Hermoso said was “unwanted”, happened at last year’s 1-0 World Cup against England and made global headlines. Mr Rubiales was forced to resign but

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US Federal judge reprimanded for handcuffing teen spectator in scared-straight approach

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A federal judge who ordered a defendant’s daughter handcuffed to warn her about the consequences of drug use has been reprimanded by the judicial council of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco. (Image from Shutterstock) A federal judge who ordered a defendant’s daughter handcuffed to warn her about the consequences of

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Mastering ChatGPT For Legal Content Creation

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How to harness AI for help in crafting CLE materials, articles, LinkedIn posts, emails, and more. blog-7101692_1280In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, where time is as precious as legal expertise, attorneys are continually seeking innovative ways to streamline their workload and enhance their presence in the legal community. Enter ChatGPT 4.0, a cutting-edge digital

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Britney Spears Gives Glowing Recommendation Of Her Lawyer, Biglaw Partner Mathew Rosengart

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‘He’s wonderful,’ the pop star said of the lawyer who freed her from her conservatorship. [T]his man is wonderful! He’s like a father to me and he got me through last night! I adore you and admire you mister Mathew! — Britney Spears, speaking fondly of her attorney, Mathew Rosengart of Greenberg Traurig, as he

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Jury finds U.S. Army Major guilty over smuggled guns to Ghana

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WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United

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‘Indefensible’: UK prisoner jailed for 23 months killed himself after being held for 17 years

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Coroner condemns ‘inhumane’ imprisonment for public protection sentences that have no end date for release A senior coroner has condemned the “inhumane” and “indefensible” treatment of a man who killed himself 17 years into an indefinite prison sentence. Tom Osborne, the senior coroner for Milton Keynes, said Scott Rider had given up all hope of

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