Epstein files: Justice department to question Ghislaine Maxwell; lawyer says ‘she’ll testify truthfully’

[ad_1] Epstein with Maxwell (File photo) US justice department plans to question Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, amid growing political pressure on the Trump administration over its handling of the case. Maxwell, a former British socialite, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking minors for Epstein. Epstein died […]

Federal shake-up: Former FBI director James Comey’s daughter fired by justice department; Maurene Comey sacked amid renewed attacks from MAGA base

[ad_1] The US justice department on Wednesday fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in Manhattan and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, as reported by the news agency AP.Comey was a veteran lawyer in the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. She had worked on several high-profile cases, including […]

Trial challenging Japan’s ‘hostage justice’ opens

[ad_1] A trial challenging Japan’s lengthy and gruelling detention of criminal suspects opened in Tokyo Wednesday, with plaintiffs decrying “subhuman” treatment they say ignores the presumption of innocence. Campaigners argue that lengthy pre-trial detention is meted out too easily in Japan, especially if suspects remain silent or refuse to confess. AI- generated image TOKYO: A […]

‘Violations of fundamental rights’: ICC cracks down on Taliban; Supreme Leader, Chief Justice named

[ad_1] The International Criminal Court On Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders, accusing them of crimes against humanity for systematically persecuting women, girls, and others who defied the group’s strict gender policies. The warrants named Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s Supreme Leader, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the regime’s Chief Justice.According to a statement […]

‘Time for a new leadership’: Justice department official ‘welcomes’ Virginia University president James Ryan’s resignation

[ad_1] James Ryan (Image credit: University of Virginia) A senior United States justice department (DOJ) official said “it’s time for a new leadership” at the University of Virginia (UVA), after the Ivy League school’s chairman James Ryan resigned amid pressure from the Trump administration to dismantle the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.“Jim Ryan […]

‘Witch-hunt’: Trump demands end to Netanyahu’s corruption trial; ‘Travesty of justice can’t be allowed’

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s corruption trial should be cancelled, US President Donald Trump demanded on Wednesday, citing the Israeli prime minister’s leadership during the recent conflict with Iran.In a long post on his Truth Social platform, Trump condemned the “witch-hunt” against Netanyahu, Israel’s “great war time prime minister.”“Bibi […]

‘Over 1,000 Iranians arrived during Joe Biden’s term’: Pam Bondi amid US-Iran tensions; says ‘Justice Dept on high alert’

[ad_1] US attorney general Pam Bondi More than 1,000 Iranian citizens entered the United States during the presidency of Donald Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden, according to attorney general Pam Bondi.“I am unsure,” Bondi said on Monday in response to a question during a House budget hearing about Iranians who entered America illegally during the Biden […]

US Chief Justice John Roberts on transgender healthcare: Upholds state bans while sidestepping Trump’s agenda; liberals say trans kids left unprotected

[ad_1] US chief justice John Roberts has delivered a ruling on transgender healthcare that upholds restrictions but avoids hardline stances, aiming to strike a balance in one of the Supreme Court’s most sensitive decisions. Ruling affirms bans, avoids deeper legal precedent In a 24-page opinion issued Wednesday, Roberts upheld Tennessee’s law that restricts gender-affirming care […]

‘He will face American justice’: Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel announces extradition of Pakistani man; accused of ISIS terror plot

[ad_1] FBI director Kash Patel (PTI file photo) FBI director Kash Patel, an Indian-origin official leading the agency, announced Tuesday the extradition of Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada to the United States on terrorism charges. Khan is accused of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a mass shooting […]

Gaza-bound ship seized: ‘Five French activists to face Israeli justice’; one returns voluntarily

[ad_1] Israel seized Gaza-bound boat (Image credits: AP) Five French activists detained by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound aid ship are set to appear before an Israeli judge, France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.“Our consul was able to see the six French nationals arrested by the Israeli authorities last night,” foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote […]