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Urich, Ofer Golan ask court to toss Filber ‘harassment’ indictment, alleging illegal phone searches
Yonatan Urich and Ofer Golan asked Judge Dror Kleitman to cancel the indictment against them, arguing that the investigation was tainted by unlawful phone searches and misleading representations.
Israeli court upholds order compelling KAN journalist to hand over raw footage in ‘Bild’ affair
Court bars Netanyahu's chief-of-staff's departure for UK envoy post, reinstates restrictions
Father blasts release of Israeli nurse who broke toddler's bones: 'Our child was helpless'
Tally Gotliv's emerging influence in Likud politics – opinion
MK Tally Gotliv’s unconventional style, loyal base, and clashes with Israel’s legal system make her one of Likud’s most interesting figures.
Israel faces major hurdles in prosecution of Oct. 7 attackers, court administration warns
The Court Administration issued an assessment cautioning lawmakers that, whether they choose a civilian court, a military court, or a special tribunal, legislative changes will be needed.
Leader of Lithuanian gov't party found guilty of hatred against Jews
A Lithuanian court convicted Remigijus Zemaitaitis of inciting hatred against Jews and downplaying the Holocaust in social media posts.
Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegal distribution of ketamine in July after surrendering his medical license in September.
Iran's judiciary sues US for $22b. damages caused by 2022 protests following Mahsa Amini's death
A Tehran court ordered the US to pay $22b. in damages for allegedly supporting Iran’s 2022 protests after Mahsa Amini’s death, issuing another political ruling amid strained ties.
Luigi Mangione in court for hearings over US healthcare executive's killing
Mangione could face life in prison if convicted of murder in the second degree, which is defined as an intentional killing.
Rabbinical court chaos leaves Israelis trapped in a broken system - opinion
System failures, from missing files to postponed hearings, in Israel’s rabbinical courts are delaying justice and trapping families in legal limbo.
Tunisia hands prison terms between 5 and 45 years to opposition leaders
Rights groups, such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, said the case is an escalation of Saied's crackdown on dissent since he seized extraordinary powers in 2021.
Qatargate: Court orders police to return phones to Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich
Lod District Court Judge Michal Brant concluded that there was no legal support for the continued seizure of the devices and Urich has a right not to provide passwords.
UK ban of Palestine Action as terror group faces court challenge over misuse of law
Palestine Action was proscribed in July, putting it on a par with Islamic State or al Qaeda and making it a crime to be a member, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.
