In Memphis, a major effort to tackle crime has led to a surge in arrests. This has put a lot of pressure on the city's already busy courts and crowded jail. Since late September, a task force made up of federal, state, and local law enforcement has been active. They have made over 2, 800 arrests and
In a small courtroom near St. Louis, Judge Matthew Thornhill was known for his unusual habits. He often wore an Elvis Presley wig and played the King's music during court. This behavior caught the attention of the state board. They decided Thornhill's actions were not suitable for a judge. They reac
In courtrooms, there's a hidden struggle that often goes unnoticed. When women who have faced sexual violence step up to share their stories, they're not just recounting their experiences; they're also battling a system that can make them feel like the accused. This is what happens during cross-exam
The Supreme Court recently stepped in, halting a lower court's decision that suggested Texas's new congressional map might be racially biased. This temporary block, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will stay in effect for a few days while the court decides if the Republican-friendly map can be used i
Brazil's top court made a bold move, ordering the arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. This happened after a judge suspected Bolsonaro might try to flee the country before starting a 27-year prison term for allegedly trying to overthrow the government. The judge, Alexandre de Moraes, pointed out
In the world of Hollywood, not all heroes wear capes. Some wear suits and carry briefcases. These are the legal eagles who swoop in when the rich and famous find themselves in hot water. We're not talking about your average lawyers. These are the big guns, the ones who handle the messy, high-stakes
Texas is in a legal tussle with the U. S. Supreme Court over a new voting map. The state wants to use this map to increase Republican seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. This could help the GOP keep control of Congress in the next elections. A lower court blocked the map, saying it might d
A recent court decision in the UK has shaken up how religion is taught in Northern Ireland's schools. It all started when two parents, who are humanist and not religious, questioned the way their daughter's school was teaching Christianity. They felt it was being presented as the only truth, without
A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has or
A former pilot's life took a sharp turn in 2023 when he tried to shut down a plane's engines mid-flight. This event, which could have been disastrous, ended with the plane landing safely, thanks to the quick actions of the flight crew. The pilot, Joseph Emerson, was off-duty and sitting in the cockp
