Law, Justice & Rights
Coverage of law, justice, and rights issues from around the world. Reporting includes courts, legal systems, civil liberties, human rights, constitutional matters, and judicial decisions. This section also covers legal reforms, law enforcement policies, access to justice, and accountability efforts. Readers can follow developments that shape legal institutions, individual rights, public freedoms, and the rule of law.
Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Tennessee Execution Attempt
NASHVILLE, United States – Christa Pike, the Tennessee death-row prisoner who survived a failed lethal-injection execution, was discharged...
Vance Questions Pentagon Plan to Livestream Nidal Hasan’s Execution
WASHINGTON, United States – US Vice President JD Vance has questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream the scheduled...
Pentagon to Livestream Nidal Hasan’s Scheduled Firing-Squad Execution
WASHINGTON, United States – The Pentagon plans to livestream the scheduled firing-squad execution of former Army Major Nidal...
Nidal Hasan Execution Set for December 3 by Army Firing Squad
FORT CAVAZOS, United States – The U.S. Army has scheduled former Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan to be executed...
Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder
TROY, Ohio – Former “American Idol” contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without...
Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections During Failed Tennessee Execution
NASHVILLE, United States – Tennessee failed to execute death-row inmate Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday after two doses...
Supreme Court Clears Way for Christa Pike Execution in Tennessee
WASHINGTON, United States – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for Tennessee to proceed with...
CNN, MS NOW and Politico Challenge Trump White House Media Ban
WASHINGTON, United States - CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal court to prevent the Trump...
New York Sues Polymarket Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling Operation
NEW YORK, United States - New York has sued Polymarket, accusing the prediction-market operator of running an unlicensed...
House Panel Moves to Hold Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas
WASHINGTON, United States - The House Oversight Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that billionaire investor Leon Black...
