Poland's Justice Minister, Waldemar Zurek, recently made strong statements about Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban. He said Orban is closer to Russia than to Europe. This is not the first time Poland and Hungary have disagreed. The latest argument started because Hungary is protecting two forme
In a significant breakthrough, authorities in New Hampshire have finally solved the murder of Judith "Judy" Lord, a 22-year-old mother killed in her Concord apartment in 1975. The case, which spanned over five decades, was stalled due to flawed forensic science that initially misled investigators.
In May 2025, a significant step was taken to support survivors of human rights abuses. The International Accountability Platform for Belarus (IAPB) released a practice note titled "A Survivor-Centred Approach to Documentation for Criminal Accountability. " This guide is a big deal because it focuses
Italy's Senate just approved a major change to how their justice system works. This reform is a big deal for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. It's her main plan to fix the justice system, but not everyone is happy about it. Judges and the left-wing opposition are against it. The real challenge is sti
John Bolton, a former national security adviser, is in hot water. He's been hit with federal charges for allegedly mishandling classified information. This isn't just any case, though. Experts say it's different from other cases involving Trump critics, like James Comey and Letitia James. Bolton ha
The FBI's recent search of John Bolton's residence and workplace has ignited a heated discussion. At the heart of this debate is not just Bolton's potential wrongdoing, but also the public's confidence in federal law enforcement agencies. This trust has been wavering, largely due to the rhetoric and
The Karen Read trial has been a topic of intense discussion, and one juror, Paula Prado, has shared her thoughts on the case. Prado, a 39-year-old mother of four from Walpole, was one of the 12 jurors who decided the outcome of the trial. She has been open about her emotions and the challenges she f
In the heart of the Bronx, a young man's life was abruptly ended. Irvin Provitt, just 21 years old, was shot and killed in a park. This tragic event occurred a mere three months after his release from Rikers Island. Provitt had been eager to turn his life around and had even started an education pro
In the world of criminal justice, there's a growing trend where courts are starting to see violent crimes as something that can be fixed, not just punished. This is especially true for veterans. Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) are a prime example of this shift. These courts bring together judges, p
In a New Jersey murder trial, a software called STRmix is under scrutiny. This software helps analyze complex DNA samples that used to be considered unusable. Defense lawyers for Paul Caneiro, accused of killing four family members, argue the software isn't reliable enough for court. They say it was
