Bitcoin is changing the way courts handle evidence. In the future, judges might not ask for a deed but for a transaction ID. This is because Bitcoin's blockchain can serve as a record of who owned what and when. Currently, courts rely on traditional methods like registries, ledgers, and testimonies
In the quiet town of Hemingway, South Carolina, Michael Pearson is adjusting to life after spending 15 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. The silence at night is a stark contrast to the noise of prison life, which he now finds himself missing. Pearson's journey has been anything but easy
The UK is making big changes to its justice system. The government is reducing the number of jury trials. Now, only serious crimes like murder, manslaughter, and rape will have juries. Other cases, like those with shorter prison sentences, will be decided by a judge alone. This change is part of a
The UK is shaking things up in its court system. The government wants to speed things up by limiting jury trials. This change is aimed at cases where the punishment is less than three years in jail. Instead of a jury, a single judge will decide if someone is guilty or not. This idea is part of a bi
Sudan faces a big problem: child marriage is still legal in some parts of the country. This happens because the laws are confusing. One law says child marriage is okay, while another says it's not. This mess makes it hard for people to understand what's right or wrong. The war in Sudan makes things
For almost 30 years, Jimmie Duncan lived behind bars, sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. But in a surprising turn of events, a judge recently overturned his conviction. The reason? The forensic evidence used to convict him was shaky at best. Back in 1998, Duncan was found guilty of mu
Judges are getting more threats than ever. In 2023, there were 457 threats against federal judges. That's a big jump from 300 in 2022 and 179 in 2019. Every single one of these threats was serious enough to investigate. Judges who have ruled on cases involving the Trump administration and its allie
In Missouri, a serious issue has come to light. People accused of crimes and needing mental health exams are stuck in jail for way too long. A group of concerned citizens has taken the state to court. They want the Missouri Department of Mental Health to speed things up. The lawsuit, filed recently
The Amish, known for their simple living and tight-knit communities, are not immune to crime. Both as victims and perpetrators, they interact with law enforcement, albeit differently than the general population. In rural areas like Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and Holmes County, Ohio, authorities
A federal judge recently made a significant ruling. She dismissed criminal charges filed against James Comey and Letitia James. The reason? The judge found that the person who initiated these charges, Lindsey Halligan, was not properly appointed to her position. Halligan was supposed to serve as th
