Appeals

South Carolina Executes Richard Moore Despite Significant Clemency Appeals and Controversy Over Jury Composition

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Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina has carried out the execution of Richard Moore, a 59-year-old death row inmate, marking the state’s second use of capital punishment in over a decade. An injection of pentobarbital was administered, leading to Moore’s death at 6:24 p.m. on Friday, state authorities confirmed. This execution follows the demise of Freddie Owens last month, signaling an active resumption of executions after a 13-year hiatus. Moore was convicted 23 years ago for the murder of James Mahoney, a convenience store clerk, in an incident that occurred at Nikki’s Speedy Mart in Spartanburg … Read more

Bayer Turns to U.S. Appeals Courts as Roundup Legal Challenges Mount

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Leverkusen, Germany – As Bayer AG grapples with a series of U.S. legal challenges concerning its Roundup weed killer, the German pharmaceutical and life sciences giant is placing its confidence in the ability of the U.S. appeals courts to lead it through a costly litigation quagmire. Bayer, which acquired Monsanto in 2018, inherited thousands of legal claims alleging that Roundup causes cancer – a claim that the company contests. Bayer’s strategy hinges on a pivotal legal question: whether federal regulatory approvals should shield it from state-law failure-to-warn claims. The company points to the U.S. Environmental … Read more

U.S. Appeals to Israel to Reevaluate Legislation Impacting UNRWA, Citing Potential Humanitarian Crisis for Millions

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. government has expressed its concerns to Israel regarding proposed legislative measures targeting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which could jeopardize vital support for millions of Palestinian refugees. Citing potential disastrous effects on humanitarian conditions, U.S. officials are pushing for a reconsideration of these actions. The legislation in question aims to curtail the operations of UNRWA within Israeli controlled territories, raising flags about possible exacerbations of already tense regional conditions. UNRWA, established in 1949, is crucial in providing education, healthcare, and … Read more

US Appeals Court Rules Against Counting Late-Arriving Election Day Ballots

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Washington, D.C. – A recent ruling by a U.S. appeals court has declared that ballots received after Election Day are illegal. This significant decision could reshape how votes are counted in future elections and is raising concerns about its impact on voter participation and election integrity. The court’s decision was aimed at clamping down on the extended ballot counting periods which had been allowed in some jurisdictions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when mail-in voting surged. The court argued that such practices could leave room for confusion and potential misuse of the electoral process. Judicial … Read more