Delays

Former Top Judge Warns: Fund the Justice System or Rethink Jury Trials Amid Soaring Delays

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LONDON, England — A former top judicial figure has issued a stark warning that the UK must either significantly increase funding for the justice system or reconsider the role of jury trials in some criminal cases. Lord Thomas, who served as the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2013 to 2017, described the justice system as being “in serious crisis,” plagued by chronic underfunding and inefficiencies that could lead to a backlog of 100,000 cases at crown courts without immediate, radical intervention. Successive governments have faced criticism for not prioritizing justice sector funding, … Read more

Judge Delays Sentencing in Trump’s Hush Money Case, Clears Path for Dismissal Bid Amid Presidential Transition

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NEW YORK — A judge has decided to delay the sentencing in the high-profile hush money case involving former President Donald Trump, allowing his legal team the opportunity to file a motion to dismiss the charges. This postponement came after the Manhattan district attorney expressed no opposition to granting more time for legal arguments. In a landmark legal outcome earlier in May, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 presidential election, marking him as the initial president-elect in U.S. history convicted of a criminal offense. The … Read more

Oklahoma Mental Health Department Agrees to Major Reforms After Lawsuit Over Inmate Treatment Delays

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a significant legal development, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit stemming from allegations of inmates enduring lengthy waits for vital mental health treatments while detained at the Tulsa County Jail. The lawsuit argued that the delays in treatment potentially spanned months to years. Under the terms of the settlement, the department has committed to several improvements, including the reassessment of all inmates currently awaiting treatment, an increase in staffing levels, and the expansion of available treatment beds. Furthermore, efforts … Read more

Trump’s Pardon Pledges Cast Shadow Over Capitol Riot Sentencing as Defendants Seek Delays

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The aftermath of the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, continues to reverberate through U.S. federal courts, where defendants and judges alike are contending with the implications of former President Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory and his previous campaign promises. Trump had openly stated during his campaign that he might pardon individuals convicted in connection with the Capitol attack, a pledge that has now influenced several defendants to seek postponements in their legal proceedings, hoping for a potential reprieve. Last week, discussions of these pardons were prevalent, particularly during sentencing hearings. In … Read more