Judge Glenda Hatchett Ordered to Pay Legal Fees After Dropping Lawsuit Against Former Georgia Sheriff

MORGAN COUNTY, Ga. — Judge Glenda Hatchett, known for her television appearances, is facing a legal setback after halting a lawsuit against former Bleckley County Sheriff Kristopher Coody and the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. Following the dismissal of her case, a court has mandated that Hatchett cover the legal fees incurred by the association. This week, Hatchett is scheduled to appear in court to address a ruling that deemed her case “without merit.” The dispute began in 2022 when Hatchett claimed she was sexually assaulted during a reception held by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association at the … Read more

China Revises Contentious National Security Law, Dropping ‘Harmful Spirit’ Clause Amid Public Backlash

In a significant legal revision, China has amended a contentious clause in its draft law, a move seen by observers as an effort to protect individual freedoms and reduce legal ambiguities. Previously, the draft included language that penalized the act of “producing, disseminating, propagating or spreading articles or remarks that are harmful to the spirit or the feelings of the Chinese nation.” This phrase, criticized for its vagueness and subjective interpretation, was removed to prevent potential misuse in law enforcement and infringement on public rights. Shen Chunyao, deputy chairman of the NPC Constitution and Law … Read more