Government

Judge Upholds Special Counsel’s Request to Keep Government Witnesses’ Identities Secret in Trump’s Criminal Case

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Palm Beach, Florida – The judge presiding over the criminal case against former President Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents has agreed to protect the identities of government witnesses. US District Judge Aileen Cannon ruled on Tuesday that the names and identifiable information of potential witnesses would be redacted due to concerns for their safety. This decision comes after Trump’s failed attempts to delay his trial, which is set to begin on April 15. While the judge agreed to keep witness names secret, she declined to block the disclosure of witness statements, … Read more

Judge Allows Concealing Identity of Government Witnesses in Trump’s Classified Documents Trial, Despite Criticism

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MIAMI, Fla. – U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon has reached a decision in an ongoing dispute over the public identification of government agents in the criminal trial of Donald Trump. The judge ruled on Tuesday that the names and identifying information of FBI agents, Secret Service agents, and other potential witnesses will be kept under seal. However, the substance of their statements can be made public in court filings, as long as the witnesses and other mentioned individuals are not identified. Special Counsel Jack Smith had been arguing for months to keep the … Read more

Legal Advocates Urge U.K. Government to Cease Arms Trade with Israel: A Movement for Change

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LONDON – Lawyers in the United Kingdom are urging the government to halt the sale of arms to Israel amid escalating tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The group, consisting of over 200 legal experts, argues that the U.K.’s arms exports to Israel violate international law and contribute to human rights abuses. The call comes as violence continues to escalate in the region, with numerous casualties reported on both sides. The lawyers assert that the U.K.’s arms sales are morally indefensible and undermine the possibility of a just and lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. According … Read more

UK Judges Call for Government to Cease Arms Sales to Israel, Citing Human Rights Concerns

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LONDON (AP) – A group of judges in the UK issued a call to the government to stop selling arms to Israel, citing concerns over the country’s human rights record in relation to its actions towards Palestine. The judges argue that continuing to export weapons to Israel is incompatible with the UK’s commitment to international law and its responsibility to uphold human rights. The appeal, made by the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) group, highlights the increasing pressure faced by the British government to reassess its relationship with Israel. The UK has a long-standing history … Read more