Justice

Rising Violent Crime Rates and Trial Delays Plague Barrie’s Justice System, Reveals Court Data

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Barrie, Ontario – Local court data suggests a surge in violent crimes in the Barrie area, accompanied by considerable delays in case processing through the justice system. The court information collected by BarrieToday from annual statistics published by the Ministry of the Attorney General reveals a steady increase in violent crimes over the past several years. In 2012, there were 1,922 cases, compared to 2,464 cases in 2022. However, it’s important to note that not all of these crimes are strictly Barrie-related, as the local courthouse handles cases from the wider region as well. Simcoe … Read more

Nevada Democrats’ Criminal Justice Reforms Raise Concerns After Las Vegas Judge Attack

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CARSON CITY, Nevada – Democrats in Nevada have passed legislation aimed at reducing the state’s prison population by reducing criminal penalties and weakening parole laws. The move came before a recent attack on a Las Vegas judge by an individual with a significant criminal history. In 2019, the Democrat-led Nevada legislature passed AB 236, which included provisions such as reducing penalties for domestic violence offenders and making it harder to classify individuals as “habitual offenders.” Despite some bipartisan support for the bill at the time, Democrats have since blocked attempts by Republicans, led by Governor … Read more

Ukrainian Supreme Court Justice Fights Russian Missiles on Rooftop Battleground

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KYIV, Ukraine—In the midst of sub-zero weather, Yuryi Chumak, a supreme court justice, spends his days on the rooftops of ten-story apartment buildings in Kyiv. From this vantage point, he leads civilian volunteer defense squads tasked with defending Ukraine’s capital from Russian missiles and drones. These squads, composed of part-time reservists in the Territorial Defense Force, fill the gaps in the larger military’s anti-air installations. Equipped with vintage machine guns, they rely on donations for gear such as night vision goggles, body armor, and medical kits. Chumak, a tall and easy-going figure, has experienced two … Read more

Chilean Lawyers Seek Justice: File Complaint Against Israeli Prime Minister for Crimes in Gaza

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Amman, Jordan – A group of nearly 100 Chilean lawyers, mostly of Palestinian descent, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The complaint alleges crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes committed in Gaza. Led by former ambassador Nelson Hadad, lawyer Rodolfo Marcone, and academics Roberto Mayorga, Juan Banderas, and Hassan Zeran, the group presented the complaint on December 22 in The Hague, with assistance from criminal lawyer Juan Carlos Manriquez. The complainants, who belong to the largest Palestinian community outside of the Palestinian State, are … Read more