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Former Israeli Supreme Court President Aharon Barak Appointed as Judge for Hague Trial, Bringing Years of Legal Expertise

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Jerusalem – Aharon Barak, former president of the Supreme Court of Israel, has been appointed as a judge in a trial at The Hague. Barak will preside over a significant case involving an international matter. Barak, who served on the Israeli Supreme Court from 1995 to 2006, was known for his liberal interpretation of the law. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping legal precedents, advocating for individual rights and judicial activism. His appointment as a judge at The Hague demonstrates his esteemed reputation within the legal community. The trial at The … Read more

Former President Trump Faces Defamation Trial for Sexual Abuse Claims: Jury to Determine Damages

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New York City, NY – A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will not be allowed to present legal arguments to a jury regarding a defamation trial. The trial will focus on the damages to be assessed after a jury concluded last year that Trump did not rape a columnist in the 1990s. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made this decision in an order ahead of the trial scheduled for January 16th. In the original trial, a jury determined that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll but did not find … Read more

President Bola Tinubu Nominates 11 Justices to Supreme Court, Ignites Debate on Constitutional Fulfillment

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ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of 11 justices to the Supreme Court, increasing the number of judges to 21, has been met with varying reactions. Legal practitioner Okanlawon Gaffar believes that Tinubu’s actions merely fulfill the constitutional requirements and are necessary for Nigeria’s democratic growth. The Senate approved the nominees in December, aligning with the constitutional mandate. However, stakeholders have shared differing opinions on whether Tinubu should be commended for his appointments. Gaffar emphasizes that the effectiveness of the judiciary lies not solely with the president’s nominations, but also with the other branches … Read more

President Biden’s Historic Pardons: Correcting Racial Disparities in Nonviolent Marijuana Convictions

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden demonstrated his use of presidential clemency power on Friday when he pardoned thousands of individuals convicted on federal land for nonviolent marijuana violations. Biden’s decision addressed the issue of racial disparities in drug prosecution and sentencing, a matter of great importance. Although criminal laws are meant to apply to all Americans equally, small amounts of cannabis possession or use have disproportionately affected Black individuals. Unequal enforcement can turn a colorblind law into an instrument of injustice. Clemency can help rectify these flaws in the criminal justice system. This marks … Read more