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What to expect from Epstein files release as US confronts long-delayed reckoning

The US Justice Department begins the release of several hundred thousand documents Friday from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with more files to be published over coming weeks. The publication marks the clearest opportunity yet to shed light on a politically explosive…

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International Humanitarian Law: Syllabus Supplements

This syllabus supplement offers curated articles intended to be combined with traditional casebooks in a law school or other higher education classroom.
The post International Humanitarian Law: Syllabus Supplements appeared first on Just Security.

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Schumer, House Democrats accuse Justice Department of violating Epstein disclosure law

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democrats on Friday accused the Trump Justice Department of violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act if it does not make all the documents and records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein available to the public by Friday’s dea…

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Jam Master Jay Murder Case: Alleged Killer’s Conviction Overturned by Judge

Two years after jurors found Karl Jordan, Jr. guilty in the rap icon's 2002 slaying, a judge took the rare step of acquitting him due to a lack of evidence.

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Federal judge: Michigan has no authority to shut down Line 5

December 17, 2025; Originally published by Bridge Michigan In a long-awaited decision released Wednesday, a federal judge ruled that federal pipeline safety law leaves Michigan no room to shut down the Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. US District Judge Robert Jonker issued the ruling in r…

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My husband and I both have former spouses. Can they claim Social Security on our records?

“I am 55 and my former spouse is 67.”

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Jump Trading sued for $4 billion in connection to Do Kwon’s Terra Labs collapse: WSJ

The administrator winding down what remains of Terraform is suing Jump Trading, accusing it of contributing to its demise while profiting illegally.

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Navarro’s bid to toss conviction gets frosty reception from appeals court

Peter Navarro’s bid to overturn his conviction for evading a congressional subpoena appeared to receive little backing from a federal appeals court Thursday. A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit grilled Navarro lawyer Stanley Brand during an unusual oral argument wh…

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Mum 'baffled' smacking was legal as data shows no convictions since Welsh ban

A Welsh government review shows out-of-court education is preferred to prosecuting parents.

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Lawmakers may seek legal action to force DOJ to release full Epstein files after Blanche's comments

Lawmakers are reacting to comments from Todd Blanche, a top Justice Department official, regarding the partial release of Epstein files despite a law mandating the full release by today. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane explains.

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New Judges Take Charge of Sept. 11 Case at Guantánamo

The long-running case had been on hold for nearly a year because of higher court appeals and the retirement of the military judge.

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A Judge Was Found Guilty of Obstructing ICE. That’s Not the Most Farcical Part.

Immunity for me, but not for thee.

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Avicii Estate Sued by DJ’s Longtime Manager Over ‘Character Assassination’ in Netflix Doc

Ash Pournouri claims Avicii’s heirs have breached a contract by falsely suggesting that he drove the star to suicide.

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Can you dispute an unpaid balance after it was sold to a collection agency?

Collection agencies will buy debts for pennies on the dollar, but what does that mean for your rights?

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French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

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Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers

Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.

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Epstein files to be made public by US authorities after months of delays

The United States is poised on December 19 to pry open one of its most closely guarded case files, as President Donald Trump's administration prepares to release a long-suppressed cache of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It is anticipated that the documents will include subst…

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Lafarge risks €1.1 million fine for financing terrorism in Syria

French cement-giant Lafarge is on trial, accused of having paid millions of euros to terrorist organisations operating in Syria between 2012 and 2014, including the Islamic State group. The goal was to keep the group's activities running, allowing trucks to move and employees to come into work. The …

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Australia Debates New Laws to Restrict Hate and Suspend Protests

The authorities are vowing to crack down after a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration. Experts say that what the country needs might not be new laws.

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Wiz Khalifa Sentenced to Nine Months in Romanian Jail For Weed Possession

As Khalifa does not live in Romania, the country would need to file an extradition request with the United States in order to bring him back to face the charges.
Wiz Khalifa Sentenced to Nine Months in Romanian Jail For Weed Possession
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