insert_link South Africa Hong Kong ex-democratic lawmaker among seven convicted for mob attack In Hong Kong, a judge convicted a prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker for rioting during an attack by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 during the height of that year's pro-democracy protests. Six other men were also convicted. They face up to seven years in prison. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayDecember 13, 2024 12
insert_link World Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges Activists on both sides of the abortion battle are gearing up for it to be a major issue in the 2024 election. Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images By Naomi Cahn, University of Virginia and Sonia Suter, George Washington University On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to mifepristone, one of two pills used in medication abortion. Mifepristone […] todayJune 17, 2024 29
insert_link World Judge nixes some of Georgia’s charges against Trump and his allies − but that won’t necessarily derail the case Donald Trump continues to face criminal charges in Georgia, even though some have been dismissed by a judge. AP Photo/Steve Helber Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State University A Fulton County judge has tossed out six of the 41 state charges against Donald Trump and his allies in Georgia’s expansive election interference case against the former president and others. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued a ruling on March […] todayMarch 14, 2024 13