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Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses

A public dispute broke out between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office over the handling of protest cases, with police accusing the prosecution of abandoning officers.

 Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.
A general view of the Ticketmaster stanchion rope on the field during the NFL 2025 game between Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ticketmaster, Live Nation found to be holding illegal monopolies in US, jury finds

An illustration of an Israel Police officer over backdrop of gold bars.

Haifa court extends detention of Israel Police officer suspected in gold bars theft

The law courts in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi, 12 others in SSQ extortion-and-shooting case


Supreme Court upholds seven-year prison sentence in rape conviction

In a unanimous ruling, the court dismissed the defendant’s claim that the circumstances of the offense were comparatively minor and did not justify the punishment imposed.

Police station

UK charges two men with belonging to Hezbollah, attending terrorist training camps

The two British-Lebanese men appeared in a London court and were charged with belonging to Hezbollah, with one of the two also accused of helping procure parts for drones.

Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

High Court of Justice strikes down police ID-check procedures due to racial profiling

The ruling cancels two sections of police procedure: Requiring ID based on generalized “concern” of an offense, and verifying a person’s details on the police computer without reasonable suspicion.

 The High Court of Justice in Jerusalem

TerraUSD creator Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years over $40 billion crypto collapse

Kwon previously pleaded guilty and admitted to misleading investors about a coin intended to maintain a stable price during periods of crypto market volatility.

Do Kwon, a South Korean cryptocurrency executive charged with fraud, stands with his attorney David Patton to plead guilty in front of US District Judge Paul Engelmayer in New York City, August 12, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing appears in court, judge mulls media access

US District Court Judge Tony Graf heard arguments from Robinson's attorneys, who want to ban cameras from the courtroom in a case that has drawn extraordinary media attention.

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, U.S., December 11, 2025.

Bereaved families confront Netanyahu in court, demand for state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7

The emotional exchange briefly disrupted the hearing in Netanyahu’s criminal trial and underscored the growing public pressure on the government to authorize an independent investigation.

Former hostages Rom Braslavski and Nimrod Cohen speak alongside family members of hostages still held by Hamas at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, November 8, 2025

Tally Gotliv's emerging influence in Likud politics – opinion

MK Tally Gotliv’s unconventional style, loyal base, and clashes with Israel’s legal system make her one of Likud’s most interesting figures.

MK Tally Gotliv makes a point at the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee last week. Her boisterous appearances in the Knesset are popular in Likud circles, according to the writer.

Israel faces major hurdles in prosecution of Oct. 7 attackers, court administration warns

The Court Administration issued an assessment cautioning lawmakers that, whether they choose a civilian court, a military court, or a special tribunal, legislative changes will be needed.

Members of the Keter unit, an Israeli prison service response unit seen during an operation where Nukhba terrorists (a Hamas unit) being held, at the Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

Leader of Lithuanian gov't party found guilty of hatred against Jews

A Lithuanian court convicted Remigijus Zemaitaitis of inciting hatred against Jews and downplaying the Holocaust in social media posts.

The leader of Lithuania's populist Nemuno Aura (Nemunas Dawn) party Remigijus Zemaitaitis (C) attends a ceremony to swear in MPs of the country's new government at Lithuania's parliament in Vilnius on November 14, 2024.

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegal distribution of ketamine in July after surrendering his medical license in September.

 Actor Matthew Perry waits to announce nominations at Golden Globes news conference in Beverly Hills