RICHMOND – The state Court of Appeals has turned down a Chesterfield County man’s request to reverse his convictions on sex-related charges, claiming that the evidence produced at trial was not enough to find him guilty. In a ruling released Tuesday, the appellate court said the circumstances leading to Andrew Luke Neff’s convictions clearly showed […]
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Federal appeals court in NY upholds right to criticize police. What that means
A federal appeals court decision last week solidified the public’s right to criticize police officers, even using profanities, over their conduct in public. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which covers New York and portions of New England, said in a stinging opinion that a Buffalo police officer’s negligence could not automatically […]
Court upholds Hopewell man’s 2022 coniviction of raping his adopted sister
RICHMOND – The state Court of Appeals has rejected a Hopewell man’s request to reverse his 2022 conviction of raping his adopted sister. In an opinion released Tuesday, the court said Davonn Bassette’s claims of consensual were moot because the victim, who suffers from cognitive impairments, wanted to resist but declined out of fear. The […]
Montana Supreme Court upholds landmark climate ruling that said emissions can’t be ignored
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the state’s Republican governor to block a landmark climate ruling that said regulators must consider the effects of greenhouse gas emissions when issuing permits for fossil fuel development. Justices, in a 5-2 Tuesday decision, declined the request from Gov. Greg Gianforte and three […]
Judge upholds Minnesota ethnic studies standards, with one revision
An ethnic studies requirement can remain in new social studies standards in Minnesota schools, a judge ruled Tuesday, though one part will require revision to go into effect. For the past three years, the Minnesota Department of Education has been pushing for new standards in K-12 schools which would include ethnic studies along with other […]
Danish appeals court upholds guilty verdicts for 3 Iranians convicted on terror charges
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish appeals court on Tuesday upheld guilty verdicts for three members of an Iranian separatist group convicted of promoting terror in Iran and gathering information for an unnamed Saudi intelligence service. The three were arrested in February 2020 in the town of Ringsted, 60 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of the […]
Senegal court upholds opposition leader’s libel conviction
Senegal’s Supreme Court has rejected opposition leader Ousmane Sonko‘s appeal against a libel conviction, potentially ruling him out of next month’s presidential election. He has been seen as a strong possible challenger in the race to succeed President Macky Sall, who is stepping down after two terms. But another court has ruled out his bid […]
U.S. judge upholds Georgia’s congressional map in win for Republicans
By Joseph Ax -A federal judge in Georgia on Thursday upheld a Republican-drawn congressional map, rejecting arguments from voting rights groups and Democrats that the latest district lines illegally diluted the voting power of minority residents near Atlanta. The decision from U.S. District Judge Steve Jones likely ensures that Republicans will maintain their 9-5 advantage […]
Natural Resources Commission upholds ruling in favor of Silver Creek dam removal
Dec. 27—NEW ALBANY — The Indiana Natural Resources Commission upheld a decision in favor of a company planning to remove Providence Mill Dam from Silver Creek. Elizabeth Gamboa, the chief administrative law judge for the Natural Resources Commission, previously granted Ecosystems Connections Institute’s request for a summary judgement, which was issued on Aug. 25. A […]
White House upholds trade ban on Apple Watches after accusations of patent infringement
The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will uphold a U.S. International Trade Commission order banning the sale of certain Apple Watches. According to a release by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai declined to reverse an Oct. 26 ITC decision that found a blood-oxygen tracking feature in Apple Watches infringed […]
European Court upholds EU inclusion of billionaire Roman Abramovich on sanctions list
Russian billionaire and former owner of Premier League football club Chelsea Roman Abramovich has lost a legal challenge to overturn his inclusion on the European Union’s sanctions list following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In its ruling the General Court of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) dismissed the action brought by Abramovich […]
Nevada high court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has denied Nathan Chasing Horse’s request to toss a sprawling indictment that accuses the former “Dances With Wolves” actor of leading a cult, taking underage wives and sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls for decades. The court’s decision means prosecutors can proceed with their 18-count criminal case […]