Will Rosenzweig’s defunct blog was publicized online by conservative pundit who tagged senior DoJ officialsA federal prosecutor fired last year over critical comments he had written as a private citizen about Donald Trump sued the justice department on Friday, saying his termination violated his first amendment rights.Will Rosenzweig was two weeks away from trying a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud case when a blog he had written years earlier covering a broad range of topics was publicized online by a conservative political commentator who also included a screenshot of Rosenzweig’s LinkedIn account and tagged senior justice department officials for their awareness. Continue reading...
Delays to sexual assault charges and failures to report past convictions in court hearings gave Simon Levy chance to attack more womenCatastrophic errors left a prolific and proven sex offender free before he murdered two women in London, it can be revealed.On Friday an Old Bailey jury found Simon Levy, 40, guilty of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and Sheryl Wilkins five months later.The CPS admitted errors at three court hearings in May, June and August 2025, which ended in Levy remaining free. It would not specify publicly what those were, but a source authorised to speak for the organisation said they included failing to mention he had been arrested for Valencia-Trujillo’s murder, and that it could find no record or mention of Levy’s past sexual assault convictions, nor that he was a suspect in a 2024 rape. The CPS said: “We accept there was relevant information regarding bail that was not provided to the court when bail applications were being considered. Our actions fell short of the standards that victims, families and the public are entitled to expect … We could and should have taken a more robust approach to representations about bail.” By May 2025, police wanted Levy remanded, fearing he posed a “high risk of reoffending” with his crimes “escalating”.Levy failed to attend three crown court hearings for the train attacks, and the CPS accepts there is no evidence of a warrant being sought for his detention. For two he claimed illness, for the other that he was not informed. His final non-appearance in crown court was on 11 August 2025. A fortnight later he murdered Wilkins. A CPS source said individuals involved in the Levy case had been disciplined.The assaults on the London tube network and trains were investigated by BTP. Officers arrested Levy, who was travelling on a stolen Oyster travel card, but handed it back to him, unaware it was stolen. With it he travelled to south London to commit his first murder, and carried out further sexual assaults on trains.BTP admitted the charging of Levy for his sexual assaults on trains in November 2024 was held up because of a delay in holding an identification parade after his arrest. It meant his bail was extended and during this delay he attacked and raped another woman and murdered Valencia-Trujillo, a mother of two.BTP identified him as a suspect and charged him but never searched his home. Peter Fulton, BTP’s head of crime, said: “There’s a fine line between going fishing and breaching someone’s human rights.” He said that every woman who reported Levy for attacking them on a train saw him charged and convicted. When the Met, which investigated the murders, searched Levy’s home, evidence was found about his attack on the prison officer.The police watchdog has placed two Met officers under investigation over whether Levy was supervised correctly as a person on the sex offender register. A constable is under investigation for gross misconduct, meaning he could be dismissed. The other officer, under investigation for misconduct, is a detective sergeant.BTP said it had not referred its errors to the police watchdog. Instead it has moved one officer, who it says delayed the holding of the ID parade, out of investigations, and given a supervisor words of advice. Continue reading...
• Over 1,290 employees from frontier AI labs signed an open letter urging for a more paced approach to artificial intelligence development.
• Nvidia established the Open Secure AI Alliance, notably excluding major industry players such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic from the initial launch.
• Cybersecurity experts warned that while individual AI agent techniques are mundane, their autonomous speed and scale create a dangerous new class of threats.
• Right-leaning lawmakers have criticized President Lee Jae Myung for refusing to veto a revision to the Criminal Procedure Act.
• The controversial legislation removes all investigative powers from the prosecution, a move conservatives argue will cause chaos within the judicial system.
• Lawmaker Park specifically condemned the President's "extreme irresponsibility" and claimed the bill fails to provide adequate protections for crime victims.
Internal inquiries also opened after two suicides and two attempted suicides of staff in departments connected to PM’s officeThe Paris state prosecutor has opened a preliminary inquiry into alleged workplace bullying after the attempted suicide of a staff member in a department connected to the French prime minister’s office, France Inter radio has revealed.The public radio station reported on Monday that two government workers in different departments had ended their lives in the past year, and two others had attempted suicide. The radio station said complaints of alleged workplace bullying had been made. Continue reading...
Newcastle-born Davies wins in GlasgowFollows earlier gold in 10,000m Rose Davies has roared to a landmark track triumph at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first woman ever to complete the 5,000m and 10,000m double.The Newcastle-born 26-year-old dropped to her knees in joy after winning the shorter distance on Friday morning (AEST) at Scotstoun Stadium after a battle royal with her Australian teammate Jessica Hull. Continue reading...
Comey’s lawyers say Secret Service tracked him and investigators turned to AI and a mafia killer to bolster the caseLawyers for former FBI director James Comey alleged on Tuesday that US Secret Service agents illegally surveilled Comey, Donald Trump requested regular updates into the investigation, and law enforcement turned to ChatGPT and a known mafia killer as they scrambled to find justification for criminally charging Comey for posting a picture of seashells that spelled out “8647”.The claims were laid out in a motion to dismiss a criminal case the US Department of Justice filed against Comey in April, in which it said the post by Comey – whom Trump fired in his first term – was a threat on the US president’s life. Continue reading...
Experts say lower-severity charges for American service personnel are deepening traumatic impact on survivorsAmerican service personnel accused of rape on British soil are being charged with lesser offences by their military courts, a discrepancy that experts say is deepening the traumatic impact on survivors long after verdicts are passed.There are more than 12,000 personnel stationed in US military bases across the UK, most of them in England. Although UK law enforcement has primary jurisdiction over crimes that occur when personnel are off duty, local police often choose to cede authority to the American military. Continue reading...
• Recurrent exam paper leaks in India have occurred across various administrations, including the BJP, Congress, and various regional parties at both state and central levels.
• The author argues that the failure to secure convictions is not a result of political affiliation, but rather a systemic failure in building legal cases that can survive a trial.
• This issue highlights a critical gap in the prosecution process, where a lack of robust evidence and legal strategy allows perpetrators to avoid punishment.
• The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is facing a leadership crisis following the removal of its chief prosecutor.
• The ouster occurred after allegations of sexual misconduct were brought against the prosecutor, leaving the global institution in "uncharted territory."
• Supporters of the court are currently working to chart a course forward to maintain the stability and legitimacy of the international legal body.
Member states vote to remove British barrister found to have committed serious misconduct over alleged sexual abuseThe prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been removed from office after he was found to have committed serious misconduct in connection to allegations of sexual abuse.The ICC’s member states voted on Friday to oust the British prosecutor in an unprecedented move that concludes a damaging episode for the court two years after the allegations were first raised. Continue reading...
Committee accused of trying to ‘weaponize’ justice system via ‘laughably weak and vindictive criminal referral’Democrats have accused the US House of Representatives judiciary committee of a “baseless” and “vindictive” attack on former special prosecutor Jack Smith after it referred him for criminal prosecution for allegedly lying to Congress over his investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Committee chair Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican, wrote to acting US attorney general Todd Blanche on Wednesday night, asserting Smith “made willfully and intentionally false statements of material fact” during testimony about obtaining phone records of a number of Republican lawmakers. Continue reading...
CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their jobThe prosecution of a leading human rights barrister for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists has left lawyers fearful of doing their job, the chair of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has said.Rajiv Menon KC is due to stand trial next week, accused of breaching the judge’s directions in the trial of six people for a 2024 direct action protest at an arms factory of the Israeli subsidiary Elbit Systems UK in Filton, near Bristol. Continue reading...
• Hungary's Prosecutor General, Gábor Bálint Nagy, has resigned following intense political pressure and allegations of bias in a case involving detained Ukrainian cash couriers.
• The resignation marks a significant political victory for Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who has sought to purge officials appointed during the previous Orbán administration.
• This move is part of a broader effort by Magyar to overhaul the state apparatus following his landslide election victory in April.
Details emerge about how much Interscope Records paid the singer at hearing to determine if there is probable cause for murder case to proceed to trialSinger D4vd had a multi-million dollar recording deal, an executive at his former label testified on Wednesday, as prosecutors sought to establish the musician had a financial motivation to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Details emerged around how much Interscope Records was paying the singer, who was born David Anthony Burke, on the second day of a hearing to determine if there is probable cause for him to stand trial for the murder and sexual abuse of Rivas Hernandez. Continue reading...
• The British Film Institute (BFI) reported that UK film and high-end television spending rose to £6.8 billion in 2025, accompanied by growth in box-office admissions and takings.
• To further support this growth, the UK government has unveiled a £380 million Creative Industries Sector Plan designed to boost film, TV, and global expansion.
• These developments occur amid a shifting European landscape, including a 33.6% drop in foreign film investment in Spain in 2024 and new tax credit transparency rules in Italy.
• ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces a potential removal vote by member countries this month following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
• The ICC's oversight body suspended Khan based on evidence from the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and advice from a panel of judicial experts.
• Khan and his legal team have denied the allegations, claiming the investigative process was unfair and utilized specially created rules for his case.
• Scientists have detected sugar in interstellar space for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in astronomical chemistry.
• The discovery was made using broadband spectroscopic surveys from the 40-meter Yebes radio telescope and the 30-meter IRAM telescope.
• This finding is critical because it may provide key insights into the chemical precursors of life and how organic molecules formed on Earth.
• U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday following the release of economic data indicating easing inflation and a positive start to the second-quarter earnings season.
• BlackRock shares jumped 6.6% after the world's largest asset manager reported adjusted profit and revenue for April-June that exceeded market expectations.
• Morgan Stanley shares increased by 0.4% after reporting a 27% rise in revenue and a 1.6-fold increase in net profit for the second quarter.
• Major Western European stock indices mostly declined during Wednesday's trading session, though the pan-European Stoxx Europe 600 composite index managed a slight gain of 0.1% to close at 642.71 points.
• Specific losses were recorded by Germany's DAX (-0.59%), Italy's FTSE MIB (-0.85%), Spain's IBEX 35 (-0.42%), and Britain's FTSE 100 (-0.13%).
• France's CAC 40 provided a rare positive outlier among the major national indices, ending the session with a 0.19% increase.
• The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has indicated it may slow the pace of its controversial prosecutorial reform plan following mounting criticism.
• Concerns have been raised that the proposed revisions, including changes to the Criminal Procedure Act, could weaken legal protections for victims seeking justice.
• A subcommittee of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee met at the National Assembly on Wednesday to review the bills, though People Power Party lawmakers boycotted the session.
• Samsung Electronics has finalized key preparations to manufacture Tesla's AI5 chip, with production expected to begin at its Texas foundry in late 2026.
• The South Korean government is developing a free nationwide AI chatbot and public-service agent to provide personalized assistance and bridge the digital divide.
• South Korea, the United States, and Japan are collaborating on joint small modular reactor projects to enhance energy security across the Indo-Pacific region.
Legal action by the Daylesford small business owner has forced councillors to stand down – leaving only two able to serveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDavid Penman wasn’t happy.The Daylesford small business owner didn’t like the work of his local council. So, using little-known laws that force elected officials to stand down, he essentially stopped it from making any big decisions. Continue reading...
Previously withheld material concerns fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti during immigration crackdownPreviously withheld evidence regarding the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti is now in the hands of Minnesota prosecutors, helping the state gain clarity on the deaths that occurred earlier this year during protests against a federal immigration crackdown.“Through the cooperation of our federal partners, we have obtained hard drives of previously withheld evidence in the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti, and the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis,” the Hennepin county attorney, Mary Moriarty, said in a video statement posted on social media. Continue reading...
US defense secretary says taskforce will ‘combat dangers’ of leaks in latest escalation of White House press crackdownThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, announced on Monday that the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice have created a “joint taskforce to identify and prosecute” what he called the “unauthorized disclosure of sensitive” information to the press, marking the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s effort to crackdown on leaks.In a video posted on X, Hegseth said that “to combat the dangers that leaks pose, effectively immediately, I have delegated tasking authority to the war department’s office of general counsel, empowering OGC to request and receive all information, records and support across the department concerning media leak investigations”. Continue reading...
• The ruling Democratic Party is engaged in a deepening debate over whether to completely remove prosecutorial supervision of police during criminal case investigations.
• This issue has become a key agenda item leading up to the party's upcoming convention to elect a new leader.
• Some lawmakers express concern that removing this oversight could leave police unchecked and increase the risk of corruption, while hawkish members argue the reform plan must proceed regardless.
• Members of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea are increasingly calling for caution regarding the party's plan to abolish prosecutors’ supplementary investigation powers.
• This move is a central component of a long-term prosecution reform agenda aimed at restructuring the legal system's investigative authority.
• The internal debate highlights growing concerns within the party about the potential legal gaps or systemic disruptions that may result from stripping these powers.
• The PriorNilsson Yield fund recorded a 0.35 percent gain in June, bringing its total return since the start of the year to 0.38 percent.
• Positive contributions from Novo Nordisk were highlighted as a key driver for the fund's performance during the month.
• The fund's results were detailed in a recent monthly report, which also references the use of MSCI ESG scores to evaluate company sustainability.
Utah county attorney’s office says evidence against suspect Tyler James Robinson is sufficient for case to move to trialSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUtah prosecutors on Tuesday showed video from the day of Charlie Kirk’s killing that they said depicted suspect Tyler James Robinson entering the Utah Valley University campus and climbing on to a roof where they say he fired a fatal shot at the conservative commentator.The Utah county attorney’s office presented the evidence on the second day of a week-long preliminary hearing in which the state must prove to a state district judge that there was enough evidence for the case to move to trial.The Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading...
Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup matchProsecutors in France have opened an investigation into the racist attack on Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator, with officials weighing whether to demand that the senator be charged with aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence.The Paris prosecutor’s office told the Guardian on Tuesday it had launched the inquiry after the French Football Federation (FFF) filed a complaint with the national unit for combating online hate. Continue reading...
