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VATICAN CITY — Lawyers for a once-powerful cardinal accused Vatican prosecutors of being “prisoner to their completely shattered theory” on Wednesday in the latest round of closing arguments of a trial that has raised fundamental questions about the rule of law in the city state. Despite attempts to demonize Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the two-year trial hasn’t proved any of the …

Illuminated aerial cityscape of Seattle, getty Innovation is a word we typically do not associate with the American judicial system, a network of 2,000 judicial districts across the United States. “The reality is the justice system in America hasn’t done much innovative in the last 400 years,” Jared Fishman told me in a recent interview. “We’re still using a very …

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale Shatta Wale’s manager, Sammy Baah Flex, has shared his artiste’s side of the story in the wake of a court judgment that instructs the musician to pay over $120,000 to the organizers of ‘Wildaland Festival’. A few days ago, Maverick City Entertainment, organizers of the popular Wildaland Festival, triumphed in a two-year-long legal tussle against Shatta, …

Canada’s immigration system is renowned for its complexity and ever-changing regulations. Aspiring immigrants must navigate a maze of requirements, paperwork, and legal procedures. In this context, immigration consultants play a vital role, offering guidance and expertise to individuals seeking to make Canada their new home. This article delves into the significance of immigration consultants in the Canadian immigration process. Expertise …

click to enlarge Courtesy photo Cozine A. Welch, Jr. was sentenced to prison at age 17. I was sent to prison in Michigan when I was just 17 years old in 1998. What started out as an argument and misunderstanding quickly turned into an altercation that ended in an exchange of gunfire. Nineteen years and nine months of my life …

Advocates are welcoming a new registry in Halifax that helps vulnerable citizens receive specialized help during emergencies, but they say the service should be available across the province. The city announced Wednesday it is accepting applications for a voluntary registry that will include information on such things as a person’s mobility problems and whether they are hearing or vision impaired. That data will be accessible to emergency workers so that they can tailor …

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Allegations that a northern Virginia seventh-grader was repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted at her school more than a decade ago were totally fabricated, lawyers for the school system contend in a court filing seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit she filed. The onetime student, who is now 24, stands by her claims. The allegations surfaced …

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s court system needs to be urgently digitised in order to position Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for foreign investments, and uphold the integrity of Sri Lanka’s judiciary, minister of foreign affairs Ali Sabry said in parliament this week. “The IMF diagnostic report on Sri Lanka has analysed how Sri Lanka’s delays in justice have affected …