The Surge of Executions in Iran: Urgent International Intervention Required Introduction The rise of executions continues to spread across Iran. In the first half of 2024, at least 266 prisoners were executed, with the majority of charges being drug-related. Among those executed were 72 Kurds, 42 Turks, 32 Balochs, 23 Afghans, 10 women, and one […] More
Hawaii Island Police Charge Man in Downtown Hilo Robbery A man has been charged in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright, aged 32, was arrested and charged with the following offences: Assault in the second degree Robbery in the second degree Theft in the third degree […] More
Why We Need to Address the Issue of Police Misconduct Introduction Police misconduct refers to any unlawful action taken by a police officer while on duty. Some of the most common types of police misconduct include police brutality, racial profiling, and corruption. This is a serious problem that affects communities all across the United States. […] More
Opinion Editorial: The Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession The Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession The legal profession is often viewed as resistant to change and slow to adopt new technologies. However, recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have started to change this perception. AI has the potential to revolutionize […] More
Philadelphia District Attorney won’t seek death penalty for Temple Officer’s murder The family of slain Temple University police officer, Christopher Fitzgerald, is slamming District Attorney Larry Krasner after he announced his office would not pursue the death penalty in the case against 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer, who shot the officer six times in the head in […] More
Secret Executions in Iraq: A Violation of Human Rights and Justice Background Iraqi authorities are reportedly carrying out secret executions in Al-Hoot prison located in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. It is believed that these executions are being done without the public announcements required by the Iraqi constitution, with the aim of bypassing scrutiny from political factions […] More
Judge Collins’ Exceptional Leadership & Dedication to Improving the Administration of Justice Judge Collins’ Exceptional Leadership & Dedication to Improving the Administration of Justice Judge Sherri L. Collins of Palm Beach County Court bench was recently recognized for her outstanding work and contribution to the judiciary. This article will delve deeper into her accomplishments, initiatives, […] More
The Cost of White-Collar Crime: A Case Study of a Scottsdale Couple Jailed in a $900M Fraud Scheme The Background Tom and Leslie Cavanagh, a couple from Scottsdale, Arizona, were recently sentenced to prison for their role in a $900 million Ponzi scheme. The Cavanaghs operated a company named Oxford Investments Holdings that purportedly provided […] More
The Need to Reform the Criminal Justice System: An Opinion Editorial The Need to Reform the Criminal Justice System: An Opinion Editorial The Problem with Mass Incarceration In recent decades, the United States has become known for its high rates of incarceration. The country currently incarcerates more people per capita than any other country in […] More
The Death Penalty in Iraq: A Human Rights Issue Introduction The recent news article accusing the Iraq Ministry of Justice of secret executions in Al-Hout prison has brought the issue of the death penalty in Iraq to the forefront. The Ministry of Justice has denied the accusations, stating that they are meant to mislead public […] More
Opinion Editorial: The Impact of Remote Work on Intellectual Property Law The Impact of Remote Work on Intellectual Property Law The Rise of Remote Work The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in remote work, with many companies shifting to a virtual work environment. This new trend has also led to a shift […] More
Why the Young Thug case is at risk of being derailed Judge Ural Glanville removed from the case amid complaints of misconduct The highly publicized criminal racketeering trial against rapper Young Thug took an unexpected turn on Monday when Judge Ural Glanville was formally removed from the case. This followed complaints that he and prosecutors […] More
Rape, Murder, and Acid Attacks: The Case for Stricter Punishments in India India has seen an alarming increase in the number of rape, murder, and acid attack cases in recent years, with many going unreported. Such crimes are gory and have a long-lasting impact on the survivors and their families, especially in the case of […] More
The Truth Behind Secret Executions in Iraq’s Al-Hout Prison The Ministry of Justice Denies Accusations The official spokesperson for the Iraq Ministry of Justice, Ahmed Laibi Abdul Hussein, has strongly refuted a news article accusing the Ministry of carrying out secret executions in Al-Hout prison. The Ministry is braced to pursue legal action against the […] More
The Need for a Revised Ethics Ordinance in Warren City The Warren City Council has recently voted to revise the city’s ethics ordinance after receiving several ethics complaints from residents. The existing ordinance does not have a complaint procedure, and this has led to confusion regarding who investigates and writes reports, creating a lack of […] More
Rape, Murder, and Acid Attacks: The Case for Stricter Punishments As the editor of an online legal journal, I am passionate about the law and the effects that it has on society. One area of the law that is particularly important to me is the punishment for violent crimes such as rape, murder, and acid […] More