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fromGothamist
1 week ago

NY judge drops charges against boy who accidentally shot 15-year-old cousin

"This court believes that it is manifestly unjust where the tragic events of this situation commenced with the incredibly irresponsible lapse in judgment by an adult that the only person who should take the fall is the 12-year-old."
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story

Susan claimed she was pregnant despite medical evidence showing she had a tumor, indicating a possible trend of trafficking young babies into the UK.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Mayor's appointees to Criminal and Civil Courts are experienced Brooklyn litigators

Appointed as a Criminal Court judge in June 2025, Judge Shirin Zarabi has worked with the Legal Aid Society, Nassau County as a criminal division attorney and the Brooklyn Defender Services as a senior trial attorney.
Brooklyn
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

French judge allows parents to name baby Elizabeth Taylor

Eric Taylor explained to the local newspaper that 'Elizabeth is a traditional and common name in my family,' emphasizing its significance beyond its celebrity association.
France politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine casts a light on Matrimonial Practice at recent Brooklyn CLE

"People need to understand that there is a Child Support Standards Act, the New York State law that sets guidelines for determining the amount of child support owed, and if you're going to deviate from that, as some do, you have to explain why, as the court has to approve the deviation in child support."
Law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

It Wasn't Me' singer caught up in court battle over dead father's fortune

The singer who teamed up with Shaggy for the hit 'It Wasn't Me' is now embroiled in a contentious family court battle over his deceased father's estate.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK women driven to unregulated sperm donors by high treatment costs, experts say

Many women seeking sperm donors are turning to unregulated online services filled with potential predators due to the high costs associated with legal sperm donation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle

This was a horrific experience for me. I was left broken and suicidal by my encounter with him. I can't eat. I was close to ending my life.
UK news
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

This court 'win for mothers' puts CHILDREN'S lives at risk

The recent court ruling prioritizes mothers' rights but raises concerns for children's safety in domestic violence situations.
London
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
8 months ago

Mum of Richmond boy, 7, spotted for first time since going missing four months ago

Police are seeking help to locate a missing mother and son reported missing for four months, with a recent sighting prompting renewed efforts.
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