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Investigation into Missing Five-Year-Old at Secunderabad Railway Station Expands to Kidnapping Possibility

Authorities are now considering the possibility of abduction as they continue the search for a five-year-old who has been missing for 12 days from the Secunderabad railway station.

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Suspension of Kerala Teacher Following Assault on Student Raises Concerns

A teacher in Kannur, Kerala has been suspended after allegedly assaulting a Class II student for not keeping up with note-taking. The police have initiated a case against the educator.

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Teens knife mom of 5 in the back, killing her in broad daylight: Cops

DEL RIO, Texas (Court TV) — Three Texas teenagers are accused of fatally stabbing a mother of five in the back on a busy road in broad daylight. Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19, Kitty Mia Diaz, 21, and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21, are c

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Nicolás Maduro Faces Legal Action in the US Amid Drug Trafficking Charges

Nicolás Maduro is facing a lawsuit in the United States, adding to his legal troubles stemming from drug trafficking allegations as he remains in custody.

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Appeals court rejects Charlie Adelson’s request for a new trial

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Court TV) — Charlie Adelson will not be getting a new trial. In a ruling issued Wednesday, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal upheld the murder conviction in part because his attorney only made t

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Accused in JP Nagar Murder Case Shot During Police Investigation

In Bengaluru, an accused in the JP Nagar murder case was shot in the leg during a police investigation after allegedly attacking officers.

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Court Dismisses Priyank's Defamation Case Against RSS Member

A court has ruled against Priyank's defamation claim concerning an RSS member, citing a lack of evidence and underscoring the significance of free speech.

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Teen accused of mowing down girls on e-bikes will be charged as an adult

CRANFORD, N.J. (Court TV) – An 18-year-old New Jersey man is being charged as an adult and will remain jailed after he allegedly mowed down two teen girls on e-bikes with his Jeep. Vincent P. Battiloro is facing two coun

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Madras High Court Registrar General Alli Retires Amid Potential Elevation

Registrar General Alli of the Madras High Court has retired, with a recommendation pending for her elevation to a judgeship. Deepthi Arivunithi steps in as the new Registrar General.

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Concerns Raised Over EU Judges' Potential Conflicts of Interest

An investigation has uncovered that judges at the Court of Justice of the European Union may have ruled on cases tied to their own financial interests, raising serious ethical questions.

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Urgent Call for Innovation in US to Compete with China's Tech Growth

During a recent congressional hearing, lawmakers highlighted the pressing need for the US to accelerate its technological innovation in light of China's advancements, while also critiquing past administration policies.

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Judge Deals Blow to Suspect in Tupac Murder Case

Duane Davis, the man accused of orchestrating rap superstar Tupac Shakur’s murder, attended a motions hearing today. Davis’ defense attorney Michael Sanft filed three motions, including a request to dismiss evidence from

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‘False Prophet’ Samuel Bateman Crumbles on the Stand in Child Abuse Trial

Samuel Bateman, who is already serving 50 years in prison after being convicted of federal charges involving the transportation of a minor for sexual activity, took the stand in his own defense. Bateman faced state child

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Pfizer's Tentative Settlement Alters Course of Depo-Provera Litigation

A tentative settlement between Pfizer and lead counsel has led to the postponement of a key ruling in the Depo-Provera multidistrict litigation, affecting the scheduled bellwether trial.

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Man shoots daughter’s grandma from tree line with AR-15 in custody dispute

WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio (Court TV) — A 32-year-old Ohio man upset over a child custody arrangement hid in the woods near an intersection and opened fire at his daughter’s maternal grandmother as she left her job during her lu

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The Evolving Role of Oral Argument in the Federal Circuit

A significant shift has occurred in the Federal Circuit's approach to oral arguments since 2007, with judges now quoting them far more frequently, often acknowledging concessions.

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VIDEO OF NANCY GUTHRIE & KIDNAPPER CLAIM

New claims emerge in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case - Nancy Grace investigates.

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Dad Who Tried to Kill His Family Learns His Fate

Jeffery Smerer, who pleaded guilty to killing his son and shooting and injuring two of his other children was sentenced on Monday. The Michigan father was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for

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Shanghai Court Appoints Guardian for Mentally Ill Neighbour in Historic Ruling

A significant legal decision in Shanghai marks the first case of guardianship for a non-relative, showcasing a family's commitment to their vulnerable neighbour.

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Supreme Court's Ruling on Rehabilitation Consent Celebrated by Sex Workers Collective

A recent Supreme Court ruling emphasizing consent in rehabilitation efforts has been hailed as a significant victory by a collective representing sex workers, marking progress towards their rights.