Courts

The police inspector accusing former deputy operational director (DAO) of the National Police, José Ángel González, of sexual assault has appealed the judge's refusal to bar him from contacting her. Her lawyer cites lack of proper reasoning and preventive risk. The magistrate had deemed no current threat exists.

March 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has detailed how he tricked Elvis Opiyo, the suspect in the acid attack on gospel singer Claire Mary, into coming out of hiding. Opiyo was arrested on March 22 and arraigned in court on March 23. Claire Mary remains in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital.

A federal judge in Minnesota has held the Trump administration in contempt for violating a court order by transferring a Mexican detainee out of state before his release. The ruling requires reimbursement for the man's return airfare after Immigration and Customs Enforcement released him in Texas, far from his home. The decision highlights ongoing legal challenges to immigration enforcement practices.

February 04, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The defense team for Tetsuya Yamagami, sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has appealed the ruling to the Osaka High Court, calling it unjust. They argued that his troubled upbringing was central to his motive and warranted a sentence of 20 years or less, but the court rejected this as a major factor.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, alongside 35 other candidates for various judicial offices.

December 31, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is defending a court petition challenging the victory of Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende in the November 27 by-election. Petitioners claim his name change compromised the poll, but IEBC says name discrepancies had no impact. The case is set for hearing on January 15, 2026.