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Justice Fletcher Dawson Rules Part of Evidence Act Unconstitutional in Toronto 18 Terror Case

Part of a law governing national security has been declared unconstitutional by the Ontario Superior Court judge in the high-profile terror case of the Toronto 18, amid concerns that the case risks becoming "unmanageable" and could result in a mistrial.

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Judge Cecilia Altonaga Sentences Liberian Ex-Leader's Son To 97 Years In Prison

A judge in Miami on Friday sentenced the son of former Liberian president Charles Taylor to 97 years in prison for torturing civilians opposed to his father's rule in Liberia.

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Judge Michael Hecht Investigated by Prosecutors for Alleged Gay Prostitution

State prosecutors will review allegations provided by Michael Hecht’s political opponents that the Pierce County Superior Court judge-elect patronized a prostitute several years ago and recently threatened to kill the man.

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Judge Peter Espinoza Rejects Roman Polanski's Claim that L.A. Judges are Biased

A judge has rejected a motion by Roman Polanski's lawyer to disqualify all judges in Los Angeles County from hearing a bid to dismiss the director's rape case because of bias.

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