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Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has asked a US judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, arguing head-of-state immunity. His lawyers filed the motion on September 3, setting up a legal battle over international law and US recognition.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in a national security case involving collusion with foreign forces, potentially facing life imprisonment. This is his second conviction under the security law.
Nicolas Maduro has posted the first images of himself from US custody, showing him in a gray tracksuit. The photos, reportedly taken on June 25, come amid ongoing legal proceedings and recent political developments in Venezuela.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court has called on all court personnel to treat the Government leader's message as a guiding roadmap for action. He emphasized the need for innovation in trial processes, digital transformation, and professional development to meet judicial reform goals. The directive also underscores strengthening internal oversight to enhance the judiciary's integrity and service to the public.
A federal judge has declined to immediately block President Trump's second executive order restricting birthright citizenship, marking an early legal setback for immigrant advocacy groups. The judge, Deborah Boardman, expressed concerns but required plaintiffs to amend their lawsuit to address the new order directly.
A Dutch court on April 4 sentenced Eugene N., a Rwandan man living in the Netherlands, to life in prison for genocide and war crimes tied to the 1994 massacre of about 3,000 Tutsi at a stadium in Mbazi. The court found he led attacks and threw grenades at the crowd, while rejecting his denial of the charges.
ICC President Akane has vowed to defend the court's headquarters in The Hague against external interference. Her robust statement underscores the court's commitment to judicial independence amid political and legal challenges.
A Damascus court has sentenced former Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun to life in prison for inciting violence and abusing his position during Syria's civil war. Hassoun, who served from 2005 to 2021, was arrested in March 2025 and faced trial starting June 25.
The Kennedy Center board says it will not restore President Trump's name by September 8, but plaintiffs see it as a stalling tactic. A federal judge had ordered the name removed, and the board's latest vote to re-add it faces legal challenges.
