ICC rules that a probe into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela may proceed

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court ruled Friday that an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Venezuelan security forces under President Nicolás Maduro’s rule during a crackdown on anti-government protests in 2017 may proceed. Appeals panel Presiding Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut said that the court “rejects the … Read more

Lawsuit against Snap over fentanyl deaths can proceed, judge rules

A lawsuit blaming Snapchat for a series of drug overdoses among young people can proceed, a Los Angeles judge ruled this week. A group of family members related to children and teens who overdosed on fentanyl sued Snapchat maker Snap last year, accusing the social media company of facilitating illicit drug deals involving fentanyl, a … Read more

Prosecutors will likely proceed with SBF’s second trial in March

Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial is done, and he was found guilty on seven charges. But it’s not over yet for the former FTX CEO. Bankman-Fried won’t be sentenced till March 28, but he also has a second trial, currently scheduled for March 11, where he faces additional charges, including for foreign bribery. The U.S. Department of … Read more

Supreme Court allows drawing of new Alabama congressional map to proceed, rejecting state’s plea

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed, rejecting the state’s plea to retain Republican-drawn lines that were struck down by a lower court. In refusing to intervene, the justices, without any noted dissent, allowed a court-appointed special … Read more