The climate activist said that trials like hers brought attention to climate change and that she would continue to protest.
Tag: Decisions and Verdicts
Patrick Zaki, Student and Rights Advocate, Is Jailed by Egypt
The case of Patrick Zaki, who had been studying in Italy and was convicted of spreading “fake news,” prompted an outpouring of support in two countries.
‘10 Seconds’: Outrage Follows Acquittal in Italy Abuse Case
A court in Rome said it had decided to acquit a janitor accused of improperly touching a student in part because the episode lasted “a handful of seconds” and took place in a public area in front of other students.
Japan’s Supreme Court Lifts Restroom Restriction at Work for Trans Woman
The decision represents some forward momentum in L.G.B.T.Q. rights in Japan, which lags behind other G7 nations in extending them.
Ex-Priest Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Preying on Men in New Orleans
Stephen Sauer, a 61-year-old former Catholic priest, pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting over a dozen men.
Indian Court Dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s Defamation Appeal
The defamation case, stemming from a comment Rahul Gandhi made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, could go to the Supreme Court. It may hurt his ability to run in upcoming elections.
Canadian Court Rules a Thumbs-Up Emoji Counts as a Contract Agreement
The ruling pointed to what a judge called the “new reality in Canadian society” that courts would have to confront as more people express themselves with thumbs, hearts and smiley faces.
France Funnels Hundreds Arrested in Riots Through Hasty Trials
The streets are calmer, after days of unrest over the police shooting of a teenager, but the courts are going into overdrive. Lawyers for those arrested often have just 30 minutes to prepare.
Why Trump and Bolsonaro Cases Were Handled Differently
In both the United States and Brazil, former presidents made baseless claims of fraud, and their supporters stormed government buildings.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Blocked From Office for Election-Fraud Claims
Brazil’s electoral court banned former President Jair Bolsonaro from seeking office until 2030 for spreading false claims about the nation’s voting system.