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Life Sentence for Murder of Man who Just Wanted Quiet

Eden Ohayon convicted in murder of Beโ€™er Sheva man who asked him to quiet down so his daughter could sleep.

Life Sentence for Murder of Man who Just Wanted Quiet

Longest Trial Ever: Two Sentenced 23 Years After Crime

23 years after the events themselves, and 11 years after an indictment was first handed down, 2 Israelis were sentenced for embezzling

Longest Trial Ever: Two Sentenced 23 Years After Crime

Court, Towns Say No to Hareidi Schools in Secular Areas

Children attending a hareidi religious school in the central Israel town of Kadima protested after a court ordered the school closed.

Court, Towns Say No to Hareidi Schools in Secular Areas

Att'y Ben-Gvir Wins Legal Precedent For Samaria Minor

Nationalist attorney wins case for minor arrested by Ariel police who 'forgot' to inform his parents, says will force police consideration.

Att'y Ben-Gvir Wins Legal Precedent For Samaria Minor

US Couple in Qatar Charged with Starving Daughter

In Qatar for husband's engineering work for 2022 World Cup project, couple accused of killing adopted 8 year old daughter.

US Couple in Qatar Charged with Starving Daughter

French Court Upholds Firing of Muslim Woman Over Headscarf

A Paris appeals court upholds right of kindergarten to fire Muslim who insisted on wearing hijab headscarf.

French Court Upholds Firing of Muslim Woman Over Headscarf

Egypt's Brotherhood Challenges Verdict That Seized Group Funds

Muslim Brotherhood tries to appeal a court verdict which seized group funds. Brotherhood says it was issued by an "incompetent court."

Egypt's Brotherhood Challenges Verdict That Seized Group Funds

Court Orders โ€˜Talkbackโ€™ ID Revealed

Court orders Haaretz to reveal information on person who sent talkback criticizing ministry.

Court Orders โ€˜Talkbackโ€™ ID Revealed

Israeli Court Awards Liquidation of 'Better Place'

Israeli court awards liquidation of all Israel-based assets and Swiss-based intellectual property of recently-bankrupt Better Place.

Israeli Court Awards Liquidation of 'Better Place'

Jerusalem Court Orders Transparency of Arab Landowners

Jerusalem court orders state to provide Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria with information on the identities of nearby Arabs landowners.

Jerusalem Court Orders Transparency of Arab Landowners

Amsterdam Court: Anne Frank Museum Must Return Archives

Amsterdam court orders Anne Frank museum to return archives on loan from a Swiss foundation set up by the father of the Jewish teenager.

Amsterdam Court: Anne Frank Museum Must Return Archives

'Gun Negligent' Father Gets Community Service For Son's Shooting

A man whose son killed a fellow thirteen year old classmate with his gun was sentenced to 350 hours of community service instead of jail.

'Gun Negligent' Father Gets Community Service For Son's Shooting

Times Square Anti-Semitic 'Elmo' Charged with Extortion

New York City's anti-Semitic 'Elmo' attempted to extort $2 million from the Girl Scouts, in another provocation since last year's tirade.

Times Square Anti-Semitic 'Elmo' Charged with Extortion

NJ Father Wears Nazi Uniform to Child Custody Hearing

A New Jersey man, best known for naming his son Adolf Hitler, arrived in court on Monday wearing a Nazi uniform.

NJ Father Wears Nazi Uniform to Child Custody Hearing

โ€˜Jewish Terroristโ€™ Appeals Life Sentence

Jack Teitelโ€™s attorneys say court that handed down life sentence overlooked his mental state.

โ€˜Jewish Terroristโ€™ Appeals Life Sentence

Trial of Prominent German Neo-Nazi Cell Postponed

Munich court said Monday it would delay the beginning of trial proceedings of neo-Nazi cell to allow for a new media accreditation process.

Trial of Prominent German Neo-Nazi Cell Postponed

US Budget Cuts Could Delay Trial of Bin Laden Son-In-Law

The highly anticipated trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law could be delayed due to U.S. federal budget cuts.

US Budget Cuts Could Delay Trial of Bin Laden Son-In-Law

Court Awards Prime Yesha Land to Jordanian Arabs

95 dunams (23.4 acres) next to the Israeli town of Alfei Menashe will be handed over to the descendants of Arabs who fled Israel in 1967

Court Awards Prime Yesha Land to Jordanian Arabs

Egyptian Court Acquits Jewish Leader of Fraud

President of the Egyptian Jewish community acquitted of fraud and embezzlement of $450,000, the Egyptian Independent reported.

Egyptian Court Acquits Jewish Leader of Fraud

Hungarian Court Annuls Religious Recognition Law

Hungary annuls part of a controversial law that ended official recognition and state funding for scores of religious communities.

Hungarian Court Annuls Religious Recognition Law

Court Removes Gag Order on Mysterious Australian Prisoner X

Israeli court removes gag order on investigation into Prisoner X, an Australian who allegedly committed suicide in prison in 2010.

Court Removes Gag Order on Mysterious Australian Prisoner X

ICC Orders Libya to Hand Over Qaddafi's Former Spy Chief

International Criminal Court judges demand Libya hand over Qaddafi's former spy chief.

ICC Orders Libya to Hand Over Qaddafi's Former Spy Chief

Judge Orders US Government to Stop Censoring 9/11 Hearings

A military judge ordered the US government to stop censoring pre-trial 9/11 hearings from outside the courtroom.

Judge Orders US Government to Stop Censoring 9/11 Hearings

Court Rules: Texas Jewish Inmate Should Be Served Kosher Food

A Jewish man imprisoned for murder in Texas should be served kosher meals, a federal appeals court ruled.

Court Rules: Texas Jewish Inmate Should Be Served Kosher Food

State Must Pay Arabs for Erroneous Murder Conviction

The state must pay two Israeli Arab men for a wrongful murder conviction, the Nazareth District Court ruled Wednesday.

State Must Pay Arabs for Erroneous Murder Conviction

Rabbi Convicted for Anti-Disengagement Statements

Harsh criticism over the IDF Chief Rabbiโ€™s stance on Disengagement puts rabbi in court.

Rabbi Convicted for Anti-Disengagement Statements

Former Chief Rabbi Indicted

Former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi Doron was indicted for allegedly forging Rabbinate certifications for soldiers and police.

Former Chief Rabbi Indicted

Mother of 'I Am Bomb, Jihad' T-Shirt Boy Appears in French Court

The mother and uncle of a three-year-old boy named Jihad appeared in French court Wednesday for sending him to school in "I am a bomb" shirt

Mother of 'I Am Bomb, Jihad' T-Shirt Boy Appears in French Court

Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans

PA chairman Abbas said โ€œPalestineโ€ could pursue Israel at International Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with housing plans.

Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans

German Court Drops Investigation into Nazi Massacre in Italy

German court drops investigation into 17 former Nazi SS soldiers for taking part in the wartime massacre of 560 citizens in Italian village.

German Court Drops Investigation into Nazi Massacre in Italy

Police: Guardโ€™s Murder Wasnโ€™t Terrorism

Police tell a Petach Tikva court that the Arab Israeli men who murdered a security guard in Samaria should not be considered terrorists.

Police: Guardโ€™s Murder Wasnโ€™t Terrorism

Families of 9/11 Victims Appeal NY Court Decision on Remains

Relatives of victims of Sept. 11 attacks are appealing a court decision that will decide where unidentified remains will rest.

Families of 9/11 Victims Appeal NY Court Decision on Remains

Longest Serving Female Inmate in US Released from Prison

Betty Smithey, the longest-incarcerated woman in America, was released from custody after serving 49 years in prison for murdering an infant

Longest Serving Female Inmate in US Released from Prison

Accused Nazi War Criminal Wins Extradition Battle

Australia's High Court ruled that suspected Nazi war criminal cannot be extradited to Hungary to face war crimes accusations.

Accused Nazi War Criminal Wins Extradition Battle

Judge Overrules Jewish Mother, OKs 10-Year-Old Child's Baptism

A British judge has allowed a 10-year-old Jewish child to convert to Christianity against her Jewish motherโ€™s wishes.

Judge Overrules Jewish Mother, OKs 10-Year-Old Child's Baptism

Hotel Shangri-La Discrimination Case Heats Up

A discrimination case involving a group of L.A. Jews, affiliated with a pro-Israel organization, and a Muslim hotel owner began on July 26.

Hotel Shangri-La Discrimination Case Heats Up

NY Deli to Continue Selling Kosher 'Heart-Attack' Sandwiches

A U.S. District Court Judge in Manhattan ruled that the 2nd Avenue Deli may keep selling its "Instant Heart Attack" sandwich.

NY Deli to Continue Selling Kosher 'Heart-Attack' Sandwiches

Reform to Add โ€˜Second Degree Murderโ€™ Charge

A proposed legal reform would add a charge for non-premeditated murder, putting killers behind bars for longer.

Reform to Add โ€˜Second Degree Murderโ€™ Charge

Court Rules Survivor's Family Must Return Artifact to Berlin

A court ruled that the family of a Holocaust survivor must return a 3,200-year-old artifact to a German museum.

Court Rules Survivor's Family Must Return Artifact to Berlin

โ€˜Residentโ€™ Status Given in Ramat Migron

Residents of Ramat Migron follow Mitzpe Avichai man in being recognized as โ€œpermanent residentsโ€ of their outpost home.

โ€˜Residentโ€™ Status Given in Ramat Migron

ADL: Court Decision to Fine Journalist 'Turns World Upside Down'

The Anti-Defamation League criticized court decision to fine Italian journalist who had courage to speak out against an anti-Semitic cartoon

ADL: Court Decision to Fine Journalist 'Turns World Upside Down'

Nationalists Guilty of Using Carrier Pigeons?

A judge rejects a government appeal not to release nationalists jailed under British Mandate laws. Did they use carrier pigeons or SMS?

Nationalists Guilty of Using Carrier Pigeons?

High Court: Talmon "Outpost" Neighborhood Can Stay

Despite criticizing the move, the High Court said it would not dispute the authorization of a new neighborhood (ie "outpost") in Talmon.

High Court: Talmon "Outpost" Neighborhood Can Stay

MKs Propose to Stop Leftist Groups from Abusive Lawsuits

A new proposal would prevent leftist groups from unilaterally suing on behalf of alleged "victims" when those victims do not wish to sue.

MKs Propose to Stop Leftist Groups from Abusive Lawsuits

Court: IDF Does Not Have to Compensate for Gaza Attack

The IDF does not have to compensate the family of a Gaza Arab killed during an IDF raid against terrorists, a court ruled Thursday.

Court: IDF Does Not Have to Compensate for Gaza Attack

Court: Jewish Town Required to Let Arab Couple Move In

The High Court is forcing a Galilee town to allow an Arab couple to build a home there - even though tests show that they won't fit in.

Court: Jewish Town Required to Let Arab Couple Move In

MKs: Court Decision on TA Tents Shows System's Hypocrisy

A Tel Aviv court ordered the city to halt demolitions of TA tent cities because they have been on the ground for more than a month.

MKs: Court Decision on TA Tents Shows System's Hypocrisy

Law Would Keep Suspects' Names Out of Public Eye for 48 Hours

A new law would prevent publishing the names of suspects under investigation for at least 48 hours.

Law Would Keep Suspects' Names Out of Public Eye for 48 Hours

Justice and the Judges

Justice and the Judges

Illegal Entrants Subject to Israeli Court Jurisdiction

A Tel Aviv judge determines that Israel's courts may judge cases involving non-citizens who entered the country illegally.

Illegal Entrants Subject to Israeli Court Jurisdiction

Handclaps for High Court President after Shoe Attack

A middle-aged man hurled his shoes at the High Court president, who was knocked to the ground but later retuned to a round of applause.

Handclaps for High Court President after Shoe Attack

Peace Now Loses Appeal to Expel Hevron Jews

The High Court has rejected a Peace Now appeal to expel Jews from a military base in Hevron, where they have been living for more than 20 years.

Peace Now Loses Appeal to Expel Hevron Jews

Ben-Ari Claims: Likud MKs Perpetuate Left Leaning Court

Ministerial committee turns down proposal of two nationalist-camp MKs to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from 15 to 18.

Ben-Ari Claims: Likud MKs Perpetuate Left Leaning Court

High Court Opens up Major Artery 443 to PA Arabs

The High Court ruled Tuesday that PA Arabs must be allowed to use Highway 443, which connects Jerusalem with Modi'in and the airport.

High Court Opens up Major Artery 443 to PA Arabs

Knesset Panel Okays Bill Aimed at Pro-Arab Court Ruling

A Knesset committee has approved a bill that would circumvent a High Court ruling nine years ago and allow small Jewish towns to bar Arabs.

Knesset Panel Okays Bill Aimed at Pro-Arab Court Ruling

MK Ben-Ari: Why Barghouti Allowed to Interview?

After Prisons Service failed to punish terrorist Marghouti Bargouti for giving unauthorized media interviews, MK Ben Ari asks court to step in.

MK Ben-Ari: Why Barghouti Allowed to Interview?

Peace House Trial โ€“ in PA Court?

Hevron Arab attorneys demand to move trial over Peace House to PA court.

Peace House Trial โ€“ in PA Court?

'Illegal Bedouin Land Grab near Jerusalem'

The Bedouin land grab has moved to the Jerusalem area. The High Court is to hear on Monday an appeal against the โ€œoutpostsโ€ near Maaleh Adumim.

'Illegal Bedouin Land Grab near Jerusalem'

High Court: Government Decided Too Fast to Free Terrorists

The High Court last year allowed the freeing of 250 terrorists despite warnings of the security danger. Now the Court has waved the red flag.

High Court: Government Decided Too Fast to Free Terrorists

Govโ€™t Radio Bans Ads for Memorial Services for Rabbi Kahane

The government-regulated radio network banned ads for memorial services for Rabbi Meir Kahane. Reason: The subject is too controversial.

Govโ€™t Radio Bans Ads for Memorial Services for Rabbi Kahane