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Former judge convicted of sexual harrassment

Magistrates Court rejects plea bargain, convicts former judge.

Descendants of Holocaust victims allowed to sue Germany

US court rules Jewish descendants can sue Germany for return of Nazi-looted collection.

Israeli Arab sentenced to 2.5 years for running down policeman

Man from northern Israeli village of Abu Snan receives just 2.5 years in jail for intentionally running over police officer.

Ofra protesters won't be placed under house arrest

Israeli court rejects police appeal to place rooftop protesters under house arrest.

Pending murder indictment: Prosecutor statement against Sela

Haifa court declaration filed against Nadav Sela accused of murdering wife, children, and neighbor's child. Indictment to be filed Thursday.

Haifa Court: Empty ammonia tank within ten days

Haifa judge rules Haifa Chemicals must empty ammonia tank, find other solutions to ensure Israel's supply.

Brigadier General slams court for Azariya conviction

Gal Hirsch says operational incidents should stay confidential, military needs to handle them under wraps.

Migdal murderer: I'm a cat

Just prior to court hearing, Selah tells reporters he's a cat, gets down on all fours.

Police investigate Israeli media

Israeli courts allow police to demand documentation from most Israeli media outlets after media violates Selah murder case gag order.

Appeals court rejects request to reinstate travel ban

Appeals court rejects Justice Department's request to reinstate US President Trump's travel ban.

Judge slams police's handling of Jewish-Arab school arson

Jerusalem judge criticizes police prosecution of arson suspect's case.

Terrorist sentenced to life for murdering Israeli soldier

Judge from Tel Aviv District Court stipulates that terrorist must be incarcerated at least 40 years, and may not be exchanged.

Court believes prosecution witness - but acquits defendant

Jerusalem Magistrates Court clears youth of charge of assaulting IDF officer, citing reasonable doubt of mistaken identification by witness.

Attorney: If Yaakov Teitel Were Arab, He'd Get More Privileges

Rehavia Piltz, the attorney for Yaakov Teitel, complains that Arab security prisoners were treated better than his client.

Jerusalem Remains a City without a Country

The US Administration obstinately refuses to recognize Israel's capital.

Rabbi Pinto: My Suffering Saves Jews From 'Judgment'

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto told followers that his suffering in being tried for bribery "will save the Jewish people from “a difficult judgment."

Landmark court case

PA Will Stand Trial in New York for Terrorism

Shurat Hadin wins major decision as court date set in $1 billion lawsuit against PA and PLO for committing and supporting terrorist attacks.

Israel Initiates Free Legal Representation for Poor

The Israel Lawyers Forum has authorized rules to appoint attorneys for those who cannot afford to pay for them.

Arab-Israeli Islamist Convicted Again for Rioting and Disorder

Senior Israeli Muslim cleric Sheikh Raed Salah was convicted Thursday of rioting and prevent a peace officer from performing his job.

Bus Company to Pay for 'Choking' Passengers

Passengers at 'the most polluted site in Israel' can expect some cash relief, a Jerusalem court ruled.

Life Sentence for Murder of Man who Just Wanted Quiet

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Court Orders ‘Talkback’ ID Revealed

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

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

‘Jewish Terrorist’ Appeals Life Sentence

Jack Teitel’s attorneys say court that handed down life sentence overlooked his mental state.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

International Criminal Court judges demand Libya 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.

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.

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.

Rabbi Convicted for Anti-Disengagement Statements

Harsh criticism over the IDF Chief Rabbi’s stance on Disengagement puts rabbi in court.

Former Chief Rabbi Indicted

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

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

Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans

PA chairman Abbas said “Palestine” could pursue Israel at International Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with 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.

Police: Guard’s Murder Wasn’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.

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.

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

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.

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 mother’s wishes.

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.

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.

Reform to Add ‘Second Degree Murder’ Charge

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

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.

‘Resident’ Status Given in Ramat Migron

Residents of Ramat Migron follow Mitzpe Avichai man in being recognized as “permanent residents” of their outpost home.