Court Case

Sweden:

Court case of Quran burner opened

Trial of a Danish extreme right-wing party leader, who burned the Quran, opens in Sweden. He is accused of 'incitement against an ethnic group.'

Family outraged

Murderer of Yoel Lhanghal given 5.5 year sentence

Man who stabbed 18-year-old yeshiva student to death 2 years ago agrees to plea deal in which the charge of murder was dropped

Justice served? Terror victim denied right to present his case

A 12-year-old brutally stabbed in a 2015 attack can't present his case while the terrorist gets to appeal to the court.

NJ town denies claim of discrimination against Orthodox Jews

Officials from Jackson Township embroiled in court case with state AG who accuses them of violating the civil rights of Orthodox residents.

Residents of Gaza border to sue American 'charity' organization

KKL-JNF suing organization for $90 million for funding terrorism.

Canada:

Man forced to relinquish job because of kippah

Among petitioners kippah-wearing Montreal man forced to give up teaching position after new law prohibits religious symbols in public places

10 years for man behind JCC bomb threats

Ashkelon Hacker gets 10 years in prison and $16,000 fine for threatening thousands of institutions worldwide.

Community service for 7 counts of manslaughter

Driver accused in deaths of 7 members of Bernstein family has sentence reduced to either community service, or 2 years in jail.

Netanyahu goes to court to keep household expenses under wraps

Netanyahu is in a legal showdown with the Movement for the Freedom of Information to keep private expenses hidden from the public.

Woman to Pay 10,000 for Facebook Criticism

Judge warns: Facebook slander will cost dearly, starting soon.

Rabbi Jailed over Yeshiva Shooting

Former crime lord-turned-rabbi jailed for shooting criminal who threatened student at his yeshiva.

Rabbi Cleared Due to Witnesses' Extortion

Former rabbi of Kiryat Bialik cleared of charges after representative for alleged harassment victims demanded payment, firings.

Man Who Wouldn’t Teach ‘Rabin Legacy’ Wins NIS 400,000

Assistant Principal fired for objecting to program exalting former PM Yitzchak Rabin has been awarded 400,000 shekels.

Court Orders ‘Talkback’ ID Revealed

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

BP Vows to 'Vigorously' Fight 'Excessive' Fines from Oil Spill

"BP will vigorously defend against gross negligence allegations," the energy giant said ahead of the start of a federal civil trial.