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Tunisia military court convicted former president of torture [this day at law]
November 30, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 30, 2011, a Tunisian military court convicted former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on torture charges relating to the torture of 17 military generals during a 1991 attempted coup. Ben Ali's sentence of 5 years in prison was added to a previous 35 year prison sentence from June.... [more]
Nigeria Senate approved bill criminalizing same-sex marriage [this day at law]
November 29, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 29, 2011, the Nigeria Senate passed a bill that criminalized same-sex marriage. The bill also placed potential criminal penalties on individuals who assist a same-sex couple in marrying. Those who participate in a same-sex marriage could be sentenced to up to three years in prison.... [more]
Report alleged corruption, torture in Russia lawyer prison death [this day at law]
November 28, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 28, 2011, an investigative report was released that explained in detail the denial of medical treatment to former Russian lawyer and alleged whistle-blower Sergei Magnitsky. The report alleged corruption by Russian officials in covering up the details of Magnitsky's death. Magnitsky.... [more]
French court allowed Noriega extradition to Panama [this day at law]
November 23, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 23, 2011, a French appeals court ruled that former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega could be extradited to Panama, where he would face charges of human rights violations committed during his rule. Noriega had already been convicted of three counts of human rights violations, with.... [more]
Philippines ex-president was sued by relatives of massacre victims [this day at law]
November 22, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 22, 2011, the former president of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, was sued by the relatives of 57 people killed in a 2009 massacre. The families sought damages from Arroyo for her alleged support of the Ampatuan family, who government prosecutors believed was behind the.... [more]
Japan high court upheld death sentence for cult member involved in nerve gas attack [this day at law]
November 21, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 21, 2011, the Supreme Court of Japan upheld a death sentence for Seilcho Endo, who was a member of Aum Shinrikyo, a Japanese cult. Endo was convicted for his role in two nerve gas attacks in 1994 and 1995, and was the thirteenth cult member sentenced for involvement in the attacks. The.... [more]
Senate committee voted to grant military complete control over al Qaeda suspects [this day at law]
November 16, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 16, 2011, the Senate Armed Services Committee agreed to a detainee provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012, which governed the handling and prosecution of suspected al Qaeda detainees. Subsequent to the adoption of the provision, the military would have complete.... [more]
France court began trial of accused Somali pirates [this day at law]
November 15, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 15, 2011, a French court in Paris began the trial of six accused Somali pirates. The trial was the result of a 2008 attack on a yacht in the Gulf of Aden, during which a couple aboard the yacht was held hostage for two weeks. This was France's first piracy trial, and the accused.... [more]
Louisiana challenged count of undocumented immigrants in US census [this day at law]
November 14, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 14, 2011, the state of Louisiana filed a suit in US Supreme Court arguing against the inclusion of undocumented immigrants in the US census for the purpose of delegating seats in the US House of Representatives. Louisiana had lost a seat because of population totals that resulted from.... [more]
India court convicted 31 for crimes during Gujarat riots [this day at law]
November 9, 2012 by Katherine Bacher
On November 9, 2011, a trial court in the West Indian state of Gujarat convicted 31 people for crimes committed during the 2002 Gujarat riots. All those convicted were sentenced to life in prison and an additional fine. They were convicted of murder, arson and rioting. The rights broke out after.... [more]
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