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Centenary Reflections Highlight Media’s Role in the Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’

Amanda Opelt argues H.L. Mencken’s satirical framing with Dayton’s publicity campaign entrenched class divides, eroding trust in journalism.

Alabama Schedules Nitrogen Gas Execution for Geoffrey Todd West on Sept. 25

Diddy Convicted Under Mann Act for Transporting Individuals to Engage in Prostitution, Cleared of Trafficking and Racketeering

Federal Judge Invalidates California’s Nonresident CCW Ban

Brooklyn Supreme Court Vacates 1988 Conviction of Brian Kendall

Supreme Court Endorses Verandah and Green Parking at Chandigarh High Court

Italy Marks 50 Years of Family Law Reform with Renewed Call for Action on Domestic Violence

Harvard Discovers Rare Original 1300 Magna Carta in Its Library

Harvard Confirms Rediscovery of Rare 1300 Magna Carta Copy

UK Court Overturns 38-Year Wrongful Conviction in Landmark Case

Peter Sullivan Freed After 38-Year Wrongful Conviction Overturned

UK Courts Replace ‘All Rise’ with Inclusive Alternative

Spanish Supreme Court Overturns Third Rape Conviction of Ahmed Tommouhi

Madhya Pradesh Unveils Modern Rewa Court Complex to Expand Judicial Access

Justice BR Gavai Appointed as India’s 52nd Chief Justice

Upcoming Film on Shah Bano Case Completes First Shooting Schedule

Iwao Hakamada Awarded Record $1.4 Million for Wrongful Conviction in Japan

Japan Awards Record $1.4 Million to Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate

Louisiana Inmate Challenges Execution by Nitrogen Gas in Court

South Carolina to Conduct First Firing Squad Execution in 15 Years