Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York
Weinstein’s spokesman, Juda Engelmayer, told AFP before Tuesday’s hearing: “He is hopeful and expects a fair process where…
Harvey Weinstein rape retrial to begin on Wednesday
Weinstein, 74, and wheelchair-bound by ill-health, is already serving a 16-year prison term in a California case for…
Auckland mum Stormy Ryder pleads guilty to disabled toddler’s homicide inside Takanini home
It is not known when she returned, but the agreed summary of facts states she realised Tūwharetoa was…
Jury takes less than an hour to acquit Whangārei mental health worker of sexual abuse charges
The defendant, whose name is suppressed, has been on trial in the Whangārei District Court facing 16 charges…
Jury decision shows tide turning against Meta and YouTube
As part of our research for the series, we carried out two experiments, one on TikTok and another…
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube raise hopes of a reckoning on child safety
Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said the outcomes so far show that the courts,…
US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders
Musk acquired the social media platform in late October 2022 and later renamed it X. Jurors agreed that…
Murder trial begins for man accused of ‘decapitating and dismembering’ Christchurch man Richard Leman
It is set to run for four weeks, during which more than 30 witnesses will give evidence. Michael…
Auckland slavery case: Moeaia Tuai sentenced for abuse, rape
He was also found guilty of assaulting the female victim with a weapon on one occasion, twice raping…
Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial
He contended the A was for addicting, the B for brains and the C for children. “They don’t…
Jury duty woes: Aucklander slams process, calls for reform
“Not a single one of my friends or customers had anything good to say about it (jury service),…
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted by grand jury on sexual charges
Busfield, 68, allegedly engaged in unlawful conduct with 11-year-old twin boys. Photo / Getty Images Busfield’s civil attorney…