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Legal Rulings Deferred for Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena in Multi-Case Corruption Trial.
The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the announcement of verdicts for four corruption cases involving former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena. The cases, linked to alleged financial losses during his tenure at the National Lotteries Board, are now set for June 9.
Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Conviction Overturned Following Jury Tampering Revelation.
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's 2023 murder conviction, citing jury tampering by a court clerk and the admission of prejudicial evidence. A retrial has been ordered, though Murdaugh remains incarcerated on separate financial fraud charges.
Parliament Establishes Specialized Committee to Overhaul Election Laws.
A 12-member Parliamentary Select Committee has been formed to conduct a comprehensive review of Sri Lanka's electoral laws, specifically excluding Provincial Council election provisions, with a goal of improving transparency.
US Appeals Court Strikes Down Mandatory Immigration Detention Policy.
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of subjecting arrested immigrants to mandatory detention without bond hearings is based on a flawed interpretation of immigration law.
