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Donald Trump held in contempt in New York legal battle

April 25, 2022 World Justice News 0

A US judge has held former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to turn over files for an investigation into his business practices. Justice Arthur Engoron on Monday ordered Mr Trump pay a fine […]

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Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

November 13, 2021 World Justice News 0

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has been charged with contempt of Congress after refusing to give evidence about the US Capitol riot. He was summoned to testify on what he knew about plans for the […]

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Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge

October 22, 2021 World Justice News 0

The US House of Representatives has voted to hold ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress, opening him up to a potential prosecution. Mr Bannon had defied a summons from a congressional panel investigating […]

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Steve Bannon: Lawmakers vote to hold ex-Trump aide in contempt

October 20, 2021 World Justice News 0

US lawmakers investigating the 6 January Capitol riot have unanimously supported holding a top aide of ex-President Donald Trump in contempt of Congress. Steve Bannon was summoned to testify before the panel, but refused to […]

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Jacob Zuma: South Africa’s former president hands himself over to police

July 7, 2021 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has handed himself in to police to begin serving a 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court. He was admitted to Estcourt Correctional Centre in his home province of […]

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South Africa’s top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

June 29, 2021 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in jail by the country’s highest court. He has been given five days to hand himself in to police. Failing that, the police […]

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Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

July 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

Tommy Robinson has been jailed for nine months over contempt of court. The ex-English Defence League leader was found guilty last week of interfering with the trial of a sexual grooming gang at Leeds Crown […]

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US House panel holds Attorney General William Barr in contempt

May 8, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US House of Representatives panel has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress amid a showdown over the Mueller report. Democrats on the judiciary committee took the rare step after […]

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George Pell case: Australian media defend ‘contempt’ allegations

April 15, 2019 World Justice News 0

Dozens of journalists and major news outlets in Australia have begun defending accusations that they breached a reporting ban on the sexual abuse trial of Cardinal George Pell. Pell, the ex-Vatican treasurer, was convicted in […]

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Detroit Judge Throws Drunk Driver’s Mother Out of Court, Jails Her for Laughing at Victim’s Family

February 26, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

A Detroit judge threw the mother of a drunk driver being sentenced for killing a man out of her courtroom and into jail after she laughed at the victim’s family during a statement from the […]

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