contempt of court
Coverage of contempt of court in the Nexus archive.
- Prosecution of Palestine Action barrister has left lawyers ‘uncertain and scared'
Rajiv Menon KC faces contempt of court charges over a closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, causing concern among UK legal professionals about restricted speech. The trial judge referred the case to the High Court, asserting a 'case to answer,' despite prior appeals questioning the process.
- Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guilt
A Utah judge held prosecutors in contempt for commenting to media about Tyler Robinson's guilt in the murder case of Charlie Kirk. The judge denied removing the death penalty as a sanction but emphasized resolving potential bias through jury screening. Robinson, who has not entered a plea, is charged with aggravated murder in the September 10 killing of Kirk.
- ‘Elf’ star Faizon Love shares shockingly low income amid child support battle, arrest
Elf star Faizon Love was taken into custody in Florida and charged with two counts of contempt of court amid a child support battle and reports of a low income.
- ‘Elf’ star Faizon Love shares shockingly low income amid child support battle, arrest
Faizon Love, a star of 'Elf', was arrested in Florida and charged with two counts of contempt of court amid a child support battle and reports of a low income. The 58-year-old actor was taken into custody on Tuesday.
- 'Elf' and 'Couples Retreat' actor arrested in Florida
Faizon Love, known for his roles in 'Elf' and 'Couples Retreat,' was arrested in Florida and charged with contempt of court and criminal contempt of court.
- ‘Elf’ star Faizon Love insisted he could not afford child support payment ahead of arrest
Faizon Love, an actor from 'Elf,' claimed in court documents that he earned no money last year, citing financial inability to pay child support before his contempt of court arrest.
- Manchester Airport trial shows why juries may be Britain's last defence against anti-Muslim hysteria
A trial at Manchester Airport involving two Muslim brothers accused of assaulting police highlighted tensions between media/political reactions and judicial fairness. Jurors delivered a nuanced verdict based on evidence, despite public and political pressure to condemn the defendants as part of a broader anti-Muslim narrative.
- Byju’s founder sentenced to jail in Singapore for contempt of court
Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju’s, was sentenced to six months in jail in Singapore for contempt of court. The edtech company's chief faces legal consequences for violating court orders.
- Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say
Robert Jay Josett, a former Orange County police officer, pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access, fraud, and making thousands of harassing phone calls to a woman, as well as violating a restraining order by contacting her repeatedly.