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86 Organizations Demand Zuckerberg to Improve Takedown Appeals
Facebook is heeding criticism for its content takedown and account deactivation appeals process, which was initiated alongside the company’s expanding content moderation practices.
Trump's Travel Ban Just Took a Major Hit from an Appeals Court
A three-judge panel ruled unanimously that a temporary halt to Trump's controversial executive order should remain in place.
Ted Cruz Once Fought to Keep Dildos Illegal in Texas
Before he was a Texas senator and Tea Party champion, Ted Cruz battled the dildo lobby as Texas solicitor general.
An Alabama Man's Long, Nightmarish Quest for a New Murder Trial
Bill Kuenzel was convicted of murder in 1988 despite witnesses saying his co-worker was at the scene of the crime. 27 years later, will he get another hearing?
One of the Canadians Convicted of Killing Their Roommate Loretta Saunders Wants to Appeal Her Sentence
Victoria Henneberry wants to start the appeal process despite missing the deadline to do so.
Silvio Berlusconi Found Guilty on Corruption Charges, but Won't Serve Any Time
The former Italian Prime Minister won't serve his prison sentence despite bribery conviction.
The Last of the Angola Three Is Staying in Prison for at Least Two More Months
A judge ordered Woodfox's immediate release after 43 years in prison this week, but Louisiana successfully delayed the ruling for at least a couple more months.
Adnan Syed from 'Serial' May Be Inching Closer to Receiving a New Trial
A Monday ruling offers hope of new witness testimony for the man convicted of murder in 2000.
Why Are the Indian Authorities Still Banning a Documentary About the Country's Rape Problem?
This morning a court ruling prolonged the ban on India's Daughter," a BBC documentary about rape in India. But the longer it lasts, the more people will talk about it.
Indonesia Rejected Andrew Chan’s Final Appeal for Clemency
Chan's plea for clemency was rejected earlier this month. As an alleged ringleader of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring he will now face imminent execution.
Maryland Prosecutors Are Standing Behind Their Conviction of 'Serial' Suspect Adnan Syed
Prosecutors urged a Maryland court to deny Adnan Syed's request for appeal on Wednesday, rejecting his claim that his lawyer was ineffective and didn't help him negotiate a plea deal.