Historical Events tagged with "court"

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Crime & Law

Lindh Pleads Guilty to Supporting Taliban

July 15th, 2002 22 years ago

John Walker Lindh, accused of fighting for the Taliban, pleaded guilty to supplying aid to the enemy and possession of explosives. His plea, part of a deal with prosecutors, came during a federal court hearing where he acknowledged his actions after being captured in Afghanistan.

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Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh Sentenced for Pearl's Murder

July 15th, 2002 22 years ago

The Anti-Terrorism Court of Pakistan sentenced British-born Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh to death, along with three accomplices, for the kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Pearl was abducted in January 2002 while on assignment in Karachi, Pakistan. His murder was captured on video and widely condemned, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones and the escalating terrorism issues in Pakistan. The case drew international attention and raised concerns about safety for foreign nationals in the region.

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Crime & Law

Establishment of the International Criminal Court

July 1st, 2002 22 years ago

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was officially established in July 2002, following the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998, which laid the groundwork for the court's operations. Located in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICC aims to prosecute individuals for severe crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. This landmark institution provided a permanent judicial mechanism to ensure accountability for grave violations of international law, responding to calls for justice from war-torn regions across the globe.

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Crime & Law

Milošević Extradition to The Hague

June 28th, 2001 23 years ago

Slobodan Milošević, former President of Yugoslavia, was extradited to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in The Hague, Netherlands, to face charges of war crimes. His extradition followed years of political unrest and international pressure for accountability regarding the atrocities committed during the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s.

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Crime & Law

Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi Convicted

January 31st, 2001 24 years ago

Scottish judges in the Netherlands found Abdelbaset al-Megrahi guilty of orchestrating the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. The attack resulted in the deaths of 270 passengers and crew aboard Pan Am Flight 103, which was blown up over Lockerbie, Scotland, while flying from London to New York. The verdict was reached after a lengthy trial held in a specially constructed court in the Netherlands. Another Libyan citizen, Lamen Khalifa Fhimah, was acquitted of all charges.

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Crime & Law

Microsoft Violates Antitrust Law Ruling

April 3rd, 2000 24 years ago

The U.S. District Court ruled that Microsoft Corp. violated antitrust laws, maintaining an unfair advantage over its competitors, particularly through its practices concerning the Windows operating system. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson concluded that Microsoft had kept an 'oppressive thumb' on its rivals, stifling competition and innovation, leading to significant ramifications for the technology market and consumers alike.

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Maurice Papon Sentenced for Crimes Against Humanity

October 22nd, 1999 25 years ago

Maurice Papon, a former high-ranking official of the Vichy government, was sentenced to ten years in prison for complicity in crimes against humanity during World War II. The court found him guilty of facilitating the deportation of Jews to Nazi concentration camps. The trial highlighted the long-lasting impact of Vichy France's collaboration with Nazi Germany and brought renewed attention to the Holocaust's legacy in France.

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Politics & Government

Clinton Contempt of Court Ruling

April 12th, 1999 25 years ago

Bill Clinton was cited for contempt of court for providing intentionally false statements during a civil lawsuit filed by Paula Jones. The ruling came during his presidency, amid much public and legal scrutiny regarding his conduct. Ultimately, he was fined and faced disbarment proceedings, which marked a significant moment in his controversial legacy.

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Crime & Law

Adoption of the Rome Statute Establishing ICC

July 17th, 1998 26 years ago

Delegates from over 160 nations convened in Rome to adopt the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This landmark treaty aims to prosecute individuals for serious international crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression, marking a significant step towards justice and accountability on a global scale.

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