law and courts
Judge dismisses charges tied to genital mutilation case
By Ed White — September 29, 2021
DETROIT (AP) — A judge dismissed a new batch of charges Tuesday in the government’s investigation of genital mutilation against girls in a Muslim sect, saying prosecutors in Detroit retaliated after major courtroom losses. It’s another blow for the government, which broke new ground in 2017 when it charged a Detroit-area doctor with performing genital […]
Dallas church intent on seeking justice in Botham Jean’s death
By Bobby Ross Jr. — September 21, 2018
DALLAS — As a minister pledges to find answers, his congregation mourns a beloved song leader and Bible teacher fatally shot in his home by an off-duty police officer.
Judge: KFC franchisee cannot advertise chicken as halal
By Yonat Shimron — January 24, 2018
(RNS) — The owner of the franchises, a Muslim, sued KFC arguing that the chain had initially agreed to allow him to advertise that his chicken met the Islamically approved slaughter requirements.
New Mexico judge orders release of clergy sex abuse records
By Lauren Markoe — October 19, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Church officials said they hope the disclosure will serve as an additional step in healing for survivors, their families and parishioners.
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