Search Results for: 05-24255

UN rights expert denounces excessive use of force against Palestinian protesters

March 5, 2019 12:42:07 PM

A UN human rights expert called Tuesday for the international community to hold Israel accountable for what it considers to be violations of international law in Gaza. Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk summarized the findings of a UN Commission of Inquiry investigation into the 2018 Palestinian protests. The Commission investigated 189 fatalities resulting from the protests and determined [...]

THIS DAY @ LAW

Charles Manson sentenced to death

On April 19, 1971, Charles Manson was sentenced to death for ordering the murders of Sharon Tate and others. The sentence was then commuted to life after the Supreme Court of California overturned the death penalty in 1972. Learn more about the trial of Charles Manson from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.

The Beatles signed 10-year partnership

On April 19, 1967, John, Paul, George and Ringo - aka "The Beatles" - signed a partnership deed agreeing that the group would continue for a (further) period of ten years. When The Beatles split up prematurely in 1970, Paul applied to have the partnership terminated and a receiver appointed.

Read a legal analysis of Paul McCartney’s 1970 lawsuit against John, George and Ringo.

More This Day @ Law... ▸