Rule of law stories

Jul 29, 2026

Federal court dismisses James Comey threat prosecution as politically motivated

Defense filings reveal the DOJ's case against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening Trump relied on accounts from a mobster and TV actress, with evidence showing Trump personally reviewed case details and Secret Service illegally surveilled Comey.

Jul 29, 2026·6 sources

Jun 22, 2026

South Korea's Former Justice Minister Sentenced to 25 Years for Martial Law Role

A South Korean court sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his involvement in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration in 2024.

Jun 22, 2026·2 sources

Jun 1, 2026

Philippine Senator Arrested on Plunder Charges in Major Corruption Case

Philippine Senator Estrada, son of a former president, was detained after surrendering to police on charges of taking kickbacks in a flood-control project scandal. The case represents the latest corruption crisis to hit the country's political establishment.

Jun 1, 2026·2 sources

May 9, 2026

Bahrain Expels Three MPs After Vote Against Royal Decree on Citizenship Oversight

Bahrain's parliament expelled three lawmakers after they voted against a royal decree removing judicial oversight from citizenship decisions. The expulsions occurred just days after the controversial vote.

May 9, 2026·2 sources

Top claims

▪Secret Service agents tailed James Comey and his wife as they drove from North Carolina to Washington, D.C., including during a visit to their deceased son's grave.
▪Two retired FBI agents with experience in organized crime cases told investigators they had never heard "86" used to mean "kill."
▪The Secret Service briefly instituted a policy to treat "8647" as a coded threat but rescinded it the same day due to a surge in non-threatening leads.