Dismissal of Criminal Case Against Donald Trump

A U.S. judge in Florida dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. The judge ruled that the Special Counsel leading the prosecution was unlawfully appointed and did not have the authority to bring the case.

Legal Victory of Yingluck Shinawatra in Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was acquitted of mishandling funds for a government project in 2013, continuing a legal victory streak for her family. Her brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was released on parole after being detained for corruption-related offenses. The ruling raised speculation about Yingluck's return to Thailand. The acquittal is seen as a sign of the rising influence of the Shinawatra family in Thai politics.