Taylor trial delay ruling [SCSL] News
Taylor trial delay ruling [SCSL]

Prosecutor v. Charles Taylor, Joint Decision on Defense Motions for Adequate Facilities and Adequate Time for the Preparation of Mr. Taylor's Defense, Special Court for Sierra Leone, January 23, 2007 [delaying the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor until June 4, giving Taylor's lawyers more time to prepare their defense]. Read the full text of the ruling [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emporer

On December 25, 800 A.D., Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III in Rome, Italy. During his lifetime, Charlemagne united most of western Europe for the first time since the fall of the Western Roman Empire. He is credited with spreading the rule of law throughout his dominions as well as starting the French and German monarchies.

President Andrew Johnson pardoned Confederates

On December 25, 1868, President Andrew Johnson granted an unconditional pardon to all who had been involved in "insurrection or rebellion" during the US Civil War.