News roundup — January 18, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Jan 18, 2013 / Share
Canada

SCC rules battered women who commit crimes can't claim duress, Toronto Star

Canada's first Christian law school under fire for anti-gay rule, The National Post

Judge delivers unpopular ruling in gay-bashing case, citing elusive legal concept 'reasonable doubt', Vancouver Sun


United States

Lawyers speculate Armstrong's admission could cost him millions, Reuters

Utah defends bigamy law in light of 'Sister Wives' challenge, Reuters


International

Berlusconi's bid to halt tax fraud trial rejected by Italian court, Reuters

Russia denies entry to U.S. Navy officer in retaliation for human rights law, Reuters