Tag: prison
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Assange’s Lawyers Claim Risk of Assassination if Extradited to the US, Launch Final Legal Appeal
Julian Assange’s legal team is fighting his extradition to the United States, where he faces espionage and computer misuse charges. During a two-day hearing at the High Court in London, his lawyers argued for the allowance of an appeal against the extradition order. Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, did not attend due to illness. His supporters,…
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Prominent Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Prison; President Biden Accuses Putin of Responsibility
International leaders and communities have expressed shock and dismay following the sudden death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison. President Biden has squarely blamed President Vladimir Putin for Navalny’s demise, calling it further evidence of Putin’s brutality. Navalny’s wife, Yulia, warned of consequences for Putin if her husband’s death is confirmed. Meanwhile, in…
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Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Prison at Age 47
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist, has passed away at the age of 47 while serving an extensive prison sentence. Navalny’s death occurs as President Vladimir Putin expresses intentions to seek re-election in 2024, a bid that could extend his rule until 2030 or beyond. Navalny, recognized for his investigative work…
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South Africa’s Murder Rate Hits 20-Year High Amid Surging Violent Crime
South Africa is currently experiencing a significant rise in violent crime, with the murder rate reaching its highest point in 20 years. The latest annual statistics reveal that over 27,000 people have been killed over a 12-month period. Despite the alarming increase in such crimes, the rate of murder cases successfully solved is as low…
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Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Film Set Shooting Incident
Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.” Despite Baldwin maintaining he did not pull the trigger, a new forensic report led to a grand jury concluding he should face trial. The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is facing the…