Tag: sentence
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Husband of Gisèle Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years in Mass Rape Trial Convicting 51 Men
In a landmark ruling, the husband of Gisèle Pelicot has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with a mass rape trial that found 51 men guilty. The case, which has captivated public attention, centers on harrowing events that have sparked widespread discussion about justice and accountability. The British Broadcasting Corporation is a…
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US Journalist Evan Gershkovich Stands Trial in Russia on Espionage Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
The trial of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist for the Wall Street Journal, has commenced in Russia after he was detained for nearly 15 months on charges of espionage. Appearing in court with a shaven head and confined within a glass cage, Gershkovich faces allegations of spying for the CIA, a claim both his employer…
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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…