Tag: trial
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Prosecutors Accuse Alec Baldwin of Reckless Behavior in Manslaughter Trial Following Cinematographer’s Death
Alec Baldwin is currently on trial for manslaughter following the 2021 death of cinematographer Helena Hutchins. Prosecutors argue Baldwin broke basic gun safety rules, alleging he behaved recklessly on set by ignoring safety sessions, requesting a large gun, and pointing it at people. The defense counters, claiming Baldwin had no reason to suspect the gun…
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US Supreme Court Rules Trump Has Limited Immunity for Official Presidential Acts, Impacting Pending Trials
The US Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has some immunity from prosecution for actions taken within the scope of his official duties while in office. This landmark decision, which delineates between official and non-official acts, may complicate and potentially delay the ongoing criminal cases against him, including those related to his…
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Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Faces Espionage Trial in Russia
The trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, has commenced behind closed doors. Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty. Both he and his employer deny the allegations, asserting that the charges are baseless. Russian…
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Hinduja Family Members Sentenced in Switzerland Over Human Exploitation Charges
Members of the Hinduja family, considered Britain’s richest with an estimated net worth of 37 billion, have been sentenced by a Swiss court for human exploitation charges. The case revolved around the treatment of three domestic workers brought from India to the family’s Geneva mansion, where they were paid significantly below the legal wage for…
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Hunter Biden Convicted on Felony Gun Charges Amidst Broader Political Turmoil
Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been convicted on all three felony gun charges related to illegal possession of a firearm. This conviction stems from an incident in 2018 where Hunter was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun purchase form. The case has drawn significant attention due…
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14 Hong Kong Activists Found Guilty of Subversion Under National Security Law
In a significant legal proceeding in Hong Kong, 14 pro-democracy activists have been found guilty of subversion under the national security law imposed by China. This landmark case, involving a total of 47 activists charged in 2021, highlights the ongoing tensions between pro-democracy movements and Beijing’s control over the territory. The accused were part of…
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Jury Deliberates Trump’s Fate in Historic Hush Money Trial
In a recent trial, jurors are deliberating over the fate of former US President Donald Trump, who faces 34 felony charges of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to a porn star before the 2016 election. With Trump being a leading figure for the upcoming election, the outcome of this trial…
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Prosecutor Urges Jury to Convict Trump, Defense Discredits Star Witness in Closing Arguments
In a recent trial, the prosecution has called on the jury to utilize ‘common sense’ in their deliberations to convict Donald Trump. The defense, however, has strongly criticized the credibility of the prosecution’s star witness, Michael Cohen, labeling him as the “human embodiment of Reasonable Doubt” and the “greatest liar of all time.” This highlights…
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Trump’s Defense Presents Closing Arguments in Hush Money Trial Amidst High-Profile Testimonies
In the final stages of Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York, defense lawyers presented their closing arguments, focusing on discrediting the prosecution’s star witness, Michael Cohen. The trial, which has lasted five weeks, revolves around accusations against the former US president of falsifying business records to conceal a payment made to a porn…
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Andrew Tate Awaits Extradition to UK on Allegations of Rape and Human Trafficking
The Romanian court has ruled that social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan can be extradited to the UK where they face allegations of rape and human trafficking. The Tates, who deny the charges, have been allowed to return home while awaiting trial. British police are conducting serious investigations into the allegations, and…
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Trump Ordered to Pay $83 Million in Defamation Damages to Journalist E. Jean Carroll
A U.S. jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83 million in defamation damages to journalist E. Jean Carroll. The decision, which took the jury less than three hours to reach, includes compensation for emotional harm and reputational repair, as well as a significant sum intended to deter Trump from further defamatory actions…