New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine avoids prison: A Colorado judge has sentenced a former paramedic to probation in the death of Elijah McClain ...
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Quick Glance: Former Aurora Paramedic Sentenced to 14 Months Work Release
- The former Aurora paramedic involved in injecting Elijah McClain with ketamine, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to 14 months of work release and four years of probation and community service.
- The injection occurred after McClain had a violent struggle with the police and was already subdued and in handcuffs. He lost consciousness and his pulse after the injection.
- Judge Mark Warner emphasized the importance of McClain's life and criticized Cooper for not intervening despite McClain's critical condition. The sentencing concludes a lengthy process involving five first responders charged in McClain's death.
- Cooper was convicted of criminally negligent homicide, while his supervisor, Peter Cichuniec, was convicted of similar charges. The sentencing brings closure to a tragic incident that sparked social justice protests.
Iran expands public crackdown on women and girls, sparking public anger: The new wave of repression appears to be one of the most significant efforts to roll ...
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Deadly Chicago traffic stop of Dexter Reed raises serious questions about use of force
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Police officers in Chicago fired a total of 96 shots at a 26-year-old black driver during a traffic stop: Police violence: Black man killed by police in Chicago with almost 100 shots | TIME ONLINE
Ex-St. Louis Police Officer Beaten by Then-Colleagues Is Awarded $23 Million: Luther Hall won the judgment against a former colleague in connection with a ...
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Biden’s New Title IX Rules Add Campus Protections for LGBTQ+ Students: The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education ...
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Sheffield primary school teacher Liam O’Leary banned for life for grooming girl he met in chat room
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Three California police officers charged in 2021 death of man in custody: California prosecutors announced involuntary manslaughter charges against three police ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Brought Against 3 Officers in California Man's Death
- Three law enforcement officers face legal charges regarding the passing of a man in Northern California who was restrained facedown on the ground for an extended period.
- The Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced the filing of involuntary manslaughter charges against the officers on Thursday, coinciding with the third anniversary of Mario Gonzalez's demise.
- Following a thorough examination of the case, the current DA's office, under Pamela Price, proceeded with the charges in efforts to restore faith in a justice system that has not consistently been equitable to Alameda County residents.
- While one of the trio of officers is no longer part of the department, the remaining two have been put on administrative leave. The legal representative for the officers criticized the charges, labeling them as politically driven, while no immediate statements were provided by the police department, police union, or Gonzalez's family lawyers.
Living with the enduring pain of postcolonial trauma | Aeon Essays: The lives of North Africans in France are shaped by a harrowing struggle to belong ...
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DOJ announces $138M settlement with Larry Nassar's victims over claims of FBI misconduct
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Darwen resident objects to Progress Street electric vehicle chargers: A COUNCIL is to progress a scheme to instal electric vehicle chargers in a terraced ...
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Homeless couple move into bus stop after refusing to be separated by council: A couple has been forced to live inside a bus stop in Birmingham - for seven months ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/homeless-couple-move-bus-stop-refusing-separated-council-20700608/
Huge Plymouth car meet will be 'last of its kind': The event is bringing back the "old skool cruising scene for one last time" and the organisers say ...
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Watch: Luas inspector tells of 'draining' abuse at work: A Luas ticket inspector has described how he can be racially abused 'up to five times a ...
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War on Gaza: Harvard suspends Palestine Solidarity Committee after months of 'harassment'
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The Hamburg police have to pay compensation to three Attac activists. They were victims of police violence at the G20 summit. 👉 Seven years after the G20 summit: police violence becomes official - taz.de
“It’s just started to be a calm neighbourhood now from all the gangs and fights and anti-social behaviour but now they’re putting people in containers?” 👇
Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to close: FCI Dublin's closure follows a string of criminal indictments of prison employees ...
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Alvin Bragg Reveals Trial Plan Against Donald Trump: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg lists previous "misconducts and criminal acts" against Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
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Toobin implies Trump remarks after court may hurt him if played for jury : Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin suggested former President Trump’s remarks after the ...
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Philharmonic Sidelines 2 Players It Tried to Fire for Misconduct: The New York Philharmonic said the musicians would not perform for now, after a magazine ...
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26-year-old opened fire: 96 shots in 41 seconds: US police kill black man Dexter Reed
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To many Black Americans, the O.J. Simpson trial was about more than the verdict: The O.J. Simpson trial and the reactions to his acquittal revealed the ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Pro-Palestinian US campus protests grow as police crack down - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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Quick Glance: Demands of Pro-Palestinian Protesters on College Campuses
- Protesters call for universities to divest from companies linked to Israel.
- Demands include investment transparency, cutting academic ties with Israeli universities, and supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.
- Debate over effectiveness of divestment campaigns and potential impact on companies.
- Protests aim for symbolic victory for justice and equality, while experts highlight the limited effect of divestment on companies.
96 shots fired in casual clothing: police officers kill black man during traffic stop
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Ed Piskor, Comics Artist, Dies After Sexual Misconduct Accusations: Ed Piskor, 41, was known for his detailed “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand Design ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/arts/ed-piskor-dies-comics-hip-hop-family-tree.html
Who is Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi? Why has he been sentenced to death?: Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi faces death sentence for his role in 2022-23 unrest after ...
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Britney Spears and Her Father Settle Dispute Over Alleged Financial Misconduct: Britney Spears and her father, Jamie Spears, have settled a legal dispute over ...
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Quick Glance: Britney Spears and Father Resolve Legal Dispute
- Britney Spears and her father have settled their long-standing legal dispute over the payment of their lawyers' fees and James P. Spears's financial oversight as a conservator.
- The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but there were disagreements over the size of Mr. Spears's legal fees and his financial management as a conservator.
- Mr. Spears had been handling his daughter's financial and personal affairs until the 13-year conservatorship was terminated in 2021. His legal fees amounted to over $2 million, which was contested by Britney Spears's lawyer.
- Britney Spears's lawyer argued that she should not pay her father's current legal bills and accused him of financial misconduct. The parties have now resolved all outstanding issues, and Mr. Spears has been discharged as the former conservator.
Ron DeSantis Quashes Civilians’ Power to Investigate Police Misconduct: A new bill lets police chiefs choose who gets to sit on their oversight boards and ...
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'You're fired!': Counties issue dismissal letters to striking doctors
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Turkish universities infamous for calling police on any student protest 'saddened' by police brutality in US campuses
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Quick Glance: Turkish Universities Condemn Police Brutality in US Campuses
- Turkish universities condemn police brutality at US universities against pro-Palestinian protestors.
- Boğaziçi University responds to the arrest of Noelle McAfee, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Emory University, and stands in solidarity with the academic community.
- The Middle East Technical University in Ankara criticizes the disproportionate reaction to peaceful protests and condemns the violation of human rights.
- Istanbul University and Ankara University express similar concerns regarding the repression of student protests and the abuse of police force.
The picturesque tourist spot where people are too scared to leave home: Residents on South Green Drive in Stratford-upon-Avon, say they are too scared to leave ...
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‘We know what the main concerns of the town are’: A town’s annual meeting showcased the work of community groups and explored the key priorities of residents.
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Federal oversight of Utah State will continue longer than anticipated. Here’s why.
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Columbia University has a doxxing problem: The Columbia student encampment protesting the university’s ties to Israel has become a flashpoint of the culture war ...
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Xaira, an AI drug discovery startup, launches with a massive $1B, says it’s ‘ready’ to start developing drugs
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SGBV: UNN suspend, probes lecturer over alleged sexual misconduct - Healthwise: A lecturer identified as Mr Mfonobong Udoudom, caught in a now-viral video ...
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BREAKING: Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has been fined £10,000 and suspended for two matches on the touchline following misconduct during their match with ... Show more
WADA says it would do same again in Chinese swimmer controversy: Berlin (dpa) — The World Anti-Doping Agency has found no credible evidence of misconduct in the ...
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Misconduct investigation into Devon police Chief Constable ‘suspended’: Investigations into the conduct of Devon and Cornwall’s chief constable have ground to a ...
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Harvey Weinstein 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned in New York: Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction has been overturned by the top appeals court in New York ...
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How to get rid of NYC rats without brutality? Birth control is one idea: New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and ...
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Star Magic releases a statement from BGYO and BINI’s lawyer on Tuesday, April 23, in response to the circulation of “malicious online attacks” targeting the ... Show more
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‘Threatned, deceived…’, Zilingo ex-CEO Ankiti Bose files FIR against co-founder, ex-COO | Mint
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Cop Slammed Emory Professor Caroline Fohlin’s Head Into Concrete, Then Charged Her With Battery
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Message-scraping, user-tracking service Spy Pet shut down by Discord: Bot-driven service was also connected to targeted harassment site Kiwi Farms.
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Record low in ticketless travel reported by Northern: Figures released by Northern show that ticketless travel accounted for as little as three per cent of ...
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Revised Title IX rules undermine justice for males accused of campus sex crimes | Opinion
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Dispersal order in place in Derby city centre this weekend: A dispersal order has been issued giving police power to move people on or arrest them
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University of Utah researcher faked data for years, according to investigators: A “visionary” University of Utah neuroscientist manipulated results and used ...
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So you’ve found research fraud. Now what?: Harvard dishonesty researcher Francesca Gino faked her research. But she still has a lot to teach us.
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Colorado lawmakers’ latest police oversight bill would protect whistleblowers from retaliation
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