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ICAC acted outside powers in issuing Berejiklian report, court told: The former premier wants an appeal court to strike down corruption findings made against her ...
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ICAC acted outside powers in issuing Berejiklian report, court told: The former premier wants an appeal court to strike down corruption findings made against her ...
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Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry: Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
#SaveToomaj: Iran urged to spare rapper after 'grotesque' verdict - News | Khaleej Times
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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.
A Russian deputy defence minister appears in court on bribery charges: Timur Ivanov is accused of accepting a massive bribe when he was one of Russia's 12 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/24/a-russian-deputy-defence-minister-appears-in-court-on-bribery-charges
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Ukrainian Agrarian Minister Solskyi taken into custody: The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) has imposed a preventive measure of detention on ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453049/
Fifteen years in jail for corrupt former clearing agent and customs official: The Musina regional court has sentenced a former clearing agent and a former Sars ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-24-fifteen-years-in-jail-for-corrupt-former-clearing-agent-and-customs-official/
Three former TMPD officers in court for corruption: Three former Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) officers appeared in court on Tuesday on charges ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-24-three-former-tmpd-officers-in-court-for-corruption/
Court demands evidence disclosure in chief magistrate’s corruption trial: Nvanungi was charged alongside a state attorney at the Office of the Director of Public ...
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Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court confiscates 5 planes, flats and a tourist boat from Russia-appointed head of Zaporizhzhia
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Spanish PM suspends public duties after wife’s corruption investigation: Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next week
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Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.
- Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.
- The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.
Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report
- Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.
- In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.
- Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.
- It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.
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US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: US Prosecutors Seek to Seize Congolese President's Apartment in Luxury Trump Complex
- U.S. authorities are moving to seize a $7.1 million Manhattan apartment in a corruption probe involving the Republic of Congo's first family.
- Allegations suggest embezzled state funds were used to purchase the apartment at Trump International Hotel & Tower for the daughter of the scandal-plagued president of the Central African country.
- A complex network of shell companies, ultimately owned by Sassou Nguesso, funneled millions of dollars out of Congo, with a portion allegedly used to acquire the apartment.
- The FACT Coalition advocates for stricter oversight in real estate transactions to combat illicit financial flows and supports a proposal by the Treasury Department for reporting suspicious activities in the real estate sector.
Germany Arrests 10 for Illicitly Providing Residence Permits to Wealthy Foreigners
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Bankrupt Katie Price in desperate bid for Harvey to stay at £350k-a-year college: Katie Price – who was declared bankrupt for a second time this year – has ...
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Hush money trial: Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him: Over the past week, Donald Trump has been forced to sit inside a frigid New York ...
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned: New York court of appeal states disgraced Hollywood film mogul did not receive a fair 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.
Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge: Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.
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Quick Glance: Court Rules Against Prayer Ban at Michaela Community School
- Katharine Birbalsingh is the founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School
- A legal challenge by a Muslim student against the school's controversial prayer ban was won by the school
- The court ruled that while the ban on prayer rituals may be detrimental to Muslim students, it is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aims of the school
- The court also found that the headteacher was justified in temporarily suspending the student due to rudeness and defiance
Biden campaign trolls Trump for golfing on day off from court: President Biden’s reelection campaign trolled former President Trump for golfing on his day off ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621546-biden-campaign-trolls-trump-golfing-court/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
apnews.com/article/andrew-tate-romania-trial-human-trafficking-rape-4dde5de557094c6eadde73722833327a
Quick Glance: Andrew Tate ridiculed for claiming having sex with women is gay
- Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ruthlessly mocked online after claiming it’s “gay” for men to have sex with women for pleasure.
- The controversial statement sparked various reactions, with some speculating it as his way of coming out.
- Tate, currently detained in Romania awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, will be extradited to the UK after his trial to face additional sex charges. He denies all allegations.
Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
apnews.com/article/west-virginia-transgender-sports-ban-overturned-badf5518ada74d01a3f0a0420d2f4074
Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
New York to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
apnews.com/article/internet-broadband-new-york-city-6eef189aa0c757bb352e8c990e79a816
Former Venezuelan Oil Minister and Vice President Arrested for Corruption: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18646-former-venezuelan-oil-minister-and-vice-president-arrested-for-corruption
Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
ft.com/content/962599e8-5306-4b14-b56a-034ffe2cb824
Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ : Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4623680-trump-courthouse-kept-cold-on-purpose/
Dominica High Court overturns ban on same-sex relations: Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68880033
Cypriot Auditors Report to EU Prosecutor Irregularities Plaguing EU-Funded Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18665-cypriot-auditors-report-to-eu-prosecutor-irregularities-plaguing-eu-funded-project
Gershkovich appeal rejected, ensuring detention into June: The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich had an appeal to try and end his pretrial detention ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4615498-gershkovich-appeal-rejected-ensuring-detention-into-june/
Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
Biden administration bans noncompete agreements, setting up legal showdown with business groups
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
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New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.
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Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work: The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report ...
apnews.com/article/trump-hush-money-trial-media-jurors-anonymity-f858be6648fa2df7d2ab69efd30a524c
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Movie Exec Ryan Millsap Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts, Records Show: Ryan Millsap has built important relationships with Black leaders and Jewish colleagues ...
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US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
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Laurence Fox ordered to pay £90,000 each in damages to two people he libelled: Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been ordered to pay £90 ...
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
Michaela school wins High Court battle over prayer ban: Michaela Community School has won a High Court case brought by a Muslim pupil over its policy banning ...
schoolsweek.co.uk/michaela-school-wins-high-court-battle-over-prayer-ban/
Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts: Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-pm-calls-musk-arrogant-billionaire-after-court-orders-x-hide-church-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
Judge warns Trump's lawyers about his behavior: 'I will not have any jurors intimidated'
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/16/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial/trump-gets-a-warning-00152578
Donald Trump 'orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt' the 2016 election, historic trial hears
news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-says-its-a-very-sad-day-for-america-as-he-arrives-for-hush-money-trial-13120955
NY AG asks Trump civil fraud judge to declare $175M bond ‘without effect’: The New York attorney general’s office has asked a judge to void the $175 million bond ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4606053-ny-ag-trump-civil-fraud-judge-declare-175m-bond-without-effect/
Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
- The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.
- James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.
- Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
- Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election: South Africa's ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the ...
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Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
Biden rule grants overtime pay to 4 million US workers: The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a rule extending mandatory overtime ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Ukraine Detains First Minister in Zelenskiy’s Graft Crackdown: Ukraine’s agriculture minister became the first cabinet member under Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s ...
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GOP operative’s conviction over illegal Russian contributions to Trump campaign upheld
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4605419-gop-operative-conviction-illegal-russian-contributions-to-trump-campaign-upheld/
The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened. - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: Struggle for a Bank License in Africa
- Farmers Bank battles for a license in Eswatini, sparking conflicts with the central bank and the monarchy.
- The finance minister's unusual ties to the bank raise concerns, including his involvement in the choice of location.
- The bank's lack of transparency about its funding and ownership raises suspicions at the central bank.
- Despite numerous uncertainties and questionable documents, Farmers Bank eventually secures a license after political pressure.
Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The worst-case scenario for Elon Musk
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/elon-musk-x-versus-australia-on-sydney-church-stabbing-video/103761694
Hearing before the US Supreme Court: Does Trump enjoy immunity?: Does Donald Trump enjoy far-reaching immunity for his time as US President? Could he ultimately ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/supreme-court-immunitaet-trump-100.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
Höcke's right-wing speeches in court: “Everything for Germany” could have been too much
tagesspiegel.de/politik/hockes-rechte-reden-vor-gericht-alles-fur-deutschland-konnte-zu-viel-gewesen-sein-11533484.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction: The European Court of Human Rights ruled that a group of older Swiss women won their climate case ...
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68768598
Le plus grand vitrail du monde dévoilé en Pologne: Avec ses 426 mètres carrés, le vitrail est légèrement plus grand qu'un terrain de basket.
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/23/worlds-largest-stained-glass-window-unveiled-in-poland/
Quick Glance: World's Largest Stained Glass Window Unveiled in Poland
- The world's largest stained-glass window has been installed in a church in Kraków.
- Measuring 426 square meters, it depicts biblical scenes and was designed by Wincenty Kućma.
- Taking almost two years to complete, the artwork shows Jesus surrounded by disciples and saints.
- Kraków is home to other famous stained glass pieces, including 'God the Father - Arise' by Stanisław Wyspiański.
Trials against former US presidents: Even in prison, Trump would be entitled to personal protection
spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-personenschutz-auch-im-gefaengnis-a-c78fca5e-7153-4b32-9aa8-80cd79da49b3
EU Court Reverses EU Sanctions on Two Russian Businessmen: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18656-eu-court-reverses-eu-sanctions-on-two-russian-businessmen
Biden Taunts Trump, Calling Him a ‘Loser,’ Trying to Get Under His Skin: President Biden has been trying to hit his opponent where it hurts, critiquing ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/biden-trump-taunts.html
Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
- President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'
- Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.
- It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.
- Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
After a constructive start, Trump yawns, sits back and surrenders control: If Mar-a-Lago represents one extremity of interior decor, the courtroom on the 15th ...
irishtimes.com/world/us/2024/04/25/after-a-constructive-start-trump-yawns-sits-back-and-surrenders-control/
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
It’s about time to hold Trump in contempt: Justice Juan Merchan must refuse to let former president Donald Trump undermine the rule of law.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/25/trump-contempt-merchan-hush-money-trial/
Hugh Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher: Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68834392
About 50 million cases are pending in Indian courts. Leading litigator? The govt. Eg: It is responsible for 73% of all admitted cases in #SupremeCourt ... Show more
More Courtrooms, Judges & Tech Won’t Reduce India's Pending Cases When The Biggest Litigator Is The Govt
article-14.com/post/more-courtrooms-judges-tech-won-t-reduce-india-s-pending-cases-when-the-biggest-litigator-is-the-govt-661877a4a0ef4
South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/south_korean_youth_activists_take_government_to_court_over_climate_crisis
Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-agrarminister-mykola-solskyj-offenbar-in-korruption-verwickelt-a-ff5652a7-969c-4fbb-a92b-5a22cb518853
The Rotenberg Files - OCCRP: When the oligarch brothers Boris and Arkady Rotenberg were sanctioned for being part of Putin's inner circle ...
occrp.org/en/rotenberg-files/
Mood in the AfD: “The hut seems to be on fire”: Suspicion of espionage, bribes, corruption: the AfD is under considerable pressure. SPIEGEL editor Ann-Katrin ...
spiegel.de/politik/afd-unter-druck-haftbefehl-erlassen-gegen-krah-mitarbeiter-a-bce1b204-82dc-47df-a075-ffe21fbc8c7d
Truong My Lan: Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud: Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68778636
Ecuador Arrests Judges, Lawyers and Police Officers for Helping Criminals: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18630-ecuador-arrests-judges-lawyers-and-police-officers-for-helping-criminals
Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ghost-guns-regulation-1a29729cf1bee46590d82ac46ab7b8f4
Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe: Vietnamese state media outlet VN Express reports that the head of Vietnam’s Parliament ...
apnews.com/article/vietnam-corruption-parliament-vuong-dinh-hue-resign-8fcb6f1bedc44b55c9ce66cd10fd33cb
South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples': South Africa's former president hits out at corruption within the governing party.
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Quick Glance: Support for South Africa's ANC around 40% before elections
- An Ipsos poll revealed that support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has dropped to just over 40%, weeks before an election that could bring about significant political change.
- While the ANC is still expected to secure the most votes on May 29, falling below 50% would require seeking coalition partners to govern, marking the first such alliance since Nelson Mandela led the party to power 30 years ago.
- The survey was based on face-to-face interviews with 2,545 registered voters across all nine provinces in March and April, boasting a margin of error of 1.9% at a 95% confidence level.
- The poll also highlighted rising voter discontent due to issues like unemployment, corruption, crime, and poor services, with the ANC considering potential coalition partners such as the economically liberal DA and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
NGO: Ivory Trafficking Continues in Europe Despite Tougher Regulations: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18655-ngo-ivory-trafficking-continues-in-europe-despite-tougher-regulations
Court rejects Trump's latest attempt to delay hush money trial: A New York appeals court judge has rejected another bid by former President Donald Trump to delay ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-gag-order-hush-money-juan-merchan-0a10c7ee0236f760ce50c05cafb163ef
Trump due back in court as hunt for jurors goes on: Selecting an impartial jury has proven a complex task in New York, where Mr Trump has a long history.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68846126
Trump: Charlottesville rally was a "little peanut" compared to pro-Palestinian protests
axios.com/2024/04/25/trump-charlottesville-rally-peanut-palestine-protests
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
Former head of ICJ explains ruling on genocide case against Israel brought by S Africa
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68906919
Chile Arrests Dozens in Crackdown on Transnational Gang ‘Los Trinitarios’: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18645-chile-arrests-dozens-in-crackdown-on-transnational-gang-los-trinitarios
Russian Asset Tracker - OCCRP: Introducing a project to track down and catalogue the vast wealth held outside Russia by oligarchs and key figures close to ...
occrp.org/en/asset-tracker/
Russia detains deputy of defence minister Shoigu for corruption: Russian security services detained one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies on suspicion ...
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Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
wsj.com/finance/currencies/do-kwon-lost-to-the-sec-the-u-s-is-piling-up-other-crypto-wins-too-6c12bdde
Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment : Rudy Giuliani lost his bid on Monday to dismiss the $148 million verdict handed to him last year ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4595911-giuliani-loses-bid-to-dismiss-148-million-defamation-judgment/
Panama Papers: Hearing Initiates Eight Years Post-Leak: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18640-panama-papers-hearing-initiates-eight-years-post-leak
Stepson of reality star arrested on charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol attack: The stepson of a former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” (RHONJ) cast member was ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4600638-stepson-of-reality-star-arrested-on-charges-related-to-jan-6-capitol-attack/
A ProPublica Lawsuit Over Military Court Access Moves Forward: The U.S. government lost its bid to dismiss part of the lawsuit, which would force the military to ...
propublica.org/article/propublica-lawsuit-over-military-court-access-moves-forward
What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/donald-trump-manhattan-trial-fear/678144/
Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case: Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/ukraine-detains-agriculture-minister-in-7m-corruption-case
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