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More than 80 Ghanaian police officers are suing the government for failing to promote them after they finished their studies under Ghana’s study leave with ... Show more https://bbc.in/3Wn2vhB
Eleven Burundian women have left for Saudi Arabia to work as domestic workers, in a government-backed scheme to curb illegal migration ... Show more https://bbc.in/3BD1bhc
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[BREAKING] Naira abuse: Court grants Cubana Chief Priest N10m bail: The Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday, granted businessman and socialite ...
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Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17: A Nigerian court on Friday adjourned a tax evasion trial against cryptocurrency ...
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Texas Man Fraudulently Moves $12m Electronics From America to Nigeria: Omole pleaded guilty before Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker in a court in the ...
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BREAKING: Court clears ex-AGF Adoke of money laundering charges: A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged and acquitted former attorney-general of the ...
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EFCC obtains arrest warrant for Yahaya Bello: The EFCC on Wednesday was granted a warrant by a Federal High Court in Abuja to apprehend Yahaya Bello ...
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Court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining Yahaya Bello: EFCC has been restrained by a Lokoja High Court from arresting, detaining and prosecuting the ...
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Court rules on Nnamdi Kanu’s custody transfer request May 20: A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed May 20, to rule on the application seeking to ...
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Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
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Osun court sentences two serial robbers to death by hanging: An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, on Thursday sentenced Wasiu Afolayan (36) and Kola ...
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BREAKING: Parents' negligence killed Sylvester Oromoni- Coroner
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Pedestrian jailed nine months for crossing highway, assaulting official: The mobile court in Oshodi has jailed a man identified simply as Paul for nine months ...
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Court remands 14 suspected cultists in Kwara: An Ilorin Magistrate Court, Kwara State on Wednesday ordered the remand of 14 suspected cult members who allegedly ...
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EFCC arraigns father-in-law, daughter-in-law in joint trial: The father-in-law and daughter-in-law pleaded “not guilty” to forgery charges.
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Teacher bags three months community service for selling drugs: A 57-year-old teacher, Azikiwe Oteka, was on Wednesday convicted and sentenced to three months of ...
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Man jailed 27 years for stealing N2.3m in Ekiti: Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division has sentenced a man, Dipo Femi, to 27 years imprisonment for ...
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‘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.
The UK has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
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Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mass Escape from Comoros Main Prison by Simply Exiting - BBC News
- Authorities in the Comoros report that numerous prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni by walking through the main gate.
- A government spokesperson held security guards responsible for the disappearance of 38 inmates from the Moroni prison.
- The military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice.
- The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artifacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
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
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial dies: Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory ...
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Quick Glance: Self-Immolation at Trump Trial in New York
- During the significant legal proceedings against Donald Trump in New York, a man seemingly set himself on fire in front of the Manhattan courthouse on Friday. The incident occurred precisely at the moment when the jury composition was being established in the courtroom.
- This initial criminal case against a former US President revolves around an alleged hush money payment to former porn star Stormy Daniels, which Trump purportedly attempted to conceal through the manipulation of business records. The verdict is anticipated before the November presidential election, where Trump aims to run against Joe Biden.
- A pivotal aspect of the Trump trial is the selection of the jury to ensure impartiality. Despite expectations of a longer jury selection process, Judge Merchan is determined to expedite the proceedings.
Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
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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.
FACT-CHECK: Testifier Called Liar by Dunamis Pastor Is Truly a NOUN Law Graduate: Her law degree is also recognised by the Nigerian Law School, which has been ...
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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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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4 Months After Bridge Collapse, Lagos Pedestrians Risk Their Lives to Cross Alapere Expressway
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Judge warns Trump's lawyers about his behavior: 'I will not have any jurors intimidated'
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Lawyer asks Kogi Assembly to begin impeachment process against Ododo : A human rights lawyer, Deji Ajare, has urged the Speaker of the Kogi State House of ...
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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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REPORTER’S DIARY: Pedestrian Bridge or Public Toilet? My Experience on Iyana-Ipaja Road
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FLASHBACK: How Soldiers Killed 3 Policemen to Free Firearms Dealer Wadume: Investigations carried out by the police during the period revealed that Wadume and ...
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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.
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 ...
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Quick Glance: New York Attorney-General Calls for Invalidation of Donald Trump's $175mn Bond
- Letitia James' office argues that Donald Trump's bond is not backed by sufficient collateral or supported by an appropriately licensed firm.
- The attorney-general's office suggests that the $175mn bond, underwritten by Knight Specialty Insurance Company, should be deemed ineffective, and Trump should be given another week to secure an alternative backer.
- The attorney-general's office contends that the bond is invalid as it is supported by a company that does not possess the required qualification certificate for a valid surety in New York and that insufficient information regarding the collateral was provided.
- Trump's lawyers claimed securing a bond for the full judgment amount was 'impossible', leading the court to reduce it to $175mn. Knight underwrote the bond, yet lacks the necessary certification for a valid surety in New York.
Chronicles of Kidnap Survivors (I): In Captivity, Terrorists Ordered Pastor to Hit Fellow Captive to Death
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Höcke's right-wing speeches in court: “Everything for Germany” could have been too much
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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 ...
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7 Years After, Ondo Governorship Aspirant Jimoh Ibrahim Yet to Pay Ex-Employees: FIJ obtained a copy of his employment letter, which showed that his monthly ...
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5 Years After Woman Invested N1.6m in Wale Jana’s Sapphire Scents, No Capital, No Profit
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US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ...
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EU Court Reverses EU Sanctions on Two Russian Businessmen: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Trump trial live updates: Person taken away on stretcher after fire extinguished outside court
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Inibehe Effiong Sues Erisco CEO for Calling Him ‘Fake Lawyer on TV: Effiong said he was suing Umeofia for dubbing him a "fake lawyer" during an ...
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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.
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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 @Lubhyathi_r
More Courtrooms, Judges & Tech Won’t Reduce India's Pending Cases When The Biggest Litigator Is The Govt
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Obi Cubana, Folashade Tinubu… Popular Nigerians Who Went Scot-Free After Abusing Naira
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FG Has Spent Over $155m to Close Metering Gap Since 2020, But Data Shows More People Now Lack Metres
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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.
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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 ...
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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’ ...
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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 ...
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In Oja-Odan, Poor Roads, Power Outages Make Life Difficult for Residents: Oja-Odan is one of the communities bordering Nigeria and the Benin Republic ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Tsitsipas Wins His 3rd Monte-Carlo Masters Title - GreekReporter.com: Stefanos Tsitsipas has been named Monte-Carlo Masters champion for the 3rd time in his ...
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Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Nicaragua Accuses Germany of Enabling Genocide in Gaza at World Court: The International Court of Justice has begun a hearing in The Hague to decide whether ...
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Quick Glance: Germany Prepares for Court Date Over Genocide Claims
- The Genocide Convention was created to prevent future genocides, particularly in response to the Holocaust.
- Nicaragua has sued Germany for allegedly contributing to genocide against the Palestinian people through support for Israel.
- The accusations against Germany could lead to provisional measures by the International Court of Justice.
- The hearing for the case is scheduled for April 8 and 9, with Germany and Nicaragua each having a day to present their arguments.
Ogun Shepherd Narrates ‘Miraculous’ Escape From Fulani Gunmen, Says Orphan Still Held
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Trump faces do-or-die moment with hush money trial: Former President Trump is facing a do-or-die moment in his effort to delay the start of his first criminal ...
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Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
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Lagos schoolgirl wins N200,000 prize: A student, Faith Nkemakolam of Lireni Schools, Lagos, has emerged as the best student in the Efiko Initiative competition.
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Elon Musk’s Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil in Challenge to Court: Billionaire Elon Musk said he will lift restrictions imposed on some X accounts in ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute
- Billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to lift restrictions on some X accounts in Brazil, risking the potential closure of the social media platform in the country.
- The decision came after court rulings forced X to block specific popular accounts in Brazil without disclosing the reasons or legal violations.
- The legal battle unfolds as courts in Brazil escalate efforts to combat fake news and hate speech online.
- Musk has previously clashed with Brazilian authorities over content censorship on his platform, arguing that it goes against the law and the will of the Brazilian people.
Trump stops by Harlem bodega after second day of hush money trial: Former President Trump on Tuesday visited a bodega in Harlem after getting out of court for ...
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Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been ...
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BREAKING: Bobrisky Handed 6-Month Jail Term Without Option of Fine: Justice Abimbola Awogboro issued the judgement on Friday morning. Awogboro denied Okuneye the ...
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How the Chibok schoolgirl kidnappings in Nigeria continue to cast a long shadow over girls’ education
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Gov’t Starts Sanding Landmark Beach: The federal government has started the sand filling of Landmark Beach ahead of the proposed Lagos-Calabar coastal road.
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Yoruba man employed by Ezeife now Perm Sec in Anambra – Soludo: The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has extolled the late ex-governor of the ...
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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...
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Siding with special counsel, Cannon agrees to keep witness identities secret: Despite sharp words for prosecutors, the Trump-appointed judge in the classified ...
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JUST IN: Kaduna assembly sets up committee to probe El-Rufai: Governor Uba Sani, during a town hall meeting on Saturday, lamented the huge debt inherited from ...
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The tragedy of Emma Raducanu: Emma Raducanu earned £9.6 million in the year ending February 28, 2023. But her commercial income far outweighs her success on the ...
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After FIJ’s Story, Libmot Express Pays Restitution to Man Whose Water Closet Was Damaged in Transit
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Trump's social media posts follow him to courthouse: New York prosecutors argue that he should be held in contempt over his Truth Social posts.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara turns self in, free on $25K bond - ESPN
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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
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Kingmakers Nominate 89-Year-Old Olakulehin as Olubadan: The Olubadan-In-Council members has on Friday nominated Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of ...
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Idaho can enforce ban on gender-affirming care, Supreme Court says: The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for ...
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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Why that negative HIV test results could actually be positive: There is a chance that three out of every 100 Kenyans who underwent testing were erroneously ...
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DJ Switch Stops Arrest Rumour as Lagos PPRO Admits Misinformation: Reacting via a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), Switch said she woke up to the news and was ...
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Woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary is sentenced to a month in prison: Aimee Harris pleaded guilty to stealing Ashley Biden’s diary. Her sentencing comes after ...
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Quick Glance: Conviction for Theft and Sale of Biden's Daughter's Diary
- A Florida mother was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary to the conservative group Project Veritas four years ago.
- Judge Laura Taylor Swain at the Manhattan federal court called the actions of the Palm Beach, Florida woman 'despicable'.
- In August 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting to receiving $20,000 of the $40,000 paid by Project Veritas for personal items of the president's daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Swain noted that Harris and a co-defendant, Robert Kurlander from nearby Jupiter, Florida, had initially tried unsuccessfully to sell Ashley Biden’s belongings to then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Nigeria strikes deal with Shell to supply $3.8 bln methanol project: Nigeria has struck a deal for Shell to supply gas to its proposed $3.8 billion Brass ...
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Trump hush money jury selection resumes as lawyers probe for bias: Donald Trump is due in Manhattan court on Thursday as lawyers continue searching for jurors to ...
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Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Squatters overtake Gordon Ramsay’s pub, up for sale at $16 million: report: At least six people have illegally occupied the disused property, owned by British ...
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Quick Glance: Squatters Cause Chaos in Gordon Ramsay's London Pub
- Gordon Ramsay's eatery, York & Albany, was taken over by squatters as the celebrity chef was in the process of finalizing a deal with new partners.
- A shocking moment revealed an individual barefoot and sprawled on a black leather sofa inside the restaurant surrounded by personal items and waste, including scattered empty wine bottles.
- At least six 'professional squatters' - five men and one woman - were identified living inside the restaurant and its adjacent bedrooms.
- The squatters went as far as threatening legal action against anyone attempting to evict them from the premises.
Texas AG Ken Paxton fails to block Houston’s basic income plan: Is it a violation of the Texas Constitution for a city to give money to its low-income residents? ...
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Mississippi officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men: Already sentenced to years in federal prison, six former Mississippi law enforcement ...
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Quick Glance: Mississippi officers sentenced for torture of 2 Black men
- Former white Mississippi officers were sentenced in state courts after pleading guilty to torturing two Black men, despite already being sentenced to federal prison terms.
- Federal Judge Tom Lee called their actions "egregious and despicable" as he gave sentences near the top of the federal guidelines.
- The defendants admitted to breaking into the house, torturing Jenkins and Parker in an hourslong attack that included beatings, repeated uses of stun guns, and sexual assaults before one victim was shot in the mouth.
- Federal officers expressed remorse in court, while the victims demanded changes in the sheriff's office and filed a $400 million civil lawsuit.
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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JUST IN: Edo Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu: During Monday's plenary, the house received a report prepared by the seven-man investigative ...
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Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court Tuesday in blistering fashion ...
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Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
Trump trial live updates: Jury selection begins in Trump's hush-money trial - BBC News
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Ohio train derailment: Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600M in settlement: Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement ...
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Quick Glance: Ohio Train Accident: Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600M Settlement
- Following a severe train derailment in February 2023 in Eastern Ohio, Norfolk Southern has agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit totaling $600 million.
- The settlement will encompass all class action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment and personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius.
- The agreement does not entail an acknowledgment of liability, misconduct, or fault.
- The settlement is anticipated to be submitted for preliminary approval to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in April 2024, with potential payments commencing by the year's end.
Suspected Yoruba Nation agitators invade Oyo gov’s office : Some suspected Yoruba Nation agitators, on Saturday, invaded the Oyo State Government Secretariat ...
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Prince Harry loses inital bid to appeal against personal security ruling: The Duke of Sussex, who lost full taxpayer-funded protection following his decision to ...
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Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
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