Tag: Court Case
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Eight Accused Deny Guilty Plea in N$3 Billion Customs Fraud Case
Overview Eight individuals charged in a sprawling customs fraud case involving more than N$3 billion appeared in the Windhoek High Court on the first day of what is expected to be a lengthy, high-profile trial. The defendants pleaded not guilty on 1,583 charges, in their personal capacities, marking a renewed phase in a case that…
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Prince Harry’s Latest Court Move Triggers Fury at Court and at Home
Heading into a new phase of a highly scrutinized feud The day began with a chapter many observers are already watching closely: Prince Harry stepping into the Royal Courts of Justice for the start of his legal battle against Associated Newspapers Limited. The Duke of Sussex, 41, arrived in London to face a trial that…
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Singapore Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Girlfriend’s Daughter in Van and at Home
Overview of the Case The Singapore High Court delivered a conviction on January 19 in a troubling case involving a 53-year-old man who sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s daughter. The offences were alleged to have occurred when the victim was between 10 and 11 years old, with incidents taking place both at home and in a…
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Man Named ‘Big P’ Barred as Boxers’ Boast Precedes Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old
Overview of the Case A man identified as Peter Myers, aged 57, has been at the center of a distressing court case following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy on his route home from school. Reports indicate that Myers allegedly claimed to friends and bystanders that he was a professional boxer known as…
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Fraudster Catherine O’Brien Sentenced for €22k Scam Involving Fake Horse Lingreville
Overview of the Case A convicted fraudster, Catherine O’Brien, has been sentenced after a three-week trial that revealed a calculated scheme to con an elderly man out of €22,000. The court heard that O’Brien manipulated her victim into parting with his life savings to cover the imagined purchase, transport, and insurance for a fictional horse,…
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Woman assaulted after seeking help in newsagents: court hears case against Yaaqob Saleh
Overview of the incident A distressing incident unfolded after a woman, having spent time out, found herself stranded and seeking assistance. She entered a local newsagents to call for a taxi home, hoping for a safe and quiet moment to regroup. The situation, which began with a simple request for help, took a troubling turn,…
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Former financial adviser in Lithuania court case: McEwen says he has no money and relies on Lithuanian notary certificate
Background: A court case unfolds over a claim of no funds The courtroom buzzed with anticipation as the hearing focused on former financial adviser David McEwen, who appeared to argue that he has no money to meet financial obligations. The proceedings have drawn attention not only to McEwen’s financial status but also to the propriety…
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Velvet Pesu: Brisbane artist remembered as ‘larger than life’ as court proceedings begin
Tribute to a vibrant artist Velvet Pesu, a Brisbane artist and performer whose work touched children and adults alike, is being remembered as a “larger than life” presence in the local arts and disability communities. The 46-year-old mother, who combined a career as a carer with teaching African drumming to children with disabilities, was known…
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Former actor Edmund Chen charged for careless driving after grievous hurt to motorcyclist in Singapore
Former actor Edmund Chen charged in Singapore court Singapore – Former local actor Edmund Chen has been charged in court with a traffic offence linked to a crash that left a motorcyclist grievously injured. In court papers, Chen is named as Tan Kai Yuan and faces one count of driving without reasonable consideration for other…
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Velvet Pesu: Brisbane artist remembered after death
Overview The Brisbane community is mourning the loss of Velvet Pesu, a 46-year-old artist and carer who touched many with her vibrant energy and her commitment to teaching African drumming to children with disabilities. Police confirmed that a man has appeared in court in connection with the case, while the family and friends remember Velvet…