Tag: law and justice
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Bangladesh seeks Hasina extradition from India after ICT ruling
Bangladesh requests Hasina’s extradition from India In a surprising move days after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh handed down a death sentence to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the interim government has formally requested the extradition of Hasina from India. The request was conveyed in a letter sent to the Indian Ministry of…
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Accuser of Jevon McSkimming Faces Harassment Charges Against Police Officer and Spouse
Background: A High-Profile Case Under Scrutiny The case surrounding former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has drawn renewed attention as a woman who initially accused him of sexual offending remains in court. New developments reveal that she is facing separate charges of harassing another police officer and his wife. The ongoing proceedings underscore the complexity and…
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House Democrats Release Epstein Emails Referencing Trump: New Details Hit the Headlines
New Epstein Emails Cited by House Democrats Stir Questions About Trump House Democrats released a batch of emails tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case, in which Epstein reportedly described Donald Trump in a striking metaphor and referenced a possible interaction involving a former companion. The disclosures come as lawmakers continue to scrutinize the social and…
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Pakistan Parliamentarians Deliberate 27th Constitutional Amendment After Cabinet OK
Pakistan Parliament Debates 27th Constitutional Amendment After Cabinet Approval ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Senate and National Assembly committees on law and justice convened on Sunday in Islamabad to scrutinize the proposed 27th constitutional amendment, marking a critical step after the federal cabinet endorsed the measure a day earlier. The discussions reflect the continuing process of constitutional…
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Speaker Bagbin Vows Accountability for MPs: No Shield from the Law After NAIMOS Attack
Headline: Speaker Bagbin Reaffirms Commitment to Accountability for MPs The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated a firm stance: no member of parliament (MP) will be shielded from facing the law. In the wake of the recent NAIMOS attack and related parliamentary confrontations, Bagbin underscored that holding a parliamentary position comes with privileges, but…
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ICC Judges Disqualify Chief Prosecutor Khan From Duterte Case Over Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
Background: The Duterte Case at the ICC The International Criminal Court (ICC) has long pursued charges related to the Philippines’ war on drugs, with former president Rodrigo Duterte at the center of the case. Arrest warrants were issued in The Hague for alleged murders linked to the crackdown, and the proceedings have faced a series…
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Duterte ICC Medical Consent Challenge Raises Questions About Legitimacy
Background Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is at the center of fresh procedural disputes in the International Criminal Court (ICC) over a medical report used in his pre-trial proceedings. In a public redacted filing dated Oct. 9, 2025, Duterte’s defense counsel argued that the medical consent form allegedly authorizing the disclosure of his health information…
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Letitia James Indicted by DOJ in Virginia Mortgage Case
Breaking: Letitia James Indicted in Virginia Mortgage Case The New York attorney general, Letitia James, was indicted Thursday in Alexandria, Virginia, as the U.S. Department of Justice continues its efforts to pursue charges against high-profile political figures. Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the indictment relates to a 2023 mortgage James took…
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Remulla Vows Swift Action as Philippines’ New Ombudsman
New Ombudsman’s early priorities: speed, accountability, and reform Newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has laid out an ambitious initial agenda focused on accelerating case processing, expanding investigations into high-profile corruption concerns, and strengthening the Ombudsman’s institutional capacity. Speaking to reporters after he took his oath, Remulla outlined a plan to clear the backlog that…
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Depraved: Singapore Man Jailed and Caned for Possessing Over 1,200 Child Abuse Photos and Videos
Overview of the case A 34-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 22 months in prison and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to possessing more than 1,200 files of child abuse material. Police seized the materials during a raid on his residence in October 2021. The case highlights the ongoing challenges authorities face…