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Algerian suspect faces trial in Lyon bombing case

Mohamed Medjdoub, an Algerian national, has appeared in a Paris court today, accused of orchestrating a bomb attack in Lyon that injured over a dozen individuals in May 2019. He faces serious charges, including attempted murder tied to terrorism, the manufacturing of an explosive device, and the possession......

Marine Le Pen convicted in embezzlement case: implications for her political future

In a significant legal ruling, far-right politician Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzlement by a French court. This verdict has far-reaching consequences not only for Le Pen but also for her political ambitions and the future of her party, the National Rally. The court's decision, announced......

Hate speech trial of Isabel Peralta: Neonazi leader faces charges for inciting violence against migrants

The prosecution has called for a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Isabel Medina Peralta, the leader of the neonazi organization NS Bastión Frontal, for "incitement to violence and hostility" against migrants and Moroccan Muslims during a rally on May 18, 2021, outside the Moroccan......

Associated Press Sues the Trump Administration Over Access to the White House

The Associated Press (AP) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a federal court ruling to restore its full access to the White House, which has been suspended for over a month and a half. AP representatives urged the court on Thursday to intervene and reverse this restriction. On......

France seeks seven-year sentence for Sarkozy in Libya funding case

French prosecutors have called for a seven-year prison sentence for former President Nicolas Sarkozy in a trial concerning alleged illegal campaign financing linked to the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy, who served as finance minister before becoming president, is accused of striking a......

South Korean court clears opposition leader in election law case

A South Korean appeals court has overturned a previous ruling, declaring main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung not guilty of breaching election laws, which had posed a potential obstacle to his presidential candidacy. The Seoul High Court's decision, announced on Wednesday, annulled the one-year prison......

Gérard Depardieu denies assault allegations in court and criticizes MeToo movement

Gérard Depardieu, a renowned French actor once considered a national treasure, has recently been accused of sexual assault. During his trial in Paris, he strongly denied the allegations, rejecting any claims of "fondling" women and criticized the MeToo movement, calling it a "terror"......

Gérard Depardieu’s legal battle: accusations of sexual assault and harassment

Gérard Depardieu, the renowned French actor, is set to stand trial on March 24 and 25, 2025, at the Paris Criminal Court, facing accusations of sexual assault by two women during the 2021 production of the film The Green Shutters, directed by Jean Becker. The accusations have drawn significant......

US judge blocks Musk's efforts to cut USAID funding, citing unconstitutional actions

A federal judge has ruled against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), blocking further actions to close the agency. The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang in Maryland, found that their......

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Ban on Transgender Military Service

A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military. The ruling marks another legal setback for Trump’s policies and highlights the ongoing battle over transgender rights in the United States. Judge......

Trump Administration Defies Court Order, Deports Venezuelans

The Trump administration has deported over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a court order prohibiting the action, arguing that the judge lacked the authority to intervene. The deportations involved individuals linked to Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal organization associated with kidnapping,......

Dylan Robert, former rising star of cinema, returns to prison after a new conviction

Dylan Robert, once a promising figure in French cinema, faced justice again on March 14, 2024. The Marseille criminal court sentenced the 25-year-old actor to three years in prison, with two years to be served concurrently from a previous conviction. Robert had been incarcerated for four years due to......

American rapper Puff Diddy pleads not guilty to new charges

American rapper and hip-hop mogul Puff Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, pleaded not guilty to new charges in New York on Friday. This comes just weeks before his upcoming trial, where he will face charges for running a large sex trafficking network. According to the new indictment, the hip-hop......