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Salman Rushdie's attacker convicted of attempted murder and assault

Hadi Matar, the individual responsible for stabbing renowned novelist Salman Rushdie at a New York event, has been found guilty of attempted murder. The verdict was delivered by a jury on Friday, following Matar’s attack on Rushdie during a public speaking event in August 2022. Rushdie, 77, was......

Rethinking international law for a more just global system

The longstanding exceptional immunity granted to Israel has placed international law and its institutions in a precarious position. Israel has repeatedly defied the United Nations (UN), killing UN workers, banning UNRWA, and barring UN representatives. Additionally, it has undermined international justice......

New York Judge Rejects Trump's Request to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case

A New York judge denied Donald Trump’s request to delay his sentencing in the hush money case, which is set for this week. Judge Juan Merchan ruled that the sentencing should proceed as planned, despite Trump's upcoming inauguration, dismissing his argument that his victory in the presidential......

Man Charged with Murder and Arson After Woman Set on Fire on Subway

A man has been charged with murder and arson following the tragic death of a woman who was set on fire aboard a subway train in New York City. Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old man from Guatemala, allegedly used a lighter to ignite the woman's clothes as she appeared to be sleeping on the train at......

Judge Denies Trump’s Appeal in Stormy Daniels Hush Money Conviction  

A United States judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Trump’s legal team argued that the Supreme Court's ruling granting immunity to former presidents should apply, but the judge disagreed.   Judge......

 Trump’s Legal Team Seeks to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Citing Presidential Transition and Hunter Biden Pardon

In a signifiant legal move, President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has formally requested that a judge dismiss his hush money criminal conviction, claiming that continuing the case would disrupt the constitutional transition of power. In a filing submitted to Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan......

Rudy Giuliani Faces Courtroom Criticism for Outburst Over Assets Case

In a tense New York courtroom, Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and once a presidential candidate, clashed with U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman during a pretrial hearing related to a defamation lawsuit. The hearing, which took place in Manhattan, centered around Giuliani’s failure......

Indian Tycoon Gautam Adani Indicted in US Over $265 Million Bribery Scheme

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged by U.S. prosecutors in connection with a massive $265 million bribery scheme aimed at influencing Indian officials. This legal development has deepened the crisis surrounding Adani's vast business empire, marking the second major scandal to hit the......

ICC Prosecutor Faces Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Misconduct and Potential Conflicts of Interest

The impartiality of an inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is being questioned due to concerns about his connections to the agency overseeing the investigation. These concerns, raised by ICC staff, highlight potential conflicts......

New Allegations Surface Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs: A Closer Look at the Lawsuits

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the prominent hip-hop figure, faces serious allegations in two recent lawsuits that accuse him of drugging and sexually assaulting minors. The lawsuits, filed in New York's state Supreme Court, detail harrowing incidents involving a 10-year-old boy and a 17-year-old aspiring......

Diddy Combs Faces New Civil Suit: Allegations of Rape and a Troubling Pattern of Behavior

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing yet another civil lawsuit, this time alleging rape against a college student in 2004. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, paints a disturbing picture of Combs' alleged actions and raises questions about his behavior towards women. The......

Sinaloa Cartel Member Files Lawsuit Against Diddy Over Alleged Business Destruction

In a surprising legal twist, Alfredo P. Gonzalez, a self-identified member of the Sinaloa cartel currently incarcerated in Colorado, has initiated a lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Gonzalez alleges that Diddy, along with his company Bad Boy Entertainment, effectively dismantled......

Music Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs Entangled in Escalating Legal Turmoil

In a shocking turn of events, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the 54-year-old music industry titan, finds himself at the center of a growing scandal as allegations of sexual misconduct continue to mount. The hip-hop mogul's empire is under siege as federal authorities and multiple accusers close in,......