Category: Judicial Proceedings
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Did Franceโs Sarkozy Take $52 Million from Libyaโs Gaddafi? The Scandal That Wonโt Go Away
A decade-long investigation has brought former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to trial for allegedly receiving $52 million in illegal campaign funds from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The case, one of the most explosive corruption scandals in recent French history, has shaken the political establishment and revived questions about Franceโs foreign entanglements in Africa.…
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๐ฑ๐ทBreaking News Liberia: Boulevard Palace Hotel General Manager Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances
Anwar Futloo, the General Manager of Boulevard Palace Hotel, was found dead on Monday evening after reportedly ingesting a toxic chemical. Preliminary reports suggest that Futloo consumed caustic soda, a highly corrosive substance commonly used for cleaning, leading to severe internal injuries. The incident occurred during a visit to a friend’s residence on 9th Street,…
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First criminal crypto tax evader in US sentenced to two years in prison
Quick Take An Austin, Texas, man received a two-year sentence for falsely underreporting capital gains earned from selling $3.7 million in bitcoin โ marking the first criminal tax evasion prosecution centered entirely on cryptocurrency. The false tax returns were filed by Frank Richard Ahlgren III between 2017 and 2019. They did not report or underreported…
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Federal Judge Rules Accuser Can Remain Anonymous in Lawsuit Against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter
A federal judge has ruled that a woman who accused music moguls Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager can proceed with her lawsuit under the protection of anonymity. The ruling underscores the courtโs recognition of the sensitive nature of the allegations and the potential risks…
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Political Turmoil in Liberia: Speaker Koffa’s Removal and the Legal Clash of Cllr. Sherman vs. Cllr. Gongloe
In recent months, Liberia has witnessed significant political turbulence centered around the attempted removal of House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa. This situation has not only disrupted legislative proceedings but has also led to public unrest and raised questions about the nation’s commitment to democratic principles. Background on Speaker Koffa’s Removal On October 18, 2024, approximately…
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Rastafarian Community in South Africa Faces Ongoing Cannabis Arrests Despite Decriminalization
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has formally addressed National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola, voicing concerns over the continued arrests of adult private users, possessors, and cultivators of cannabis. This issue has disproportionately impacted members of the Rastafarian community, despite cannabis being decriminalized for private use in South Africa and a South…
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๐บ๐ฌ Uganda’s court orders government to pay LRA war crime victims
A Ugandan court has ordered the government to pay up to 10 million Ugandan shillings ($2,740) to each victim of Lord’s Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo, the first senior member of the rebel group to be convicted by Uganda’s judiciary. In October, Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the LRA, was sentenced to 40 years in…
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๐ง๐ด๐บ๐ธ Bolivia extradites former anti-narcotics chief to the US to face drug trafficking charges
In a dramatic turn of events, Boliviaโs former anti-narcotics chief, Maximiliano Dรกvila, was extradited to the United States this Thursday. Dรกvila now faces federal drug trafficking charges in a New York court, casting a spotlight on allegations of corruption within anti-drug operations in Latin America. Dรกvila, who served during the closing months of Evo Moralesโ…
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๐ฟ๐ฒ Zambia’s Court Blocks Edgar Lungu from Seeking Third Term
In Zambia, the Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to seek a third term in office. The courtโs decision comes after Lungu announced his return to active politics last year. The countryโs highest court determined that Lungu’s first term, served from 2015 to 2016 following the death of President…
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Belgium was found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial Congo.
The Belgian state has been found guilty of crimes against huFrom left, Marie-Jose Loshi, Monique Bitu Bingi, Lea Tavares Mujinga, Simone Ngalula and Noelle Verbeeken speak with each other as they look over papers in Brussels, Belgium, on June 29, 2020 [Francisco Seco/AP] Belgium was found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial Congo. The…
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