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Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
New surprises before US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump's lawyers ask NYC judge to overturn hush-money conviction
Donald Trump's lawyers reportedly asked for his hush money criminal case conviction to be overturned citing the Supreme Court's recent ruling giving him immunity from prosecution for official decisions, while sitting on the President's chair. What more surprises lie in wait ahead of the US Presidential Elections, that are just round the corner?
Orissa HC faces criticism for commuting death sentence of a rapist, citing his habit of namaz many times
Lawyers question whether frequent prayers offered by a 36-year-old death row convict, convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, justify commuting his sentence to life imprisonment. Orissa High Court cited the convict's religious devotion and surrender to God in its decision, despite upholding his conviction under IPC and POCSO Act. The court noted his family circumstances and good behavior in prison, arguing against the 'rarest of rare' category for capital punishment.
Convicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt
The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispensation of complicity in the process.
NIA special court convicts two over conspiracy to unleash terrorist attacks in India
NIA convicted Ansal-al-lslam members Mahmud Hassan and Mohamad Sayad Hussain for aiding Ansar-al-Islam's terrorist conspiracy. They possessed 11 mobile phones and were sentenced to five years in prison.
'Apology too late': Indian-origin UK officer after being jailed for 12 years during pregnancy for stealing
Seema Misra, a former Post Office manager wrongly jailed for theft over faulty software, has rejected the apology from the engineer whose evidence convicted her. Misra's case, overturned in 2021, highlights the faulty Horizon IT system scandal. Apologies from the engineer and former Post Office officials have been dismissed by Misra, who served time while pregnant. The UK government is compensating affected sub-postmasters and has introduced legislation to exonerate the wrongfully convicted.
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New York Judge partially lifts Trump hush money gag order
The revised order now allows Trump to speak publicly about witnesses in the case, but keeps in place restrictions on his comments about individual prosecutors and others involved in the case. Trump's lawyers argued the gag order was stifling his campaign speech, and said it might limit his ability to respond to attacks from Democratic President Joe Biden during their coming debate on June 27.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh approaches HC seeking directions for 21-day furlough
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for rape, has requested a 21-day furlough from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. His petition cites the need to conduct welfare activities for his sect. The court had previously restricted further parole without its approval.
How long will you keep blast convict in solitary confinement: HC asks jail authorities
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra prison authorities on Himayat Baig's prolonged solitary confinement in 2010 Pune blast case.
Joe Biden vs Donald Trump: Less disliked will win the US presidential election
Trump's court drama and conviction have not significantly impacted the upcoming election, with supporters rallying behind him despite felony charges. The focus remains on the least disliked candidate for the presidency.
Can Donald Trump contest US Presidential Election if he is convicted? Here is what US Constitution says on this issue
The US Constitution has a clear provision that any one can contest presidential election if he is at least 35 years old, a ‘natural born citizen’ and has lived in the US for at least 14 years.
SC stays till further orders premature release of gangster Arun Gawli in murder case
The Supreme Court stayed the premature release of Arun Gawli, a gangster-turned-politician serving life imprisonment, following an order by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court related to the 2006 remission policy.
Stormy Daniels says Trump should be jailed after conviction
Stormy Daniels, the adult film actor who testified against former US president Donald Trump, has said she believes he should be jailed and should be sentenced to community service. Daniels broke her silence after Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of business fraud for trying to cover up hush money payments to her on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.
SC to hear Maharashtra govt's plea on June 3 against premature release of gangster Arun Gawli
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea from the Maharashtra government challenging a Bombay High Court order that allowed the premature release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case. Gawli, who is 65 years old and certified as weak by the Medical Board, argues that the rejection of his application for premature release by the state authorities is unjust and arbitrary.
Authentic dying declaration can be sole basis for conviction without any corroboration: SC
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of an ex-army personnel for murdering his wife, a police constable, in Maharashtra's Beed district 22 years ago, emphasizing the validity of dying declarations. The court stated that an authentic, credible, and untutored dying declaration can be the sole basis for conviction. The victim's declaration led to her husband's life imprisonment, affirmed by the Bombay High Court. The Supreme Court directed the husband to surrender within two weeks, confirming his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: When will the sentencing happen and what to expect?
Former President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts related to falsifying business records in his high-profile hush money trial.
VK Saxena seeks maximum punishment against Medha Patkar, says defamation is serious offence
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has requested maximum punishment for Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case filed against her. Patkar, who was the president of the National Council for Civil Liberties, had filed the defamation case in 2001 when she defamed him through a press release issued by her. The Saket District Court of Delhi recently convicted Patkar under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted in 2001 case of murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty
Mumbai special court convicted gangster Chhota Rajan for the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty. The court found Rajan guilty under the IPC provisions for murder. The victim, who owned Golden Crown hotel, was shot dead by alleged gang members amid extortion threats. Court to determine punishment later.
Harvey Weinstein may face new rape charges, as more victims have come to the forefront reveals NYC prosecutors
Manhattan prosecutors told a judge on Wednesday they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein and could potentially seek a new indictment against the former movie mogul ahead of his scheduled retrial on rape charges later this year.
SP leader Azam Khan's wife released from jail after getting bail in fake birth certificate case
Tazeen Fatima, wife of Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Azam Khan, was on Wednesday released from Rampur district jail after getting bail from the Allahabad High Court last week. The Allahabad High Court had on May 24 granted bail to Azam Khan, his wife Fatima and son Abdullah Azam Khan in the fake birth certificate case.
Will Donald Trump be sent to jail if he is convicted by Manhattan court? Here are details
Each of the 34 felony falsification of business records charges that Trump is facing carries a sentence of up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. He has pleaded not guilty in all these cases.
HC acquits Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Ranjit Singh's murder case
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Case: Gurmeet Ram Rahim was acquitted by the Punjab & Haryana High Court in the murder case of Ranjit Singh. The court, led by Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Lalit Batra, granted this verdict while accepting an appeal filed by the Dera chief against his conviction. Ram Rahim had been found guilty by a special CBI court in Panchkula in rape and two murder cases involving journalist Ram Chander Chhatarpati and former Dera manager Ranjit Singh.
Bangladesh PM Hasina reiterates commitment to execute verdicts against arch-rival Khalida Zia's son
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina voeto bring back arch-rival Khaleda Zia's son, Tarique Rahman, from London to face court verdict for masterminding a deadly grenade attack. Hasina seeks to execute sentences against Rahman and other convicts to ensure peace, security, and economic freedom in the country, despite facing conspiracies against her government. She remains determined to uphold justice and not succumb to pressure.
SP leader Azam Khan, family granted bail in fake birth certificate case
Allahabad High Court grants bail to Azam Khan, wife, and son in the forgery case. Azam Khan's sentence is stayed, but they remain in jail. Azam Khan is in Sitapur Jail, Abdullah Azam is in Hardoi jail, and Tazeen Fatima is in Rampur jail.
Harvey Weinstein to remain jailed in New York awaiting rape retrial
Harvery Weinstein will remain detained in New York as he awaits a retrial for rape charges. Weinstein's retrial, scheduled after Labor Day, comes after his 2020 conviction on rape charges was overturned by the New York State Court of Appeals on April 25.
Disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein back in NYC court after a hospital stay
The 16-year sentence Weinstein received in 2023 for raping a woman at a 2013 Los Angeles film festival had been on ice while he served time behind bars in New York after being found guilty of rape in Manhattan in 2020.
Establishing open prisons can be solution to decongest jails: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court suggested establishing open jails as a solution to prison overcrowding and prisoner rehabilitation. Open prisons allow convicts to work outside during the day and return in the evening to integrate into society and reduce psychological pressure. The court expressed interest in expanding open prisons nationwide, citing the efficient system in Rajasthan. However, it clarified that it wouldn't address issues already pending before other benches.
Pakistan court orders jail for wife of former PM Imran Khan, lawyer says
A court in Pakistan granted on Wednesday a request by the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to shift to jail, her lawyer said, instead of house arrest ordered by the government because of security concerns. Bushra Bibi, detained at Khan's hilltop mansion in Islamabad since the couple's January conviction on charges of illegally selling state gifts, had challenged the house arrest, her lawyer Naeem Panjutha posted on social media platform X.
Survey: 65% of people think Donald Trump will be convicted in hush money trial. Know what Joe Biden supporters think
USA Today and Suffolk University contacted 1,000 registered voters by landline and cellphone between April 30 and May 3. It accepts to have a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. Overall, 15% of the people polled expect Donald Trump to be convicted on all 34 felony counts, 50% on some of them, and 23% on none of them.
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