Lee County NAACP renews calls for charges in deadly officer-involved shooting
In a press conference Friday in front of FMPD, branch President James Muwakkil announced the organization had received an anonymous letter claiming to have more information about the shooting.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs under investigation for alleged 'pay-to-play' scheme
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is under investigation for an alleged "pay-for-play" scheme after a report showed a business got a big rate hike after it donated to her inauguration
Woman sues American Airlines for outrageous sexual assault on flight to New Jersey
A woman who says she was sexually assaulted on an American Airlines flight is now suing the company for "failing to promptly intervene when the assault occurred." The lawsuit states…
Plane grounded in France for human trafficking investigation heading for India
After four days blocked inside a rural French airport, hundreds of Indian citizens are being flown to Mumbai. The plane they were travelling on to Nicaragua was grounded after a tip-off that the passengers may be the victims of people smugglers.
Racing associations face losing grant for not complying with guidelines - Hannah
KUALA LUMPUR: Associations that fail to follow the guidelines of drag and motocross sports will face blacklisting and will not be eligible to receive ...
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in lawsuit
The lawsuit stated that Ms Jonasson felt like she was a ‘piece of trash’ and her self-esteem was ‘demolished’.
Three arrested, facing 150 vandalism charges in Wellington
A string of vehicles and bus stops were damaged in Wellington's northern suburbs.
Vin Diesel faces 2010 sex assault claim by former assistant
Action star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexually assaulting his assistant in an Atlanta hotel room over a decade ago, according to a lawsuit.
Ice dancer Sorensen exits Canadian championship amid sexual assault allegations
Canadian ice dancing champion Nikolaj Sorensen, who is under investigation for alleged sexual assault, and his skating partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry have withdrawn from this week’s Canadian figure skating championships in Calgary, Alberta.
Recycling firm faces trial over workplace death
A criminal prosecution has been brought against an employer following a workplace fatality at a waste recycling plant in Dublin almost three years ago.
Eskom fires employee for theft
Eskom announced that it fired Karabo Twala, an employee at Tutuka Power Station, three months after he was sentenced by the Standerton Regional Court.
GM's Cruise robotaxi service faces fine in alleged cover-up of San Francisco accident's severity
California regulators are alleging a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up the severity of an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add ...
Chimombe and Mpofu face new corruption charges involving US$9.2m
HARARE - Controversial businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are in custody over a US$7 million fraud, have been slapped with another charge involving a US$9.2 million streetlights corruption scandal.
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Fast and Furious” star Vin Diesel has been accused by his former assistant of sexual battery while working for him in 2010.
Cardiff cancels bike hire scheme after 'staggering' spate of vandalism
A bike hire scheme which was given £800,000 in taxpayers cash by the Welsh Government has been scrapped for an entire city.
SkyCity agrees hefty penalty for alleged breaches in Australia
Casino operator SkyCity has agreed to pay a penalty of about $75 million for alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws in Australia.
French film star Depardieu faces new allegation of sexual assault
A fellow actor filed a sexual assault complaint against Gérard Depardieu in September, prosecutors said Wednesday, adding to a string of allegations targeting the French star.
Winston Peters alleges cover-up over Interislander crash
The cause of the grounding is being probed but the acting PM says "it's clear as daylight something dramatically has gone wrong".
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces 7 more lawsuits, including one alleging rape of 13-year-old girl
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing seven more lawsuits, including one that alleges he raped a 13-year-old girl.
House widens Harvard investigation to include allegations of plagiarism against Gay
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced an expansion of the investigation into Harvard University to include allegations of plagiarism against the school's president.
Drivers issued £400 Bonfire Night warning with risk of losing licence
Drivers are being encouraged to remain vigilant during Bonfire Night
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in lawsuit
“Fast and Furious” star Vin Diesel has been accused by his former assistant of sexual battery while working for him in 2010.
Five Wellington councillors breached code of conduct over future of Reading Cinemas site, investigation finds
"I know that our residents don't want to see us distracted by internal spats or personal issues," Mayor Tory Whanau says.
MD warns discom staff against any laxity in service
Employees told to focus on the collection of power dues
Drivers issued urgent fine warning with risk of losing licence on Bonfire Night
Some lesser-known motoring laws can be especially important during Bonfire Night with some offences carrying a fine of up to £400 plus points on your driving licence
EEOC sues over hiring practice of student-athlete movers due to claims of age discrimination
A California moving company known for promoting its youthful, chiseled furniture movers is now in hot water with the federal government.
Police question employers for ‘brutalising’ minor help; CWC says child labour law violated
CWC orders Gurugram police to slap child labour charges against employers of minor domestic help who was allegedly held in captivity, tortured and sexually abused. Police have interrogated woman employer and her two sons, booked for outraging modesty, criminal intimidation and causing hurt. Labour Dept. to investigate child labour accusations and submit report. Girl counselled and admitted to hospital for treatment. Domestic help contracts must be prohibited to prevent exploitation.
Repeat Fife sex offender avoids prison despite ‘high risk of harm’ to community
Mark Lacy's health conditions and the consequences to society of a 'relatively short' prison sentence were cited as reasons for the community disposal.
Devastating Night: Devin Grapples with Shocking Murder
Devin was rattled by a heinous crime that unfolded in the quiet hours of Wednesday night, sending shockwaves through the community. Preliminary information suggests that a man, residing in the "Vratlek" district of the city known for its mineral water, allegedly killed his own brother in a gruesome act and attempted to set the crime scene ablaze.
BBC star accused of sexual harassment on set with investigation launched
A top BBC star has been accused of multiple counts of sexual harassment as an investigation is launched. A BBC soap star has been accused of sexual harassment on and around set, The Sun newspaper is reporting.
French TV personality faces preliminary charge of rape
Patrick Poivre d’Arvor denies wrongdoing, and has sued 16 of his accusers.
Alaska ombudsman says Adult Protective Services’ negligent handling of vulnerable adult led to death
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An elderly Alaskan living in squalor and deemed a low priority by state officials died of hypothermia, a result of negligence on the part of Adult Protective Services, according to a report from the Alaska State Ombudsman’s office.
DOJ says Boeing faces criminal charge for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
DOJ determined that Boeing violated 2021 agreement spurred by two fatal crashes.
A look at Harvey Weinstein’s health and legal issues as he faces more criminal charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces mounting legal and health troubles some seven years after scores of women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against him, helping launch the global #MeToo movement.On Thursday, he was indicted on additional sex crimes charges in New York ahead of a retrial this fall. The grand jury decision remains sealed until he is formally arraigned in court.Weinstein has maintained that any sexual activity was consensual.Meanwhile, the 72-year-old remains hospitalized following emergency heart surgery — just the latest in an assortment of medical ailments that have cropped up while in custody.Here’s a recap of where things stand:New York retrialIn April, New York's highest court overturned Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on rape and sexual assault charges, ruling that the trial judge had unfairly allowed testimony against him based on allegations from other women that were not part of the case. A new trial was ordered and the tentative start date…
UK faces new motorhome and campervan ban after 'long-standing' complaints
Campervans and motorhomes could be banned from parking on Morecambe promenade overnight and they could also be banned from parking overnight in Lancaster City Council car parks.
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