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Judge Delays Sentencing in Trump’s Hush Money Case, Clears Path for Dismissal Bid Amid Presidential Transition

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NEW YORK — A judge has decided to delay the sentencing in the high-profile hush money case involving former President Donald Trump, allowing his legal team the opportunity to file a motion to dismiss the charges. This postponement came after the Manhattan district attorney expressed no opposition to granting more time for legal arguments. In a landmark legal outcome earlier in May, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 presidential election, marking him as the initial president-elect in U.S. history convicted of a criminal offense. The … Read more

Trump Hush Money Sentencing Postponed Again by Court Decision

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New York, NY – A federal judge has postponed the sentencing of Donald Trump’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to tax evasion and campaign finance violations involving payments made to silence allegations of extramarital affairs during Trump’s presidential campaign. The sentencing, originally scheduled for this year, has been deferred to a later date to allow additional time for ongoing investigations related to the case. Cohen admitted to paying $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels and arranging a $150,000 payment through the National Enquirer publisher to former Playboy model Karen McDougal. … Read more

Amnesty International Decries Thai Court’s Decision in NSO Group Spyware Case as Major Setback for Human Rights Advocates

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Bangkok, Thailand – Amnesty International has expressed grave concerns following a Thai court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against NSO Group Technologies, which was accused of misusing its Pegasus spyware. This ruling represents a severe blow to efforts aiming to protect privacy and human rights within the region. The case, initiated by Thai pro-democracy activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, also known as Pai Dao Din, centered on allegations that NSO Group failed to prevent the abusive deployment of its spyware against activists. Pai took legal action following alerts from Apple and a comprehensive 2022 report indicating that … Read more

Upgrade Your Browser: Enhance Your Reading Experience on Our Updated Platform!

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USA Today has redesigned its website to enhance the user experience by embracing the latest advancements in technology. This update has improved the site’s speed and usability, ensuring a more efficient and convenient navigation experience for all its readers. While the redesign is aimed at leveraging cutting-edge technology, this shift means certain older web browsers are no longer supported. Readers are encouraged to update their browsers to newer versions to access the full range of features offered by the new USA Today website. The need for such upgrades is not unique to USA Today; it … Read more