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Steubenville Court Denies Bond Reduction for Mother Accused of Infant Abuse, Case Heads to Grand Jury

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Steubenville, Ohio — A Steubenville woman, 20, accused of physically assaulting her one-month-old child, will remain in Jefferson County jail after a municipal judge ruled against reducing her bond on Tuesday. The case has been sent to the Jefferson County grand jury following a determination of probable cause by Municipal Judge John Mascio Jr. Shayla Oxley, who was arrested on Jan. 24, faces charges of child endangerment, with law enforcement officials detailing a troubling episode involving the young child suffering from severe injuries. Despite arguments from Oxley’s attorney, Bruce Clark, to lower the $100,000 bond … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Suspect Accused in Stabbing of Author Salman Rushdie

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Mayville, N.Y. — Jury selection began for the trial of the man charged with the stabbing of acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie, an event that shocked literary communities and advocates of free speech worldwide. The accused, Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey, faces charges in a courtroom filled with spectators and media, demonstrating the high-profile nature of this case. The attack on Rushdie occurred in August 2021 while he was preparing to speak at a lecture series at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. Matar, allegedly stormed the stage and stabbed Rushdie multiple times, leading … Read more

Salman Rushdie to Testify in Trial of Accused Attacker as Jury Selection Begins in New York

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MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Jury selection commenced Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court as Hadi Matar, a 27-year-old New Jersey resident, stands trial for the attempted murder of renowned author Salman Rushdie. Matar, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges of attempted murder and assault following an incident in August 2022 where Rushdie was severely injured. Rushdie, 77, was attacked and stabbed multiple times just before he was scheduled to speak at an event focusing on writer safety, resulting in serious injuries including blindness in one eye and permanent damage to his hand. The event moderator also … Read more

Judge Considers Bail for Accused in High-Profile Rape Case Under POCSO, Decision Pending

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New Delhi, India — A court in the Indian capital is currently reviewing a bail application from Sushil, a man accused of sexual assault, including charges under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The hearing, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Rajesh Kumar, follows an FIR lodged against the suspect on July 30, 2024. The allegations against Sushil have triggered concerns about the safety and protection of minors in the region. Under the POCSO Act, the court takes a sensitive yet stringent approach to handle cases involving children to ensure justice … Read more