Stalking Turns Violent: Woman Lawyer Attacked with Acid After Rejecting Advances in Lucknow

Lucknow, India — A woman lawyer was attacked with an acid-like substance in her office in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area, allegedly by a man who had stalked and harassed her for several months after she turned down his romantic advances. The suspect, Shilu Nishad, a resident of Auraiya, was taken into custody following an FIR that was filed on Sunday. According to the victim, the harassment escalated after she rejected Nishad’s proposals. He allegedly made threats to kill and sexually assault her, created fake social media profiles using her images, and bombarded her with harassing phone … Read more

"Federal Jury Awards $28 Million to Former Inmate Brutally Attacked in Montana Private Prison"

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – In a significant ruling, a federal jury awarded Nathaniel Lake, a former prisoner, nearly $28 million after he sustained serious injuries while incarcerated in a private facility in Shelby, Montana. The jury determined that CoreCivic, the corporation operating the prison, failed to adequately protect Lake during his time behind bars. Lake’s ordeal began when he was attacked by another inmate, known for a violent history, who was serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole. The assailant was able to exit his locked area and entered Lake’s cell, where he … Read more

Justice Delayed, Defender Down: Bail Hearing for Hindu Monk Postponed as Attacked Lawyers Fail to Appear in Bangladesh Court

Dhaka, Bangladesh – A bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest from ISKCON detained on sedition charges, was indefinitely delayed after a no-show from his legal team in a Bangladesh court. The hearing, originally slated for today, has now been pushed to January 2 amid unsettling developments involving his defense lawyers. Reports indicate that the defense team, comprising 51 attorneys, has faced severe intimidation and violence, leading to their absence in court. Among them, advocate Ramen Roy, who is spearheading Das’s defense, was severely injured in an attack and is now recuperating … Read more

Jury Deliberates in Disturbing Case of Infant Attacked by Rats

Little Rock, AR — A man faces a jury this week in a case that has gripped the community, charged in connection with a horrifying incident where a baby was bitten repeatedly by rats. The jury began deliberations Wednesday, focusing on the charges of child endangerment and allowing a minor to be exposed to a hazardous environment. The accused, who has pleaded not guilty, was apparently living in conditions described by prosecutors as deplorable and dangerous for any child. The distressing event came to light when emergency services were called to the home and discovered … Read more