Covert

Prominent Libel Lawyer Sues Academic for Defamation, Claims Misidentification as UAE Covert Agent in Controversial Book

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Belfast, Northern Ireland — Paul Tweed, a seasoned defamation lawyer whose client list has included well-known figures like Britney Spears, Liam Neeson, and Nicolas Cage, has initiated a legal battle against London-based academic Dr. Andreas Krieg. Tweed contends that he was erroneously depicted as a covert agent for the United Arab Emirates in Krieg’s recent book. The case, which seeks damages for the alleged misrepresentation, was filed at the High Court in Belfast. Dr. Krieg’s book, “Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives,” published in 2023 and aimed at postgraduates and specialists in information studies, discusses … Read more

Apple Accused of Covert Surveillance on Its Employees in Recent Lawsuit

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Cupertino, California — Tech giant Apple Inc. finds itself at the center of a legal controversy, accused of monitoring its employees’ private messages. Launched by several former employees, the lawsuit claims that Apple breached their privacy by allegedly spying on confidential communications on company-managed devices. According to legal filings, the complaint targets Apple’s management practices, highlighting allegations of privacy invasion. The plaintiffs argue that Apple’s actions were a serious breach of trust and privacy, citing violations that may include reviewing personal text messages and emails exchanged through company devices. The lawsuit serves as a prominent … Read more

Bangladeshi Lawyer Shares Harrowing Experience in Covert Detention Ordered by Hasina

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – A Bangladeshi lawyer, who recently reappeared after being missing for nearly two months, has shared a harrowing tale of secret detention, where he claims to have been held in a facility run by government authorities. The lawyer, identified only to protect his safety, alleges that the detention was part of an effort to suppress dissent against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. According to the lawyer, he was abducted from his home in Dhaka by men in plainclothes, who he believes were part of the security forces. He described his time in captivity … Read more