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Global Human Rights Group Demands Inquiry into Pakistan’s Violent Protest Crackdown

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Islamabad, Pakistan — Serious concerns have been raised by the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) regarding the forceful suppression of opposition demonstrations in Islamabad. The institute has called on Pakistan to adhere more closely to global human rights norms, notably in managing protests with minimal force. Turmoil escalated in the capital when mass protests, primarily demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, descended into chaos. Following Khan’s detention, his supporters, led by his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), organized widespread protests on November 24. The gatherings, climaxing between November 26 and … Read more

Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over Fatal Crashes, Demands Stricter Oversight and True Accountability

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Washington — A U.S. federal judge has recently overturned a plea agreement between Boeing and the U.S. government, a deal that was set to resolve criminal charges tied to two catastrophic plane crashes that claimed 346 lives. The decision on Thursday came after criticisms that the agreement allowed Boeing too lenient a route to absolve its responsibilities for the incidents. The plea deal, originally agreed upon in July, required Boeing to plead guilty to a single count of criminal fraud, undergo independent monitoring, and pay a $243 million fine. However, Judge Reed O’Connor cited several … Read more

Le Pen’s Lawyer Denounces Prosecution’s Demands as “Weapon of Destruction” in EU Funds Trial Finale

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Paris, France — In a high-profile legal showdown that reached its climax, Marine Le Pen, the far-right French political leader, and 24 members of her party, the Rassemblement National, concluded their trial involving accusations of misappropriating millions of euros from the European Union. Throughout the proceeding’s final day, Le Pen’s defense vehemently disputed the charges, demanding her full acquittal. The controversy centers around allegations that Le Pen and her colleagues diverted approximately €4.5 million from the EU by falsely employing parliamentary assistants to work for national partisan interests rather than their designated European assignments. This … Read more

Harford County Council Demands Former Member Cease Contact Amid Legal Threats and Ouster Controversy

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Bel Air, Md. — In the aftermath of his recent legal plea, a former Harford County Council member is now entwined in a contentious dispute with the council, which has culminated in a warning against potential legal action. Dion Guthrie, who served over five decades in a prominent local union before his recent nolo contendere plea to a felony theft charge, is being warned by newly appointed council attorneys to cease communications with current members and clarify his intentions regarding a threatened lawsuit concerning his removal from the council. The law firm of Rifkin Weiner … Read more