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Russian Government Prepares Bill to Confiscate Assets of False Information Violators and Alleged Criminals Amid Ukraine Invasion

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MOSCOW, Russia – In a move that intensifies Russia’s crackdown on the spread of false information and its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government has announced its preparation of a bill that would allow the confiscation of money and property. The proposal aims to target individuals who violate laws related to false information and the Ukrainian invasion, as confirmed by Russian officials on Saturday. Chairman of the Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, shared details of the bill through the messaging platform Telegram. Volodin explained that the draft law would enable the authorities to seize assets, including … Read more

Russian Lawmakers Propose Confiscating Assets of Those Spreading False Information about Armed Forces

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Moscow – Russian lawmakers are drafting a bill that would permit the seizure of assets from individuals spreading what they deem as “deliberately false information” about the country’s armed forces. Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma, stated that this legislation would also encompass acts of betrayal such as discrediting the armed forces, advocating for sanctions against Russia, or inciting extremist activities. In a post on Telegram, Volodin asserted that those who attempt to undermine or betray Russia must face appropriate punishment and compensate for the harm inflicted on the nation by forfeiting their … Read more

Attorneys Facing Disciplinary Proceedings for Involvement in Frivolous Election Fraud Claims and False Representations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three lawyers who were involved in former President Donald Trump’s attempts to challenge the 2020 election results are now facing disciplinary proceedings from the D.C. Bar. Sidney Powell, Howard Kleinhendler, and George T. Conway III are accused of filing “egregiously false claims” about election fraud and violating professional ethics. Powell, who gained notoriety for her involvement in Trump’s failed legal campaign to overturn Joe Biden’s victories in swing states, dubbed her efforts the “Kraken” lawsuits. After her time with Powell, she later represented several defendants associated with the January 6th Capitol insurrection. … Read more

Consumer Group Files Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over False Ethical Sourcing Claims

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Washington, D.C. – Starbucks is facing a lawsuit from a consumer group in the United States, accusing the company of making false and misleading claims about its coffee sourcing practices. The National Consumers League alleges that Starbucks’ assertion of ethical sourcing for its coffee is deceptive and contradicted by documented human rights and labor abuses on farms in Guatemala, Kenya, and Brazil that supply the company. The consumer group points out media reports that highlight disturbing incidents, such as a case in Brazil where police rescued workers, including teenagers, from a coffee farm. These workers … Read more