Immunity

Third Person Charged in Crystal Rogers Disappearance Seeks Bond Reduction amidst Promised Immunity Documents

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NELSON COUNTY, Ky. – A third person is set to appear in court on Thursday in connection to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. Steve Lawson will seek a reduction in his $500,000 bond, with a judge scheduled to consider the request during a 2:30 p.m. hearing. According to Lawson’s attorneys, he maintains his innocence and possesses documentation proving he was promised immunity for his cooperation. They argue that since 2015, he has been a “person of interest” and a “target of the Commonwealth,” emphasizing that he poses no flight risk as he has consistently appeared … Read more

Belarusian President Grants Himself Immunity and Blocks Exiled Opposition Leaders from Future Elections

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Minsk, Belarus – In a move to solidify his power and eliminate potential challengers in the upcoming presidential elections, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a new law granting him lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution. The law also aims to prevent opposition leaders living in exile from running in future elections. This controversial legislation, which technically applies to any former president and their family members, is primarily targeted at Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus with an iron fist for nearly three decades. With the next presidential election scheduled for 2025, the new law significantly tightens … Read more