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Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release of Ugandan Lawyer Jailed Without Fair Trial

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KAMPALA, Uganda — International human rights organization Amnesty International called on Ugandan authorities on Wednesday to reverse a military tribunal’s verdict and release Eron Kiiza, a lawyer sentenced to nine months in prison after being accused of contempt of court. Kiiza, who was reportedly reprimanded and detained for shouting during a court martial proceeding, was denied a fair trial, according to advocates. Kiiza’s detention occurred as he was trying to enter a reserved area for lawyers at the tribunal, where he intended to represent opposition leader Kizza Besigye. The incident has sparked widespread criticism from … Read more

Wichita Car Dealer Jailed for Defying Court Order, Continues Illegal Sales Despite Ban

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WICHITA, Kan. — A local car dealership and its owner have run afoul of the law, leading to incarceration for the latter, following charges of contempt of court by the Sedgwick County District Attorney. The legal action stemmed from violations of a prior court order prohibiting the sale of vehicles pending financial penalties. The case revolves around 37 Auto Sales LLC and its owner, Jacobs Lucky, who were accused by the District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division of continuing vehicle sales despite a clear judicial directive to cease such activities. The initial orders, issued in response … Read more

$34 Million Justice: Woman Wrongly Jailed for Sixteen Years Wins Landmark Case Against Police Misconduct

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A federal jury in Nevada has ruled in favor of a woman who spent nearly 16 years incarcerated for a murder she did not commit, awarding her over $34 million in damages. At 18 years old, Kristin Lobato, who now goes by Blaise, was wrongly convicted in the 2001 death of a Las Vegas man. The decision was announced Thursday following a civil trial that scrutinized the conduct of the Las Vegas police and two of its former detectives. Blaise was visibly moved, shedding tears and embracing her legal team as … Read more

Determined Lawyer Defends Jailed Hindu Monk Amid Personal Health Struggles and Safety Concerns in Kolkata

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Barrackpore, India — Rabindra Ghosh, a notable Bangladeshi attorney known for his legal defense of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk incarcerated in Bangladesh, has arrived in Barrackpore near Kolkata for medical treatment, according to his family. Ghosh, who has a history of seeking medical care in India following an accident three years ago, is currently residing with his son in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Ghosh was accompanied by his wife when they traveled to India on Sunday evening. His son, Rahul Ghosh, who has been a resident of Barrackpore for … Read more