Kidnapped

Kidnapped as a Child, Man Triumphs as Lawyer in His Own Abduction Case 17 Years Later

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Agra, India — In a dramatic turn of events, Harsh Garg, who was kidnapped as a child in 2007 from his family’s medical shop in Kheragarh, Agra, stood in a courtroom as a lawyer nearly two decades later, delivering closing arguments in the very case of his abduction. Now 24, Garg’s journey from a kidnapped victim to a practicing attorney captivated the courtroom as he eloquently argued against the individuals who altered his life at the tender age of seven. The incident originally unfolded on the evening of February 10, 2007, when a group of … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against McAllen PD in Case of Kidnapped and Murdered Domestic Violence Victim

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McAllen, Texas — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the family of a Texas woman who was tragically abducted and murdered, after allegedly not being adequately protected by local police despite multiple reports of domestic violence. The lawsuit accused the McAllen Police Department of failing to enforce a protective order that could have possibly prevented her death. Melissa Banda was abducted and killed by her ex-husband, Richard Ford, on August 6, 2020. Prior instances where Banda reported violations of a protective order against Ford were cited in the legal action. Ford was … Read more

Kurdish Journalist Suleiman Ahmed: Kidnapped and Held in Custody, Lawyers Face Obstacles in Obtaining Information and Access

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DOHUK, Kurdistan Region – Journalist Suleiman Ahmed, who was abducted by authorities from the Kurdistan Democratic Party, has been subjected to false and baseless charges, according to one of his lawyers. The lawyer emphasized that Suleiman had entered and returned from Rojava with official documents, as well as possessing official residency in southern Kurdistan. Before his kidnapping, he had no legal issues. Since Suleiman’s abduction, a team of lawyers has been formed to review his case. The lawyers attempted to meet with the Asayish of Dohuk, but were denied access to their client. The Asayish … Read more