Accused Serial Stabber’s Refusal to Speak Raises Concerns as Mental Health Evaluation is Urgently Sought

Melbourne, Australia – An accused serial stabber who targeted five victims in a random spree has remained silent since his arrest, refusing to communicate with anyone. Christopher Raftopoulos, 31, allegedly embarked on an unprovoked stabbing rampage lasting three hours across Melbourne’s inner suburbs over the weekend. Police suspect he used multiple knives during his attacks, which occurred in four separate incidents spanning the Central Business District (CBD) and St Kilda. Raftopoulos was scheduled to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday morning, but he did not show up in person or via video link. He … Read more

International Legal Team Urgently Appeals to UN on Alleged Torture of Witness in Hong Kong Activist’s Trial

Hong Kong, China – Jimmy Lai, a detained pro-democracy activist and media entrepreneur, has filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Lai’s international legal team alleges that the Chinese authorities tortured a key prosecution witness, Andy Li, in order to extract incriminating evidence against Lai. Lai is currently standing trial for charges under the National Security Law (NSL), including conspiracy to sedition, collusion with a foreign country, and conspiracy to collude with foreign countries. The trial began on December 18 and … Read more