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New Russian Legislation Makes Searching for Pussy Riot Videos a Criminal Offense

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Moscow, Russia — Russia’s parliament has enacted a controversial law that criminalizes searching for content classified as “extremist,” a move that significantly impacts access to certain videos by the activist group Pussy Riot. The legislation, passed on July 17, is set to take effect in September and intensifies the government’s control over online content. Under the new law, individuals who intentionally seek out materials designated as extremist will face penalties. The justice ministry has compiled a list exceeding 5,000 entries that defines such content, which includes various forms of media like websites, music, political slogans, … Read more

"Prime Video’s Ballard Mirrors Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer with Stunning Plot Twist—Is This Michael Connelly’s Signature Style?"

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Los Angeles, California — A new crime drama based on Michael Connelly’s literary work is making waves on Prime Video, drawing comparisons to the popular Netflix series inspired by his “The Lincoln Lawyer” books. The recent adaptation, titled “Ballard,” introduces viewers to LAPD Detective Renee Ballard, who heads the cold-case department filled with underfunded and volunteer-led initiatives. The first season wraps up with a shocking twist when Ballard is implicated in a murder that leaves viewers astounded. In a striking turn of events, Ballard finds herself wrongfully arrested for the murder of Lieutenant Robert Olivas, … Read more

Georgia Couple Wins $2.25 Million After Pathologist Shares Disturbing Autopsy Videos of Their Decapitated Baby

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ATLANTA — A couple in Georgia has been awarded $2.25 million by a jury after a pathologist posted graphic videos of their decapitated baby’s autopsy online. The jury’s decision came on Wednesday against Dr. Jackson Gates, who conducted the autopsy on Treveon Taylor Jr., the couple’s son, who died during delivery in July 2023. Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr. initially employed Gates to perform the autopsy, which became the subject of considerable distress for the family when videos were shared on Instagram without their consent. The couple filed a lawsuit in September 2023, … Read more

James Bulger’s Mother Calls for Stricter Laws Against AI-Generated Videos of Child Victims

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London, UK — In a recent outcry for justice and digital ethics, Denise Fergus, the mother of the murdered toddler James Bulger, has called for the government to implement stricter regulations on AI-generated content that exploits child murder victims. This plea follows the unsettling appearance of videos on platforms like TikTok, which depicted a digital version of her deceased son recounting his own abduction and murder. The unsettling trend involves the use of advanced AI technology to create animated avatars of deceased individuals, particularly victims of violent crimes, who recount their demises in a first-person … Read more