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fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Tottenham teen returns home after being jailed in Dubai for having sex with girl

Marcus, a 19-year-old from Tottenham, was jailed in Dubai for one year after a relationship with a 17-year-old girl, violating the UAE's age of consent.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
18 hours ago

London teenager, 18, released from Dubai jail after receiving royal pardon

Marcus Fakana, a teenager from Tottenham, was sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl but has been released.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Thomas Partey: the former Arsenal midfielder facing five rape charges

Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, with legal proceedings set to begin at Westminster magistrates court on 5 August.
Arsenal
#child-safety
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Katy Perry Files for a Restraining Order Against 'Transient' Man Who She Claims Repeatedly Turned Up at Her Santa Barbara Home

The singer's lawyers claim that the 'transient' man was arrested after he turned up at the home the first time, only to return to the dwelling one week later.
Renovation
#human-trafficking
fromSun Sentinel
4 days ago

Doctor accused of killing young daughter and faking a drowning at South Florida rental home

The records do not list an attorney for Gupta who could be reached for comment on her behalf.
US politics
#immigration
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US news

Judge will order Kilmar Abrego Garcia's pre-trial release but ICE plans to detain him

fromABA Journal
1 week ago
US politics

Trump administration tells Supreme Court that judge defied its order allowing third-country deportations

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US news

Judge will order Kilmar Abrego Garcia's pre-trial release but ICE plans to detain him

fromABA Journal
1 week ago
US politics

Trump administration tells Supreme Court that judge defied its order allowing third-country deportations

#civil-lawsuits
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was tortured' in El Salvador prison, his lawyers say

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistaken for a deportee, has faced severe beatings, sleep deprivation, inadequate nutrition, and psychological torture in Salvadoran prison.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

What happens to Sean Combs now?

Sean Combs was found guilty on lesser charges after a federal trial regarding serious allegations, impacting his personal brand and business.
US news
#police-misconduct
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

What top people in media and politics are saying about Paramount's settlement with Trump

"CBS and Paramount Global realized the strength of this historic case and had no choice but to settle."
US politics
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Karen Read's legal troubles aren't over yet. Here's what's next.

The Plymouth Superior Court lawsuit alleges Read "was under the influence of alcohol and unable to drive a motor vehicle safely" as she drove O'Keefe to an afterparty.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Pregnant British teenager tells court she was forced' to smuggle drugs into Georgia

Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British teenager imprisoned in Georgia, claims she was tortured into smuggling drugs, showing her scarred wrist in court.
Canada news
#criminal-justice
fromBKReader
5 days ago
Brooklyn

What Hidden Risks Can a License Plate Reveal About a Used Car?

License plates reveal crucial information about a vehicle's history, helping buyers avoid costly mistakes.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Lafayette's Long-Shuttered Park Theater to Reopen With a $12 Million Renovation

The Clipper Card outage on Tuesday morning was resolved by early afternoon, with service restored by AC Transit by 12:30 pm.
Renovation
fromBlue Seat Blogs
6 days ago

Rangers sign Taylor Raddysh to 2 year contract - Blue Seat Blogs

Taylor Raddysh has been signed to a two-year contract with a $1.5 million cap hit, providing solid offensive depth on the third line.
New York Rangers
#contraband
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
US news

Oakland Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Contraband Porn Into Solano County Jail

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
US news

Oakland Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Contraband Porn Into Solano County Jail

fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Nudify app's plan to dominate deepfake porn hinges on Reddit, docs show

Clothoff operates a large network of nudify apps, acquiring over 10 services to enhance market dominance despite a lawsuit from San Francisco's city attorney.
Privacy technologies
#copyright
#real-estate
#brooklyn-news
#jake-retzlaff
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'My HOA Is Trying To Steal My Home': Charlotte Homeowner Joins the Fight for Pivotal HOA Reform in North Carolina

"Our situation has become a battleground for homeowners rights against unchecked HOA power. We're fighting to bring attention to these issues that too many face."
Real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Bolsonaro rallies supporters in Brazil amid Supreme Court coup plot trial

Bolsonaro's legal challenges stem from accusations of attempting to overturn the 2022 election, with implications for his political future, especially with upcoming elections.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Chinese Police Cracking Down on Naughty Fiction

"Why are some people who commit sexual assaults in real life not punished so severely?"
SF LGBT
#crime
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sean Diddy' Combs and son Justin accused of rape in new US lawsuit

In a shocking new lawsuit, Sean Diddy Combs and his son Justin face allegations of orchestrating a violent gang-rape in 2017, amid ongoing sexual abuse trial.
Music
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

OAK's latest name proposal puts Oakland ahead of the San Francisco Bay

The Port of Oakland plans to rebrand OAK as "Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport," positioning the city ahead of the Bay Area and alleviating traveler confusion.
California
#nfl
#assault
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island man admits burglary charge to resolve 2 Staten Island cases; open case in Brooklyn

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

New Jersey Popeyes employee shoots at car, strikes driver in head as 'revenge' for parking lot beatdown: reports

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island man admits burglary charge to resolve 2 Staten Island cases; open case in Brooklyn

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

New Jersey Popeyes employee shoots at car, strikes driver in head as 'revenge' for parking lot beatdown: reports

fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Sweet or taxable? M&S strawberry sandwich sparks new VAT debate

"If the bread is sweetened and designed to be eaten with fingers, the case for classifying it as confectionery is surprisingly strong," said Simon Knivett, VAT manager at HW Fisher.
Food & drink
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley can sweep Ohlone Park homeless encampment, judge rules

Berkeley can clear the encampment of homeless residents at Ohlone Park after a federal judge denied an injunction that would have blocked the closure.
East Bay (California)
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 week ago
Boston Red Sox

Wander Franco Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse

Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse and received a two-year suspended sentence.
#california
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

Stanford Medicine Announces 'Pause' In Providing Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Trans Youth

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

Stanford Medicine Announces 'Pause' In Providing Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Trans Youth

fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Man accused of fatal crash that killed jogger, in critical condition after hospital clash

A driver accused of running down a Shenandoah father out for a jog has been unconscious and hospitalized since police struck him with Tasers two weeks ago.
SF parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Connecticut Democrat Busted For Shoplifting From Target Self-Checkout Line

While I do not have a record, I take full responsibility for the error and am working through the legal processes to resolve the matter quickly and respectfully.
Boston food
#openai
#jon-jones
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago
Retirement

Jon Jones Faces Misdemeanor Charge for Leaving Scene of Accident in New Mexico

fromSherdog
2 weeks ago
Retirement

Jon Jones Faces Misdemeanor Charge for Leaving Scene of Accident in New Mexico

fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

After D.A.'s objection, California man convicted of hate crime will face harsher sentence

Tyson Theodore Mayfield, who threatened a pregnant Black woman while making racial slurs, is facing up to life in prison after resentencing.
Black Lives Matter
fromPatently-O
1 week ago

Seeds of Doubt: Sexual Reproduction and Territorial Limits in Plant Patent Law

Driscoll's holds significant power in the berry market, not by growing berries directly but through licensing new varieties and enforcing strict patent rights.
Cannabis
#immigration-enforcement
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The Trump administration is making an unprecedented reach for data held by states

fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The Trump administration is making an unprecedented reach for data held by states

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Hunt hounds chased and attacked cats, dogs, horses, donkeys and alpacas, report says

According to an analysis by Protect the Wild, specifically aimed at the last hunting season, hound packs have caused distress to 89 domestic and farm animals.
UK news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

She was sexually assaulted in a rideshare. She's not alone but companies won't share Canadian data | CBC News

I was relying on the rideshare company to get me home safe and instead they put me in a car with my rapist.
Toronto startup
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Executives who allegedly hired Irish corporate spy are accused of 'fleeing' to Dubai and Israel

Three senior executives at the US HR software company Deel are accused of engaging in corporate espionage, having allegedly recruited an Irish payroll manager as a spy.
European startups
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Attorney general warns UK joining war on Iran may be illegal

The UK's potential involvement in US attacks on Iran raises significant legal concerns, emphasizing the importance of protecting allies without engaging in offensive operations.
UK news
#bullying
#r-kelly
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Developer accused of bribing DOB commish moves to throw out charges

"The grand jury needed to understand the true nature of the relationship between Caller and Ulrich... The District Attorney's office prevented the Grand Jury from understanding the defendant's relationship by failing to inform them that Ulrich had been legally helping Caller for years."
NYC politics
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

SF coffee heir faces felony charges after high-speed police chase

The criminal complaint alleges that Austin Hills used his vehicle as a weapon during a June 12 encounter, striking another car containing two people.
San Francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fake dentist charged by Czech police after treating dozens of patients

The three family members opened a fully equipped dental practice without a licence or the necessary expertise in the central Czech town of Havlickuv Brod in 2023.
UK news
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Kneecap's Mo Chara Granted Bail in First Court Appearance on Terror Charge

During the brief hearing, prosecutor Michael Bisgrove stated that the case is not about the rapper's support for Palestine or criticism of Israel, but rather about footage showing Mo Chara draped in the Hezbollah flag and shouting, 'Up Hamas! Up Hezbollah!'. This highlights the legal distinctions between free speech and anti-terror laws.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

4 years after vanishing, painting at heart of $11M lawsuit re-emerges but mystery far from over | CBC News

While Murray is taking comfort that his painting has been located, it's unclear where exactly it was for about 10 years.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

7 men indicted in $100M jewelry heist from Bay Area to SoCal, largest in US history

Seven California men have been charged for the largest jewelry heist in history, involving a $100 million theft from a Brinks truck.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

Baby delivered from brain-dead woman on life support in Georgia

Newkirk said her daughter had intense headaches more than four months ago and went to Atlanta's Northside Hospital, where she received medication and was released.
Atlanta Falcons
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