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Former Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin claims she's target of incoming Manhattan DA indictment: I am being falsely accused' | amNewYork

Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces potential criminal indictment but denies wrongdoing, claiming accusations may be politically motivated.

Mayor Adams suggests issue with feds' discovery of more criminal activity in his corruption case, but won't say what it is | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams claims federal charges against him are politically motivated, suggesting misconduct is obvious enough for everyone to see.

Former Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin claims she's target of incoming Manhattan DA indictment: I am being falsely accused' | amNewYork

Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces potential criminal indictment but denies wrongdoing, claiming accusations may be politically motivated.

Mayor Adams suggests issue with feds' discovery of more criminal activity in his corruption case, but won't say what it is | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams claims federal charges against him are politically motivated, suggesting misconduct is obvious enough for everyone to see.
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#legal-proceedings

Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Suspects in Upper Manhattan Robbery

The postponement of Trump's liquor license hearing is due to the delay in his sentencing, impacting his golf courses and their employees.

US judge temporarily blocks release of Trump investigations report

Trump claims the investigations against him are politically motivated.
Judge Cannon has temporarily blocked the release of the special counsel report.
Trump is the first US president to face criminal charges.

Man admits setting fire to Tory MP Mike Freer's shed

The man admitted setting fire to a shed belonging to the MP but denied political motivation.
A second defendant denied the same charges and faces trial.

Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Suspects in Upper Manhattan Robbery

The postponement of Trump's liquor license hearing is due to the delay in his sentencing, impacting his golf courses and their employees.

US judge temporarily blocks release of Trump investigations report

Trump claims the investigations against him are politically motivated.
Judge Cannon has temporarily blocked the release of the special counsel report.
Trump is the first US president to face criminal charges.

Man admits setting fire to Tory MP Mike Freer's shed

The man admitted setting fire to a shed belonging to the MP but denied political motivation.
A second defendant denied the same charges and faces trial.
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Trump Lawyers Ask Merrick Garland To Block Jack Smith's Final Report' They Claim Contains Discredited Accusations'

Trump's lawyers are urging the AG to block the release of Jack Smith's Final Report, claiming it propagates false accusations against Trump.
#hunter-biden

President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter After Previously Saying He Wouldn't

President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, claiming the prosecution was politically motivated, despite earlier assertions he would not grant such clemency.

President Biden issues pardon for son Hunter on gun, tax convictions

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, reversing earlier promises and claiming the prosecution was politically motivated.

Gaetz and Other MAGA Figures Irked By Hunter Biden Verdict

Critics dismiss Hunter Biden's gun-related conviction as politically motivated.

BREAKING: President Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden in Surprise Announcement Despite Repeatedly Saying He Wouldn't

President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for gun charges, claiming selective and unfair prosecution fueled by political motives.

Hunter Biden's impending gun trial could last up to 2 weeks

Hunter Biden is facing federal firearms charges for lying about drug use on a gun purchase form, with the trial potentially lasting up to two weeks.

John Fetterman Calls for Trump Pardon In Bullsh*t' NY Hush Money Case in First Post on Truth Social

Sen. John Fetterman supports a pardon for Trump, arguing that both his and Hunter Biden's legal troubles are politically motivated.

President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter After Previously Saying He Wouldn't

President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, claiming the prosecution was politically motivated, despite earlier assertions he would not grant such clemency.

President Biden issues pardon for son Hunter on gun, tax convictions

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, reversing earlier promises and claiming the prosecution was politically motivated.

Gaetz and Other MAGA Figures Irked By Hunter Biden Verdict

Critics dismiss Hunter Biden's gun-related conviction as politically motivated.

BREAKING: President Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden in Surprise Announcement Despite Repeatedly Saying He Wouldn't

President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for gun charges, claiming selective and unfair prosecution fueled by political motives.

Hunter Biden's impending gun trial could last up to 2 weeks

Hunter Biden is facing federal firearms charges for lying about drug use on a gun purchase form, with the trial potentially lasting up to two weeks.

John Fetterman Calls for Trump Pardon In Bullsh*t' NY Hush Money Case in First Post on Truth Social

Sen. John Fetterman supports a pardon for Trump, arguing that both his and Hunter Biden's legal troubles are politically motivated.
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Trump-era Justice Department subpoenaed congressional staffers, watchdog finds

Federal prosecutors' actions during leak investigations lacked political motivation according to the Justice Department's watchdog.

Netanyahu appears in court for first time in corruption trial

Netanyahu claims his corruption trial is politically motivated and jeopardizes national security during a critical time in Israel.
#donald-trump

Donald Trump is now a convicted criminal. Do voters care?

Donald Trump has become the first former or serving US president to be convicted of a crime.

The Jury, Not the Prosecutor, Decides Who's Guilty

Alvin Bragg's motives do not affect Trump's potential crimes.

Trump Signals Plans to Go After Intelligence Community in Document Case

Donald Trump's lawyers plan to use accusations of bias and political motivation as their defense in the classified documents case against him.
The court filing reads more like a list of political talking points than a legal argument.

Fox News' Andy McCarthy Predicts Trump Will Likely Win Appeal in Ridiculous' Hush Money Case

Andy McCarthy predicts Trump will likely win any appeal regarding his New York conviction related to falsification of business records.

Donald Trump is now a convicted criminal. Do voters care?

Donald Trump has become the first former or serving US president to be convicted of a crime.

The Jury, Not the Prosecutor, Decides Who's Guilty

Alvin Bragg's motives do not affect Trump's potential crimes.

Trump Signals Plans to Go After Intelligence Community in Document Case

Donald Trump's lawyers plan to use accusations of bias and political motivation as their defense in the classified documents case against him.
The court filing reads more like a list of political talking points than a legal argument.

Fox News' Andy McCarthy Predicts Trump Will Likely Win Appeal in Ridiculous' Hush Money Case

Andy McCarthy predicts Trump will likely win any appeal regarding his New York conviction related to falsification of business records.
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#arvind-kejriwal

Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal released on bail

Arvind Kejriwal granted bail after six months, highlighting perceptions of politically motivated charges against him.

India opposition leader Kejriwal says will resign as Delhi chief minister

Kejriwal announced his resignation after claiming his corruption case is politically motivated, seeking public validation for his honesty.

Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal released on bail

Arvind Kejriwal granted bail after six months, highlighting perceptions of politically motivated charges against him.

India opposition leader Kejriwal says will resign as Delhi chief minister

Kejriwal announced his resignation after claiming his corruption case is politically motivated, seeking public validation for his honesty.
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Michigan Man Ran Over 80-Year-Old Putting Up Trump Signs, Police Say

An individual carried out multiple violent acts in Michigan against Trump supporters, including running over an elderly man, before taking his life.
#assassination-attempt

A 20-year-old's perplexing place in the catalogue of American gunmen

The threat of new gun regulations can lead to a surge in gun sales, potentially leading to tragic consequences.

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico shot, expected to survive: What we know so far

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived a politically motivated assassination attempt after being shot five times. The gunman, a 71-year-old writer, is in custody.

NBC Reporter: It's Obviously a Possibility' Shooter Might Have Targeted Trump for Not Being Conservative Enough'

The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania might have targeted him for not being conservative enough.

A 20-year-old's perplexing place in the catalogue of American gunmen

The threat of new gun regulations can lead to a surge in gun sales, potentially leading to tragic consequences.

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico shot, expected to survive: What we know so far

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived a politically motivated assassination attempt after being shot five times. The gunman, a 71-year-old writer, is in custody.

NBC Reporter: It's Obviously a Possibility' Shooter Might Have Targeted Trump for Not Being Conservative Enough'

The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania might have targeted him for not being conservative enough.
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#labour-party

Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

Labour MP Russell-Moyle suspended by party pending behavior complaint.

Former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle says party made him sacrificial lamb'

Former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle describes being made a sacrificial lamb by the party, facing suspension and missing the chance to stand as a candidate.

Labour suspends MP Russell-Moyle over complaint

Labour MP Russell-Moyle suspended by party pending behavior complaint.

Former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle says party made him sacrificial lamb'

Former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle describes being made a sacrificial lamb by the party, facing suspension and missing the chance to stand as a candidate.
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Investigators in killing of 2 Ukrainians in Germany are looking into a possible political motive

The public prosecutor general's office in Munich has taken over the investigation into the stabbing deaths of two Ukrainian men in southern Germany due to a possible political motivation.

Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident's murder

Chile is seeking extradition of suspects in the murder of a Venezuelan dissident, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with Venezuela for justice.
#imran-khan

Pakistan ex-PM Khan, wife jailed over 'unlawful marriage' DW 02/03/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years in prison for violating an Islamic law that stipulates a three-month waiting period between a divorce and a new marriage.
Khan and his family argue that the trial and conviction were politically motivated.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years: party DW 01/30/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for exposing official state secrets.
Khan plans to challenge the court proceedings before the Supreme Court. He claims the charges against him are politically motivated.

Pakistani court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan's graft conviction DW 04/01/2024

Imran Khan's 14-year prison sentence related to gifts suspended by court.
Khan has over 170 criminal cases, including treason and illegal marriage, pending against him.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan, wife jailed over 'unlawful marriage' DW 02/03/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to seven years in prison for violating an Islamic law that stipulates a three-month waiting period between a divorce and a new marriage.
Khan and his family argue that the trial and conviction were politically motivated.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years: party DW 01/30/2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for exposing official state secrets.
Khan plans to challenge the court proceedings before the Supreme Court. He claims the charges against him are politically motivated.

Pakistani court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan's graft conviction DW 04/01/2024

Imran Khan's 14-year prison sentence related to gifts suspended by court.
Khan has over 170 criminal cases, including treason and illegal marriage, pending against him.
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Why the National Guard Can't Ease All Fears About Riding the Subway

Gov. Hochul deploy 1,000 National Guard and State Police to patrol NYC subway for safety.
Objective is deterrence and changing psychology around crime, despite recent violent incidents fueling pervasive fear among commuters.

Kamala Harris rips special counsel report on Biden's mental capacity, suggests Oct. 7 attack prompted bumbling Biden deposition

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized special counsel Robert Hur for questioning President Biden's mental fitness in a report on his handling of classified records.
Harris defended Biden, stating that the comments made by the prosecutor were gratuitous, inaccurate, and inappropriate.
#prison-sentence

Isolation and Secrecy: What We Know About Russia's Notorious Penal Colonies

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for espionage in Russia, facing harsh conditions in a high-security penal colony.

US supreme court rejects Steve Bannon attempt to avoid prison

The Supreme Court has rejected Steve Bannon's request to avoid prison, upholding his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.

Isolation and Secrecy: What We Know About Russia's Notorious Penal Colonies

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for espionage in Russia, facing harsh conditions in a high-security penal colony.

US supreme court rejects Steve Bannon attempt to avoid prison

The Supreme Court has rejected Steve Bannon's request to avoid prison, upholding his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
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Brazil's unparalleled spate of book bans is page out of US culture wars

Politically motivated book bans in Brazil target works focusing on race, gender, and LGBTQ+ issues, often supported by politicians aligned with former president Bolsonaro.

Trump's Fraud Convictions Was a Political Hit Job

The prosecution of Donald J. Trump for fraud convictions was politically motivated and lacked clarity on the specific crime.
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