Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who both face human trafficking charges in Romania, appeared at a Bucharest court on Tuesday (26 September). Footage showed the brothers answering questions from a reporter as they made their way to court. The hearing was to ask that the current judicial measures imposed on them be lifted, alongside measures that saw a number …
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The US Supreme Court has shot down an attempt from Alabama’s Republican leadership to block a court-appointed redrawing of the state’s map of congressional districts that was previously rejected by the nation’s high court for discriminating against Black voters. With the brief order on 26 September, a court-appointed official will now be able to move forward with drawing the boundaries …
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A court-appointed special master on Monday submitted three proposals for new congressional districts in Alabama as federal judges oversee the drawing of new lines to provide greater representation for Black voters. The three proposals all create a second district where Black voters comprise a majority of the voting age population or close to it — something that state lawmakers refused …
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Sign up to our Evening Headlines email for your daily guide to the latest news Sign up to our free US Evening Headlines email A group of whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI said Monday they are not giving up their own legal fight against the Republican after his acquittal on corruption charges at his …
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Murdaugh Murders on Netflix trailer Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors on a string of financial fraud charges – admitting that he stole millions of dollars from law firm clients. Following Monday’s agreement with prosecutors, he pleaded guilty to 22 federal charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering. His appearance in court …
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Convicted killer and disgraced legal dynasty heir Alex Murdaugh appeared in federal court today to plead guilty to a string of financial fraud charges – admitting that he stole millions of dollars from law firm clients for his own personal benefit. The double murdered stood before U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel at the J. Waties Waring Judicial Center in Charleston …
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Murdaugh Murders season 2 trailer Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors on a string of financial fraud charges – admitting that he stole millions of dollars from law firm clients. In Monday’s agreement, he will plead guilty to 22 federal charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering. His appearance in court on …
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Ruby Franke’s business partner and co-defendant Jodi Hildebrandt allegedly used cayenne pepper and honey on wounds on Ms Franke’s children’s bodies, according to shocking new court documents. Search warrants, initiated by Santa Clara-Ivins Police Department, were released as part of the …
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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Metropolitan Police marksman who shot dead 24-year-old Chris Kaba will appear in court after being charged with murder. The officer, identified only as NX121, fired a single shot, which went through the …
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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in their communities. The decision came …
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