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Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
New surprises before US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump's lawyers ask NYC judge to overturn hush-money conviction
Donald Trump's lawyers reportedly asked for his hush money criminal case conviction to be overturned citing the Supreme Court's recent ruling giving him immunity from prosecution for official decisions, while sitting on the President's chair. What more surprises lie in wait ahead of the US Presidential Elections, that are just round the corner?
Economic cracks are getting exposed in the 2024 market bounty
Dispiriting trends that have been visible for months now alongside the frenzy for megacap tech stocks and private credit – are on display yet again. Companies with dicey balance sheets have underperformed anew in June. Equal-weighted stock benchmarks where disruptive AI market leaders have the same weighting as industrial bellwethers have lagged yet again.
Orissa HC faces criticism for commuting death sentence of a rapist, citing his habit of namaz many times
Lawyers question whether frequent prayers offered by a 36-year-old death row convict, convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, justify commuting his sentence to life imprisonment. Orissa High Court cited the convict's religious devotion and surrender to God in its decision, despite upholding his conviction under IPC and POCSO Act. The court noted his family circumstances and good behavior in prison, arguing against the 'rarest of rare' category for capital punishment.
Convicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt
The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispensation of complicity in the process.
'Apology too late': Indian-origin UK officer after being jailed for 12 years during pregnancy for stealing
Seema Misra, a former Post Office manager wrongly jailed for theft over faulty software, has rejected the apology from the engineer whose evidence convicted her. Misra's case, overturned in 2021, highlights the faulty Horizon IT system scandal. Apologies from the engineer and former Post Office officials have been dismissed by Misra, who served time while pregnant. The UK government is compensating affected sub-postmasters and has introduced legislation to exonerate the wrongfully convicted.
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New York Judge partially lifts Trump hush money gag order
The revised order now allows Trump to speak publicly about witnesses in the case, but keeps in place restrictions on his comments about individual prosecutors and others involved in the case. Trump's lawyers argued the gag order was stifling his campaign speech, and said it might limit his ability to respond to attacks from Democratic President Joe Biden during their coming debate on June 27.
Trumpeting Donald Trump's felony: Joe Biden's campaign announces $50 million ad blitz
The ad push comes with Election Day still more than five months away. But Biden's campaign says it wants to more clearly define the choice between the candidates ahead of the first debate between them in Atlanta on June 27.
US Presidential Election: Biden launches media campaign targeting Trump as a ‘convicted criminal’
Joe Biden has launched an advertisement as part of a media campaign and has lashed out at his opponent Donald Trump describing him as a ‘convicted criminal’. This advertisement comes ahead of the first presidential debate on June 27.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh approaches HC seeking directions for 21-day furlough
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for rape, has requested a 21-day furlough from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. His petition cites the need to conduct welfare activities for his sect. The court had previously restricted further parole without its approval.
Doland Trump to meet Republicans at Capitol Hill, a first since January 2021
Despite the federal charges against Trump for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, and his recent guilty verdict in an unrelated hush money trial, the Republican former president arrives Thursday emboldened as the party's presumptive nominee.
Joe Biden vs Donald Trump: Less disliked will win the US presidential election
Trump's court drama and conviction have not significantly impacted the upcoming election, with supporters rallying behind him despite felony charges. The focus remains on the least disliked candidate for the presidency.
46 per cent of newly elected MPs face criminal cases: ADR
An analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms reveals that 46% of the newly elected Lok Sabha members, totaling 251, face criminal charges, with 27 already convicted. This marks a 55% increase since 2009, with 31% facing serious charges including murder, rape, and crimes against women.
Can Donald Trump contest US Presidential Election if he is convicted? Here is what US Constitution says on this issue
The US Constitution has a clear provision that any one can contest presidential election if he is at least 35 years old, a ‘natural born citizen’ and has lived in the US for at least 14 years.
SC stays till further orders premature release of gangster Arun Gawli in murder case
The Supreme Court stayed the premature release of Arun Gawli, a gangster-turned-politician serving life imprisonment, following an order by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court related to the 2006 remission policy.
Hush Money Trial: Can Donald Trump self-pardon from the case if he gets re-elected as US President?
Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. A Manhattan jury found that Trump had misrepresented a hush money reimbursement as legal expenses to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
Authentic dying declaration can be sole basis for conviction without any corroboration: SC
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of an ex-army personnel for murdering his wife, a police constable, in Maharashtra's Beed district 22 years ago, emphasizing the validity of dying declarations. The court stated that an authentic, credible, and untutored dying declaration can be the sole basis for conviction. The victim's declaration led to her husband's life imprisonment, affirmed by the Bombay High Court. The Supreme Court directed the husband to surrender within two weeks, confirming his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
How one-time Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen helped get the former president convicted
Michael Cohen, once loyal to Donald Trump, testified against him in a New York trial, leading to felony charges. He revealed Trump's involvement in hush money payments to a porn star, marking a dramatic shift in their relationship. Cohen's testimony highlights his journey from a staunch supporter to a vocal critic, facing legal consequences and disbarment. Despite Trump's denials and legal battles, Cohen's testimony has been pivotal in holding Trump accountable, showcasing a complex tale of loyalty, disillusionment, and pursuit of truth.
Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: When will the sentencing happen and what to expect?
Former President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts related to falsifying business records in his high-profile hush money trial.
Guilty on all counts, Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime
Donald Trump, convicted by a New York jury, faces 34 felony counts for falsifying documents to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. Cohen testified about the $130,000 payment during the 2016 election.
Donald Trump has been convicted. Can he still run for President?
Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.
Trump will try to turn his guilty verdict into campaign fuel
Donald Trump, facing 34 felony convictions linked to the 2016 election, plans to leverage the verdict as campaign fuel. He claimed that the verdict was politically motivated. Trump remained defiant and ready to fight, with his team insisting the outcome would not affect the election. Following the guilty verdict, Trump's campaign rallied supporters, labeling him a "political prisoner" and selling black "Make America Great Again" caps in response.
Trump Media shares fall after Donald Trump's hush money conviction
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group dropped 6.5% after a New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump for falsifying documents. The presiding judge, Justice Juan Merchan, set sentencing for July 11, just before the Republican National Convention.
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. Now what?
Former U.S. President Trump, convicted but free pending sentencing for falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment. Next steps in the legal process outlined. Future implications on the Nov. 5 election discussed.
Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted in 2001 case of murder of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty
Mumbai special court convicted gangster Chhota Rajan for the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty. The court found Rajan guilty under the IPC provisions for murder. The victim, who owned Golden Crown hotel, was shot dead by alleged gang members amid extortion threats. Court to determine punishment later.
Harvey Weinstein may face new rape charges, as more victims have come to the forefront reveals NYC prosecutors
Manhattan prosecutors told a judge on Wednesday they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein and could potentially seek a new indictment against the former movie mogul ahead of his scheduled retrial on rape charges later this year.
SP leader Azam Khan's wife released from jail after getting bail in fake birth certificate case
Tazeen Fatima, wife of Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Azam Khan, was on Wednesday released from Rampur district jail after getting bail from the Allahabad High Court last week. The Allahabad High Court had on May 24 granted bail to Azam Khan, his wife Fatima and son Abdullah Azam Khan in the fake birth certificate case.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: Fund Manager of Rs 1200 cr AUM reveals 4 key factors for wealth creation in small & midcaps
Aditya Sood, Fund Manager at InCred Asset Management, discusses small companies' growth potential in an interview with ETMarkets. Sood says that the cost of capital in India will structurally decline over the next 5-7 years, benefiting small and mid-cap companies. Many of the investee companies, though small in size, are already market leaders or challengers in niche industries with substantial growth potential
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