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The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga
About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a request to dismiss the case against him. This move was notable given Assange's publication of hundreds of thousands of secret documents and his status as perhaps the highest-profile detainee facing a U.S. extradition request. The Justice Department was involved in a battle in British courts to extradite him to the United States for trial.
Those guilty of paper leaks won't be spared: President Droupadi Murmu
Insisting that there should be "complete transparency and probity" in the process of competitive examinations and government recruitment, President Droupadi Murmu said: "Regarding the recent instances of paper leaks in some examinations, my government is committed to a fair investigation and ensuring strict punishment to the culprits."
Rajya Sabha privileges panel holds 12 MPs guilty of misconduct for causing disruptions, cautions them
The Privileges Committee of the Rajya Sabha has found 12 opposition MPs, including AAP's Sanjay Singh, guilty of misconduct for disrupting House proceedings in August 2023. The panel accepted Singh's unconditional apology and recommended revocation of his suspension, considering the punishment suffered by him sufficient. The AAP MP was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2023, for breaching privilege, repeatedly violating rules, and casting aspersions on the leader of the House.
NEET-UG row: Govt will investigate paper leaks, guilty will be punished, says President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu assured Parliament of the government's dedication to investigating recent paper leaks and punishing the culprits. She emphasised the importance of maintaining transparency in government examinations. She urged unity in addressing the issue, highlighting the need for stringent actions at the national level and the government's commitment to conducting fair investigations. She also said that the government will implement reforms in the examination process to support the aspirations of the country's youth.
WikiLeaks founder Assange returns home a free man; Aussie PM says long-running legal process ends
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, returned to Australia on June 26 after a 14-year legal battle. He was warmly welcomed by his wife, father, and supporters. Video footage showed Assange arriving at Canberra airport before reuniting with his wife...
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty in deal with US that secures his freedom, ends legal fight
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, ending a prolonged legal battle over press freedom and national security. The deal, struck in Saipan, allows Assange to return to Australia without U.S. prison time. Assange had been jailed in the UK since 2019, resisting extradition. The plea resolves a Trump-era criminal case and highlights Assange's role in revealing military misconduct. His wife expressed relief, and Assange's supporters celebrate his impending freedom.
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks out of U.S. court a 'free man' after guilty plea
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage laws in a landmark deal on the Pacific island of Saipan. During the hearing, Assange admitted to conspiring to obtain and publish classified U.S. defense documents, citing a belief in First Amendment protections for journalism. Chief U.S. District Judge Ramona V. Manglona accepted his plea, citing time served in a British jail. Assange, accompanied by Australian diplomats, will return to Canberra, ending a lengthy legal saga marked by extradition battles and international controversy.
UN welcomes release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from UK detention
The United Nation praised Britain over WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's release form detention. The UN termed it as a "significant step" to settle the case.
Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?
Julian Assange is on his way to a courtroom on the Pacific island of Saipan where he is expected to plead guilty to a single criminal charge in a plea deal that will lead to his release and return home to Australia after a 14-year legal journey. Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, is a U.S. commonwealth near Guam, hosting a U.S. district court. Assange's plea involves a single count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents, with a sentence of time served.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to plead guilty in espionage act case in US court, will be freed from prison
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, will plead guilty to conspiring to obtain and disseminate classified US defense information under a deal with the US Justice Department. This agreement concludes a decade-long legal battle involving multiple countries. Assange will appear in a federal court in the Mariana Islands to enter his plea, after which he will return to Australia. The case has sparked significant debates over press freedom and national security.
Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband also found guilty of kidnapping and faces life in prison
A man convicted in the attack against former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband has been found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, which carries a life sentence without parole. David DePape, 44, was also convicted of first-degree burglary, false imprisonment of an elder, threatening a family member of a public official, and dissuading a witness in a San Francisco trial. The attack, which occurred in 2022, resulted in Paul Pelosi suffering serious injuries. DePape's federal sentencing of 30 years was recently concluded, and his state trial convictions come despite his defense claiming double jeopardy. DePape's defense plans to appeal the verdict.
Gurpatwant Pannun Murder Plot: Nikhil Gupta enters not guilty plea in murder-for-hire case
Gurpatwant Pannun Murder Plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist in the US, pleaded not guilty in a federal court. Gupta, extradited from the Czech Republic, faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. His next court hearing is scheduled for June 28. The US alleges Gupta was working under the direction of an unnamed Indian government official, a claim India denies, stating it is conducting its own investigation into the matter.
NTA officials won't be spared if they are found guilty of NEET irregularities, says Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhan assures action against NTA officials for 2024 NEET exam irregularities as per SC recommendations, emphasizing the need for NTA improvement.
Former Allianz employee pleads guilty to fraud over $7 billion funds meltdown
Former Allianz fund manager Gregoire Tournant pleaded guilty to investment adviser fraud charges related to the $7 billion losses in private funds during the COVID-19 pandemic meltdown. Tournant misled investors about fund risks, altered performance data, and obstructed an SEC probe. Allianz agreed to pay $6 billion to resolve the case, with two other managers also pleading guilty. Tournant had previously denied the charges but changed his plea.
An angry Trump vows to keep fighting after guilty verdict
Donald Trump delivers defiant message at Trump Tower, ready to fight after guilty verdict related to hush money payments to a porn star.
Donald Trump says he will appeal historic conviction
In rambling remarks at the Trump Tower lobby in Manhattan where he announced his first presidential run in 2015, Trump repeated his complaints that the trial was an attempt to hobble his comeback White House bid and warned that it showed no American was safe from politically motivated prosecution.
Fundraising page dedicated to Donald Trump receives $80,000, crashes after guilty verdict in hush money trial
A jury of the Manhattan Court in New York found Donald Trump guilty of falsifying records about hush money payments to an adult film star. This prompted a donation of $800,000 after which the webpage hosting the campaign donation crashed.
Can Donald Trump run for Presidential Election from prison? Will guilty verdict hit him hard?
Will Donald Trump be sent to jail? Can he contest the 2024 US Presidential Election after being found guilty in the hush money case? How will the guilty verdict impact the election? These questions are looming large over US politics at present.
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.
This is what it was like inside the courtroom when the Trump verdict was read
Donald Trump found guilty by a New York jury on 33 charges of falsifying business records. Courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg witnessed Trump's reaction as the foreman pronounced him guilty. Judge Juan M. Merchan unexpectedly announced the verdict after planning to dismiss the jury.
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.
“Mother Teresa could not beat these charges,” Trump says after being convicted in hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump has defiantly responded to his conviction on 34 felony counts, denouncing the trial as a disgrace. The Manhattan jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in connection to a hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.
How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election
Jurors in Donald Trump's first-ever criminal trial began deliberations on Wednesday in his hush money case, which could have significant implications for the 2024 White House race. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment that bought the silence of porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.
L-G VK Saxena directs chief secretary to 'institute an inquiry' into Delhi hospital fire
Delhi Fire Services officials said a blaze erupted at the Baby Care New Born Hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area around 11:30 pm on Saturday and spread to two adjacent buildings.
Brij Bhushan Singh pleads not guilty to charges of sexual harassment
Delhi court frames charges of sexual harassment, intimidation, and outraging modesty against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. Singh pleads not guilty. Court proceedings involve female wrestlers overseen by ACMM. BJP denies Singh Kaiserganj ticket, fields son Karan Bhushan Singh.
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