HARASSMENT OF JUDGES
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.
Anti-terrorism court judge accuses Pakistan's spy agency ISI of harassing him and his family to get desired verdicts
An anti-terrorism court judge in Pakistan has accused the ISI of harassment, alleging attempts to influence verdicts in cases related to attacks on military installations by workers of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party. The judge's letter to the Lahore High Court Chief Justice detailed how ISI officials targeted him and his family. The judiciary faces pressure and interference from intelligence agencies, prompting concerns and investigations into the matter.
Kangana #slapgate: Vishal Dadlani slammed by Sona Mohapatra for not backing her when she was harassed
Music composer Vishal Dadlani has become the center of controversy. The 'Balam Pichkari' hitmaker is being heavily trolled on X after he promised a job to Kulwinder Kaur, a CISF personnel who slapped actress-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut at the Mohali airport on Thursday.
Supreme Court reconstitutes committee on gender sensitisation
The Supreme Court has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, chaired by top court judge Hima Kohli, with members including Justice B V Nagarathna, Sukhda Pritam, Meenakshi Arora, and others.
Judge nixes bid to restrict Trump statements that could endanger officers in classified records case
US District Judge Aileen Cannon said in her order that prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith's team didn't give defence lawyers adequate time to discuss the request before it was filed Friday evening. She denied the request without prejudice, meaning prosecutors could file it again.
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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Delhi court to pass order on police's closure report on minor wrestler's complaint on July 27
Delhi court to decide on report seeking cancellation of sexual harassment complaint against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by minor wrestler, accused by multiple female wrestlers. Order on July 27 by Judge Chhavi Kapoor, involving Delhi Police report and clarifications.
Will get more votes owing to those allegations: Brij Bhushan Singh
Brij Bhushan Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader, has expressed confidence in his son Karan Singh's victory from the Kaisarganj Lok Sabha seat, despite allegations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers. Singh believes his party will gain more votes despite these allegations. He also praised his son's mannerisms, discipline, and sportsmanship. Singh also predicted that the Narendra Modi government will come to power for the third time with a large majority, despite distractions.
Donald Trump's attacks on his trial judges trigger widespread calls for violence
New York Justice Juan Merchan, Trump declared on Truth Social, is a "highly conflicted" overseer of a "kangaroo court." Trump supporters swiftly replied to his post with a blitz of attacks on Merchan. The comments soon turned ugly. Some called for Merchan and other judges hearing cases against Trump to be killed.
HD Revanna to walk out of jail today after court grants conditional bail in kidnapping case linked to 'obscene video' case
HD Revanna, JD(S) MLA from Holenarasipura, arrested in a kidnapping case linked to an 'obscene video,' was granted conditional bail on Monday. He will be released from Bengaluru Central Prison today after the special court of people's representatives approved bail with a Rs 5 lakh bond. Revanna has denied the accusations, calling them a political conspiracy.
Special Court grants bail to JDS MLA Revanna in abduction case
Bengaluru court granted bail to JDS MLA HD Revanna. Judge Bhat set conditions including a Rs 5 lakh bond, travel restrictions, and cooperation with the SIT investigation. Revanna faces charges of abduction, sexual harassment, while Revanna Jr is absconding.
Elon Musk may be compelled to testify again in SEC's Twitter takeover probe
Elon Musk faces possible testimony in SEC's Twitter takeover investigation. Lawyers resist SEC's efforts. Probe centers on Musk's Twitter stock purchase. Previous rulings favored SEC. Dispute ongoing since Musk's 2018 tweet.
Megan Thee Stallion sued for sexual harassment: Photographer alleges unfair firing after being forced to witness intimate act
In a recent lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, photographer Emilio Garcia accused Megan Thee Stallion of forcing him to witness a sexual encounter and subsequently firing him unfairly. Garcia claims that after an incident in Ibiza, Spain, he was unable to leave a moving car where Megan engaged in a sexual act, leaving him embarrassed and offended. He also alleges mistreatment, misclassification as an independent contractor, and a hostile work environment, leading to his termination.
Did Donald Trump spread hoax against judge's daughter before Manhattan criminal trial begins? Know in detail
Former US President Donald Trump slammed the New York judge who put him under a gag order ahead of his April 15 hush-money criminal trial. He made a fallacious claim about his daughter and urged him to recuse himself from the case because he would not get a fair trial from the judge.
Harassment and drugs plagued a Citigroup division for years
A recent expose reveals a culture of harassment and discrimination within Citigroup's equities unit in New York. Interviews with 22 insiders describe a decade-long pattern of misconduct, including ogling female colleagues, rating them by looks, and discussing sexual conquests. Complaints to HR and senior executives yielded little change, with some alleged perpetrators still employed. Citigroup, known for its efforts towards inclusivity, faces scrutiny over its handling of the situation amidst ongoing efforts to boost its equities trading revenue.
Sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief: Court to pass order on closure report on April 23
A Delhi court is expected to decide on April 23 whether to accept a police report seeking cancellation of a complaint filed by a minor wrestler against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment. Singh denies the allegations.
US judge signals Elon Musk's X may lose case against hate speech watchdog
X sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate last July, accusing it of causing tens of millions of dollars in damages through a "scare campaign" to drive away advertisers.
Judges in Trump-related cases face unprecedented wave of threats
Right-wing websites painted Lamberth, appointed to the bench by Republican President Ronald Reagan, as part of a "deep state" conspiracy to destroy Trump and his followers. Calls for his execution cropped up on Trump-friendly websites. "Traitors get ropes," one wrote. After he issued a prison sentence to a 69-year-old Idaho woman who pleaded guilty to joining the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, his chambers' voicemail filled with death threats. One man found Lamberth's home phone number and called repeatedly with graphic vows to murder him.
Elon Musk can seek review of order in SEC subpoena matter: US judge
Lawyers for Musk on Thursday had said in a court filing they planned to seek review of US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler's order to compel Musk's testimony.
US judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC's Twitter probe
The SEC sued Musk in October to compel the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to testify as part of an investigation into his 2022 purchase of Twitter, the social media giant that he subsequently renamed X. Musk refused to attend an interview in September that was part of the probe, the SEC said.
Justice vs Justice in Calcutta HC: SC takes charge, stays proceedings
The Supreme Court took charge and stayed all proceedings in the Calcutta High Court regarding the fake certificate scam. The stay order includes the order for a CBI probe by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay and the proceedings before both Justice Gangopadhyay and the division bench headed by Justice Soumen Sen.
Meta documents show 100,000 kids sexually harassed daily on Facebook, Instagram
A recent court case concerning child abuse on Meta's Facebook and Instagram apps claimed that an internal company estimate from 2021 indicated that up to 100,000 children were subjected to sexual harassment on the platforms on a daily basis, including images of adult genitalia.
Sexual harassment case: Delhi Police concludes arguments on charges against ex WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
Delhi Police has completed its arguments in the case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in an alleged sexual harassment case. The police argued that the incidents of sexual harassment, both overseas and in India, were part of the same transaction, giving the court jurisdiction to try the case.
Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault and harassment
Paula Abdul, former judge on shows like “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” files a lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe, alleging sexual assault and harassment. The complaint cites two incidents: one during an “American Idol” audition and another at Lythgoe’s home in 2015. Abdul claims she resisted his advances both times and refrained from reporting due to fear of professional repercussions. Lythgoe denies the allegations. The lawsuit involves multiple co-defendants and seeks unspecified damages, highlighting Abdul's determination for justice under California law.
Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus sentenced to six months in jail by Bangladesh court
The 83-year-old economist, who was present in court, sought bail after the ruling, which Third Labour Court Judge Sheikh Merina Sultana granted immediately for a month in exchange for a Taka 5,000 (USD 45) bond. The court gave the defence 30 days to appeal.
Excise "scam", sexual harassment complaint against ex-WFI chief, Par security breach dominate Delhi courts' proceedings in 2023
Delhi's district judiciary has been busy in 2023, dealing with various cases related to the excise policy scam, the UAPA case against NewsClick, and the breach in Parliament security. A special court denied bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases, and senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case linked to the alleged scam.
Delhi court to pass order on Jan 11 on closure report in POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Singh
In an in-chamber proceedings held on August 1, the minor wrestler had told the court she was satisfied with Delhi Police's investigation in the case and was not opposed to the closure report it has submitted, public prosecutor Atul Srivastava had said.
Collegium transferred me to harass: Allahabad CJ
At the farewell programme held for him by the HC, the CJ did not elaborate, but thanked CJI DY Chandrachud for "rectifying the injustice". Incidentally, the collegium led by CJI Chandrachud had elevated the judge as CJ of the Allahabad HC in March. The judge served in the Chhattisgarh HC for more than nine years from March 2009 before he was transferred to the Allahabad HC in 2018.
Courts seem to have forgotten basic principle of grant or refusal of bail, says former SC judge Lokur
In response to a query on denial of bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Justice Lokur said, "Generally speaking, the courts seem to have forgotten the basic principles of grant or refusal of bail. Nowadays, if a person is arrested, you can be rest assured that he will be in prison for a few months at least.
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