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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

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Gangster Disciples Member Sentenced to 17+ Years in Prison for Gun Charge

COLUMBUS, Ga. — A confirmed member of the Gangster Disciples was sentenced to serve more than 17 years in prison for illegally possessing a...

Alabama Rep. John Rogers Ordered to Jail Over Alleged Bond Violation in Bribery Case

A federal judge on Monday ordered Alabama Representative John Rogers to jail for violating his bond by contacting a witness in his bribery case....

Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions

(Accra) – Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights...

BankProv Bolsters Financial Crime Compliance with Cable Partnership: A Strategic Move to Fortify Regulatory Commitment

BankProv has partnered with Cable, a financial crime effectiveness testing platform, to enhance its financial crime compliance program. The collaboration involves BankProv utilizing Cable's...

EPPO and Tracfin Join Forces: Strengthening the Frontline Against Financial Crime with a Landmark Collaboration Agreement

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and Tracfin, France’s financial intelligence unit (FIU), have formalized their collaboration through a Working Arrangement. Signed on October...

New York’s Struggle to Control Illegal Marijuana Sales Amid Suspended Hearings

New York authorities have struggled to resolve the majority of cases related to illegal marijuana sales. One key reason for this is the suspension...

Israel/Palestine: Grave Concerns for Civilians in Ground Offensive

(Jerusalem) – Israel began major ground operations in the Gaza Strip on October 28, 2023. During the last major Israeli ground operation into Gaza in July...

Students, Schools Under Attack Despite Landmark UN Resolution

Two years ago, the United Nations Security Council adopted a groundbreaking resolution to safeguard education during wartime. The resolution called on governments to both...

Florida Man Sentenced to 30 Months in SIM-Swapping Crypto Fraud Scheme

Jordan Dave Persad, a 20-year-old from Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 30 months in jail for his involvement in a SIM-swapping cryptocurrency fraud...

Hungary Threatens Veto on EU’s 12th Sanctions Package Targeting Russian Sectors

Hungary's Foreign Minister, Peter Szijjarto, has stated that Hungary will veto the European Union's proposed 12th sanctions package if it includes the gas, oil,...

Mozambique: Police Fire on Protesters

(Johannesburg, October 28, 2023) – Mozambican security forces have used excessive force, including live ammunition, rubber bullets, and tear gas, against largely peaceful protesters...

FIFA Broke Own Human Rights Rules for World Cup Hosts

(New York, October 27, 2023) – Global soccer governing body FIFA has broken its own human rights rules in announcing a plan for hosting the next two men’s World Cups that effectively eliminates bidding and human rights due diligence, Human...

NatWest Faces FCA Investigation Resulting in CEO’s Departure

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially launched an investigation into NatWest's governance, systems, and controls related to the "debanking" controversy involving Nigel...

Reseda Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Dozens of ‘Ghost Guns’ and Pound Quantities of Meth

LOS ANGELES — A San Fernando Valley man was sentenced today to 144 months in federal prison for illegally selling firearms – including dozens...

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