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UK judge dismisses case against climate activist who held up sign outside trial

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UK judge dismisses case against climate activist who held up sign outside trial

A judge in London ruled that a climate activist should not be prosecuted for holding a placard outside a criminal court telling jurors they could acquit defendants according to their conscience. Judge Pushpinder Saini dismissed the case, stating that criminal prosecution was a disproportionate approach that interfered with the activist’s right to freedom of expression. Warner displayed the sign to inform jurors of their rights and to challenge judges who she believed were acting unlawfully. The attempted prosecution of Warner is part of a wider crackdown on protest movements in Britain and Europe, particularly in relation to environmental activism and climate change protests.

Hundreds march for Cypriot earthquake dead

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Hundreds march for Cypriot earthquake dead

Fact: Hundreds of people marched in northern Nicosia to demand justice for the 24 Cypriot children who were killed when the hotel they were staying in Turkey collapsed during last year’s earthquakes.

Mothers of Cypriot earthquake dead meet Turkish justice minister

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Mothers of Cypriot earthquake dead meet Turkish justice minister

– The mothers of two Cypriot children who were killed in last year’s earthquakes in Turkey met with Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc.
– The trial of 11 people responsible for the Isias hotel’s collapse is set to resume on April 26, with each defendant facing up to 22 and a half years in jail if found guilty.
– Families and Turkish Cypriot leaders are demanding that the charges be upgraded to intentional killing, with protests planned in Nicosia.

Trump faces criminal trial, a historic first for a former US president

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Trump faces criminal trial, a historic first for a former US president

Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to stand trial in Manhattan court on charges related to a hush-money payment to a porn star. The trial is expected to last through May, with 12 jurors and six alternates selected from Manhattan residents. Trump pleaded not guilty to falsifying records to cover up the payment. If convicted, he could still hold office, but a guilty verdict may impact his prospects in the 2024 White House race. The case is seen as the least consequential of the four criminal prosecutions he faces, but it is the only one guaranteed to go to trial before the November election. The payment to the porn star was part of a “catch and kill” scheme to suppress negative information about Trump before the 2016 election.

Trump makes history with New York hush money criminal trial

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Trump makes history with New York hush money criminal trial

Fact: Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to stand criminal trial in a Manhattan court on charges related to a hush-money payment to a porn star.

Court dismisses lawsuits over 2013 Laiki Bank haircut

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Court dismisses lawsuits over 2013 Laiki Bank haircut

Limassol district court dismissed four consolidated lawsuits against the now-defunct Laiki Bank of Cyprus, the Central Bank of Cyprus, and the Republic of Cyprus concerning the 2013 haircut. The court ruled that the defendants were not aware of the consequences of their actions at the time, and the restructuring measures did not leave depositors in a worse situation than if the bank had undergone liquidation. The court also found that the allegations of constitutional and human rights violations lacked substantiation.

Limassol Court dismisses depositor claims over 2013 haircut

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Limassol Court dismisses depositor claims over 2013 haircut

The Limassol District Court dismissed lawsuits filed by depositors against Cyprus Popular Bank, the Central Bank of Cyprus, and the Republic of Cyprus regarding the 2013 haircut. The Court ruled that the defendants did not act negligently or breach any duty, and the resolution measures did not put depositors in a worse position than a bank liquidation scenario. The claims of constitutionality and human rights violations were deemed non-essential and unsubstantiated.

Cypriot national jailed in Singapore in $2.2 billion money laundering case

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Cypriot national jailed in Singapore in $2.2 billion money laundering case

A Singapore court jailed a defendant named Su Haijin for resisting arrest and money laundering charges, sentencing him to 14 months in prison. The case is part of a major money laundering probe that has resulted in the seizure or freezing of .2 billion of assets, including cars, luxury properties, cash, and jewellery. Su, a Cypriot national, was one of 10 foreigners arrested in Singapore last year. The investigation has led to the establishment of an inter-ministerial panel to review anti-money laundering measures and inspect financial institutions suspected of involvement.

Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They’re coming back to Trump.

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Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They’re coming back to Trump.

Nelson Peltz expressed remorse for voting for Donald Trump after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, but later had breakfast with Trump and other billionaires at his mansion in Palm Beach, Florida. Peltz has stated that he would “probably” vote for the GOP front-runner in 2024. Elite donors who were once critical of Trump are now rediscovering their affinity for him due to fears of President Biden’s tax agenda. Some billionaires are considering supporting Trump financially, including Larry Ellison and Richard Uihlein, while others like Ken Griffin and Peter Thiel remain resistant. Some tech investors and leaders in Silicon Valley who were alienated by Trump’s election-fraud crusade are now coming around to support him. Gary Cohn, who was once critical of Trump, has recently spoken positively about the former president. Robert Bigelow, who criticized Trump after the Capitol riot, has pledged million to a pro-Trump campaign group. Trump is facing financial challenges and is seeking support from wealthy donors to fund his campaign.