Thanasis Nicolaou , ‘feared for his life’ in army camp, court hears
Fact: Thanasis Nicolaou was found dead under Alassa bridge in September 2005, and his death was ruled as a suicide by a forensic pathologist.
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National guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou was strangled, judge rules (Update 4)
Fact: The death of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou in 2005 was ruled as a result of strangulation and not suicide by a judge.
Judge rules Thanasis Nicolaou death was murder by strangulation
Thanasis Nicolaou’s death in 2005 was ruled as resulting from strangulation by a judge, confirming his family’s belief of foul play. The decision was based on a comprehensive examination that concluded his death was a criminal act, despite initial reports of suicide by the army and police. The judge highlighted the clarity of forensic pathologist Dimitra Karagianni’s evidence, which supported the cause of death as strangulation. Relatives of the Nicolaou family applauded the verdict in court, with Thanasis’ mother expressing relief that justice had been served.
Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels, ’ account of sex with Trump
Donald Trump’s lawyer sought to undermine Stormy Daniels’ credibility as a witness in the first criminal trial of a sitting or former U.S. president by showing inconsistencies in her various tellings of a 2006 sexual encounter she had with Trump.
Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial
Fact: A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden’s son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden’s June 3 trial.
Spain, ’s ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player
Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions. The High Court will also try the former coach of the women’s national team, Jorge Vilda, the team’s current sporting director, Albert Luque, and the federation’s head of marketing, Ruben Rivera. The court set a bail of 65,000 euros for Rubiales’ charge of sexual assault and another 65,000 euros to be posted jointly between Rubiales, Vilda, Luque, and Rivera for the coercion charge.
8-day remand granted in Anthoupoli murder attempt
Nine individuals, including a 43-year-old already serving a prison sentence for attempted murder, have been approved for an 8-day remand in connection with the attempted murder of Demetris Andronikou in Anthoupoli.
Kevin Spacey overturns UK ruling in sex assault case over lawyers’ mistake
Kevin Spacey overturned a London court ruling that found him liable for an alleged sexual assault after his lawyers failed to serve a defense in a civil lawsuit. The man suing Spacey for the assault will now proceed to a full trial.
Six suspects in Lakatamia murder attempt remanded after marathon court session
– Nicosia district court Judge Niovi Petridou issued a remand order for six of the nine suspects arrested in connection with the attempted murder in Lakatamia in April.
– The decision for the remaining three suspects will be announced at noon on Tuesday.
– One of the suspects is a convict being held in the central prisons, sentenced to 17 years in prison in 2021 for attempted murder.
– The 45-year-old suspect allegedly paid the shooter €10,000 euros and promised him a monthly sum of €1,500 for life.
– The 45-year-old was presented as the new Nicosia gang leader and in conflict with the victim over control of properties, primarily betting agencies.
– The fifth suspect allegedly tried to shoot the victim on two separate occasions but hesitated, leading the sixth suspect to take over the job.
– Serious evidence has been sent for tests and the exact motive of the crime will be announced after completion of the investigation.
– The weapon used in the crime has not been found yet, and a burned motorbike found in Aglantzia is being investigated for links to the case.
Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time
Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court for violating a gag order for the 10th time by Justice Juan Merchan. The judge warned that further violations could result in jail time, despite already imposing ,000 in fines. Trump’s statements about the jury selection and other comments were found to violate the gag order. The trial involves charges of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump has complained that the gag order limits his ability to make his case to voters.