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Greek top court orders charges against far-right MPs for deceiving voters

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Greek top court orders charges against far-right MPs for deceiving voters

Greece’s Supreme Court prosecutor has recommended charges against 11 far-right lawmakers for deceiving voters in the June 2023 national election by taking guidance from a jailed politician. If the lawmakers’ election is annulled, their seats could be distributed to other parties in the parliament. The real leader of the Spartans party was found to be Ilias Kasidiaris, not the official leader Vassilios Stigas. Kasidiaris is expected to be charged, but he denies any wrongdoing. The case could impact the party ahead of the European Parliament elections in June.

Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s jail sentence in graft appeal

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Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s jail sentence in graft appeal

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan had his 14-year jail sentence suspended by a Pakistani court after winning an appeal for his conviction for graft. The charges against him and his wife included unlawfully selling state gifts worth over 140 million rupees received during his premiership. Khan remains in jail on other sentences imposed before the national polls, which also disqualified him from holding public office for 10 years. The legal cases against Khan were seen as politically motivated to keep him out of politics, according to him and his party.

Imamoglu, the Turkish mayor most likely to challenge Erdogan, ’s rule

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Imamoglu, the Turkish mayor most likely to challenge Erdogan, ’s rule

Fact: Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s reign.

Judgment day for crypto, ’s golden boy

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Judgment day for crypto, ’s golden boy

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty by a jury in New York and sentenced to 25 years in US federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud equity investors in FTX Trading Ltd. He was also ordered to repay billion to customers and investors.

Nicosia court convicts driver in cyclist’s death case

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Nicosia court convicts driver in cyclist’s death case

A 28-year-old defendant was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing the death of well-known athlete and cyclist Nektarios Pettemerides in a fatal accident. The defendant was driving at a speed of 75-80 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, crossed into the opposite lane, and hit three cyclists, resulting in Pettemerides’ death. The trial lasted two years, with the defendant changing his plea from denial to admission. Thirteen witnesses testified during the hearing, and the severity of the offense and the defendant’s driving behavior were taken into account in the sentencing.

Two years in jail for killer driver

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Two years in jail for killer driver

A 25-year-old was sentenced to two years in prison for a fatal traffic accident that resulted in the death of 19-year-old Marilena Perikleous. The accident occurred when the driver overtook a car between Platres and Limassol at a prohibited point, causing a collision. The defendant pleaded not guilty to charges of causing death due to reckless behavior and illegal overtaking. The court also imposed a three-month driving license suspension and ten penalty points.

Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

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Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Fact: Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.