Phone thief claims to be , ‘Turkish hacker group’ agent
A man accused of stealing a mobile phone and a laptop claimed in court to be an agent of a “Turkish hacker group.”
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Lawyers aim to wrap up jury selection in Trump criminal trial
Fact: Lawyers in Donald Trump’s criminal trial are expected to wrap up the process of selecting a jury that will determine whether a former president is guilty of breaking the law.
Cyprus denies allegations of migrant pushbacks
Cyprus denied allegations of pushing back and threatening migrants during an operation off the coast of Lebanon. The individuals were provided with food and blankets before being sent back, and Cyprus did not push back any of the boats. The UNHCR and EU define pushback as forcibly returning migrants without access to international protection or asylum procedures. The Republic of Cyprus stated that it respects international conventions and acts within the framework of legality. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou emphasized that their actions regarding migration flows comply with international regulations.
Judge temporarily blocks Ohio gender-affirming care ban
An Ohio judge has temporarily blocked a Republican-backed state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, including puberty blockers and hormones. The law would also prevent transgender girls from competing on girls’ sports teams. The judge’s order will remain in place for two weeks, or until a hearing on the families’ motion for a longer-term block of the law. Ohio is one of at least 22 Republican-controlled states that have passed laws restricting gender-affirming care. Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, had vetoed the law after hearing from parents of transgender youth that gender-affirming care had been lifesaving for their children. The judge ruled that the families challenging the law were likely to succeed in their argument that it improperly addressed healthcare and sports as separate subjects, rather than a single subject as required by the Ohio constitution.
Trump returns to New York criminal court for jury selection
Fact: Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
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
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.
Exclusive , ‘Four Hands’ dinner at Amara Hotel this May
Fact: Ristorante Locatelli at Limassol’s AMARA Hotel will host a ‘Four Hands’ dinner on May 3, 2024, featuring Michelin-starred chefs Giorgio Locatelli and Alessandro Tormolino.
Trump’s hush money trial will not be delayed because of publicity, judge rules
The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case rejected his bid to delay the scheduled trial due to pre-trial publicity. Trump argued that media coverage was biased against him and finding an impartial jury in Manhattan would be difficult. The judge ruled that an indefinite delay was not feasible, noting that Trump himself had contributed to the publicity surrounding his legal troubles. Prosecutors argued against a delay, stating that sufficient impartial jurors could be found through thorough questioning. Trump, who is running for president in an expected November election rematch, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the hush money case.