A special CBI court has convicted 10 individuals in the 2013 murder of Kunda circle officer Zia-ul-Haq. The officer was killed while on duty in Ballipur village, Pratapgarh, after four people murdered the village pradhan, Nanhe Yadav. The verdict comes after 11 years of investigation and trial.
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of additional sex crimes in New York, adding to his previous convictions. This comes after a New York court overturned his previous conviction and ordered a retrial. This latest conviction further solidifies the impact of the #MeToo movement and the ongoing legal battles against the disgraced producer.
Four individuals were sentenced to seven years of imprisonment for brutally assaulting a widow in Thane in 2018. The court found them guilty of causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapons, citing the vicious nature of the attack and the severe injuries inflicted on the victim.
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to overturn his conviction in New York for falsifying business records, citing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. Trump’s attorneys argue that certain evidence admitted during the trial was related to his official acts as president, making it inadmissible under the court’s decision. A judge has delayed Trump’s sentencing until September, while the motion to overturn the verdict remains pending.
First Lady Jill Biden acknowledged the difficult week her family faced following Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges. She expressed admiration for her step-son’s strength and drew inspiration from his conduct. President Biden has affirmed his commitment to upholding the judicial system and will not interfere with his son’s sentence.
Former President Donald Trump addressed a crowd of supporters in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, just days after his conviction in a Manhattan court on charges of falsifying business records. Trump blasted President Biden’s handling of the economy, the southern border, and foreign policy, calling him the “worst president in the history of our country.” He also criticized Biden’s age and mental fitness, and made no endorsement in the ongoing Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Nevada. Trump’s rally comes as a new Fox News poll found him leading Biden by five points in a head-to-head matchup.
A recent poll reveals that Trump’s criminal conviction in New York may have alienated some Republican voters. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, 10% of registered GOP voters are less likely to support Trump for president due to his felony conviction for falsifying business records. However, 35% of Republican voters said they are even more likely to support Trump after the verdict. Despite the potential loss of some Republican support, Trump’s campaign has raised an impressive $53 million in donations since his conviction.
