Canada has bypassed a preliminary hearing and moved the trial against four Indian individuals accused in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar to the British Columbia Supreme Court. This significant development escalates tensions between Canada and India, raising serious questions about international relations and justice.
The trial in the tragic case of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital begins today in a special court. This article provides a detailed timeline of the events, highlighting the key details and developments that have shaken the city and brought the issue of safety for healthcare workers to the forefront.
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will face trial for racketeering and sex trafficking charges in May 2024. The trial will be presided over by Judge Arun Subramanian, the first South Asian to serve on the Southern District of New York bench.
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will go on trial in May 2025 for alleged sex abuse. This comes after a recent ruling by a judge, setting the stage for a major legal battle.
Singapore, known for its low levels of corruption, is facing its most high-profile corruption trial involving former transport minister S Iswaran. This case is significant not only because it’s the first of its kind in decades but also for its potential impact on the ruling party and Singapore’s clean image. The trial, which began on September 24, involves multiple charges related to Iswaran accepting gifts from businessmen, potentially for influencing government decisions. This event has triggered a national conversation on corruption, political integrity, and the upcoming elections.
Congress leader Jagdish Tytler has denied the charges against him in the 1984 Pul Bangash Sikh killings case, opting for trial instead. The Delhi court has scheduled the trial and evidence recording for October 3rd.
The trial of eight health workers accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has been postponed until March 2024. The trial was originally scheduled for June 4th and later moved to October 1st. The defendants, including Maradona’s neurosurgeon and other medical professionals, could face prison sentences if found guilty.
A French woman, Gisèle Pélicot, has testified in court about the years of alleged abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-husband, Dominique Pélicot, who allegedly drugged her and filmed her being raped by other men. The shocking details of the case, including the systematic nature of the alleged abuse and the elaborate scheme orchestrated by Dominique Pélicot, have emerged during the trial.
Hunter Biden, the President’s son, faces trial for tax evasion charges in California. The trial, stemming from a long-running investigation by Special Counsel David Weiss, comes amidst a heated political climate. Former officials are expressing surprise at the slow pace of investigations into the Biden family, while Republicans are calling for criminal charges against Hunter and his father, James Biden. This trial marks the second time Hunter Biden is facing charges this year, with a separate firearms case already resulting in a guilty verdict.
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, goes on trial in California for tax evasion, a case that has drawn significant attention and criticism. Accused of failing to pay millions in taxes, Biden’s legal battle has been intertwined with his past struggles with addiction and personal turmoil. While the trial is expected to focus on financial charges, it also sheds light on the ongoing political scrutiny surrounding the Biden family.
