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A Woolwich Crown Court jury acquitted six Palestine Action activists of aggravated burglary at an Elbit Systems UK facility near Bristol; other charges, including violent disorder and a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, did not reach verdicts, potentially leading to retrials. Families and supporters celebrated the acquittals as a monumental victory and thanked the jury for their decision.
Six British pro-Palestinian activists linked to Palestine Action were acquitted of aggravated burglary over a 2024 raid on Elbit Systems UK’s Bristol facility, while verdicts on violent disorder and criminal damage were not reached, leaving the possibility of retrials on those counts. Prosecutors argued the group intended violence, but the defence contended the tools were used to disarm weapons to prevent harm. The case has drawn attention to UK responses to pro-Palestine protests and the broader political debate surrounding the activists' tactics.
The NHL has reinstated five players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges from 2018, allowing them to sign contracts and participate in games starting December 1, after nearly two years away from the league. The players, who are now free agents, met with league officials and expressed remorse, with the NHL and Players’ Association supporting their return.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution related to two women but was acquitted of racketeering and sex-trafficking charges. The verdict followed a seven-week trial with testimonies detailing allegations of violence and coercion, and Combs faces potential imprisonment up to 20 years.
Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with the jury only convicting her of drunken driving, ending a high-profile legal case in Massachusetts.
Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson has been acquitted by a Hong Kong court after being charged with "possession of arms without a license" for bringing a gun into the city's airport. Wilson, who claimed it was an "honest mistake," was given a 24-month "bind-over" where the charge was withdrawn and he agreed to a good behavior order. The court cited Wilson's self-declaration at customs and his admission of possessing the firearm by mistake as factors in the decision. Wilson's firearm was confiscated, and he apologized for the concern caused.
Former Giants wide receiver Travis Rudolph has been found not guilty of one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. Rudolph admitted to shooting 39 rounds at a group of four men outside his home, killing one of them, but he claimed he fired in self-defense. The incident took place on April 7, 2021, when the four men came to Rudolph’s home to confront him about a dispute he had with his then-girlfriend. Rudolph hopes to play football again.
Actor Sooraj Pancholi has been acquitted of abetment of suicide in the Jiah Khan case after a decade-long legal battle. Jiah Khan's mother maintains that it was a case of murder and not suicide and plans to challenge the verdict in higher courts. Sooraj expressed relief and distributed sweets to the paparazzi, stating that he had won his dignity and confidence back. The special CBI judge held Sooraj not guilty due to a lack of evidence.
Casey Anthony, the formerly accused but acquitted defendant, was spotted checking into one of the Walt Disney World hotels in Orlando with an adult friend. She is reportedly spending the weekend enjoying all that the theme park has to offer. Casey has deep ties to Orlando, where she lived when her 2-year-old daughter Caylee was reported missing in 2008. Her skeletal remains were found a few months later, and Casey was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. She was ultimately acquitted of all charges except lying to the police.