All articles tagged with #death sentence
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia for supporting the M23 rebel group and committing war crimes, including murder and sexual assault, though he denies the charges and is currently in exile.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A Vietnamese court has upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, rejecting her appeal in a $12 billion fraud case. Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings, was convicted of embezzlement and bribery in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case. Despite her admission of guilt and partial repayment, the court found no grounds to reduce her sentence. Lan's arrest in 2022 led to a financial crisis at Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank, prompting a $24 billion rescue by Vietnam's central bank.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by East Idaho News
Chad Daybell's attorney has filed an appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court, challenging the verdict and death sentence handed down after Daybell was found guilty of murdering his first wife and two children of his current wife. The appeal raises several issues regarding the trial judge's decisions, and the appellate process is expected to be lengthy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death by an Idaho jury for the 2019 murders of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the two youngest children of his current wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, who was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the same crimes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death by an Idaho jury for the 2019 murders of his first wife, Tamara Daybell, and his second wife's two children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan. The verdict, which took two days to reach, was described by prosecutors as justice for the victims' families. Daybell, who promoted apocalyptic beliefs to justify the killings, was also found guilty of insurance fraud. His co-conspirator and wife, Lori Vallow, was previously sentenced to life in prison for her role in the murders.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death for the murders of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and his second wife's two children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow. The case, which involved elements of power, sex, money, and apocalyptic beliefs, drew national attention and was featured in a Netflix documentary. Daybell's second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, was also convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A judge has recommended overturning the conviction and death sentence of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022, after finding that evidence in her murder trial was suppressed. The suppressed evidence, including witness statements from Lucio’s children and a report by Child Protective Services, would have corroborated Lucio’s defense that her daughter died of an accidental fall. The recommendation has been sent to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and Lucio’s case has garnered support from celebrities and lawmakers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12.5 billion fraud case, which led to $27 billion in losses and involved illegal control of a major bank. Her arrest is part of an anti-corruption drive in Vietnam, led by Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and has raised concerns about similar practices in other banks and businesses, impacting the country's economic outlook and foreign investor confidence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The death sentence of real estate tycoon Truong My Lan in Vietnam for orchestrating a massive financial fraud case marks a significant turning point in the country's anti-corruption campaign, signaling an expanded commitment to crackdown on corruption in the private sector. The harsh sentencing has created uncertainty in the business community, particularly in the real estate sector, and has made foreign investors jittery, impacting Vietnam's economic outlook. The campaign, spearheaded by Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, has led to a slowdown in economic growth and a mixed public opinion about the government's seriousness in fighting corruption.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12.5 billion fraud case, which is nearly 3% of the country’s 2022 GDP. She was accused of illegally controlling a major bank and allowing loans that resulted in $27 billion in losses, as well as paying bribes to government officials. Her arrest is part of an intensifying anti-corruption drive in Vietnam, led by Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and has raised concerns about similar practices in other banks and businesses, impacting the country's economic outlook and foreign investor confidence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
Vietnamese property tycoon has been sentenced to death for his involvement in a $12 billion fraud scheme. The tycoon, who was once one of the country's richest men, was found guilty of embezzlement and economic mismanagement. This case has raised concerns about corruption and financial misconduct in Vietnam's business sector.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12.5 billion fraud case, which is nearly 3% of the country's 2022 GDP. She is accused of using a bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it, and using "ghost companies" to give loans to herself and her allies. Her arrest is part of an anti-corruption drive in Vietnam, raising concerns about the country's economic outlook and foreign investor confidence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12.5-billion financial fraud, the country's largest on record. The case is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign led by the ruling Communist Party. Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, was found guilty of embezzlement, bribery, and banking violations. Her family plans to appeal the verdict. The crackdown on corruption in Vietnam has led to the prosecution of numerous officials and business executives, impacting investor confidence in the country's economy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12.5 billion financial fraud case, the largest in the country's history. She was found guilty of embezzlement, bribery, and violating banking rules, illegally controlling a bank to siphon funds through ghost companies and bribes. The case is part of Vietnam's major state anticorruption drive, with unprecedented details of corruption cases being published and scrutinized by state media.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloomberg
Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12 billion fraud case, highlighting the government's commitment to combating corruption. The 67-year-old chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group was found guilty of embezzling funds from Saigon Commercial Bank and faced charges of bribery and violating bank lending rules.