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world3 days ago

Hunger Strikes Push to the Edge of Survival in UK Palestine Action Case

Eight Palestine Action activists in the UK started hunger strikes; three are currently fasting for 63–70 days with five having ended for health reasons, while Lewie Chiaramello continues on alternating days due to type 1 diabetes. They demand bail and a fair trial, reversal of the group’s terrorist designation, and the closure of Elbit Systems sites alongside an end to prison censorship. Medical estimates say survival without food is typically 45–61 days, so the remaining strikers face life-threatening risk, prompting international concern and calls for proper medical care.

via Al Jazeera|
#elbit-systems#hunger-strike#palestine-action
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Long Island Body Parts Case: Controversy Surrounding Suspects' Release and Ankle Monitors

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney has stated that the four suspects accused of scattering body parts across Long Island could have their GPS ankle monitors removed as soon as Friday, as GPS monitoring is considered a custodial condition under New York state law and must be extended if the suspects are not indicted. This has raised concerns in the community about the potential removal of the ankle monitors.

via News 12 Long Island|
#body-parts-case#crime-and-justice#gps-ankle-monitors
international-relations-legal-affairs1 year ago

Russian Court Rejects WSJ Reporter's Appeal, Extends Detention in Moscow

A Moscow court rejected U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension of his pre-trial detention on spying charges, ensuring he will spend at least a year in jail. The decision comes after Russia rejected a new proposal from the Biden administration aimed at securing Gershkovich's release. The rejection follows the recent death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and the ongoing detention of another American, Paul Whelan, who was sentenced to 16 years in prison on espionage-related charges. Additionally, a Texas father of two was sentenced to 21 years in prison in Moscow after being found guilty of abusing his sons, a case that has sparked controversy and accusations of kidnapping.

via Daily Mail|
#espionage#evan-gershkovich#international-relations-legal-affairs
world-news2 years ago

"Wall Street Journal Reporter Denied Appeal, Remains in Detention"

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's appeal against his pre-trial detention on espionage charges has been denied by a Moscow court. Gershkovich, who was arrested in March, will remain in jail until at least November 30. The charges against him have been deemed baseless by the US government, which has called for his release. Gershkovich's continued imprisonment has strained US-Russia relations, with the White House accusing Russia of using him as a geopolitical hostage. Talks of a prisoner exchange have failed to secure his release, but President Joe Biden has expressed his commitment to freeing Americans held illegally abroad.

via CNN|
#espionage-charges#evan-gershkovich#pre-trial-detention
law-and-crime2 years ago

French Police Officer Remains in Custody for Marseille Riot Violence

A French police officer, identified as Christophe, suspected of shooting a 22-year-old man in the head with a rubber bullet during riots in Marseille has been ordered to remain in pre-trial detention. The officer admitted to firing his riot gun once but claimed he did not see anyone wounded. The decision has sparked outrage among colleagues, while the prosecutor argued that CCTV footage showed the victim being attacked. The incident has reignited the debate over the use of rubber bullets by French police, which has resulted in numerous injuries and deaths in recent years.

via BBC|
#french-police-officer#law-and-crime#marseille-riots
crime2 years ago

Inside the Detention of a Former Russian Officer: Comforts and Solitude

Former Russian officer Igor Strelkov, who was arrested on charges of "calls for extremism," is being held in a two-man cell at the Lefortovo detention centre in Moscow. According to a representative from the Moscow Public Monitoring Commission, Strelkov has a TV, a fridge, and access to a library. There were no signs of physical or moral pressure during his detention.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#calls-for-extremism#crime#detention-conditions
world-news2 years ago

Journalist Evan Gershkovich remains detained in Russia despite appeals and support from US officials.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has lost his appeal against pre-trial detention in Moscow on spying charges, which he denies. His detention was extended last month to August 30, and he faces up to 20 years in jail. His arrest in March was the first detention of an American reporter in Russia on allegations of spying since the Cold War, straining ties between Moscow and Washington.

via CNN|
#espionage-charges#evan-gershkovich#moscow
crime2 years ago

US Musician Detained on Drug Charges in Moscow

U.S. musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of drug trafficking, accused of organizing a drug trafficking business "involving young people." Leake, who has produced music for Russian bands, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. He will remain in pre-trial detention until Aug. 6. The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the reports and that the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad was a top priority.

via NPR|
#crime#drug-trafficking#musician
crime2 years ago

American musician arrested in Russia on drug suspicion

An American citizen, Michael Travis Leake, has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of drug trafficking and has been ordered to be held for two months in pre-trial detention. Leake is accused of selling mephedrone and faces charges of production or distribution of drugs, which carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. The US State Department is aware of the reports and is pursuing consular access. Russian drug laws are strict, and Leake is not the first American to be arrested on drug charges in Moscow.

via The Guardian|
#american-citizen#crime#drug-trafficking
world-news2 years ago

Detained US Journalist in Russia Appears in Court Amid Diplomatic Tensions and Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine

US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia and charged with spying, has had his appeal against pre-trial detention rejected by a Russian court. Gershkovich, who works for the Wall Street Journal, appeared in court for the first time since his detention and stood calmly in a bullet-proof glass enclosure. The US ambassador to Moscow was present in the courtroom, and more than 40 countries have called for Gershkovich's release. He denies any wrongdoing and could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of espionage.

via BBC|
#espionage#evan-gershkovich#pre-trial-detention
politics2 years ago

MEPs Jailed and Released in Qatargate Corruption Scandal

Eva Kaili, a Greek MEP charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering, has been kept in pre-trial detention in the Haren prison in Brussels since her arrest on 9 December. Her lawyer has accused Belgian authorities of keeping her behind bars as a "trophy" and using her detention as a means of pressure to extract confessions. Kaili's detention is based on just two elements: Pier Antonio Panzeri's confession and the phone call Kaili made to her father on 9 December, when she allegedly asked him to remove the bags of cash she had just found out in her apartment.

via Euronews|
#bribery#corruption-scandal#european-parliament