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A Chinese woman known as 'cryptoqueen' was sentenced to over 11 years in the UK for running a $6.6 billion Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 128,000 people, with authorities seizing 61,000 Bitcoin in the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the UK.
A Chinese woman, Zhimin Qian, was sentenced to over 11 years in the UK for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 128,000 people in China, amassing 5 billion pounds in Bitcoin, and living an extravagant lifestyle in Europe. Authorities recovered 61,000 Bitcoin in the largest cryptocurrency seizure in the UK, and she was convicted of money laundering and criminal property transfer.
A UK court dismissed a terror charge against Irish rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) of Kneecap due to a legal technicality, highlighting ongoing tensions over free speech and support for Palestinians amid accusations of glorifying terrorism.
A London court dismissed a terrorism charge against Irish rapper Mo Chara of Kneecap due to a procedural error, amid controversy over the band's political statements supporting Palestine and criticism of alleged glorification of militant groups.
A member of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, had a terrorism charge dismissed by a UK court due to procedural issues, after being accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag on stage. The band has faced various legal and political challenges related to their pro-Palestinian stance and comments on Israel, but recent court rulings have been favorable. The group remains active and vocal in their political positions despite international restrictions and controversies.
Irish rapper Mo Chara of Kneecap is appearing in a UK court over allegations of displaying a Hezbollah flag and supporting Palestine, amid protests and police restrictions. The band has denied supporting terror groups but has been vocal in their support for Palestine, leading to controversy and legal proceedings.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, a wealthy aristocrat and a convicted criminal with a violent past, were found guilty of manslaughter after their newborn daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a shed in Brighton, England. The couple had evaded authorities for weeks, traveling across the UK with their baby in harsh winter conditions, driven by a desire to keep the child despite previous child protection interventions. Their chaotic court proceedings and reckless behavior highlighted their disregard for their child's welfare, culminating in their conviction for gross negligence manslaughter.
A U.K. court has revealed connections between Prince Andrew and a suspected Chinese spy, raising concerns about potential espionage activities involving the British royal family. The disclosure adds to the scrutiny surrounding Prince Andrew, who has faced various controversies in recent years.
A UK judge has referred Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin's inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, to the Crown Prosecution Service for potential perjury and forgery charges. The judge also issued injunctions preventing Wright from re-litigating his claim and pursuing related lawsuits. Wright's current location is unknown, and the judge criticized his repeated false claims and document forgeries.
A UK court ruled that Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US unless American authorities provide assurances that he won't face new charges carrying the death penalty and to what degree he is protected by the First Amendment. The court cited Assange's right to free expression, the chance of prejudice based on his nationality, and the possibility of execution. Assange's legal battle has been ongoing since 2012, and the court gave US officials three weeks to submit assurances. His supporters believe the prosecution is politically motivated and worry about his declining health.
The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), backed by Jack Dorsey, has won a UK court ruling stating that Craig Wright, who claimed to be Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, "lied on an extraordinary scale" and is not the author of the Bitcoin white paper or the creator of Bitcoin technology. COPA accused Wright of forging documents and using the courts for fraud. The alliance aims to remove patents as a barrier to cryptocurrency innovation. This ruling comes after Wright previously sued Bitcoin Core developers and companies for copyright violations, prompting the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund to speak out against abusive lawsuits in the Bitcoin community.
A UK court has ruled that Prince Harry is not entitled to full publicly funded security protection, as his security status was downgraded after he gave up his royal duties and moved to California. The court stated that publicly funded security protection is still available to him, his wife, and children when they visit Britain, but the level of security would be decided on a case-by-case basis. This decision comes after Harry lost a separate legal challenge last year, denying him the ability to pay for British police protection for himself and his family when visiting.
A British judge has dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence over the "Steele dossier," which contained unverified claims about Trump's ties to Russia and alleged "perverted sexual acts" in Russia. The judge ruled that there were no compelling reasons for the claim to proceed to trial, noting that Trump had waited too long to address his grievances. Trump alleged that the dossier violated his personal data protection rights and caused personal and reputational damage, but the judge found that he had allowed many years to elapse without attempting to vindicate his reputation.
A UK court has ruled that Prince Harry was a victim of phone hacking by the tabloid group Mirror Group Newspapers. The court's decision comes after media barrister Godwin Busuttil discussed the case and its implications on CNN.
Prince Harry expresses concerns for his family's safety in the UK during a three-day hearing challenging the government's decision to strip him of his security detail. He argues that without proper security measures, his wife Meghan Markle is not safe on UK soil and wants his children to feel at home when visiting. Harry's legal team claims that the committee evaluating his security needs treated him unfairly and failed to follow its own policies. The Home Office argues that tensions between Harry and the royal household staff are irrelevant.