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PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here postponed hearing of an appeal on Thursday (May 19) by actor-cum-director Farid Kamil Zahari against his conviction and nine-month jail sentence for a drug-related-offence as his lawyer is involved in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's trial in the Shah Alam High Court. A three-member panel comprising Justices Datuk Abdul Karim Abdul Jalil, Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali and Datuk Ghazali Cha allowed the postponement sought by Farid Kamil's lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik. Hisyam told the court that he was currently involved in former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial relating to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract at the High Court in Shah Alam. Deputy Public Prosecutor Eyu Ghim Siang did not object to the postponement application. Justice Abdul Karim then set Monday (May 23) for case management. Apart from Farid Kamil's appeal against his conviction and jail term for the drug-related-case, the appellate court was also … [Read more...] about Actor Farid Kamil’s appeal postponed, lawyer involved in Zahid’s trial

While tank movements, drone strikes, and conventional warfare have been key aspects of Ukraine's war against a Russian invasion, the online battle against disinformation and propaganda has been a hallmark of what many consider the first war of the digital age. Mike Madrid and Ron Steslow, known stateside as co-founders of the influential Lincoln Project, which they exited before it was hit by allegations and infighting, are among those who see the Ukraine-Russia war as part of a broader struggle between democracy and authoritarian forces. That's why the two men planned an under-the-radar 10-day trip to Ukraine in the beginning of May, aided by a Russian information specialist, to meet with three officials in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's administration to discuss the work they've done and how they can be of help. "We believe there needs to be a global coalition of activists engaged in the fight for democracy," Madrid, now back in California, told Newsweek. He … [Read more...] about Ukraine May Use Lincoln Project’s Anti-Trump Tactics Against Putin

Fans have shared videos of Amber Heard being named in a guessing game played on Amazon Echo devices, after the app asks if the person in question is considered "abusive" and "a liar." Heard, 36, on Monday returned to court for the final week of her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp , who has sued her for $50 million after she wrote in a 2018 op-ed for The Washington Post that she was a domestic abuse survivor. While Heard did not name Depp, 58, in the article, his lawyers have argued that it was clear she was referring to the actor. Heard is countersuing for $100 million. As Depp and Heard took to the stand respectively at Virginia's Fairfax County Circuit Court in recent weeks, they accused one another of domestic violence during their ill-fated relationship. Both have denied the allegations. With the courtroom proceedings sparking heightened interest on social media, fans have taken to sharing video footage of themselves using their Amazon Echo devices to … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa guessing game calls Amber Heard “abusive,” “liar”

A U.K. court on Wednesday issued a formal order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S. to face trial over the publication of secret files relating to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The decision now rests with Interior Minister Priti Patel, though Mr. Assange may still appeal within 14 days of any decision to approve the extradition. The ruling by a magistrate in central London brings the long-running legal saga in the U.K. courts closer to a conclusion. This court artist sketch shows Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on April 20, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP But Mr. Assange’s lawyers have until May 18 to make representations to Ms. Patel and could potentially launch further appeals on other points in the case. “No appeal to the High Court has yet been filed by him in respect of the other important issues he raised previously,” his lawyers Birnberg Peirce Solicitors said in a statement last month. “That … [Read more...] about U.K. court issues order to extradite Julian Assange to U.S.

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied committing criminal breach of trust involving RM17,953,185.21 of Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) funds on Tuesday (May 24) and instead claimed that he transferred the money to a legal firm because his former executive secretary was prone to making mistakes in handling money. This amount of the funds involved the sixth of 12 charges of criminal breach of trust the former deputy prime minister is facing. Ahmad Zahid, 69, told the High Court that he appointed Lewis & Co to handle the funds of the foundation owned by him because Major Mazlina Mazlan @ Ramly had been careless in managing his personal money and YAB funds. "My Lord, as I said earlier in my statement, Mazlina had committed mistakes on many occasions, including writing a figure different from the amount spelled out in cheques and not sending monthly credit card statements and other documents when asked. "The transfer of the foundation’s funds to the legal firm was not for … [Read more...] about Ahmad Zahid denies committing CBT, says YAB funds transferred to legal firm as officer found negligent

ALOR SETAR: Six contractors were fined RM50,000 each after they pleaded guilty to submitting falsified company bank statements to secure a public cleaning tender in 2019. Judge Harmi Thamri Mohamad also ordered Zulhilmi Abdul Jabar, 43, Mohd Yusrizal Ismail, 43, Muhamad Hairi Md Ismail, 38, Ranzi Halim, 51, Muhammad Amir Che Azib, 36, and Badaruddin Mohamad, 40 to serve six months in jail each if they failed to pay the fines. They paid the fines. Each of them were charged with dishonestly submitting falsified bank statements for October, November and December 2018 of their respective companies to apply for a tender of the privatisation of solid waste collection and public cleansing management in the northern region. They allegedly committed the offence at Wisma Idaman, Environment Idaman (Kedah and Perlis), between Jan 1 and Jan 22, 2019, and were charged under Section 471 of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 465 of the same Act, which carries up to two years’ jail or a … [Read more...] about Six contractors fined for falsifying bank statements to secure tender

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is in Pakistan’s Karachi, his sister Haseena Parkar’s son Alishah Parkar has told the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Alishah Parkar has also told the ED that his family and he aren’t in contact with Dawood Ibrahim, adding that his wife Mehajabin contacts his wife and sisters during festivals, news agency ANI reported. “Dawood Ibrahim is my maternal uncle and he used to live on the fourth floor of the Dambarwala building in south Mumbai till 1986. I have heard from various sources and relatives that Dawood Ibrahim is in Karachi,” indiatoday.in quoted Parkar’s statement to ED. “I was not born when he moved to Karachi and neither I nor my family members are in touch with him. Occasionally, on Eid, Diwali and other festive occasions, Mrs Mehjabeen Dawood Ibrahim – my aunt and my maternal uncle get in touch with my wife Ayesha and my sisters,” he added. Reacting to the massive revelation made by Haseena Parkar’s son, Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip … [Read more...] about Haseena Parkar’s Son Tells ED Dawood is in Karachi, Says ‘His Wife Contacts Us on Festivals’

Yeom Jae-ho The author is a professor emeritus and former president of Korea University. In the presidential race, which was marred by negative campaigning, Yoon Suk-yeol from the opposition People Power Party (PPP) defeated Lee Jae-myung from the ruling Democratic Party (DP) by a 0.73 percent margin. Yoon got 247,077 more votes than Lee in the election. The gap was smaller than the 307,542 votes that were declared invalid. After the frustrating loss, the DP established an emergency committee led by floor leader Yoon Ho-joong and Park Ji-hyun, a 26-year old activist on a crusade to eradicate digital sex crimes, to help reenergize the party. Before and after the election, President Moon Jae-in enjoyed approval ratings hovering above 40 percent for 11 consecutive weeks, and DP candidate Lee dominated other contestants in personal appeal. In terms of strength, the PPP was the underdog as inferred by the shabby number of seats it has in the National Assembly (35.9 percent vs. 58.3 … [Read more...] about Common sense matters

Roger Stone is not cooperating. But soon, he might not have a choice. On Monday, Justice Department prosecutors asked a federal judge to compel Stone and his wife to turn over all of their financial statements and bank account information from 2017 to the present. The request is part of a tax evasion lawsuit brought against the Stones last year. But for the MAGA world’s preeminent cocktail-clutching coxcomb, it could carry ramifications well beyond the IRS. The judge’s order would force the Stones to disclose a potential treasure trove of evidence. Prosecutors would obtain records of any financial activity of Stone tied to the Jan. 6 riot and “Stop the Steal” efforts, as well as potential payments from pardon-seekers, politicians, and private boosters—and, possibly, information about accounts that the Stones haven’t yet disclosed. So far, however, the Stones have refused to comply. Federal prosecutors filed the multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the Stones last … [Read more...] about How a Tax Case Could Force Roger Stone to Cough Up Jan. 6 Records

Click here to read the full article. Indian documentary “ From the Shadows ,” by Miriam Chandy Menacherry (“Lyari Notes”), has been selected for the Breaking Through the Lens initiative at the Cannes Film Market. The initiative connects female and non-binary directors to finance at top-tier film markets. More from Variety 'Patria' Director Felix Viscarret to Direct Paco Leon, Leonor Watling in 'From the Shadows' (EXCLUSIVE) In the documentary, artist Leena Kejriwal relentlessly sprays silhouettes on public walls tagged #missing, activist Hasina Kharbhih accompanies girls rescued from child sex trafficking across international borders, and survivor Samina fights a long and arduous legal battle against her traffickers. Parallel narratives intersect to reveal a sliver of hope when women challenge a powerful trafficking nexus operating in a country where every eight minutes a child goes missing. Menacherry and her co-producer Aliya Furniturewala began the … [Read more...] about Indian Child Sex Trafficking Doc ‘From the Shadows’ Selected for Cannes Market Initiative