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Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy
The Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy after a wave of sexual misconduct allegations against the company's founder Harvey Weinstein.The company, on Monday, announced it has entered into a stalking horse agreement with Lantern Capital Partners out of Dallas. As part of its bankruptcy protection filing, Lantern allegedly agreed to purchase The Weinstein Co. if the court approves.As TMZ reported, the company started falling apart in October after several women including some Hollywood A-Listers came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein.The allegations against Weinstein gave birth to the #MeToo and #TimesUpmovements.Weinstein has not yet been officially charged despite being the target of several criminal investigations across the country.The producer has been in Arizona getting treatment for a sex addiction.
Israeli army courts violate Palestinian minors' rights: NGO
Reform of Israel's military court system in the occupied West Bank has failed to stop "systematic violation" of Palestinian minors' rights, an Israeli NGO said on Tuesday. Human rights group B'Tselem said that the 2009 launch of a designated military juvenile court with the stated aim of "improving the protection of minors' rights" had failed to deliver. It said that introduction of the juvenile court rather resulted in only "technical changes (which) have not improved the protection of minors' rights." It gave as an example the goal of shortening the length of time that minors are held in custody while awaiting trial. In practice, it says, this has generated a greater frequency of remand hearings but the military judges "almost always" grant prosecution requests to extend custody. "The changes introduced to the military justice system... are superficial, and affect nothing more than form," the report says, citing studies by United Nations children's agency UNICEF and Defence for ...
CBI moves Delhi HC over 2G spectrum acquittal
The CBI on Tuesday moved an appeal in the Delhi High Court challenging a special court order acquitting former Telecom Minister A. Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and others in the 2G spectrum money laundering scam case.
Sasikala leaves for Thanjavur for husband's last rites
AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala on Tuesday afternoon left for Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu to attend her husband M. Natarajan's last rites after securing a 15-day parole, an official said.
J-K police arrests notorious criminal in Rajouri
Police today arrested a notorious criminal under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for his repeated involvement in different offences, especially thefts, in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The accused has been identified as Sunny Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajouri Yogal Manhas told PTI. He has been booked under the Public Safety Act and lodged in Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu after the orders of detention were issued by district magistrate Rajouri, he said. Sub Inspector Ajaz Mirza from Rajouri police station executed the order. "They said the individual is involved in seven criminal cases registered at ppolice station, Rajouri," the SSP said. He was repeatedly found involved in anti-social activities, including theft and burglary, which is prejudicial to the maintenance of public order and posed a serious threat to safety and security of lives and property of citizens, particularly in Rajouri town, the officer said. The SSP also asked people to ensure proper use of ...
SSC paper leak: SC dismisses plea seeking court-monitored probe
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition, seeking a court-monitored probe into an alleged Staff Selection Commission (SSC) paper leak case.The petition was filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma, who had sought an investigation into the leak of question paper of Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination 2018.The exam was scheduled to be held from February 17 to 21.On March 14, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the matter.On February 24, the SSC had released a notice, saying that the exam held on February 21 was delayed due to 'technical reasons' and would be re-conducted on March 9, 2018.
15-day parole for Sasikala after husband dies (Lead, Correcting intro)
AIADMK's jailed leader V.K. Sasikala was granted parole for 15 days on Tuesday to attend her husband M. Natarajan's last rites, Bengaluru Central Jail Chief Superintendent M. Somashekar said.
Kim Jong Nam murder suspect thought hit was a prank: lawyer
A Vietnamese woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother with a nerve agent thought she was taking part in a practical joke and only realised he was dead after her arrest, a court heard today. Doan Thi Huong is on trial with Indonesian woman Siti Aisyah over the Cold War-style killing of Kim Jong Nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on February 13 last year. Defence lawyers have argued that the women were recruited to take part in what they thought were prank TV shows but were instead tricked into becoming inadvertent assassins, in an elaborate plot by a group of North Korean agents. The women, in their 20s, have denied murdering Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother by smearing VX nerve agent on his face as he waited for a flight to Macau. They face death by hanging if found guilty. Huong's lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik told the trial that one of four North Koreans suspected of involvement in the murder had recruited the Vietnamese woman to perform what she
Sasikala granted 15-day bail for husband's funeral
Convicted All India Anna Dravida Munerta Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala has been granted 15-day bail to attend her husband's last rites.Sasikala will travel to Thanjavur directly by road for the funeral.His husband, Maruthappa, expired on Tuesday at around 1.35 a.m. at the Gleneagles Global hospital in Chennai due to multiple organ failures at the age of 75.Natarajan was also a suffering from a liver problem and had undergone a liver transplant in 2017.Sasikala is currently serving a four-year imprisonment and is entrenched in the central prison in Bengaluru in a disproportionate assets case. She was sent to Parappana Agrahara central prison in February last year.
Eight FIRs registered against JNU don accused of sexual misconduct
Delhi Police has registered eight FIRs against Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Professor Atul Johri of alleged sexual misconduct, it was announced on Tuesday.
15-day parole for Sasikala after husband dies
AIADMK's jailed leader V.K. Sasikala was on Monday granted parole for 15 days on Tuesday to attend her husband M. Natarajan's last rites, Bengaluru Central Jail Chief Superintendent M. Somashekar said.
U.S. SEC says court should deny Rio Tinto's push to dismiss fraud charges
NEW YORK/MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The U.S. securities regulator said on Monday that a U.S. court should deny a bid by Rio Tinto Plc and two former top executives to have civil fraud charges over a failed African coal project dismissed.
CBI has started preliminary probe in SSC paper leak case: Centre tells SC
The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that the CBI had registered a preliminary inquiry in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) paper leak case and is investigating the matter. A bench of Justices R K Agrawal and A M Sapre took note of the Centre's submission and disposed off a PIL seeking a CBI probe into the paper leak case. The top court on March 12 sought a response from the Centre on the plea without issuing the notice. The petition, filed by advocate M L Sharma, had sought an investigation into the allegations of leak of questions of the Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination 2018 held from February 17 to 21. Job aspirants have been protesting since February 27, seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged paper leak. The examination is an online test and is held to fill clerical posts in government offices.
Sasikala seeks 15-day parole to attend husband's funeral
Jailed AIADMK leader V K Sasikala has applied for a 15-day parole to attend her husband M Natarajan's funeral and it is under consideration, prison sources said here today. The 74-year old Natarajan died at a hospital in Chennai early this morning. "Sasikala has applied for parole for 15 days and it is under consideration," the sources told PTI. Natarajan was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with severe chest infection and was put on a ventilator. He had undergone a kidney transplant last year. The body was kept at his Besant Nagar residence in Chennai for people to pay homage. Sources close to Natarajan's family said his body will be taken to his native village in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu for the final rites. Sasikala is serving a four-year prison term in the Rs 66.6-crore disproportionate assets case at the Parappana Agrahara jail here.
Lawyer: Kim murder suspect thought smearing face was prank
A lawyer says the Vietnamese woman accused of killing the North Korean leader's half brother told police she realized she had been used to murder him after she was detained. Doan Thi Huong and co-defendant Siti Aisyah from Indonesia were charged with murder after Kim Jong Nam died at Kuala Lumpur's airport last year. They could face the death penalty if convicted, but not if they lacked intent to kill. The court heard today that Huong thought she was playing a harmless prank for a hidden camera show. Lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said Huong told police she didn't know the oily liquid given to her by a Korean man was VX nerve agent and she washed her hands after smearing Kim's face because the substance was smelly and uncomfortable.
No immediate arrest of public servants in cases under SC/ST Act: SC
The Supreme Court today took note of the rampant misuse of the stringent Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against government servants and held that there shall be no immediate arrest on any complaint filed under the law. Before arresting a public servant under the SC/ST Act, a preliminary probe by an officer not below the rank of deputy superintendent is a must, the court said. A bench of Justices Adarsh Goel and U U Lalit said there shall be no absolute bar for granting anticipatory bail to public servants booked under the stringent provisions of the law. The bench, which passed a slew of directions, said a public servant can be arrested in cases lodged under SC/ST Act only after prior approval by the competent authority.
Man gets Rs 1.65 lakh for belongings stolen in train
A Thane consumer court has ordered the Konkan Railway Corporation to pay a compensation of Rs 1.65 lakh to a passenger for theft of his belongings during a train journey. Thane Additional District Consumer Redressal Forum's president A Z Telgote and member Tryambak A Thool observed that "it is the duty of the railway administration to provide adequate security to passengers and their property during the journey." The complainant, Vinod Naik, from Ulhasnagar in the district, informed the forum that on May 14, 2015 he was travelling by Kochuveli-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express along with his wife and four-year-old daughter. At around 2.10 am, somebody pulled the chain due to which the train stopped for 20 to 25 minutes between Kolad and Mangaon stations. During that period, some unidentified men stole gold jewellery of his wife, besides his mobile phone and cash, all worth Rs 2.9 lakh, he alleged. Norailway policeman or train ticket examiner (TTE) was available in the ...
Sasikala seeks parole to attend husband's funeral
Convicted All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala, who is currently lodged in Bengaluru's Parappanna Agrahara Jail, has applied for 15 days parole to attend her husband ccc's last rites.Reportedly, Sasikala is expected to travel to Thanjavur directly by road for the funeral.Maruthappa passed away on Tuesday at around 1.35 a.m. at the Gleneagles Global hospital in Chennai.According to the death certificate, the 75-year-old died due to multiple-organ failure.Shanmuga Priyan, Chief Operation Officer, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, released a statement, stating that every possible attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite their best efforts, he was unable to recover.Natarajan had also undergone a liver and kidney transplant in 2017.Sasikala is currently serving a four-year imprisonment and is lodged in central prison in Bengaluru in a disproportionate assets case. She was sent to Parappana Agrahara central prison in February last year.
Man arrested for procuring Aadhar, PAN for illegal migrants
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man for allegedly helping illegal Bangladeshi migrants to procure Aadhaar and PAN cards without proper documents.The accused, 36, was arrested on March 18 by Navi Mumbai unit of ATS from Ulhasnagar in Thane district along with five other Bangladeshi nationals, who were living in India illegally."During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had helped them get the Aadhaar and PAN cards," officials said.The accused has been remanded to police custody till March 26.A case has been registered against all the accused under relevant Sections of Foreigners Act, 1946, and Indian Penal Code (IPC) while further investigation including terror links is in progress.
New York's governor orders review of 2015 Weinstein case
New York's governor has ordered the state attorney general to review a 2015 decision by Manhattan prosecutors to not pursue a sex abuse case against Harvey Weinstein. The directive came just hours after Time's Up, an initiative started by a powerhouse group of Hollywood industry women to fight systemic sexual harassment, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to investigate. In a statement, the group said a report in New York Magazine on the handling of the case was disturbing because it suggested the district attorney's office may have been improperly influenced by Weinstein and sought to intimidate an Italian model who accused the disgraced media mogul of groping her. "It is critical not only that these cases are given the utmost attention but also that there is public confidence in the handling of these cases," Cuomo said in a statement. Scores of new allegations against Weinstein have surfaced since last fall, and both the New York Police Department and the district attorney's office have ...