New Colorado law prohibits use of sex assault victims’ clothing, hairstyle

Defendants in Colorado sexual assault cases soon will be prohibited from using what a victim was wearing or a victim’s hairstyle as evidence of consent. Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, who is the acting governor this week, signed House Bill 1072 Wednesday afternoon. The bipartisan legislation is aimed at strengthening protections for sex assault victims in … Read more

Billion-dollar money laundering case: Suspect to plead guilty as he faces new charge of using criminal proceeds to buy S$332,280 car

In January, the court heard eight charges against him, including his alleged refusal to sign various statements that he made to the authorities when required to do so by a Commercial Affairs Department officer on three occasions. This was said to have happened in an interview room at the Changi Prison Complex Medical Centre. Su … Read more

Colorado bill would require debt collectors to disclose who debtor owes

A bill in the Colorado legislature, filed in response to reports that patients were confused when a company they’d never heard of sued them over medical debts, would limit how collection agencies can pursue payment. HB-1380, which passed the state House on Wednesday, would require debt collectors operating in the state to disclose who initially … Read more

What we know so far about the killing of a Singaporean woman in Spain

On Apr 17, Ms Fang’s family arrived in Spain and identified the body. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said then that Singapore’s honorary consulate-general in Madrid has been in contact with local authorities about the case. It added that MFA and the honorary consulate-general have been providing consular assistance and support to her family. REMANDED … Read more

Inside Alvin Bragg’s All-Star Prosecution Team

Alvin Bragg is the Manhattan district attorney. He’s the boss and makes the big decisions, and thus has been receiving the bulk of the abuse from Donald Trump. But Bragg will be only a passing presence in the courtroom during the former president’s trial on charges of falsifying business records to cover up a hush … Read more

Did you know police arrested, paraded Bobrisky in 2011? See why

Bobrisky’s journey has been anything but ordinary, but here’s a surprising twist in his backstory. Did you know he was arrested and paraded by the police in Lagos in 2011 for dressing like a woman and ? Before becoming a household name, sparking endless debates, Bobrisky faced a challenge that few knew about or remember. … Read more

‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million bail

Famous internet celebrity Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has broken his silence after a Federal High Court granted him a N10 million bail on Wednesday. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned for alleged Naira Abuse but pleaded not guilty in court, and was granted bail. Unlike his colleague, Bobrisky, who admitted to abusing … Read more

Cyclist who jumped onto car bonnet in Katong road rage incident admits harassing driver

SINGAPORE: A cyclist who jumped onto the bonnet of a car after an altercation with the driver has admitted to harassing the driver with her actions. Nicolette Tan Shi-en, a 32-year-old Singaporean lawyer, pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Apr 17) to one charge of intentionally harassing driver Elaine Michele Ow, 49, in an altercation in June … Read more

Shaibu speaks on his removal as Edo Deputy Governor

Philip Shaibu, who was removed from office as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has vowed to challenge in court his impeachment and removal from office by the Edo State House of Assembly. “I am confident that the legal system will vindicate me and expose the sham that has been orchestrated against me,” Mr Shaibu … Read more