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Judge Allows Arizona Brothers Accused in Police SUV Assault at Sideshow to Attend Treatment Program Amid Prosecution

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A judge has ruled to release two men from Arizona, facing charges for their involvement in an altercation with a police car during a disruptive event, to a South Bay treatment facility while their trial proceeds. Gabe Durbin, 26, and Tyler Durbin, 22, were initially held without bail since their June 19 arrest. However, on Friday, Judge Hector Ramon decided, despite objections from the prosecution, that the rehabilitation facility could better …

Justice on the Horizon: Disgraced Pretoria Midwife to Face Prosecution for Causing Birth Tragedies

Pretoria, South Africa – A former midwife, Yolande Maritz, is set to face criminal charges next month over allegations of deadly mishandling during her practice, leading to infant deaths and severe disabilities, authorities said. Maritz, who lost her midwifery license, seemingly exhibited a pattern of negligence, according to official reports. Barry Bateman, from AfriForum’s private prosecution office, confirmed that Maritz is instructed to appear before the court on July 24 on charges of assault. This …

Assault Allegations: Diddy Escapes Prosecution Despite Hotel Surveillance Footage

Los Angeles, California – Sean “Puffy” Combs, better known as Diddy, recently escaped prosecution for an assault on Casandra Ventura despite hotel surveillance footage capturing the incident in 2016. The Los Angeles District Attorney declared that the statute of limitations had already expired for the alleged assault, preventing any charges from being filed. The DA’s statement came after a video surfaced online depicting Combs assaulting a young woman in Los Angeles. George Gascón, the district …

Immunity Battle: Supreme Court Grapples With Trump Prosecution Timing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is considering former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference. The justices seem inclined to reject this claim, indicating a potential delay in any proceedings, possibly extending beyond the upcoming election. During the court’s deliberations, the majority of the justices did not fully support Trump’s claim of absolute immunity, which would prevent special counsel Jack Smith from prosecuting him on charges related to alleged …

Supreme Court to Decide If Donald Trump Receives Immunity from Prosecution

Washington D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has filed a request with the Supreme Court to suspend a lower court ruling that denied him presidential immunity from prosecution. The lower court ruled that he can be prosecuted like any other citizen, leading Trump to appeal the decision in light of upcoming election campaigns. The Supreme Court will now decide whether to put the ruling on hold to allow Trump to appeal. If the conservative-majority top …

Ex-President Trump Not Immune from Criminal Prosecution After Leaving Office, Appeals Court Rules

Washington, D.C. – A three-judge panel upheld a lower court ruling, determining that former President Donald Trump is not immune from criminal prosecution as a former executive, thereby rejecting his effort to dismiss his federal case on the grounds of immunity. The ruling allows for Trump, now considered citizen Trump for the purpose of this criminal case, to face the same defenses as any other criminal defendant. The decision discredits Trump’s argument that presidents have …