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US Drops Charges Against Olympian for Reflecting Pool Damage, Blames Contractor
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US Drops Charges Against Olympian for Reflecting Pool Damage, Blames Contractor

The US Justice Department dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool, admitting that a construction company caused the damage during a "hasty and botched" renovation. The Trump administration had initially pursued charges against Hearn.

Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Terrorism Charges
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Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Terrorism Charges

The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the US. His actions were reportedly motivated by an Iranian fatwa against the writer.

Russian Mayonnaise Billionaire Arrested on Fraud Charges
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Russian Mayonnaise Billionaire Arrested on Fraud Charges

Valery Kustov, a Russian billionaire who built a mayonnaise empire and reportedly funded battlefield drones, has been arrested on major fraud charges. The arrest marks a significant development for the prominent businessman.

Malaysian Pilot Arrested in Indonesia for Drug Smuggling
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Malaysian Pilot Arrested in Indonesia for Drug Smuggling

A Malaysian pilot was arrested in Indonesia after landing a flight with 70,000 ecstasy pills, and is now facing a potential death penalty for drug smuggling charges.

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US Soldier Challenges Charges for Polymarket Maduro Wager

A US Army soldier, accused of making winning Polymarket predictions based on classified information about a raid to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing the alleged bets are not a crime.

Yung Filly Acquitted of Rape, Found Guilty of Assault in Australia
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Yung Filly Acquitted of Rape, Found Guilty of Assault in Australia

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a woman after a show in Australia. However, he was found guilty of assault for biting, with a jury hung on three other charges.

Ghana's NPP Accuses AG of Planning to Free NDC Members
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Ghana's NPP Accuses AG of Planning to Free NDC Members

Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, of deliberately using his office to secure the release of members and allies of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) facing charges.

Trump's DOJ Uses Rare 30-Year-Old Court to Deport Afghan Woman
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Trump's DOJ Uses Rare 30-Year-Old Court to Deport Afghan Woman

The Trump administration's Department of Justice is utilizing the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a court not used in 30 years, to deport 47-year-old Afghan national Nazira Haji Zada, who is the first person to face civil immigration charges there.

Ukraine's Missile Interception Rate Drops to 70%
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Ukraine's Missile Interception Rate Drops to 70%

An expert reports that Ukraine's interception rate for Russian missiles has dropped from 90% in March to 70%, following a recent barrage that killed at least 10 civilians despite the interception of 55 missiles and 265 drones.