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US federal appeals court rules seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes unconstitutional

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes under the process of civil asset forfeiture went beyond the warrant issued and violated the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure. The case has been remanded back to the district court for further proceedings.

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Former Missouri prosecutor enters plea agreement for misusing public funds

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The agreement explained, “From approximately November 1, 2022 through April 26, 2023, [then-Prosecutor Gardner] directed employees of the St. Gardner had the funds deposited into her personal bank account and then used them for her own personal expenses.

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Armenia becomes 124th State Party to International Criminal Court

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Armenia officially became the 124th State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday after Ambassador Mher Margaryan deposited Armenia’s accession documents in a ceremony held at the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, where Margaryan presented the instrument of ratification to the Director of the Treaty Section.

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Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B for ‘widespread mismanagement’ of consumer accounts

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The CFPB’s civil penalties against Wells Fargo stem from illegal conduct regarding its auto loans, mortgages and deposit accounts which occurred over the last few years. Additionally, Wells Fargo settled money-laundering charges for $7 million with the US Securities and Exchange Commission in May 2022. percent decrease.

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US Secretary of State calls for peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia

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The corridor has been blocked by Azerbaijani protestors since December 12, 2022. Protestors claim that such authorities are illegally exploiting the mine deposits and using the Lachin Corridor to transport the mined goods to Armenia. The reopening would allow for supplies from Armenia to reach the ethnic Armenians in the area.

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Indonesia deposits its instrument of accession to the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention

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In accordance with Article 12 of the Convention, Indonesia deposited its instrument of accession to the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands on 5 October 2021. The HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention will therefore enter into force for Indonesia on 4 June 2022.

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Iraq issues arrest warrants for key figures in ‘Theft of the Century’ embezzlement case

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billion USD) from tax security deposits. Al-Jubouri, the second suspect, was arrested in November 2022 by a special anti-corruption force. The case revolves around the misappropriation of an enormous 3.7 trillion Iraqi dinars (about $2.5 His arrest followed evidence of unexplained wealth and confessions from Zuhair.