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US federal judge finds man guilty of four misdemeanor charges relating to Capitol breach

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A US District Court for the District of Columbia judge Friday found a man guilty of all four misdemeanor charges against him relating to the US Capitol breach on January 6 last year. ” The government alleged that Rivera “illegally crossed a perimeter set up by law enforcement officers and entered the Capitol grounds[.]”

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Kenya High Court declares criminalization of attempted suicide unconstitutional

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The petition challenged Section 226 of Kenya’s Penal Code , which classified attempting suicide as a misdemeanor punishable by two years of imprisonment, a fine, or both, according to Section 36 of the code.

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US Government launches antitrust suit against Live Nation Entertainment, claiming business practices that harm artists and fans

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The United States government, and dozens of states, sued Live Nation Entertainment, a multinational entertainment company, in an antitrust suit Thursday, alleging they monopolized the live entertainment space, harming artists, venues, and concertgoers. Live Nation has yet to file a response within the court.

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Rights group says Lebanon court landmark ruling must end torture and impunity

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Amnesty said the ruling, announced on December 5, 2024, is not only crucial for recognizing the Lebanese government’s accountability for the torture endured by Itani but also for requiring restitution for his physical and mental harm. Amnesty said the state failed to safeguard Itani’s presumption of innocence.

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Delaware father and son found guilty of charges related to January 6 US Capitol breach

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced Kevin Seefried and his son Hunter Seefried were found guilty “ of felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the Jan. Both of the Seefrieds, according to the US Government’s evidence, attended a rally on January 6, 2021, “and then headed to the US Capitol.”

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DOJ arrests three Florida residents in connection with Capitol riot

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The complaint filed in the District of Columbia stated: “Gray is charged with civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, both felonies, as well as misdemeanor offenses. Isaacs is charged with destruction of documents, a felony, and related misdemeanors, and Hallon is charged with misdemeanor offenses.”

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Alabama legislature advances bill that restricts books ‘harmful to minors’ in public libraries

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If HB 285 is passed into law, public librarians could be guilty of misdemeanors for violating the state’s criminal obscenity provisions. This means that state governments are free to pass laws that limit obscene speech. However, the bill keeps the exemption for college and university libraries.