The third day of the confirmation of charges hearing for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court is underway.

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments on a case pertaining to unprogrammed funds and special accounts inserted in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 national budgets during its summer sessions here in April. The case is relevant to the prosecution of officials tied to the multibillion-peso fraud involving government infrastructure projects.

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged the prosecution and police to eradicate fake news, stating it threatens democracy as elections approach.

Updated guidance from Crown Prosecution Service covers forms of spiritual and immigration abuse for first time The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidance for its lawyers to help tackle “honour”-based abuse, with spiritual and immigration abuse included for the first time. The guidance was updated to reflect growing concerns around evolving forms of abuse and to tackle what the CPS described as “emerging harmful practices”. Continue reading...

Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Ivan Hristanov has filed a report with the prosecution regarding alleged abuses in a contract signed by the Plovdiv Regional Food Safety Directorate, which he claims cost the budget approximately 500,000 BGN.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Ranya and others in connection with a gold smuggling and money laundering case.

The Chairman of Lekki LCDA in Lagos, Nigeria, has issued a warning that domestic violence offenders will face prosecution, citing a rise in cases against women and children.

The prosecution has dropped its final appeal against the acquittal of one incumbent and two former Democratic Party lawmakers involved in a cash-for-votes scandal.

The Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica, Montenegro, has dismissed the criminal complaint filed against Mirjana Pajković in a scandal involving explicit videos.

EACC continues with call for prosecution powers  standardmedia.co.ke

The families left behind by the victims of the drug war echoed the point made by the International Criminal Court prosecution: former president Rodrigo Duterte’s words were lethal.

The Mandate and Immunity Committee has recommended that the Czech Parliament not issue Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Speaker Tomio Okamura for criminal prosecution, as expected.

​ICC prosecution highlights Philippine ex-President Duterte’s ‘Kill List’ on Day 2 of hearing​  phnompenhpost.com

The prosecution has withdrawn the indictment against Shqipron Hoxhaj for attempted extortion at the Koper District Court, seemingly concluding the legal proceedings for the alleged crime.

Albanian Special Prosecution Against Corruption (SPAK) presented its final conclusions in the case against former road traffic chief Roven Zeka and two others, accused of accepting 2,000 euros to avoid arresting a woman.

The Integrity Network of the Belgrade Center for Security Policy has urged the prosecution to 'urgently react' to threats made against prosecutor Bojana Savović.

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new charges of rape and sexual assault from 2009, as announced by the British prosecution.

The Prosecutor's Office in North Macedonia states that, based on assessments by the Ministry of Interior and the National Security Agency, there is serious information indicating that the personal safety of the suspect Gruby cannot be guaranteed in the detention unit, and his criminal prosecution will continue.

The Provincial Court of Valencia has ordered the opening of an oral trial against Mónica Oltra, overturning the lower court's decision. The court stated that the instructor cannot deny the prosecution a trial if there's a probability of criminal conduct.

The silence of the North Macedonian prosecution regarding the 'Eurostandard' case, an investigation into former bank executives for abuse of power and credit policy, raises concerns about impunity becoming the norm.

Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions has unveiled a new counter-terrorism curriculum for prosecutors, marking a significant step in the country's fight against terror.

It comes as police held discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service over allegations that Andrew shared confidential reports from his role as the UK’s trade envoy with the late paedophile

The Criminal Court has accepted the prosecution's proposal for house arrest for Artan Grubi, who began serving the measure after being transferred to Skopje prison.

A review of Faraz Shariat’s film 'Prosecution' describes it as a slick, pulpy courtroom drama about a German-Korean vigilante lawyer investigating her own hate crime.

Twin brothers Eric and Sean Farrell have pleaded guilty to manslaughter, an admission accepted by the Director of Public Prosecutions, after initially denying murder in the killing of a Romanian man in Tallaght.

The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Kragujevac announced it is acting on a criminal complaint from the Military Legal Office in Niš against Novica Antić, former president of the Military Union of Serbia, for document forgery.

According to the Southwest Finland Police, the preliminary investigation into the case has concluded. Three young men are suspected of aggravated rape.

Renowned Albanian journalist Sokol Balla appeared at the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) for questioning, remaining for approximately 90 minutes without making a statement upon exit.

The judge agreed with the prosecution that Lim’s initial sentence of six weeks’ jail and a S$1,000 fine was “manifestly inadequate”.

In the 'receipts case' involving Marijampolė Mayor Povilas Isoda, who was acquitted, the prosecution is seeking to re-question former municipal controller Juozas Vaičiulis.

Albania's Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has concluded investigations and sent 21 defendants, including members of Suel Çela's criminal organization, to trial for charges including organized crime, attempted murder, and international drug trafficking.

Faraz Shariat's drama 'Prosecution' and Alisa Kovalenko's documentary 'Traces' have won the Berlin Panorama Audience Awards for their politically-charged themes.

Press freedom in Turkey further deteriorated in 2025, with authorities tightening control over media through prosecutions, regulatory penalties, and online censorship, especially during a political crisis.

Medical Groups Sue FTC Over Probe Into Gender Dysphoria Treatments Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two medical groups on Feb. 17 sued the federal government over its probe into the organizations’ recommendations for children with gender dysphoria, or the belief that they are a different gender. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in Washington on Aug. 6, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine Society said in separate lawsuits filed in federal court in the District of Columbia that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unconstitutionally targeting the groups over their speech. “Using the threat of investigation or prosecution against an organization in order to silence speech the government does not like is retaliation, prohibited by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,” the American Academy of Pediatrics, which says it represents 67,000 pediatricians, said in its lawsuit. “Moreover, issuing an overbroad subpoena as a tool to compel disclosures in such a retaliatory action violates the Fourth Amendment.” The academy said in a 2018 statement, reaffirmed in 2023, that pediatricians could give drugs such as puberty blockers to children who identify as a gender different from their birth sex. FTC officials in a civil demand in January requested details on how the academy came up with the position, as well as each type of pediatric gender dysphoria treatment the academy had advertised or promoted, and whether there were any financial relationships between the organization and companies or doctors that treat gender dysphoria. Officials demanded similar information from the Endocrine Society, a nonprofit that promotes hormone science research and says it has 18,000 members. The society in 2017 said that people who have gender dysphoria or gender incongruence need “a safe and effective hormone regimen that will (1) suppress endogenous sex hormone secretion determined by the person’s genetic/gonadal sex and (2) maintain sex hormone levels within the normal range for the person’s affirmed gender.” FTC officials said in the demand letters that they are investigating whether false or unsubstantiated representations were made concerning the marketing and advertising of treatments for pediatric gender dysphoria. Federal law prohibits people from engaging in deceptive practices affecting commerce and disseminating false advertisements. The probe targets the Endocrine Society over speech that “reflects pure scientific opinion,” the society said in its legal challenge. If allowed to proceed, the investigation would “endanger the ability of organizations to share information and opinion on any issue, be that vaccine safety and efficacy, environmental health risks, emerging infectious diseases, or gender dysphoria,” it added later. The groups want judges to declare that the civil demands violated the First Amendment. Judges should immediately and permanently bar FTC officials from taking action against the groups over their treatment guidelines and any other statements concerning “gender affirming care,” the groups also said. The Epoch Times reached out to the FTC for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication. Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 17:00

Nancy Kerrigan was attacked before the 1994 Winter Olympics — and Tonya Harding was later convicted of conspiracy to hinder prosecution

ISLAMABAD: A distri­­ct and sessions court on Tu­­esday directed the prosecution to ensure appearance of former prime minister Imran Khan at the next hearing either in person or through a video link, while extending his pre-arrest bail in five ca­­s­es, including the attem­p­ted murder of ex-minister Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha. Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka restrained police from arresting the PTI founder in the said cases and also extended the pre-arrest bail of Bushra Bibi in one related matter. The hearing was adjourned till Feb 18. During the proceedings, the PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were represented by their legal team. However, despite earlier directions, the former prime minister could not be produced before the court through a video link. Owing to his absence and the unavailability of his counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, arguments on the acquittal application could not be advanced. The court subsequently directed that the PTI fou­nder must appear at the next hearing either personally or via video link. The cases against the PTI founder stem from the May 9 incidents and incl­ude charges of attempted murder, submission of fake receipts and other offences. A separate case has also been registered against Bushra Bibi for allegedly submitting fake receipts. Also, Additional Distr­ict and Sessions Judge Amir Zia extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi in a case related to the November 26 protest. Meanwhile, ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra deferred indictment proceedings in the Sangjani Jalsa case due to the non-appearance of the accused PTI lawmakers. Published in Dawn, February 18th, 2026

EFCC charged the couple with seven counts of obtaining money by false pretence, conversion of funds, and money laundering brought against them by the prosecution. The post EFCC arraigns couple on N740 million investment fraud charges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Faraz Shariat's thriller 'Prosecution,' which premiered at the Berlinale's Panorama section, has been acquired by Memento for distribution in France.

The High Court has delivered a setback to the Director of Public Prosecutions by declining to recall a witness in the ongoing Shakahola murder trial.

Colombia’s prosecution announced its intention to indict Ecopetrol CEO Ricardo Roa on charges of election fraud and influence peddling, stemming from accusations filed by the prosecution.

Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council is set to discuss the replacement of Borislav Sarafov as the head of the prosecution, following an announcement by the Minister of Justice to convene a session for this purpose.

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Associated Journals Limited (AJL) have been discharged in the Panchkula plot case, with the High Court criticizing the CBI's prosecution.

The Supreme Court upheld a BNSS provision allowing judicial officers in prosecution roles, dismissing a challenge as "misconceived" and lacking legal basis.

India's Supreme Court has stayed proceedings against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was facing prosecution for defying summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has released war criminal Dragoljub Kunarac, rejecting the prosecution's proposal for a one-month detention.

The prosecution is investigating whether a criminal offense occurred after a TikToker entered a cafe, filmed actor Dragan Bjelogrlić, approached him, and began questioning and insulting him.

Bojan Petan has been acquitted in the Terme Čatež case, though the verdict is not yet final and the prosecution has announced an appeal.

The prosecution gives away significant details of the quality of their insider witnesses

The prosecution has announced that it did not order the interrogation of Emil Dechev in connection with the 'Petrokhan' case, adding that a review of signals regarding the matter is underway.

The petition challenged Section 20 subclauses (2)(a) and (2)(b) of the BNSS, which allow the appointment of serving or retired judicial officers as directors of prosecution, and serving judicial officers as deputy directors and assistant directors of prosecution.

The Indian Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the validity of provisions in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) concerning the appointment of prosecution officers, which critics argued could subvert judicial independence.

In an interview with ANC on Wednesday, February 25, Carpio said the primary obstacle to domestic prosecution is the disappearance of crucial documentation.

A check by 'Dnevnik' revealed significant discrepancies in information provided by the District and Regional Prosecutor's Offices in Pleven regarding ongoing investigations against the mayor of Tranchovitsa village.

International Criminal Court prosecutors argued that former Philippine President Duterte's speeches, data, and internal orders demonstrate a widespread, systematic state attack.

A Spanish second-instance court has confirmed the acquittal of Portuguese residents from Braga who were accused of raping two women in Gijón in 2021, after denying the prosecution's appeal.

After 11 years, the family of 17-year-old Matthew Bartolo, who died from involuntary homicide, saw their hopes for justice diminish as the prosecution's appeal in the criminal case against the accused floundered, with a final decision due in May.

The Integrity Network of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy has urged the prosecution to 'urgently react' to threats made against prosecutor Bojana Savović.

The Left party in North Macedonia claims that the prosecution, led by the ruling party, is showing its first results in the political market, expressing concern over conflicting public explanations regarding detention conditions.

The court case involving Avakoum monastery monks Nektarios and Porfyrios was postponed once again on Friday and is now scheduled for May 27 at 9am. The adjournment followed a request by the prosecution for additional time to allow both sides to examine the possibility of reducing the indictment and agreeing on certain admissible facts. The […]

A 36-year-old defendant is on trial in Otsu, Japan, for the murder of a probation officer in 2024. The prosecution has sought life imprisonment, arguing the crime severely impacts the probation officer system.

Grubi has been placed under house arrest, with the prosecution citing concerns for his personal safety and that of his family if he were held in a detention unit, leading to political bickering among parties.

The prosecution has indicated no objection to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi being acquitted of all 47 charges in his Yayasan Akalbudi trial, with the High Court deferring its decision.

The defense counsel accused Duterte critics of "demagoguery," then speech turned political.

The prosecution is seeking house arrest for Grubi, as his lawyer requested, after he was brought before the prosecutor to review case files. The review will continue due to the extensive evidence, and Grubi's safety in Shutka prison was reportedly not guaranteed.

Judge Aileen Cannon blasted former special counsel Jack Smith for compiling a report on his prosecution of President Donald Trump after she dismissed the case.

The Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) has called for an immediate investigation and prosecution of Siniša Mali, Željko Radovanović, Tatjana Vukić, and others involved in alleged organized money laundering through the Vista party investment fund.

A French court has acquitted a former DGSE engineer accused of delivering classified defense information to a foreign power, despite the prosecution's request for a four-year prison sentence.

A trial has begun in Leoben, Austria, for a 65-year-old man accused of killing his wife with multiple stab wounds in August 2025. The prosecution is seeking his commitment to an institution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The prosecution is preparing the witness statement of former Finance Minister Tengku Datuk...

Enforcement Directorate chief Rahul Navin urged officers to expedite chargesheets to meet the financial year's target of 500 prosecution complaints. The Guwahati meeting, attended by other central agencies, focused on emerging financial crime trends and cross-border threats. Officials were advised to leverage intelligence platforms and international cooperation to combat illicit activities, particularly in the North-East.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has set a target of filing 500 prosecution complaints in the current financial year and aims to complete investigations within one to two years.

The government is moving forward with plans to separate the powers of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, which will lead to the creation of a new prosecution department.

A left-leaning commentator expresses disappointment with the prosecution in the KNOVS case, hoping for a political victory for the left despite potential long-term disadvantages.

Press freedom in Turkey worsened in 2025 as authorities increased control over media through prosecutions, regulatory penalties, and online censorship, with pressure escalating during a political crisis.

Ashley Warren has been found guilty of an XL bully offence following a fatal attack and is awaiting sentencing, marking the first prosecution under new XL bully laws.

How Relaxed COVID-Era Rules Fueled Minnesota's Biggest Scam Authored by Kristin Robbins via RealClearPolitics, In my testimony before the Senate last week as chair of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and Oversight Committee, I outlined the genesis of Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal, how it expanded under relaxed COVID-era rules, and what steps the federal government can take to help stop the theft of federal tax dollars throughout the country.   Minnesota’s fraud crisis didn’t happen overnight; it took years. But it exploded when COVID hit, right when oversight was thrown out the window. How did Minnesota get so bad? In March 2020, Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar authored a bill called the MEALS Act, which eventually became part of a larger COVID relief package. That law allowed states to waive the normal eligibility requirements for the National School Lunch Program. It eliminated income requirements and site inspections and expanded distribution methods. This opened the door for Feeding Our Future, which became the largest COVID fraud scandal in state and national history, stealing at least $250 million from taxpayers. To date, there have been 78 indictments and 61 convictions, with more cases headed to trial this spring. This was organized, deliberate theft, enabled by weak controls, refusal to take multiple reports of fraud from whistleblowers and the legislative auditor seriously, and a government culture that refused to treat fraud like a crime. The Feeding Our Future case revealed something even more disturbing: As many as half of the defendants were also receiving state money through other Medicaid-funded programs. But even after that became public back in 2023, Tim Walz and his agencies did nothing to stop those defendants from receiving additional state dollars. Billions of federal COVID dollars didn’t start the staggering fraud in Minnesota, but that did supercharge a system that had already been compromised. The original fraud scandal was tied to the Child Care Assistance Program, a federal program meant to help low-income families with children. There had been allegations of fraud reported with CCAP since 2011. By 2014 and 2015, there were raids, charges, and convictions of child care providers for billing non-existent or absent children, often exceeding $1 million in fraud in a single case. Then in March and April of 2019, just months into the Walz administration, the legislative auditor published two major reports outlining CCAP fraud. Those reports detailed fraudulent providers and alleged movement of millions of dollars in cash out of Minnesota to Somalia, including allegations that some of that money was funding terrorism. Whistleblowers have told us that shortly after those reports were released, the Department of Human Services shut down the criminal investigation unit for child care fraud. Rather than pursuing fraud as a crime, the Walz administration began renaming fraud as “overpayment.” Cases were routed to an internal “overpayment committee” to decide whether reimbursement should even be pursued. Staff were no longer allowed to speak with their counterparts at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension without supervisor approval. Our committee has now uncovered fraud in multiple Medicaid programs, including autism centers, sober homes, non-emergency medical transportation, integrated community supports, and housing stabilization services. In December, we held a hearing on credible allegations of fraud in two additional areas: adult day services and assisted living facilities. We have now seen allegations of fraud in 14 Medicaid programs. It is staggering. The former first U.S. attorney who led these prosecutions estimated fraud at $9 billion, and that doesn’t include fraud in SNAP or child care programs. Minnesotans expect their tax dollars to go toward roads, schools, health care, and public safety, not to fund criminals purchasing resorts in Kenya and luxury homes and cars. Even more alarming are the allegations that Minnesota taxpayer dollars have made their way into the hands of terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab, directly or indirectly. The money is literally flown out in suitcases from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. In 2017, estimates suggested $100 million in cash left annually. According to TSA, outbound cash was $342 million in 2024 and $350 million in 2025. That is astonishing. And it is wildly disproportionate compared to other airports. Minneapolis’ outbound cash is 99% higher than Dallas, Atlanta, LAX, and JFK, and 90% higher than Seattle. So where do we go from here?  Minnesotans are right to be outraged, and I hope other states learn from Minnesota’s failures. We need a culture that treats fraud as a crime, not as “overpayment.” We need to standardize and enforce basic internal controls. Both federal and state government need to require documentation, not attestation, to verify eligibility. We need more audits and stronger oversight. We need the federal government to enforce existing laws requiring states to pay back funds within one year when fraud or “overpayment” is found. We need more resources at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and CMS to investigate these cases. And we need stronger federal authority to track and investigate large sums of cash leaving our country. We need leaders willing to stand up to this injustice and protect the most vulnerable. Citizens in Minnesota and throughout the country deserve better. The time for accountability and justice is now. Kristin Robbins has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019 and is chair of the Minnesota Fraud Committee. Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:40

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Jet2 has barred two people from ever flying with it again after they brawled midair. OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images British budget airline Jet2 barred two people after a midair brawl prompted a diversion on Thursday. Jet2 said it plans to "vigorously pursue" the pair to recoup costs for the diversion. Unruly passengers can face civil and criminal prosecution in addition to airline lawsuits. "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday" — except when it ends in a midair brawl. The British budget carrier has issued lifetime bans to two passengers after a flight from Turkey to England diverted to Belgium on Thursday following a fight on board, the airline told multiple news outlets. It's unclear what caused the altercation, but videos circulating on social media show passengers screaming and pushing as cabin crew and others attempted to break it up. The plane later continued to the UK after police removed the two passengers. Jet2 said in a statement that the pair exhibited "appalling behavior" and that it would "vigorously pursue them" to recoup the costs of the diversion. Diversions aren't cheap: they can cost airlines tens of thousands of dollars in fuel, labor, and airport fees. Any hotel and transportation costs also add up. "As a family-friendly airline, we take a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive passenger behaviour, and we are very sorry that other customers and our colleagues on board had to experience this too," the airline said. Jet2 has a history of chasing down unruly passengers. In 2019, the airline barred a disruptive traveler and billed her about $115,000 after she attempted to open an exit door midair, prompting a diversion escorted by military jets. In 2022, two brothers who fought on board another Jet2 flight forced a diversion and were later charged about $68,000 and issued lifetime bans. Other airlines have taken similar approaches, seeking reimbursement from passengers whose behavior disrupted flights. Budget competitor Ryanair, for example, last year filed a lawsuit seeking about $18,000 from a passenger it described as disruptive after a diversion to Portugal in April 2024 left 160 people needing overnight accommodation. Unruly passenger incidents surged during the pandemic, when mask mandates fueled confrontations between travelers and airline staff. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration shows there were nearly 6,000 reports on US airlines in 2021 — up about 500% from roughly 1,000 the year before. Reports fell to about 2,500 in 2022 and further to roughly 1,600 in 2025, though they still remain well above pre-pandemic levels. There have been 126 reports so far in 2026. The FAA maintains a zero-tolerance policy and has issued more than $20 million in civil fines since 2020 (these are separate from the money airlines can collect through lawsuits). In more extreme cases — such as physical assaults on crew — passengers have faced criminal prosecution, including by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, resulting in larger fines and jail time. Read the original article on Business Insider

The inmate who assaulted convicted murderer Scott Peterson during a pickleball match in prison will not face criminal charges, according to recent reports.

A name day celebration in Monor, Hungary, ended in murder when a man beat his childhood friend to death after they had been drinking and started fighting. The prosecution has filed charges for aggravated murder.

The firings are part of a rolling barrage of retribution aimed at those who worked on the two federal prosecutions into President Trump.

The prosecution team responds to claims of former soldiers alleging cash deliveries to pay for ICC personnel in the Philippines

The prosecution is seeking to extend the detention of Péter Pál Juhász for another three months, until the end of May.

The supervising prosecutor in the case against former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, Angel Kanev, announced that Boyko Borissov and Boyko Rashkov will be summoned as additional witnesses after current interrogations conclude.

Changes to the regulation for the parallel movement of prosecutors have sparked another debate and accusations among members of the High Council of Prosecution (KLP) in Albania, becoming a routine during plenary sessions.

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is looking into a large-scale cyberattack at telecom provider Odido, which resulted in the theft of millions of customer records.

Besimi stated that while the Council of Public Prosecutors can discuss the house arrest of Grubi, the case is being followed by the senior and republican prosecutors, indicating a hierarchical oversight.

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Businessman Roman Janoušek's claim for lost profit in the Chambon case was rejected by the Supreme Court. He sought approximately 155 million Czech crowns from the state due to seized assets during criminal prosecution that ended in his acquittal.

An Indonesian court has sentenced the killers of Matilde Muñoz to 18 years in prison. The prosecution had accused them of homicide, premeditated murder, and violent robbery, crimes that can carry sentences from 15 years to the death penalty.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Manjula Bhalotiya acquitted 37 accused, observing that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt

After two days of what lawyers say was an "airtight" and "clinical" presentation by the prosecution at the International Criminal Court, former president Rodrigo Duterte's defense team must now do what it did not do during its opening speech on day one: answer the evidence.

Judge In Kirk Murder Case Refuses To Disqualify Prosecutors Authored by Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times, A judge ruled on Feb. 24 that a Utah deputy attorney general could continue prosecuting the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the accused shooter, had asked the judge in January to disqualify that member of the prosecution team—along with his entire office—after it was revealed that his daughter had been in the crowd when Kirk ...

A district court in Jablonec nad Nisou has acquitted three prison guards from Rýnovice prison who were accused of physically assaulting an inmate, stating that the prosecution failed to prove the incident occurred as described.

During the trial for the death of Sifis Valyrakis, a witness testified that the boat belonging to the two accused fishermen was in the port at the time Valyrakis was allegedly killed off Eretria, contradicting the prosecution's timeline.

The legal proceedings in the 'Grossglockner case' involving a 37-year-old mountaineer will continue at the Higher Regional Court after both the defense and prosecution filed appeals against the initial verdict.

The International Criminal Court prosecution continued to establish its case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, reiterating a point made by activists and victims: the war on drugs was a war on

A criminal organization involved in human trafficking, abduction, and rape in the wider Farsala area of Greece has been dismantled, leading to four arrests by the Larissa Crime Prosecution Sub-Directorate.

The court has denied the State's attempt to introduce fresh evidence in the treason case involving Lissu, potentially impacting the prosecution's strategy.

On day one, the ICC prosecution submitted evidence and witness accounts tying former president Rodrigo Duterte to the Davao Death Squad and killings during his tenure.

A 34-year-old man has been charged with loitering after allegedly splashing an unknown liquid on three women in separate incidents in Sha Tin. The defendant, a chef surnamed Cheung, appeared at the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts on Monday. He was denied bail, and his case was adjourned to April 10, local media reported. The prosecution said […]

VMRO-DPMNE attributes the decision for Artan Grubi's house arrest to the prosecution, while SDSM views it as confirmation of a political agreement, with both parties accusing the other of inconsistency and panic.

In the Čurillovci case, police officers are requesting a halt to their prosecution, with the city court judge emphasizing that if the indictment were accepted despite serious errors, the accused would have to be acquitted.

Andriy Sybiha, a Ukrainian official, stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin must be held accountable as a war criminal, regardless of the outcome of peace negotiations.

The Sarajevo Cantonal Prosecutor's Office has requested a one-month detention for Jasmin Halilović, known as the 'crying killer,' after he allegedly shot at police officers in Stup on Saturday morning.

Upon request from the Fier Prosecutor's Office, 10 assets belonging to Saimir Taullau, including service units, buildings, land, and a gas station, have been seized based on anti-mafia legislation.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched a new curriculum focused on counter-terrorism and terror financing to enhance capacity.

Poland's Government Strategic Reserves Agency has filed a notification with the prosecutor's office regarding the 'coal scandal,' which the head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery described as a 'great cash grab'.

A former Director of Public Prosecutions in Fiji has called for the implementation of emergency powers to address and restore law and order in the country.

Strong interests are reportedly fueling digital repression in Southeast Europe, with increasing instances of prosecutions, coordinated disinformation campaigns, and online harassment against individuals and civil groups.

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) announced plans for the long-discussed separation of powers between the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor, aiming to create a new prosecution department.

Former governor Okoth Obado has urged the court to acquit him in the Sharon Otieno murder case, arguing that the prosecution's evidence is based on speculation.

North Macedonia's ruling VMRO DPMNE party has renewed attacks on the long-defunct Special Prosecution, its former adversary in corruption cases, with analysts suggesting motives of historical revisionism and retaliation.

Ben Goertzel had dozens of email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein. Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Getty Images Ben Goertzel, a computer scientist who popularized the term AGI, courted Jeffrey Epstein for research funding, emails show. DoJ files show that Goertzel was aware of Epstein's criminal charges, and their correspondence continued until at least 2018. Goertzel told Business Insider he "made a mistake" in accepting Epstein's money and regretted not doing due diligence. In January 2013, Jeffrey Epstein sent a blunt email to the computer scientist Ben Goertzel. Epstein had funded Goertzel's research in artificial intelligence and was frustrated with a lack of progress. However, on this day, the disgraced financier wasn't writing to discuss algorithms or neural networks — he wanted to discuss Goertzel's hair. "I think it is now time for you to drop the hippie look," Epstein wrote, warning Goertzel that his "disheveled 80s appearance" was an "unnecessary hindrance" to securing the capital that might one day help the two men achieve AGI — artificial general intelligence, a hypothetical level of computer intelligence that could surpass that of humans. Epstein compared the scientist's ponytail to "spinach in the teeth of a friend." "I would be willing to cut my hair for a lot of AGI money," Goertzel replied. Ben Goerzel (right) with Kelly Larson (co-curator of TEDx Hong Kong and Asia Consciousness Festival) and Jeffrey Martin (visiting assistant professor at Polytechnic University) Chris Ip/South China Morning Post via Getty Images The exchange was among dozens between Epstein and Goertzel in files released by the Department of Justice, chronicling Epstein's fascination with the potential of AI. Goertzel, a researcher who helped popularize the term AGI and develop the humanoid robot Sophia, courted Epstein for money over several years, promising he could build the "Sputnik of AI," the emails show. In an online résumé that has since been removed, Goertzel said Epstein gave him a $100,000 research grant in 2001. Emails reviewed by Business Insider show Epstein agreed to give Goertzel at least another $100,000 between 2008 and 2018, spread out across multiple transfers. It could not be learned how much of the money Goertzel ultimately received. The emails show Goertzel was aware of Epstein's criminal charges. In a 2010 email, Goertzel congratulated Epstein on his release from the Palm Beach County Jail. In 2008, Epstein had pleaded guilty to two sex charges, including solicitation of a minor. In 2015, several days after Prince Andrew was named in a lawsuit over underage sex claims related to Epstein, Goertzel wrote about "utterly idiotic negative publicity in the news" and said he was sorry Epstein's camp had to deal with it. "Maybe some variation of what is alleged did happen, but if so it was surely an occurrence among reasonably mature people who mutually consented at the time, so why is it anybody else's business?" Goertzel wrote, before asking for $25,000 for a "corporate contribution" to one of his companies. In a statement to Business Insider, Goertzel said he "made a mistake" in accepting Epstein's money. He said he regretted not doing due diligence on Epstein's crimes and that he had "basically zero knowledge of Epstein's sexual peculiarities and exploitative practices." He added: "I deeply regret being social-engineered by this terrible human being and not doing more research into him decades ago. I won't make this sort of mistake again." 'The Sputnik of AI' Goertzel is currently the CEO of SingularityNET, an AI and blockchain company. He is also chair of The AGI Society, a nonprofit that holds an annual AI conference. His correspondence with Epstein was among millions of documents released by the Justice Department. The files have reverberated through the business world, revealing emails between Epstein and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Virgin founder Richard Branson, LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, among others. The fallout for some people named in the files has been swift. Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, resigned in mid-February, and Brad Karp resigned as chairman of the law firm Paul Weiss, among others. Appearing in the files does not necessarily suggest that a person has engaged in wrongdoing. In one of the emails released by the Justice Department, Goertzel said he had known Epstein since 2001. Epstein took an interest in what labs like MIT and Google were doing in the AI field. Goertzel, who some consider one of the "godfathers of AGI," coauthored a 2006 book on the topic, and in 2008, he created OpenCog, an open-source project to try to architect human intelligence. Goertzel told Business Insider that he met Epstein through "mutual friends" in New York City. Epstein was well-connected with the rich and the powerful. Martin BUREAU / AFP via Getty Images Epstein appeared concerned in some emails by the lack of support for Goertzel's AGI theories among mainstream experts. "i believe in you. i can't figure out why i am in the minority," he told Goertzel in 2010. In a 2011 email, Goertzel asked if Epstein would fund half of a $3 million grant over four years to fund a "full speed ahead toward AGI" plan, which included building AI that could control a video game character and a humanoid robot. "Of course, US$3M is a lot of money. However, this would be the 'Sputnik of AGI' -- it would set the development of AGI on a whole new course," Goertzel wrote. In his statement to Business Insider, Goertzel said, "I had basically zero knowledge of Epstein's sexual peculiarities and exploitative practices and have no orientation toward that sort of thing and little understanding of it -- it was all about being overly desperate at that stage for any source of $$ to fund innovative frontier science, which Epstein did recognize as valuable but mainstream science at the time did not." Epstein sometimes pushed Goertzel for more tangible proof of breakthroughs and tried to influence some research directions, the emails show. In February 2013, he emailed Goertzel and suggested that having an AI system pass "iq tests for children" would provide a concrete research milestone. Goertzel agreed to pursue the idea. "Epstein was very smart and fairly technically savvy and had a lot of ideas about AI, which were not terribly stupid nor terribly brilliant," Goertzel told Business Insider. "I did not pay much attention to them nor did they influence my work in any way." Ben Goertzel, gives a press conference with Hanson Robotics at Web Summit, 2019 Henrique Casinhas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Epstein used corporate and foundation vehicles to send money to Goertzel, including his Southern Trust Company, registered in the US Virgin Islands, the emails show. "As before, we can do this as a tax-deductible donation to a nonprofit, assuming that's still your preference," Goertzel said in a September 2010 email to Epstein. Depending on the circumstances, Goertzel, who spent some of his time in Hong Kong, requested that the money be sent to different nonprofits' accounts, the emails show. In 2014, Goertzel requested that Epstein send the money to Humanity+, a nonprofit focused on transhumanism that he was vice president of. Goertzel said it would act as a fiscal "pass-through" so the money could be diverted to himself and other researchers. "Yes all this was totally legit, the funding was going to open-source AGI R&D for the good of humanity and its future, which was very much within the mandate of Humanity+ as a 501-3c nonprofit," Goertzel told Business Insider. 'Moronic media shitstorm' Goertzel told Business Insider he "reconnected" with Epstein in 2008 after several years of no contact, and that Epstein told him about his legal situation. "He framed it as a politically motivated prosecution for involvement with a consenting adult. I believed him. I should not have," Goertzel told Business Insider. Several emails show Goertzel and Epstein arranging to meet in person. Goertzel told Business Insider they met on several occasions at Epstein's New York and Florida offices. "I never hung out with him in a social setting, never went to the island or flew in the jet or saw him partying with girlfriends or anything like that," he said. In 2015, Goertzel was following up on a payment he hoped to receive from Epstein. Richard Kahn, Epstein's accountant, responded that it had to be put on hold due to "bad press." The Guardian had reported days earlier that Prince Andrew was named in a US lawsuit involving Epstein. "I don't want to push you guys at a difficult time, but given my own situation I do feel moved to ask if Jeffrey might still be able to help with $25K for my 'corporate contribution' to the OpenCog Hong Kong project," Goertzel wrote. "He has helped in this way every year since 2010, usually via a donation to Humanity+." The South China Morning Post reported earlier on some of the payments Epstein made to Goertzel to help him secure Hong Kong grants. Epstein responded, "yes 25," and Goertzel thanked him and said he hoped to resume conversations "once this current moronic media shitstorm blows over." Emails between the men continued for several years. In December 2018, a few days after the Miami Herald published an investigation into Epstein that contributed to his arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges the next year, Goertzel sent an email inviting Epstein to an AI and blockchain event in New York. Alternatively, he said, they could find another time to meet in the city. "let me know if you're in town and might spare a few moments," Goertzel wrote. "it's been a while!" Have something to share? Contact this reporter via email at hlangley@businessinsider.com or Signal at 628-228-1836. Use a personal email address and a non-work device; here's our guide to sharing information securely. Read the original article on Business Insider

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