legal defense
Jair Bolsonaro's Lawyers Petition for Hospital Transfer to Undergo Surgical Procedures While Serving Prison Sentence
Dec 10, 2025 10:21 am CST
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's defense team has requested his temporary transfer from prison to hospital for surgical procedures while simultaneously appealing for humanitarian house arrest. Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence at the Federal Police facility in Brasilia for his involvement in a failed coup attempt against President Lula da Silva following the 2022 election.
Indian-Origin Expert Ashley Tellis Refutes Allegations of Mishandling Classified Documents and Foreign Collusion
Oct 16, 2025 09:41 am CST
Ashley Tellis, a prominent Indian-American scholar and former Bush administration official, has been arrested for allegedly retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. His legal team vigorously denies all allegations, particularly claims that he operated on behalf of a foreign power. The FBI reportedly found over 1,000 pages of secret documents at his residence following surveillance of meetings with Chinese representatives.
Sean "Diddy" Combs Returns to Court Seeking to Overturn Prostitution Conviction While Facing 20-Year Sentence
Sep 25, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Sean "Diddy" Combs is appearing in Manhattan federal court to challenge his prostitution conviction, arguing that filming sexual encounters constitutes protected speech. The hip-hop mogul faces up to 20 years in prison if his conviction stands, with his legal team seeking a 14-month sentence that would account for time already served.
Lalit Modi's Brother Arrested In Rape Case, Lawyer Terms Allegations "False"
Sep 19, 2025 01:37 am CST
Businessman Samir Modi was arrested at the airport on Thursday following a Look-Out Circular (LOC) issued by the Delhi Police.
"If It's A Woman, You Can Give Bail," BMW Crash Accused Tells Court
Sep 17, 2025 05:57 pm CST
The death of a senior finance ministry official in a BMW crash with a two-wheeler in Delhi last week is unfortunate but one cannot overlook that at least 5,000 accidents are also reported across the country every year, the court was told.