Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Billionaire in $12 Billion Embezzlement Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for 68-year-old real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for embezzling $12 billion between 2012 and 2022 through shell companies, causing widespread financial losses and rare protests; she can have it commuted to life in prison by repaying $9 billion.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence for Billionaire in $12 Billion Embezzlement Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for 68-year-old real estate tycoon Truong My Lan for embezzling $12 billion between 2012 and 2022 through shell companies, causing widespread financial losses and rare protests; she can have it commuted to life in prison by repaying $9 billion.
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52% Bias Score
Judge Recusal Further Delays Execution of Texas Man Convicted in "Shaken Baby Syndrome" Case
Texas Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recused herself from the Robert Roberson case, further delaying his execution for the 2003 murder of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, which was initially scheduled for October 17th and faces questions over the validity of the "shaken baby syndrome" diagnosis.
Judge Recusal Further Delays Execution of Texas Man Convicted in "Shaken Baby Syndrome" Case
Texas Judge Deborah Oakes Evans recused herself from the Robert Roberson case, further delaying his execution for the 2003 murder of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, which was initially scheduled for October 17th and faces questions over the validity of the "shaken baby syndrome" diagnosis.
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40% Bias Score
Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.
Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.
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56% Bias Score
France Seeks Transfer of Death Row Convict from Indonesia
France has formally requested the transfer of Serge Atlaoui, a French death row convict in Indonesia since 2005, for drug-related crimes; Indonesia is considering this request alongside similar requests from other countries, aiming to conclude transfers by December.
France Seeks Transfer of Death Row Convict from Indonesia
France has formally requested the transfer of Serge Atlaoui, a French death row convict in Indonesia since 2005, for drug-related crimes; Indonesia is considering this request alongside similar requests from other countries, aiming to conclude transfers by December.
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36% Bias Score
Singapore Executes Drug Trafficker Amidst International Condemnation
Singapore executes a drug trafficker despite international outcry, sparking debate over capital punishment.
Singapore Executes Drug Trafficker Amidst International Condemnation
Singapore executes a drug trafficker despite international outcry, sparking debate over capital punishment.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Prosecutor Loses Reelection Amidst Death Penalty Debate
Progressive Georgia prosecutor Deborah Gonzalez lost her reelection bid, highlighting a national backlash against such officials amidst rising crime rates and differing views on capital punishment.
Georgia Prosecutor Loses Reelection Amidst Death Penalty Debate
Progressive Georgia prosecutor Deborah Gonzalez lost her reelection bid, highlighting a national backlash against such officials amidst rising crime rates and differing views on capital punishment.
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40% Bias Score
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
Vietnam Upholds Death Sentence in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
A Vietnamese court upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement and bribery in a $12.5 billion fraud, nearly 3% of Vietnam's 2022 GDP, impacting investor confidence and raising concerns about the country's financial system.
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36% Bias Score
Missouri Man Facing Execution; Clemency Petition Highlights Abuse, Brain Abnormality
Christopher Collings is to be executed in Missouri on Tuesday for the 2007 murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford; his clemency petition cites childhood abuse, a brain abnormality, and prosecutorial misconduct as reasons to halt the execution.
Missouri Man Facing Execution; Clemency Petition Highlights Abuse, Brain Abnormality
Christopher Collings is to be executed in Missouri on Tuesday for the 2007 murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford; his clemency petition cites childhood abuse, a brain abnormality, and prosecutorial misconduct as reasons to halt the execution.
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48% Bias Score
France Seeks Repatriation of Serge Atlaoui from Indonesia
France officially requested the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French citizen sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2007; Indonesia is discussing repatriation with three countries and hopes to finalize transfers by December.
France Seeks Repatriation of Serge Atlaoui from Indonesia
France officially requested the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French citizen sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2007; Indonesia is discussing repatriation with three countries and hopes to finalize transfers by December.
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28% Bias Score
Belarusian Opposition Figure Extradited, Faces Death Penalty
A Belarusian opposition figure was extradited from Vietnam to Belarus to face terrorism charges and a potential death penalty, highlighting the authoritarian regime's crackdown on dissent.
Belarusian Opposition Figure Extradited, Faces Death Penalty
A Belarusian opposition figure was extradited from Vietnam to Belarus to face terrorism charges and a potential death penalty, highlighting the authoritarian regime's crackdown on dissent.
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40% Bias Score
Alabama Execution Sparks Death Penalty Debate
Alabama executes a man using nitrogen gas, sparking controversy and opposition from the victim's daughter.
Alabama Execution Sparks Death Penalty Debate
Alabama executes a man using nitrogen gas, sparking controversy and opposition from the victim's daughter.
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40% Bias Score
Philippines to Repatriate Death Row Inmate from Indonesia
A death row inmate in Indonesia will be returned to the Philippines after years of diplomatic efforts.
Philippines to Repatriate Death Row Inmate from Indonesia
A death row inmate in Indonesia will be returned to the Philippines after years of diplomatic efforts.
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40% Bias Score