Rostov Gang Faces Trial for Kidnapping, Extortion
A 43-year-old gang leader and his accomplice in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, face trial for kidnapping, assault, and extortion, holding victims captive and demanding exorbitant interest on small debts; one victim, a businessman, was held for two weeks on a balcony while the perpetrators hosted guests.
Rostov Gang Faces Trial for Kidnapping, Extortion
A 43-year-old gang leader and his accomplice in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, face trial for kidnapping, assault, and extortion, holding victims captive and demanding exorbitant interest on small debts; one victim, a businessman, was held for two weeks on a balcony while the perpetrators hosted guests.
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40% Bias Score
Schumacher Blackmail Trial: Rape Allegation Emerges
Markus Fritsche, Michael Schumacher's former bodyguard, is on trial in Wuppertal, Germany, with two others for allegedly blackmailing Schumacher for £12 million using stolen personal and medical data; a separate investigation into an alleged rape on the Schumacher estate five years prior may be link...
Schumacher Blackmail Trial: Rape Allegation Emerges
Markus Fritsche, Michael Schumacher's former bodyguard, is on trial in Wuppertal, Germany, with two others for allegedly blackmailing Schumacher for £12 million using stolen personal and medical data; a separate investigation into an alleged rape on the Schumacher estate five years prior may be link...
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64% Bias Score
Hamad Syndicate Lieutenant to Stand Trial for Arson and Extortion
A suspected lieutenant of the Hamad crime syndicate, Majid Alibadi, 25, will face trial on 22 charges, including arson and extortion linked to a Melbourne "tobacco war" against the Haddara family; the incidents include firebombing attacks on multiple businesses and a specific extortion attempt on a ...
Hamad Syndicate Lieutenant to Stand Trial for Arson and Extortion
A suspected lieutenant of the Hamad crime syndicate, Majid Alibadi, 25, will face trial on 22 charges, including arson and extortion linked to a Melbourne "tobacco war" against the Haddara family; the incidents include firebombing attacks on multiple businesses and a specific extortion attempt on a ...
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44% Bias Score
Reduced Sentences in Yekaterinburg Suicide Case
In Yekaterinburg, Russia, a court reduced the sentences of three people convicted of driving a 19-year-old, Alexander Petrov, to suicide in May 2021 after a retrial due to procedural errors; the new sentences range from 8 to 10.5 years in a less restrictive penal colony.
Reduced Sentences in Yekaterinburg Suicide Case
In Yekaterinburg, Russia, a court reduced the sentences of three people convicted of driving a 19-year-old, Alexander Petrov, to suicide in May 2021 after a retrial due to procedural errors; the new sentences range from 8 to 10.5 years in a less restrictive penal colony.
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48% Bias Score
Schumacher Family Extortion Trial Begins in Germany
Three men in Germany are on trial for attempting to extort €15 million from Michael Schumacher's family, threatening to release private photos and videos. A former family security employee allegedly copied the material, while another man and his son made the demands and attempted to extort the money...
Schumacher Family Extortion Trial Begins in Germany
Three men in Germany are on trial for attempting to extort €15 million from Michael Schumacher's family, threatening to release private photos and videos. A former family security employee allegedly copied the material, while another man and his son made the demands and attempted to extort the money...
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24% Bias Score
Marseille: Extortion Soars Amidst Rise of Drug Trafficking Groups
In Marseille, the rise of criminal groups like the DZ Mafia has led to a significant increase in extortion, impacting businesses and creating a climate of fear. This is linked to the unprecedented growth in drug trafficking, with groups using intimidation tactics and subcontracting to minors to cont...
Marseille: Extortion Soars Amidst Rise of Drug Trafficking Groups
In Marseille, the rise of criminal groups like the DZ Mafia has led to a significant increase in extortion, impacting businesses and creating a climate of fear. This is linked to the unprecedented growth in drug trafficking, with groups using intimidation tactics and subcontracting to minors to cont...
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24% Bias Score
Former Olympic Boxer Arrested for Extortion and Drug Trafficking
Former Olympic boxer Peter M. was arrested for extortion (nearly €2 million) and trafficking 200 kilograms of ketamine, allegedly on behalf of Taghi; evidence was found on his phone from a separate investigation involving threats.
Former Olympic Boxer Arrested for Extortion and Drug Trafficking
Former Olympic boxer Peter M. was arrested for extortion (nearly €2 million) and trafficking 200 kilograms of ketamine, allegedly on behalf of Taghi; evidence was found on his phone from a separate investigation involving threats.
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44% Bias Score
Kenya Union of the Blind Accuses Kenya Power of Harassment, Extortion
The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) accuses Kenya Power (KPLC) field officers of repeatedly disconnecting electricity to their Embakasi premises for spurious reasons, allegedly suggesting informal payments, impacting services for 150,000 visually impaired Kenyans and prompting legal action.
Kenya Union of the Blind Accuses Kenya Power of Harassment, Extortion
The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) accuses Kenya Power (KPLC) field officers of repeatedly disconnecting electricity to their Embakasi premises for spurious reasons, allegedly suggesting informal payments, impacting services for 150,000 visually impaired Kenyans and prompting legal action.
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44% Bias Score
Schumacher Family Extortion: Nurse Under Investigation
German prosecutors are investigating a nurse for her alleged role in an attempted €15 million extortion of the Schumacher family involving 900 photos, 600 videos, and Michael Schumacher's medical records; three men are on trial.
Schumacher Family Extortion: Nurse Under Investigation
German prosecutors are investigating a nurse for her alleged role in an attempted €15 million extortion of the Schumacher family involving 900 photos, 600 videos, and Michael Schumacher's medical records; three men are on trial.
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36% Bias Score
Jay-Z Added to Lawsuit Alleging Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl
On December 8, 2023, Jay-Z was publicly named in a lawsuit alleging he and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 VMAs afterparty, following a failed attempt at an out-of-court settlement after a demand letter was sent to Jay-Z.
Jay-Z Added to Lawsuit Alleging Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl
On December 8, 2023, Jay-Z was publicly named in a lawsuit alleging he and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 VMAs afterparty, following a failed attempt at an out-of-court settlement after a demand letter was sent to Jay-Z.
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52% Bias Score
Jay-Z and Diddy Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl at 2000 VMAs After-Party
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs are accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards after-party, according to an amended civil lawsuit; both deny the allegations, with Jay-Z calling it a blackmail attempt and Diddy's representatives labeling it a publicity stunt.
Jay-Z and Diddy Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl at 2000 VMAs After-Party
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs are accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards after-party, according to an amended civil lawsuit; both deny the allegations, with Jay-Z calling it a blackmail attempt and Diddy's representatives labeling it a publicity stunt.
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64% Bias Score
Celebrity Sues Attorney for Extortion
An anonymous celebrity is suing Texas attorney Tony Buzbee for allegedly attempting to extort him by threatening to release false sexual assault accusations unless he pays a large sum. Buzbee represents numerous individuals suing Sean "Diddy" Combs for sexual assault.
Celebrity Sues Attorney for Extortion
An anonymous celebrity is suing Texas attorney Tony Buzbee for allegedly attempting to extort him by threatening to release false sexual assault accusations unless he pays a large sum. Buzbee represents numerous individuals suing Sean "Diddy" Combs for sexual assault.
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48% Bias Score