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Plagiarism Frame-Up: 2.5-Year Sentence for Otto Z.
Otto Z. was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for framing Matthias Graw for plagiarism by commissioning a fake book to discredit Graw's dissertation, following a trial marked by conflicting testimonies and procedural irregularities.
Plagiarism Frame-Up: 2.5-Year Sentence for Otto Z.
Otto Z. was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for framing Matthias Graw for plagiarism by commissioning a fake book to discredit Graw's dissertation, following a trial marked by conflicting testimonies and procedural irregularities.
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44% Bias Score
St. Petersburg Hospital Embezzlement: Chief Physician Declared Fugitive
Following the embezzlement of 344 million rubles from St. Petersburg's Hospital No. 20, chief physician Tatyana Surovtseva, along with several deputies, is under investigation, with Surovtseva now a federal fugitive.
St. Petersburg Hospital Embezzlement: Chief Physician Declared Fugitive
Following the embezzlement of 344 million rubles from St. Petersburg's Hospital No. 20, chief physician Tatyana Surovtseva, along with several deputies, is under investigation, with Surovtseva now a federal fugitive.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Court Expands Investigation into Ayuso's Partner for Corruption
A Madrid court expanded its investigation into Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, Alberto González Amador, adding charges of mismanagement and business corruption related to his firm's dealings with Quirón, a major Madrid healthcare contractor, after rejecting an appeal; this follows a previous investigat...
Madrid Court Expands Investigation into Ayuso's Partner for Corruption
A Madrid court expanded its investigation into Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, Alberto González Amador, adding charges of mismanagement and business corruption related to his firm's dealings with Quirón, a major Madrid healthcare contractor, after rejecting an appeal; this follows a previous investigat...
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48% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Ponzi Schemer Convicted of Murder
Natalie Cochran, who was already serving a 135-month prison sentence for a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme, was recently convicted of first-degree murder for killing her husband in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Life Sentence for Ponzi Schemer Convicted of Murder
Natalie Cochran, who was already serving a 135-month prison sentence for a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme, was recently convicted of first-degree murder for killing her husband in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Council Fraud Case: €6 Million Commission Scandal Goes to Trial
Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, accused of defrauding the Madrid City Council of €6 million during the pandemic by inflating prices of medical supplies while concealing their commissions, face nine and 15 years in prison respectively; the defense argues there's no legal obligation to disclose commis...
Madrid Council Fraud Case: €6 Million Commission Scandal Goes to Trial
Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, accused of defrauding the Madrid City Council of €6 million during the pandemic by inflating prices of medical supplies while concealing their commissions, face nine and 15 years in prison respectively; the defense argues there's no legal obligation to disclose commis...
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56% Bias Score
Luceño Denies Knowledge of Commission in Madrid City Council Mask Deal
Alberto Luceño, business partner of Luis Medina, testified in court that he did not know the amount he would receive for managing the sale of medical supplies to the Madrid City Council at the beginning of the pandemic; the council purchased medical supplies at inflated prices, with the accused rece...
Luceño Denies Knowledge of Commission in Madrid City Council Mask Deal
Alberto Luceño, business partner of Luis Medina, testified in court that he did not know the amount he would receive for managing the sale of medical supplies to the Madrid City Council at the beginning of the pandemic; the council purchased medical supplies at inflated prices, with the accused rece...
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36% Bias Score
Brazil Tightens Pix Security, Linking Key Registration to Tax Compliance
The Brazilian Central Bank updated Pix payment rules on March 6th, 2024, to enhance security by preventing users with irregular tax situations (blocked CPFs or irregular CNPJs) from registering Pix keys; they can still send payments. This is part of broader efforts to combat fraud, affecting million...
Brazil Tightens Pix Security, Linking Key Registration to Tax Compliance
The Brazilian Central Bank updated Pix payment rules on March 6th, 2024, to enhance security by preventing users with irregular tax situations (blocked CPFs or irregular CNPJs) from registering Pix keys; they can still send payments. This is part of broader efforts to combat fraud, affecting million...
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36% Bias Score
Amsterdam Court Allows Use of Secret Recordings in Kasem Bribery Investigation
An Amsterdam court ruled on February 11th that secretly recorded conversations from 2019, involving former lawyer Khalid Kasem, can be used in a bribery and fraud investigation, despite claims of attorney-client privilege; the court prioritized the public interest in uncovering the truth.
Amsterdam Court Allows Use of Secret Recordings in Kasem Bribery Investigation
An Amsterdam court ruled on February 11th that secretly recorded conversations from 2019, involving former lawyer Khalid Kasem, can be used in a bribery and fraud investigation, despite claims of attorney-client privilege; the court prioritized the public interest in uncovering the truth.
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44% Bias Score
Blatter and Platini Face Retrial in Swiss Fraud Case
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini face a retrial in Switzerland on charges of fraud, forgery, and misappropriation of funds related to a 2011 payment of 2 million Swiss francs from FIFA to Platini, despite their previous acquittal in July 2022. The trial, expected to conclude on March 25th, is occurri...
Blatter and Platini Face Retrial in Swiss Fraud Case
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini face a retrial in Switzerland on charges of fraud, forgery, and misappropriation of funds related to a 2011 payment of 2 million Swiss francs from FIFA to Platini, despite their previous acquittal in July 2022. The trial, expected to conclude on March 25th, is occurri...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's "Gold Card" Visa Plan Raises Fraud, Security Concerns
Donald Trump's proposed "gold card" visa program, a $5 million investment for U.S. residency, raises concerns about fraud and national security risks due to potential applicants from countries like Russia and China, according to Lora Ries of the Heritage Foundation.
Trump's "Gold Card" Visa Plan Raises Fraud, Security Concerns
Donald Trump's proposed "gold card" visa program, a $5 million investment for U.S. residency, raises concerns about fraud and national security risks due to potential applicants from countries like Russia and China, according to Lora Ries of the Heritage Foundation.
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44% Bias Score
Former Co-op Bank Chair Jailed for Fraud
Paul Flowers, former Co-op Bank chair and Methodist minister, was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding nearly £100,000 from the will of a vulnerable friend, using the money for personal expenses, including drugs and holidays, after he was made executor of her will.
Former Co-op Bank Chair Jailed for Fraud
Paul Flowers, former Co-op Bank chair and Methodist minister, was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding nearly £100,000 from the will of a vulnerable friend, using the money for personal expenses, including drugs and holidays, after he was made executor of her will.
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32% Bias Score
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
Appeals Court Upholds Theranos Convictions
A US appeals court upheld the convictions of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani for defrauding investors in their blood-testing company, Theranos, rejecting their appeals and affirming their 2022 sentences; Holmes will pay $452 million in restitution, though enforcement is on hold.
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44% Bias Score
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