Trump to Pardon January 6th Rioters: Deepening Political Divide
Following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, many participants received lengthy prison sentences; however, Donald Trump plans to pardon them upon taking office, a move supported by almost 70% of his supporters, contrasting with Democrats' peaceful transition of power.
Trump to Pardon January 6th Rioters: Deepening Political Divide
Following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, many participants received lengthy prison sentences; however, Donald Trump plans to pardon them upon taking office, a move supported by almost 70% of his supporters, contrasting with Democrats' peaceful transition of power.
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60% Bias Score
January 6th Riot: Convictions, Threats, and Ongoing Controversy
On January 6, 2021, a mob attacked the US Capitol during the 2020 election certification, resulting in over 1,270 convictions, assaults on 140 police officers, and threats against government officials; Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned attempts to minimize the event.
January 6th Riot: Convictions, Threats, and Ongoing Controversy
On January 6, 2021, a mob attacked the US Capitol during the 2020 election certification, resulting in over 1,270 convictions, assaults on 140 police officers, and threats against government officials; Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned attempts to minimize the event.
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56% Bias Score
Arsenic Poisoning in Brazil: Daughter-in-Law Arrested
In Torres, Brazil, a family was poisoned on Christmas Eve after eating an arsenic-laced cake, causing three deaths and three hospitalizations; the daughter-in-law of one victim has been arrested and charged with triple homicide and three counts of attempted homicide.
Arsenic Poisoning in Brazil: Daughter-in-Law Arrested
In Torres, Brazil, a family was poisoned on Christmas Eve after eating an arsenic-laced cake, causing three deaths and three hospitalizations; the daughter-in-law of one victim has been arrested and charged with triple homicide and three counts of attempted homicide.
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32% Bias Score
Berlin Firework Incident: Attempted Arson Leads to Arrest
On New Year's Eve in Berlin, Atallah Y., 23, launched a firework rocket into a residential building, causing a fire and resulting in his arrest, charges of attempted aggravated arson, and public outrage.
Berlin Firework Incident: Attempted Arson Leads to Arrest
On New Year's Eve in Berlin, Atallah Y., 23, launched a firework rocket into a residential building, causing a fire and resulting in his arrest, charges of attempted aggravated arson, and public outrage.
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44% Bias Score
£500 Million in UK Pension Overpayments to Deceased
In the UK, over £500 million in state pensions and pension credits was mistakenly paid to deceased individuals since 2019, with only half recovered due to a lack of legal obligation for families to repay overpayments; this has prompted calls for system reform.
£500 Million in UK Pension Overpayments to Deceased
In the UK, over £500 million in state pensions and pension credits was mistakenly paid to deceased individuals since 2019, with only half recovered due to a lack of legal obligation for families to repay overpayments; this has prompted calls for system reform.
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48% Bias Score
Debt Collection: Consumer Protections Under the FDCPA
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires debt collectors to provide detailed documentation proving the validity of a debt (original credit agreement, account statements, etc.) when contacted; failure to do so makes collection efforts illegal; 53% of 2023 CFPB complaints concerned debt...
Debt Collection: Consumer Protections Under the FDCPA
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires debt collectors to provide detailed documentation proving the validity of a debt (original credit agreement, account statements, etc.) when contacted; failure to do so makes collection efforts illegal; 53% of 2023 CFPB complaints concerned debt...
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Soldier Flees Brazil Amid War Crimes Investigation
An Israeli soldier fled Brazil after a judge ordered an investigation into allegations of war crimes committed in Gaza, prompting Israel's Foreign Ministry to warn soldiers against posting about their military service on social media and sparking debate over international legal accountability for ac...
Israeli Soldier Flees Brazil Amid War Crimes Investigation
An Israeli soldier fled Brazil after a judge ordered an investigation into allegations of war crimes committed in Gaza, prompting Israel's Foreign Ministry to warn soldiers against posting about their military service on social media and sparking debate over international legal accountability for ac...
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40% Bias Score
Sarkozy on Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving millions in illegal campaign financing from Libya's Moammar Gadhafi for his 2007 presidential bid, facing charges that include corruption and illegal campaign financing; the three-month trial involves multiple co-defendants ...
Sarkozy on Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving millions in illegal campaign financing from Libya's Moammar Gadhafi for his 2007 presidential bid, facing charges that include corruption and illegal campaign financing; the three-month trial involves multiple co-defendants ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Pardons for January 6th Rioters: Ongoing Prosecutions and Judicial Response
More than 1,500 people face federal charges for the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot; over 1,000 have been sentenced despite Trump's promised pardons, with sentences ranging up to 22 years; judges largely dismissed pardon impact on current cases.
Trump's Pardons for January 6th Rioters: Ongoing Prosecutions and Judicial Response
More than 1,500 people face federal charges for the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot; over 1,000 have been sentenced despite Trump's promised pardons, with sentences ranging up to 22 years; judges largely dismissed pardon impact on current cases.
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52% Bias Score
Probo Koala Victims Seek Justice in Amsterdam
Over 100,000 Ivorians affected by the 2006 Probo Koala toxic waste dumping in Abidjan are pursuing legal action against Trafigura in Amsterdam, seeking compensation for health issues and environmental damage; despite a 2007 settlement between Trafigura and the Ivorian government, victims claim exclu...
Probo Koala Victims Seek Justice in Amsterdam
Over 100,000 Ivorians affected by the 2006 Probo Koala toxic waste dumping in Abidjan are pursuing legal action against Trafigura in Amsterdam, seeking compensation for health issues and environmental damage; despite a 2007 settlement between Trafigura and the Ivorian government, victims claim exclu...
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32% Bias Score
Giuliani Faces Contempt Hearing Over Defamation Judgment
Rudy Giuliani faces a contempt-of-court hearing on Monday for failing to surrender assets, including a Joe DiMaggio-autographed jersey, to satisfy a $146 million defamation judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss, whom he defamed by spreading false claims abou...
Giuliani Faces Contempt Hearing Over Defamation Judgment
Rudy Giuliani faces a contempt-of-court hearing on Monday for failing to surrender assets, including a Joe DiMaggio-autographed jersey, to satisfy a $146 million defamation judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss, whom he defamed by spreading false claims abou...
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36% Bias Score
Italian Court Holds Driver Responsible for Unbelted Passenger's Death
The Italian Court of Cassation held the driver, L.D.O., responsible for the death of her passenger, Gianmarco Ruspantini, in a 2015 car accident because Ruspantini wasn't wearing a seatbelt, overturning a previous acquittal and citing articles 589 of the penal code and 172 of the highway code.
Italian Court Holds Driver Responsible for Unbelted Passenger's Death
The Italian Court of Cassation held the driver, L.D.O., responsible for the death of her passenger, Gianmarco Ruspantini, in a 2015 car accident because Ruspantini wasn't wearing a seatbelt, overturning a previous acquittal and citing articles 589 of the penal code and 172 of the highway code.
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36% Bias Score