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Elon Musk Sued by US SEC Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake
In a complaint filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter's common shares.
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Cryptocurrency Mixer Bitcoin Fog Convicted of Crypto Money Laundering
Prosecutors said Bitcoin Fog processed more than $400 million in untraceable transactions, including $78 million involving known darknet markets. Defense lawyer Tor Ekeland called the verdict “disappointing” and said they will appeal.
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US Considers Breaking Up Google in Rare Antitrust Move
The US department of justice is considering breaking up Google after a court ruling recently said the company has monopolised the online search market. The move would be Washington’s first push to dismantle a company for illegal monopolisation since unsuccessful efforts to break up Microsoft two decades ago.
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US Slams Top UN Court's Opinion On Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Territories
The U.S. criticized "the breadth" of the top U.N. court's opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, with Washington saying it would complicate efforts to resolve the conflict.
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US Expresses "Great Concern" Over Pakistan's Decision To Ban Imran Khan's Party
The US has voiced "concern" over the Pakistan government's move to ban jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party and emphasised that Washington would continue to "monitor these decisions and further decisions by the courts".
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UK Court Delays Decision On Julian Assange's Extradition To US
Two UK judges on Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a last-ditch appeal against extradition to the United States, giving Washington three weeks to provide "assurances" in the case.
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Explained: Why US Cop Who Killed Indian Student Was Freed By Court
Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student, was killed after being hit by a speeding police vehicle in the US state of Washington on January 23 last year.
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Trump Arrives In US Court To Claim "Absolute Immunity" From Prosecution
Donald Trump arrived in a Washington court Tuesday to argue that as a former US president, he should be immune from prosecution on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election.
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Trump Asks Appeals Court To Throw Out 2020 Election Subversion Charges: Report
Former US President Donald Trump has urged a federal appeals court to throw out the federal election subversion criminal case in Washington, DC, arguing that he is protected under presidential immunity, CNN reported.
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"Didn't Realise Pistol Was In Briefcase": US Politician Acquitted In Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court acquitted U.S. State Senator Jeff Wilson of illegally possessing a firearm in the Chinese-ruled city as long as he doesn't commit any crime for the next two years.
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"We're All Sinners": Women Supporters Stand By Trump Despite 'Sexcapades'
Former US president Donald Trump courted evangelical Christians and women at two back-to-back Washington events on Friday -- voting blocks whose loyalties to him once seemed contradictory but have now become a well-established part of his base.
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US Takes On Google In Landmark Antitrust Trial
A landmark case pitting the US government against Google over the dominance of the company's world-dominating search engine began in a Washington courtroom on Tuesday.
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US Postal Employee Steals $1.7 Million From Residents: Report
A US Postal Service worker in Washington, DC, has allegedly stolen around USD 1.7 million from its residents, Wtopnews reported citing a court document.
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AI-Created Work of Art Cannot Be Copyrighted Under US Law, Rules American Court
A work of art created by artificial intelligence without any human input cannot be copyrighted under United States law, a US court in Washington, DC, has ruled. Only works with human authors can receive copyrights affirming the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application filed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler on behalf of his DABUS system...
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"Sad Day For America": Trump Slams US Election Conspiracy Charges
Donald Trump on Thursday slammed election conspiracy charges brought against him in a Washington court, saying he was a victim of "persecution of a political opponent" after he pleaded not guilty.
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Elon Musk Sued by US SEC Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake
In a complaint filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, the SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter's common shares.
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Cryptocurrency Mixer Bitcoin Fog Convicted of Crypto Money Laundering
Prosecutors said Bitcoin Fog processed more than $400 million in untraceable transactions, including $78 million involving known darknet markets. Defense lawyer Tor Ekeland called the verdict “disappointing” and said they will appeal.
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US Considers Breaking Up Google in Rare Antitrust Move
The US department of justice is considering breaking up Google after a court ruling recently said the company has monopolised the online search market. The move would be Washington’s first push to dismantle a company for illegal monopolisation since unsuccessful efforts to break up Microsoft two decades ago.
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US Slams Top UN Court's Opinion On Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Territories
The U.S. criticized "the breadth" of the top U.N. court's opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, with Washington saying it would complicate efforts to resolve the conflict.
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US Expresses "Great Concern" Over Pakistan's Decision To Ban Imran Khan's Party
The US has voiced "concern" over the Pakistan government's move to ban jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party and emphasised that Washington would continue to "monitor these decisions and further decisions by the courts".
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UK Court Delays Decision On Julian Assange's Extradition To US
Two UK judges on Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a last-ditch appeal against extradition to the United States, giving Washington three weeks to provide "assurances" in the case.
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Explained: Why US Cop Who Killed Indian Student Was Freed By Court
Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student, was killed after being hit by a speeding police vehicle in the US state of Washington on January 23 last year.
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Trump Arrives In US Court To Claim "Absolute Immunity" From Prosecution
Donald Trump arrived in a Washington court Tuesday to argue that as a former US president, he should be immune from prosecution on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election.
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Trump Asks Appeals Court To Throw Out 2020 Election Subversion Charges: Report
Former US President Donald Trump has urged a federal appeals court to throw out the federal election subversion criminal case in Washington, DC, arguing that he is protected under presidential immunity, CNN reported.
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"Didn't Realise Pistol Was In Briefcase": US Politician Acquitted In Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court acquitted U.S. State Senator Jeff Wilson of illegally possessing a firearm in the Chinese-ruled city as long as he doesn't commit any crime for the next two years.
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"We're All Sinners": Women Supporters Stand By Trump Despite 'Sexcapades'
Former US president Donald Trump courted evangelical Christians and women at two back-to-back Washington events on Friday -- voting blocks whose loyalties to him once seemed contradictory but have now become a well-established part of his base.
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US Takes On Google In Landmark Antitrust Trial
A landmark case pitting the US government against Google over the dominance of the company's world-dominating search engine began in a Washington courtroom on Tuesday.
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US Postal Employee Steals $1.7 Million From Residents: Report
A US Postal Service worker in Washington, DC, has allegedly stolen around USD 1.7 million from its residents, Wtopnews reported citing a court document.
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AI-Created Work of Art Cannot Be Copyrighted Under US Law, Rules American Court
A work of art created by artificial intelligence without any human input cannot be copyrighted under United States law, a US court in Washington, DC, has ruled. Only works with human authors can receive copyrights affirming the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application filed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler on behalf of his DABUS system...
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"Sad Day For America": Trump Slams US Election Conspiracy Charges
Donald Trump on Thursday slammed election conspiracy charges brought against him in a Washington court, saying he was a victim of "persecution of a political opponent" after he pleaded not guilty.
