On the same morning a jury trial began in his racketeering case, embattled singer R. Kelly moved to dismiss charges in his criminal indictment accusing him of knowingly transmitting herpes to his alleged victims. His attorneys argue that the virus does not fall under the public health law’s definition of […]
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Sex trafficking isn’t what you think: 4 myths debunked, and 1 way to prevent exploitation
The idea that sex trafficking is an urgent social problem is woven into American media stories, from reports of Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’s alleged trafficking of teenage girls to debunked QAnon conspiracy theories about a sexual slavery ring run through online retailer Wayfair. The common perception of sex trafficking […]
The US needs better tools to fight transnational repression. Here’s where to start.
Thu, Jul 29, 2021 The US needs better tools to fight transnational repression. Here’s where to start. New Atlanticist by Gissou Nia Ruhollah Zam, an Iranian dissident journalist who was captured in what Tehran calls an intelligence operation, is seen during his trial in Tehran on June 2, 2020. Photo […]
Legal experts push to make ‘ecocide’ an international crime alongside genocide
Read Story Transcript A group of legal scholars from around the world are working to make “ecocide” an international crime alongside genocide and war crimes. A panel of 12 experts from the Stop Ecocide Foundation came up with a legal definition of ecocide, and are calling on the International Criminal Court […]
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By Master Sgt. Jeremy Roman, 301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published July 30, 2021 NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas — The 301st Fighter Wing is filled with amazing warriors who have amazing stories as they continue to serve the country. Tech. Sgt. Felicia […]
Russia’s ‘Foreign Agent’ Law Targets Journalists, Activists, Even Ordinary Citizens : NPR
Roman Dobrokhotov, chief editor of The Insider, walks surrounded by police and journalists, in Moscow on Wednesday. Police raided his home after the investigative news organization was designated as a “foreign agent.” Last week, it became the 16th media outlet to be added to the Russian Justice Ministry’s foreign agents […]