#Advocates for Bribery cases

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ஊழல் வழக்குகள்: சிறந்த குற்றவியல் வழக்கறிஞரைக் கண்டறியவும்

Large bribery & corruption case investigation involves risk to protect client from exposure. The exposure can be media & publicity. Our law firm will take care of such matters. Attorneys at Rajendra Law Office ensure confidentiality of your case detail

ஊழல் வழக்குகளுக்கு வழக்கறிஞர்கள்: ஊழலுக்கு எதிராக எங்கள் அரசு கடுமையாக உள்ளது. நிச்சயமாக, இந்தியாவில் அரசு ஊழியர்களுக்கு ஊழல் & லஞ்சம் கொடுப்பது ஐபிசியின் கீழ் தண்டனைக்குரியது மற்றும் அபராதம் விதிக்கக்கூடியது. ஊழல் தடுப்புச் சட்டம் ஊழல், லஞ்சம் மற்றும் அதன் தண்டனை போன்ற குற்றங்களைக் கையாள்கிறது. தமிழகத்தில் ஊழல் தடுப்பு வழக்குகளை வாதாட சிறந்த வழக்கறிஞரைக் கண்டறியவும் சென்னையில் ஊழல்…

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Fictober 2024

Day 7: Follow Me If You Want to Live 

“I hope you aren’t expecting five-star accommodations, Mr. Allen. Maybe the dirty money you were collecting from the Candy Man would’ve let you live out the rest of your life in luxury if you’d managed to escape to the Caribbean, but it’s not going to buy you any special treatment in state prison.” 

Barry Allen wasn’t sure what the most sickly ironic part of this situation was. The fact that it had been his own beloved Iris who had brought attention to the corruption in the police department? The fact that he had been framed for bribery and tampering with evidence by the very young man he had advocated to have hired as a new police scientist? The fact that his crusade for justice as the Flash had created the absences that his crooked cohort had used to cast further suspicion on him? It was a crowded field. 

“But I—” 

“You disgust me, Allen. The only thing worse than a crook is a crook who hides behind a badge,” the guard said. Barry actually agreed with the guard’s general argument—just not that it applied to his specific case. Because, of course, he hadn’t actually committed any of the crimes of which he had been accused. 

“But I’m innocent!” The guard snorted. 

“Sure you are. So’s everyone else in here.” As the guard led Barry along what felt like a never-ending cell block, he could see various prisoners pointing at him and whispering to each other. He couldn’t hear everything that they were saying, but what he could hear left him with the distinct impression that he wasn’t especially popular amongst the prisoners who had seen his trial on the news—which, given how televised it had been, was probably most of them.

Barry swallowed hard. Maybe he should have taken the intake guards up on their offer of solitary after all. Loneliness and boredom couldn’t kill him, but getting jumped and shanked could—and there was only so much he could use his super speed without revealing his secret identity. 

Suddenly, the guard stopped short in front of one of the cells and rapped on the bars with his baton. 

“You’ve got a new cellmate, pal.” 

“Oh, boy. I’m on cloud nine to hear that, really.” Whoever was currently inhabiting the cell was too far away from the bars for Barry to really see him, but his voice definitely sounded familiar. That being said, given the sheer number of criminals he encountered either as the Flash or as police scientist Barry Allen, he imagined that there were probably quite a few convicts in state prison whose voices he would find familiar. 

“The two of you’ll get along great, I’m sure. Now stand back—and don’t try anything funny.” 

“Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just don’t take all day with it. It’s drafty enough in here as is.” The convict’s voice really did sound very familiar, but frustratingly, Barry just couldn’t place it. A few seconds later, the guard unlocked the cell door and slid it open with a loud clang! 

Barry wanted to run away and never stop running, but he couldn’t. Running away at super speed would be as good as telling the whole prison population that the Scarlet Speedster was secretly perpetually-late police scientist Barry Allen, and running away at normal human speed would just get him tackled to the ground and probably sent to solitary. Instead, he took a deep breath and let the guard pull him into the cell. As soon as he was inside, the guard slid the door back into place, producing a loud screech and then another clang!, before locking the cell shut again. 

“Play nice, boys.” With that, the guard started walking back in the direction he and Barry had come from, and Barry started glancing around his cell. 

Four gray walls. One small window. A rather large pin-up of…was that Daphne Dean? It was. Barry supposed he shouldn’t be surprised to find that his cellmate had a crush on her—she was, after all, a famous and beautiful movie star–but it seemed very wrong to see the face of his childhood sweetheart in a place like this. Of course, it wasn’t any less wrong than the fact that he was in a place like—okay, bad train of thought. Focus on your surroundings. That’s less painful. 

Toilet. In a shared cell? How did that work? Did he even want to know? Probably not. Barry liked his privacy, and he was getting the sinking feeling that he wasn’t going to be having very much of it until Iris and Wally managed to prove his innocence and get him out of here.  If they ever got him out of here. No, bad train of thought. Keep your mind on the physical details of your cell. No sense in having an emotional meltdown. 

Okay, what else? Grimy sink. A surprising number of novels—all by Mark Twain, for some reason—-strewn all over the floor. One very rickety-looking bunk bed, that looked like it might collapse in the middle of the night and crush whoever was on the lower level—which, with his luck, would probably be him. 

“Not exactly the Ritz, huh, Crewcut?” At the sound of the very familiar voice, Barry snapped his eyes up to the top bunk, where a slender man with brown skin and wild black hair was lounging casually.

It was official. He had found the crowning irony in the series of cruel ironies that was apparently his life now. 

His new cellmate was the Weather Wizard. 

“You…you’re…” 

“Mark Mardon. But unless you’ve been living under a rock—which I can’t rule out, given that haircut—you probably know me as the Weather Wizard.” 

“Aren’t you supposed to be in maximum security?” 

“You’d think so, huh? But no, the warden says that he’s more concerned with keeping the murderers and drug dealers on lockdown than ‘a bunch of guys who play dress up’. It’s embarrassing, really. What’s the point of being a weather-controlling supervillain if nobody takes you seriously?”

 If I ever get out of here, Barry thought, I’m going to have the Flash pay the Warden a visit. If a man who can create tornadoes doesn’t warrant maximum security to keep him from escaping, what in the world does? 

“So, Crewcut, what are you in for?” 

“First of all, my name is Barry Allen, not ‘Crewcut’. And second of all, I’m innocent.” Weather Wizard laughed. 

“Almost everyone says that, Crewcut, but I’ll play along. If you’re innocent, what are you in for not doing?” Barry was almost surprised that the Weather Wizard didn’t already know. 

“Do you not watch the news?” 

“Not unless I’m on it—and I’ve been here for the past seven months. You’re my third cellmate so far.” 

“What happened to the other two?” 

“The first guy—he was a second-storyman, I think—finished his sentence and got released two weeks after I came in. The second guy—he was definitely an arms dealer for Handsome Jack Giacomo—got transferred to solitary after he made the brilliant decision to tell everyone that he had an affair with the boss’s wife. And he was lucky to even make it there—some of Giacomo’s other boys jumped him and stabbed him three times.” 

“Well, if you had watched the news, you would know that I was convicted for dealing heroin out of the back of my laboratory—I’m a police scientist for the CCPD—and for falsifying evidence on behalf of the Candy Man,” Barry said. The Weather Wizard let out a whistle. 

“Well, what do you know? You actually are innocent.” Barry looked up at him in confusion. 

“What makes you say that?” 

“Because if you weren’t innocent, you’d know better than to say you were convicted for being a corrupt cop. The only thing most of the guys in here hate more than a cop is a corrupt cop.” 

“But I’m not a police officer. I may have a badge, but I don’t make arrests.” 

“I hate to rain on your parade, Crewcut, but you work for the CCPD. That makes you a cop.” 

“But there is a difference. While I have nothing but respect for my fellow officers, I’m not a law enforcement official in the same way that they are. The requirements for being a police scientist are different from the requirements for being a police officer. For one thing, you have to have a degree in forensics in order to be a police scientist, which means earning at least a bachelor’s in the field. For another, you spend much less time out in the field—I’m not even authorized to carry a gun in most situations. You see, the primary function of a police scientist is to—” Barry was cut off by another burst of laughter from the Weather Wizard. 

“What do you think this is, Crewcut? Career Day at an elementary school? You are in prison, and the only aspect of your job anyone is going to care about is the part where you work for the CCPD. And trust me, you can’t weather the kind of storm you’ll bring if you keep running your mouth about where you used to work.” 

“Well, what do you expect me to do if someone asks me? Make something up? I’ve always believed that honesty is the best policy, so I’m not a very convincing liar,” Barry replied. It was, in fact, that very inability to lie convincingly that was partially responsible for him having been convicted in the first place. Since he couldn’t tell anyone that he was the Flash, he’d had to make up another alibi for where he had been while the crimes he had been framed for had taken place—and even he had thought that the stories he’d been forced to come up with had sounded very fake indeed.

The Weather Wizard gave Barry a funny look. If he hadn’t known better, he would have said that there was almost a fond expression on the man’s face. 

“I don’t even know if it matters if you’re a good liar or not. If somebody in the prison grapevine knows you’re in for being a corrupt cop—and trust me, somebody knows—- everyone in the prison’ll know by tomorrow morning.” 

“Well, I am supposedly on the Candy Man’s payroll. Maybe that’ll be sufficient to keep me from actually getting attacked,” Barry said. 

“You know, the sad thing is, if you were guilty, you’d probably have a point. The Candy Man looks out for his pawns, if only to make sure that they don’t testify against his operations. But since you’re innocent—well, he’s not going to waste any time trying to protect someone who’s not on his payroll,” the Weather Wizard replied. 

“To be honest, I don’t know if I could have used his name to protect myself anyway. The idea of pretending to work for a drug dealer makes me feel ill.” Weather Wizard gave Barry that strange look again. 

“How long are you supposed to be in here for?” Barry sighed wearily. 

“Ten years. The D.A. wanted to make it longer, but the judge said that because I was a first offender he would be lenient.” The Weather Wizard’s eyes went wide. 

“Ten years for a first offense is lenient? I got six months for mine!” 

“You weren’t convicted of falsifying evidence and dealing drugs in the employ of the biggest crime baron in the city,” Barry pointed out. 

“Yeah, I guess that would be a bit of a step up from going through someone’s unlocked back door, grabbing a few hundred dollars, and then tripping over a lamp and twisting your ankle. I barely managed to get out of the house before I got arrested.” Barry had known that Mark Mardon had been arrested for burglary three times before he became the Weather Wizard, but this was the first time he had heard the specific details of any of the cases. It seemed that he had been an ever more pathetic small-time crook than Barry had initially assumed. 

“How old were you?” 

“When I was arrested the first time? A lot younger than you, that’s for sure. Maybe two months past my eighteenth birthday. The news came as a real disappointment to my parents. I hadn’t contacted them since I ran away at sixteen, and I think they were hoping that I had died,” the Weather Wizard said casually. 

“You think your parents were hoping that you were dead?” Surely not. If Wally ran away, didn’t contact him or Iris for two years, and then showed up again as the result of a burglary arrest, Barry knew that he would be deeply disappointed—but also that he would be absolutely thrilled to know that Wally was at least alive and unhurt. 

“I was a lot less embarrassing to them that way. If I had been dead, they could have just forgotten that they ever had a pathetic failure of a son named Mark. Me dead would have been very convenient. But me being alive and arrested? That was a problem. It meant that they were constantly being reminded of the fact that they had a son who wasn’t a genius scientist with plans to save the world.” 

Barry had never met Dr. Clyde Mardon, but he had known of him by reputation. He really had been a genius—a prodigy who graduated from high school at seventeen and had somehow earned his doctorate in meteorology at twenty-one. His dissertation, which Barry had perused when it was published in one of the most respected meteorological journals, had been on the theoretical principles that could be used to construct a weather-controlling device, and he had barely graduated when LexCorp, Wayne Enterprises, and S.T.A.R. Labs offered to collectively fund his construction of the first prototype. 

Dr. Mardon had also, somewhat notoriously, been something of a hermit. As soon as he graduated college, he moved out to a small cabin on the isolated Big Water Lake and converted it into an observatory. It had been in that observatory that he had started his work on the prototype—and it had also been in that observatory where he had died of congenital heart failure at twenty-three. What no one had known, at least until several weeks later, was that Dr. Mardon’s prototype had been much closer to completion than anyone had thought. It had been so close to being finished, in fact, that his younger brother had been able to get it in working order merely by following the notes that he had left behind. 

Mark Mardon, a cheap crook so desperate to avoid going back to prison that he had jumped off a moving train, had gone into Dr. Mardon’s observatory and found his brother dead. When he came out of the observatory with his brother’s magnum opus, the weather wand, he had become the Weather Wizard. And Barry knew from his extensive experience as the Flash that the Weather Wizard did not like talking about his brother. 

“Why are you telling me this?” he asked. 

“It’s a good question. I shouldn’t be—I don’t need anyone telling the rest of the prison that the Weather Wizard used to be a two-bit wannabe burglar—but you…you remind me of him.” 

“Of who?” 

“My brother. Claudio. If you’ve heard of him—you probably have, actually, you’re a scientist just like he was—you’d know him as Dr. Clyde Mardon. He was a good man. The best one I’ve ever known. A bit of a chump—I mean, really, what did he think LexCorp was going to do once they got their hands on the wand, use it to feed starving orphans?----but a good man. He actually wanted the best for everyone, even his stupid screwup of a brother. You’ve got that same golly-gee-whiz earnestness that he had. It makes me want to smack you, but—-it’s also why I’m going to be watching your back in here.” Barry’s mouth fell open in shock. Who would have ever thought that the Weather Wizard had a sentimental streak? 

“What do you mean?” 

“I mean that if anyone wants to mess with you, they’ll have to go through me first. And trust me, nobody’s stupid enough to tangle with a guy who can put a tornado in their guts,” Weather Wizard replied. 

“But you barely know me!” 

And you’ve made a career out of trying to fry me with lightning, not that you know that. 

“Maybe not, but you remind me of my brother—and he died five years ago today. I figure that after I stole his wand, I owe it to him to do one good deed every once in a while. Might as well protect the first person I’ve ever met who’s as earnest and good as he was.” 

“But—” “Do I need to put this in nerd talk or something?” 

“Nerd talk?” The Weather Wizard ignored him.

“Who am I kidding? You’re like Clyde, of course I need to put it in nerd talk. So here you go, Crewcut: Follow me if you want to live.” In spite of himself, Barry actually laughed. 

Who would have ever thought that the Weather Wizard would volunteer himself to keep his greatest enemy safe? 

[sadderbutwisergirrl]

Jim Hightower is an old pro at populist grass roots mobilization. We need to listen to this political elder!

“We’re collecting actions that grassroots people can take, and are collaborating with longtime friends and allies to light a fire under the butts of Democratic Party leaders. We’ll keep you updated on those efforts, but to start, here are two groups to join up with.

Demand Justice has been advocating for the Judiciary Act, which would expand the court by four seats. They’re asking people to call their representatives, and to join their rapid response team. https://demandjustice.org/

We’ve long been a fan of Lisa Graves (you can watch our 2022 Chat ‘n’ Chew episode with her here), and she’s teamed up with the folks at Court Accountability for a new round of intense actions called Justice Can’t Wait.

They’ve shared with us a list of things you can do:

Share the Justice Can’t Wait updated website. https://justicecantwait.org/#

Raise awareness of the seeds being planted by Trump and his allies to deny the results of the 2024 election if it doesn’t go their way. Trump has refused to commit to accepting legitimate election results if he does not win, and his allies are laying the groundwork for election denial through lawsuits and false claims about election fraud.

Urge Congress to pass reforms clarifying the Insurrection Act, which Trump plans to invoke to deploy the military against the American people, on his first day in office. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/trumps-insurrection-act-threat

Share Stand Up America’s Supreme Court Voter website, which aims to educate and mobilize voters on the impact the next president will have on the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. https://www.courtvoter.com/

Educate Americans on the economic threats that the extremist Project 2025 poses. Economic concerns “consistently rank as top issues among likely voters,” and people need to understand the likely consequences and chaos for our economy and American families if Project 2025 affiliates are able to carry out their dangerous agenda. (The NYT article was behind a paywall so I replaced it with this link) https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/what-is-project-2025-and-why-is-it-alarming/

Join United for Democracy in calling on Congress to rein in the out-of-control Supreme Court. https://unitedfordemocracy.us/get-involved/

Drive home that this is Trump’s Supreme Court. Trump installed the corporatist majority that has taken away women’s fundamental freedoms and stripped away protections for Americans’ health and safety. Even after Trump led an insurrection, the Court that Trump built is now tipping the scales to help him win again in November and protect him from accountability for his actions.

From the Hightower staff: And let’s not forget how the Supremes view actual bribery: as nothing more than a tip or a token of thanks for a job well done. They’re basically creating loopholes to legalize their own corruption!

Stay tuned for more, and let us know what other concrete actions and organizations you’re hearing about—the comments on this post are open to all subscribers. Let’s do this!”

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NEW YORK — Just two days after pleading not guilty to federal corruption charges, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is focusing on faith.

Last Thursday, the mayor was indicted on federal corruption charges including bribery and conspiracy. A 57-page indictment alleges he solicited illegal campaign donations from foreign nationals. Adams pleaded not guilty Friday.

The mayor dug in his heels Sunday and reaffirmed he is not resigning at two appearances at houses of worship.

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at 2 NYC churches after indictment

Adams leaned on his faith and faith leaders on the heels of his historic indictment. 

"Sometimes you have to let go and let God," Adams told parishioners at Emmanuel Presbyterian Reformed Church in the Bronx. 

Parishioners and faith leaders in the Bronx remained neutral on their support for the mayor.

"It's not a question of supporting him. It's a question of praying for him as a church," said Rev. Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Manso, with Emmanuel Presbyterian Reformed Church.

Later at Mount Sinai United Christian Church on Staten Island, he said, "No one wants to go through this. No one wants to deal with what I am dealing with right now. No one."

"We unapologetically support his right to due process," said Bishop Victor Brown, of Mount Sinai United Christian Church.

Rev. Al Sharpton was among the faith leaders showing support for Adams during a rally with the National Action Network on Saturday.

"I've known Eric Adams 35 years. I've never known him to have any leanings toward criminality. He deserves due process," Sharpton said.

The Sunday Service stops weren't the mayor's only visits to houses of worship over the weekend. On Saturday, he visited Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, and a gospel music event in the Bronx. The mayor says putting his focus on the church is nothing new.

"I am more in my foundation of my faith than I've ever been in my life," Adams said.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he's "gonna step up" in response to calls for him to step down

Adams continued to stress Sunday that he has no plans to resign.

"So you hear the small number of loud people saying, 'Well, he should step down.' No, I'm gonna step up. I'm gonna step up," Adams said in the Bronx.

He added, "When people say, 'You need to resign,' I say, 'I need to reign.'"

On Sunday, when asked what his message is to those who have been telling him to step down, Adams said, "To watch me."

He continued, "They're the same people, January 1, 2022, were saying the same thing, that's the same list of people, but we have been able to ignore their commentary and say their noise is not going to get in the way of the numbers, and the numbers show we have moved this city forward."

Despite calls for his resignation, he says he's not shifting focus.

"While the attorneys handle the due process, I'm going to handle the management of the city," he said.

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams prepared to step in as mayor if Adams resigns

Should the mayor step down, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would replace him until a special election is held. That's something Williams said Sunday that he's ready to do.

"When you run for public advocate, part of it is knowing that if something happens, you have to step in. You don't want that to happen because that means that something went wrong with city government," he said.

He added, "I ran to be public advocate and so I'm very happy doing that. If something happened for any reason, we're also prepared to step in to do the job that we were elected to do in all eventualities. But the main message is the continuity of government."

Law professor expects case will be "a very tall mountain for the mayor to climb"

Adams is expected to appear back in court Wednesday, where his attorney says he will be demanding evidence from the prosecution, in addition to asking the judge to throw the case out.

"The case may ultimately be one that Mayor Adams can win in the sense of ... having a jury find him not guilty. But the idea that these charges are going to be dismissed out of whole cloth before the case gets to a jury is fantasyland," said Hofstra University law professor James Sample.

Sample says corruption cases are hard to prove, but the feds wouldn't bring the case if they didn't feel strongly about the evidence.

"If the case turns into a simple 'he said, she said' and it's really only Mayor Adams' version versus one or two witnesses, then he's got a real chance at winning," Sample said. "I suspect there will be numerous cooperating witnesses, extensive documentary evidence and a very tall mountain for the mayor to climb."

While Gov. Kathy Hochul has the power to remove Adams from office, she has not yet indicated if she plans to do so. The mayor said they are in communication.

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Meanwhile, in 1803

James: Have you heard the latest news from the Supreme Court?

Sarah: The Supreme Court? Surely they shan't destroy the very fabric of democracy we have fought so hard to gain.

James: Alas, they have determined that it was illegal for Secretary of State James Madison to withhold the writ of mandamus from William Marbury.

Sarah: So Marbury shall commence his appointment in the federal government?

James: No, the Supreme Court also decided that they get to determine when laws are unconstitutional, and they decided that the law saying that the new administration is required to give Marbury his commission is unconstitutional.

Sarah: So, it's a judicial power grab.

James: But Sarah, what could possibly go wrong in a system where 9 unelected men with lifetime appointments get to determine which laws congress can or cannot write?

Sarah: ...

James: Okay, yeah, I heard that.

Sarah: Well, but surely there would be some mechanism for appointing these justices that did not involve them predicting ahead of time whether or not they are likely to die or want to retire during an administration that agrees or disagrees with their political views.

James: And surely even if a President appointed a nominee, congress would vote on that nominee and not blatantly commit a power grab to keep the seat open until a President with opposing views was elected so they could steal that Supreme Court seat.

Sarah: Yes, and surely if a nominee to the court were credibly accused of sexual harassment the Senate would not confirm them to avoid the specter of impropriety? And surely if a different nominee were accused of sexual assault and then threw a temper tantrum about it the Senate would not confirm them, either? I mean, this is giving these people a massive amount of power and surely the President could nominate someone who was not an alleged criminal?

James: And surely these would be men of great wisdom, whose lifetime appointments would prevent them from partisan sway? Surely they would not be beholden to bribery?

Sarah: Yes, and surely if there were to be the appearance of impropriety -- for example, if their wives had advocated for overturning the results of an election or flew flags demonstrating their support for said coup (or just had generally bizarre flag-related opinions) -- they would do the honorable thing and recuse themselves from cases involving the former President who had tried to overthrow the government, right?

James: Yes, and surely they would respect that this country was founded upon the principle that no man is above the law, and therefore Presidents do not have blanket immunity for using their official powers to commit crimes, right? Otherwise, a President could command the military to assassinate his political opponents or attempt a coup d'etat and not face any consequences, and every reasonable person understands that that's an absolutely bonkers way to interpret the constitution, right?

Sarah: Yes, and surely this Marbury v. Madison decision will not allow extremist Supreme Court justices to go about each June blatantly destroying hard-won civil rights and snatching more power for the federal judiciary, right?

James: Of course not. We have a system of checks and balances, so there must be some sort of check on the Supreme Court's power.

Sarah: ...

James: Oh, did they forget that part?

Sarah: It's alright. Surely, 221 years from now, the Supreme Court Justices will recognize that the men who wrote the constitution were just, like, regular people and not demigods.

James: Yes, surely they will not rely on some flimsy premise that we must always and only do things written in the Constitution, and that society and laws can never change.

Sarah: I mean, half of the framers think they can own other people. Surely no one would rely on them as the absolute arbiters of how our nation's laws should work.

James: ...

Sarah: Oh God, we're so totally fucked.

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2022 / 50

Aperçu of the Week:

"Having to go to school should be considered child labor."

(My 14-year-old son)

Bad News of the Week:

In a European country that is also a NATO member, the judiciary has sentenced a citizen to two years and seven months in prison for insulting public officials. Sound harsh? It is. Especially when the convicted man merely spoke of "fools" and did not address anyone personally. Even harder, however, is that the person also got a so-called "political ban". Especially because he is a politician. Stupidly from the opposition. Stupidly in Turkey.

Ekrem Imamoglu is the mayor of Istanbul, by far the largest city in Turkey, a vibrant metropolis located on two continents. He is accused of publicly insulting officials: he is said to have called those who "canceled the (municipal) elections (on March 31, 2019)" idiots. The bottom line is that he has thus denied non-partisanship to the officials. And is right in doing so. Because after two decades of the richly authoritative AKP rule under President Recep Erdogan, Turkey's state agencies, like the judiciary, have degenerated into lackeys.

And just like other critics such as Deniz Yükel, Osman Kavala, Canan Kaftancioglu or even Jan Böhmermann, Ekrem Imamoglu is now suffering the same fate. Anyone who doubts the ruler gets into trouble. Especially if he is considered a promising challenger to Erdogan in the upcoming elections in June 2023. Who obviously thinks little of the rule of law. You can also ask any Kurd. Or, more recently, any Swede or Finn. He denies the former any right to exist. And at least NATO membership for the latter, because he disagrees with their treatment of the - surprise! - Kurds. After all, they are basically terrorists.

But as I said, Turkey is a NATO member. For the U.S., therefore, it is a geopolitically indispensable partner. Because of its location on the southern Black Sea, which controls the access of Russian navy - not only Cuba fan Nikita Crushchov can sing a song about that. And for the EU also geopolitically an indispensable partner. Again, on the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. In this case as the bridge of countless not only Syrian or Afghan refugees to Europe. As long as Erdogan protects the democracies of others, he may nip this same democracy in the bud in his own country. That is probably also politics. Without any ban at all.

Good News of the Week:

Political Brussels has been rocked by a scandal for a week now: there are allegations of corruption against members of the EU Parliament. And these are so massive that the investigation has led to house searches and even arrests in four cases. At the center is a vice president of the Parliament, the Greek Eva Kaili. Bags full of cash would have been found on her. The accusations are serious. They range from bribery and money laundering to participation in a criminal organization.

Corruption always involves two parties: the bribed party and the bribing party. The latter is allegedly the Gulf state of Qatar. Which is apparently not only willing to buy international sports organizations, but also political goodwill with key partner countries. And it seems fitting, after all, Kaili in particular has recently been a vocal advocate of visa-free travel for Qataris. Her lawyer has so far denied any corruption, but that is his job: "She has nothing to do with money flows from Qatar, nothing at all," and he is not allowed to comment on details.

The reactions at the European level came promptly. Still on the weekend, Kaili was deprived of all powers of the office by the President of the Parliament, the Maltese Roberta Metsola. Then she was expelled from her Greek Pasok party and also from the Socialist group in the European Parliament. And finally, the formal impeachment by the Parliament itself. Already on the second working day of the week! And with only one dissenting vote!

Mind you, the presumption of innocence also applies in Belgium until a legal conviction. And at the moment it seems that Kaili's partner Giorgi is the mastermind. But political hygiene demands action in the case of such serious accusations. Quickly and clearly. That is what happened. The U.S. Republicans, for example, could take a leaf out of their book.

But what also makes this case so unique is just that - its uniqueness. For background: the EU Parliament has existed since 1952, has 705 members from 27 countries in this legislative period, and is the only directly elected supranational institution in the world. And yet this is the first time that a scandal of this magnitude has happened. For me, this means two things: Europe is not a banana republic. And if it is, it knows how to fight back.

Personal happy moment of the week:

Just now the fireplace crackles für the first time this winter. Which pleases me in several ways. The never-ending fascination of the flames. The adorable scent that fills the whole house. The almost therapeutic warmth, which is incomparable. And it was a simple wish I could fulfill for my wife on her birthday.

I couldn't care less...

...about the publicly celebrated royal family therapy of "Harry & Meghan" - now also available as a streaming service. There's really nothing more to say about it.

As I write this...

...I am once again very much in agreement with a position taken by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. He had reacted "very disturbed" to the interim blocking of various journalists' accounts on Twitter by Elon Musk. The "arbitrary" move sets a "dangerous precedent" at a time when journalists around the world are facing "censorship, physical danger and even worse." Media should not be "silenced on a platform that declares itself a space for free speech." There is really nothing more to say about this either.

Post Scriptum

U.S. Republicans continue to work to lack respect for the rule of law. The latest highlight was delivered by Marjorie Taylor Greene at the New York Young Republican Club Gala, when she commented on the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as follows: "I got to tell you something, if Steve Bannon and I had organized that, we would have won. Not to mention, it would've been armed." There was applause. That can only be called a loss of reality. In comparison, the digital trading cards in the style of superheroes of her idol Donald Trump, who considers himself "better than Lincoln, better than Washington," are merely a bad joke. But they also show that the true function of elected politicians - namely to be public servants - has not yet got around in these circles.

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Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. (October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was a high-profile lawyer and civil activist known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of O.J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. He defended his client with rhymes like “if it doesn’t fit, you must acquit!”

He represented Sean Combs during his trial on gun and bribery charges, as well as Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Stanley Tookie Williams, Todd Bridges, football player Jim Brown, Snoop Dogg, Riddick Bowe, Reginald Oliver Denny, Marion Jones, and Geronimo Pratt. He was known for his skill in the courtroom and his prominence as an early advocate for victims of police brutality.

He was born in 1937 in Shreveport. His father, Johnnie Cochran Sr. was an insurance salesman and his mother sold Avon products. The family relocated to Los Angeles. He went to local schools and graduated first in his class from Los Angeles High School. He earned a BA in business economics from UCLA and a JD from the Loyola Law School. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the fraternity’s 45th Laurel Wreath laureate.

He took a job in Los Angeles as a deputy city attorney in the criminal division. He prosecuted one of his first celebrity cases, Lenny Bruce, a comedian who had recently been arrested on obscenity charges. He entered private practice. He opened his firm, Cochran, Atkins & Evans, in Los Angeles.

In his first notable case, he represented an African American widow who sued several police officers who had shot and killed her husband, Leonard Deadwyler. Though he lost the case, it became a turning point in his career. He realized the trial itself had awakened the Black community. He wrote in The American Lawyer, “Those were extremely difficult cases to win in those days. But what Deadwyler confirmed for me was that this issue of police abuse galvanized the minority community. It taught me that these cases could get attention.”

He had established his reputation in the African American community. He was litigating several high-profile police brutality and criminal cases. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #kappaalphapsi

[masterofd1saster]

CJ current events 2oct24

Fruit don't fall far from the tree

The son of alleged would-be Donald Trump assassin Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested Tuesday morning on child pornography charges after the feds found hundreds of sick images when they searched his phone following his dad’s arrest. Oran Routh, 35, is accused in a North Carolina federal court of receiving and possessing child porn — a fact which the feds discovered on Sept. 21 when they were searching his Greensboro home in connection to a separate investigation, according to a criminal complaint. Oran is the son of Ryan Routh, who is accused of trying to kill the former president while he was golfing at his club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15.*** The videos show children as young as 6 being sexually abused, feds allege. There was also child porn on another Galaxy Note 9 that Oran Routh had on him, the complaint says.***

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The dirtbags who ran backpage were, in fact, dirtbags

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Michael Lacey, 76, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, was sentenced to five years in prison and three years of supervised release; Scott Spear, 73, of Phoenix, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release; and John “Jed” Brunst, 72, of Phoenix, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release. The Court also ordered that all defendants turn themselves in to the U.S. Marshals Service by noon on Sept. 11. “The defendants and their conspirators obtained more than $500 million from operating an online forum that facilitated the sexual exploitation of countless victims,”*** From September 2010 through its seizure by the United States in April 2018, Backpage was the internet’s leading forum for prostitution ads. Evidence at trial showed that the conspirators knowingly promoted prostitution via various marketing strategies. For example, the conspirators engaged in a reciprocal link program with an independent web forum that permitted “johns” to post reviews of prostitution acts with specific women. Additionally, the conspirators used an automated filter and human moderators to remove terms known to indicate sex-for-money, while still allowing the ads to be posted. Through this attempt to sanitize the ads, the conspirators sought “plausible deniability” for what the conspirators knew to be ads promoting prostitution. Over the life of the conspiracy, the conspirators earned more than $500 million. In an effort to preserve the money earned, Lacey, Spear, and Brunst laundered the money through numerous shell companies they created in multiple foreign countries.***

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How fornicating stupid can you be?

*** According to the indictment, Nicholas Graham, 52, of Warren, was a prosecutor who represented the City of Warren in Warren Municipal Court. Brian Votino, 52, of Niles, had two criminal cases pending in the same court. The indictment alleges that, in October 2019, Graham and Votino agreed that Graham would take action to benefit Votino with respect to Votino’s criminal cases in return for Votino performing repairs to Graham’s truck. To cover up the bribery arrangement, Graham instructed Votino through an intermediary to falsify a bill for the repair services and not to tell Votino’s criminal defense lawyer. According to the indictment, Graham and Votino ultimately carried out their agreement. In exchange for the repair work by Votino, Graham took official action to reduce the charges against Votino and advocated for a lenient sentence.***

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Trump attempted assassin indictment

No surprises in there.

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Ok, why you go on dark web?

Tor anonymity compromised by law enforcement. Is it still safe to use? Posted: September 19, 2024 by Pieter Arntz Despite people generally considering the Tor network as an essential tool for anonymous browsing, german law enforcement agencies have managed to de-anonymize Tor users after putting surveillance on Tor servers for months.***

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Good call

Truck driver won't be charged in wreck that killed three people in Colorado on 15aug24. The truck rolled over & dumped tons of pipe on a passenger vehicle. Factors in the decision:

An inspection performed on the truck one month before the crash found no issues. The truck was found to be about 8,000 pounds underweight when the driver pulled into a weigh station along I-70 about 40 minutes before the crash, according to police. It was also over-strapped for the pipes it was carrying and had no brake issues based on infrared scanning. Black box data from the truck and other data points indicated the driver was going 59 mph in a posted 60 mph zone, police said. They found no signs of impairment or intoxication from the driver. ***

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Two students overdose on psilocybin mushrooms at Colorado Springs middle school; alleged dealer arrested Investigators learned that the two students and two other juveniles connected with an alleged drug dealer through a phone app the night before.

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Why would you vote against it?

An angry Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, took to the Senate floor Wednesday night after Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., objected to a bipartisan bill sponsored by Cruz cracking down on deepfake revenge porn generated by artificial intelligence. The Take it Down Act, which had co-sponsors from six Democrats, was likely to sail through being voted on before Congress goes into recess ahead of the 2024 election, the Hill reported. But then Booker objected, without providing a reason. Francesca Mani, a New Jersey resident, had testified about her experiences with deepfake revenge porn, a point not lost on Cruz. “I am saddened that the senator from New Jersey chose to give no explanation for his objection,” Cruz said. “He chose to give no reason to Francesca why she’s being denied.”***

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/ted-cruz-cory-booker-ai/2024/09/26/id/1181835

99 other senators had no problem with it.

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not sure who

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What is this, WWI?

Four people went to the hospital after someone allegedly put a plastic bottle that dispersed chemicals into the air inside a Meijer store in Michigan. Authorities are still searching for the suspect. At 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Fruitport Township police and fire responded to the Meijer store at 5300 Harvey St. after receiving a report of an "unknown noxious gas" spreading through the store. When they arrived, they found a small gaseous cloud in the center of the store that smelled like chlorine.  Authorities secured the scene, and further investigation revealed that a small plastic bottle that was placed in the Home Goods area of the store was dispersing the substance. ***

Fruitport is NW of Grand Rapids.

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Flushing? 8K people live there

FLUSHING – Flushing City Police Sergeant Eric Earns said one person is in custody following a shooting in downtown Flushing. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. Friday evening. Earns added the shooting victim is alive and seems to be doing fine. The scene of the shooting was clear by 8:20 p.m., as officers were rolling up crime scene tape. A section of Main Street was taped off near Skip’s and extended to the lamppost at the end of the block. In addition, a motorcycle was towed away from near the scene around 8:27 p.m.*** https://flushingview.mihomepaper.com/articles/police-one-in-custody-one-injured-following-shooting-in-flushing

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FLUSHING, Mich. (WJRT) - One person has been arrested following a shooting in downtown Flushing Friday evening.  Friday evening, police responded to Main and Maple Street for a shooting that followed a road rage incident.  According to Mayor Joseph Karlichek, the victim was taken to the hospital, where they are in good condition.  Flushing Police say the victim was a 29-year-old from Flint. They add that a 46-year-old from Garden City is in custody.***

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Free speech case

NY prohibited pregnancy resource centers from offering services to reverse chemical abortions. A federal district judge enjoined the state from enforcing this law. Summit Life Outreach Center, et al. v. James, 24-cv-514 (W.D.N.Y. Sep. 24, 2024).

The order is linked.

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Lucky to get away with $125k

The Denver City Council on Monday approved a $125,000 settlement with a man who was arrested and jailed for six days in 2022, then spent months fighting prosecution for the theft of a truck that he did not commit. Attorneys for Scott Carey filed a lawsuit in July 2023 stemming from what they termed as Carey’s false arrest the prior summer. *** Matthews was a chief investigator on the case, which began in April 2022 after two trucks were stolen from the property of Diamond Drilling and Sawing Company in Denver. According to details included in that suit, Matthews ignored errors and discrepancies in how fingerprint evidence was collected and processed from one of the stolen trucks after it was recovered. A print matching Carey’s was found, but only on a cargo box outside the cab of the truck, according to the lawsuit.*** “In truth,” the lawsuit says, “Mr. Carey’s fingerprint was allegedly found on the door to a tool compartment that was separate and disconnected from the cab of the truck. Mr. Carey’s fingerprints were not found anywhere inside the cab of the truck. In fact, other people’s fingerprints were found inside and around the truck, and a witness to the theft identified a man who looked nothing like Mr. Carey as the thief.”*** Carey was arrested on Aug. 12, 2022, and was held in jails in Arapahoe County and Denver for six days. He lacked access to medication for his kidney disease during that time, according to his attorneys. After being released from jail, the legal case against Carey continued for months until it was dismissed on Jan. 30, 2023.***

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Immunocompromised.

July 8,2024

In the past couple of years, the six corrupt Federalist Society hacks on the Extreme Court (pictured above, believing they alone get to make the laws) have issued a string of atrocious decisions that run roughshod over past precedents, the Constitution, legal reasoning and just plain common sense. These absurd rulings have included allowing abortion to be made illegal again after 50 years, making bribery of elected officials lawful, permitting homelessness to be criminalized, and declaring that all government regulations must be approved by them.

But the most appalling decision was last week's 6-3 (as usual) determination in the fittingly titled case of Donald Trump v. United States that granted presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for anything they say is an "official act." Thus, just like that, these judicial jugheads upended the rule of law and turned the American presidency into a virtual monarchy.

Yet, every one of these Republican-appointed GOP loyalists swore (and lied) under oath during their respective Senate confirmation hearings that they would do no such thing:

Chief Justice John Roberts - “No one is above the law under our system and that includes the president. The president is fully bound by the law.” (2005)

Justice Samuel Alito - “No person in this country, no matter how high or powerful, is above the law.” (2006)

Justice Neil Gorsuch - “Nobody is above the law in this country, and that includes the president of the United States.” (2017)

Justice Brett Kavanaugh - "Under the Constitution, the president is not above the law. No one is above the law…The president remains subject to the law." (2018)

Justice Amy Coney Barrett - "No man is above the law." (2020)

Plus, in the documentary Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words, the most corruptly biased Supreme Court justice in history declared, “We are judges, not advocates. The referee in the game should not be a participant in the game.”

In granting immunity for criminal acts perpetrated by presidents, the Court opened the door for lifelong scofflaw Donald Trump to evade accountability both for his past crimes and any future ones (if reelected). However, the Founding Fathers actually did consider the possibility of a felonious president. Here's Harvard Law professor Laurence Tribe:

Alexander Hamilton wrote in Federalist 69 that former presidents would be “liable to prosecution and punishment in the ordinary course of law.” But what did he know?

He certainly couldn't have known that someday ethically compromised Supreme Court justices would shamelessly lie to Congress and then decide it was constitutionally okey-dokey for a president to be a crook.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor have been drawn into a FirstEnergy Corp. investors lawsuit connected to the $60 million bribery scheme concocted by the Akron-based energy giant and a now-incarcerated House speaker.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine received a subpoena for documents in the case dated Nov. 17, according to a copy provided to The Associated Press by his office on Tuesday and first reported by cleveland.com. His spokesperson, Dan Tierney, said the governor’s lawyers are reviewing the order.

It seeks any communications DeWine might have had with FirstEnergy, executives named in the lawsuit or Sam Randazzo, the state’s former top utility regulator, that related to former House Speaker Larry Householder’s efforts to secure power, to the tainted $1 billion nuclear bailout legislation Householder championed in exchange for the bribes, and to a host of other related topics.

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Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, also a Republican, received a similar subpoena on the same date — and, according to a court filing Monday, is scheduled to be deposed in the case sometime between Feb. 28 and March 19.

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“We’re aware of the civil investor lawsuit against FirstEnergy,” Husted spokesperson Hayley Carducci said in an email. “The Lt. Governor has already provided public records pertaining to this, and we will continue to comply as we have done in the past. There’s no new information to disclose.”

The civil lawsuit is distinct from a separate, ongoing criminal case, in which Householder, lobbyist Matt Borges and two others have been convicted. A fifth man charged died by suicide in 2021. Householder was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and Borges received five.

Tierney said no one in the DeWine administration has ever been subpoenaed or identified as under investigation in the criminal probe.

Nor has Randazzo, the governor’s pick for the powerful chairmanship of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, whose Columbus townhome was searched by the FBI in November 2020.

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As chair of the commission, Randazzo held immense sway over the fortunes of FirstEnergy and other investor-owned utilities.

During his confirmation hearing for the job, he testified before a state Senate committee that he was asked before DeWine and Husted took office on Jan. 14, 2019, to forgo plans to retire to Naples, Florida, where he owned an expensive waterfront home, and to return to government at the utility commission.

He specified during the confirmation hearing that Husted and Laurel Dawson, DeWine’s then-chief of staff, were among those who helped recruit him. DeWine disregarded cries of alarm from consumer and environmental advocates at the time, as well as pleas from GOP insiders concerned about Randazzo’s selection, the AP first reported in December 2020.

When he was Ohio House speaker in 2007, Husted appointed Randazzo to the Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council and the two were allies in thwarting renewable and alternative energy mandates proposed by then-Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland and opposed by a coalition of utilities led by FirstEnergy.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams was in a Manhattan court Friday morning facing a series of legal charges following a sprawling indictment after a months-long investigation.

"I follow the rules, I follow the law," Adams said Friday morning outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the city's mayor. "I do not do anything that's going to participate in illegal campaign activity."

The troubled mayor, a former police officer, will see a scheduled 12 p.m. EDT arraignment where he will be processed and read his legal rights.

Adams, 64, was indicted by the federal government on five charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery and to receive campaign contributions by foreign nationals; wire fraud; bribery and two counts of solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national.

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The 57-page indictment lists 23 specific "overt acts" related to just the conspiracy charges alone.

He arrived at the court house around 8:45 a.m. EDT and gave a "thumbs up" to news media on the way in.

Adams has said for months during the course of the investigation that leaks and rumors have been aimed at him in an attempt to undermine his credibility and paint him as guilty.

The sprawling indictment outlines how Adams allegedly sought and accepted improper gifts over several years beginning at least in 2016, including luxury travel totaling more than 100,000 and illegal foreign campaign contributions including from a government official in Turkey.

In November last year, FBI agents seized a phone and an iPad belonging to Adams in a federal campaign fundraising investigation.

Adams has maintained his innocence and vowed to fight charges with "every ounce of my strength and spirit" as he faces a slew of calls even from Democrats for him to resign.

On Thursday, Adams said to "wait to hear our defense before making any judgements."

He is the first sitting mayor of New York to be indicted on federal charges. Of 110 mayors since 1665, only two have ever resigned. If convicted on all five counts Adams could face up to 45 years in prison. And if he resigns would be the first city leader since 1950 to step-down from the mayor's office.

In such a case, Adams would be replaced by the city's elected Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams. Elected New York's Public Advocate in 2018, Williams, 48, would then have three days to call a special election within 80 days, according to the city charter.

However, under state law the governor also has the power to remove Adams.

Gov. Kathy Hocul on Thursday called it "an extraordinarily difficult day" for the city, adding that Adams' indictment was "the latest in a disturbing pattern of events" that has "contributed to a sense of unease" for city residents.

"My focus is on protecting the people of New York and ensuring stability in the City," Hochul said in a statement.

"While I review my options and obligations as the governor of New York, I expect the mayor to take the next few days to review the situation and find an appropriate path forward to ensure the people of New York City are being well-served by their leaders," she added.

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Unveiling the Veil: Advocating for Transparency in Canada's Immigration System

Canada, known for its welcoming stance towards immigrants, prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive nation. However, behind the façade of openness lies a significant issue: the lack of transparency in its immigration system. This essay delves into the imperative need for transparency within Canada's immigration policies and practices. By exploring the consequences of opacity, the benefits of transparency, existing challenges, and proposed solutions, this paper aims to shed light on an often-overlooked aspect of immigration governance.

The Need for Transparency

At the heart of the matter lies the pervasive lack of clarity in immigration processes. For aspiring immigrants, navigating the bureaucratic maze can be daunting and opaque, leading to confusion, frustration, and delays. Moreover, the opacity of decision-making can have profound consequences for applicants and their families, exacerbating feelings of uncertainty and powerlessness.

Furthermore, the opacity of Canada's immigration system creates fertile ground for abuse and corruption. Without adequate transparency measures in place, there is a risk of decision-making being influenced by improper motives, such as nepotism or bribery, undermining the integrity of the entire system.

Benefits of Transparency

Transparency is not merely a lofty ideal; it is a practical necessity for the effective functioning of any immigration system. By providing clear and accessible information to applicants, transparency builds trust and confidence in the fairness and impartiality of the process. Moreover, transparency empowers applicants with knowledge and understanding, enabling them to make informed decisions and advocate for their rights.

Furthermore, transparency enhances accountability and oversight, allowing for greater scrutiny of decision-making processes and outcomes. This, in turn, fosters a culture of accountability among policymakers and immigration officials, ensuring that decisions are made in the public interest and accordance with established laws and regulations.

Challenges to Transparency

Despite its myriad benefits, achieving transparency in Canada's immigration system is not without its challenges. Governmental concerns about security and confidentiality often serve as a barrier to transparency, as policymakers grapple with the need to balance national security interests with the principles of openness and accountability.

Additionally, administrative complexities and bureaucratic hurdles pose significant obstacles to transparency efforts. The sheer volume of applications, coupled with limited resources and manpower, can strain the capacity of immigration agencies to provide timely and accurate information to applicants.

Moreover, there is a delicate balance to be struck between transparency and privacy concerns. While transparency is essential for accountability, it must be tempered by respect for individuals' privacy rights, particularly in cases involving sensitive personal information.

Recommendations for Improvement

To address these challenges and enhance transparency in Canada's immigration system, several key recommendations can be considered. First and foremost, there is a need to implement clearer guidelines and procedures for both applicants and immigration officials. This includes providing detailed information on eligibility criteria, application processes, and decision-making timelines.

Secondly, efforts should be made to enhance accessibility to information for applicants, particularly those from marginalized or vulnerable communities. This may involve the development of user-friendly online portals, multilingual resources, and outreach programs to ensure that all applicants have equal access to information and support.

Lastly, there is a need to strengthen oversight mechanisms and accountability measures within the immigration system. This may include the establishment of independent review bodies tasked with monitoring decision-making processes and addressing complaints and grievances from applicants.

Case Studies and Examples

To illustrate the importance of transparency in immigration governance, this essay will examine case studies and examples from both within Canada and other countries. By highlighting instances of opacity and its consequences, as well as successful models of transparency, we can glean valuable insights into the impact of transparency initiatives on immigration systems.

Conclusion

In conclusion, transparency is not a luxury but a fundamental requirement for the effective and equitable governance of Canada's immigration system. By embracing transparency, Canada can reaffirm its commitment to openness, fairness, and accountability, while also ensuring the rights and dignity of all immigrants are upheld. As we look towards the future, let us strive to unveil the veil of opacity that shrouds our immigration system, and usher in a new era of transparency and integrity.

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Contract Disputes: These arise from conflicts over terms, performance, or breaches of contracts within corporations. Issues include non-payment, delivery failures, or disagreements over contract interpretation.

Corporate Frauds: Involves deceptive practices for financial gain, like accounting fraud, insider trading, embezzlement, or bribery. Regulatory authorities often intervene, leading to legal actions.

Employment Disputes: Cover wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, or breaches of employment contracts. Conflicts arise from workplace policies, benefits, or unfair treatment.

Tort Claims: Relate to civil wrongs causing harm or injury within corporations. Examples include negligence in providing a safe work environment, product liability, defamation, or intentional infliction of emotional distress. Legal action seeks compensation or defense against such claims.

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Understanding the Role of Defense Lawyers: Why You Need Lawyers for Criminal Cases in Delhi

Welcome to the captivating world of criminal law! In the bustling city of Delhi, where life never stands still, legal battles are fought every day. Whether it’s a petty theft or a serious offense, navigating through the intricate maze of criminal cases can be overwhelming and intimidating for anyone involved. That’s where defense lawyers come into play – they are your fearless champions in the courtroom, fighting tooth and nail to protect your rights and secure justice on your behalf. So join us as we unravel the role of lawyers for criminal cases in Delhi and discover why their expertise is crucial when you find yourself entangled in the web of criminal charges. Let’s dive right in!

Types of Criminal Cases in Delhi

Delhi, the bustling capital city of India, is no stranger to criminal activities. As a result, there are various types of criminal cases that can arise in Delhi. It’s important to understand these different categories in order to navigate the legal system effectively.

One common type of criminal case in Delhi involves property crimes. These can include theft, burglary, or trespassing offenses. With the rapid pace of urbanization and growing population, such crimes have unfortunately become more prevalent.

Another category is violent crimes. This includes offenses like assault, murder, or domestic violence. These cases often require extensive investigation and evidence gathering to ensure justice is served.

In addition to property crimes, violent crimes, and drug-related offenses; financial frauds are another major concern in Delhi. Cases involving embezzlement, bribery or money laundering require specialized expertise due to their intricate nature.

Cybercrimes are also on the rise with increased digitization across all sectors of society. Cases related to hacking, online scams, and identity theft fall under this category.

Lastly, political corruption remains a pressing issue not only in Delhi but throughout India as well.

With each type presenting its own unique set of challenges, the role played by lawyers for criminal cases becomes crucial.

Effective legal representation ensures that defendants’ rights are protected, making sure they receive fair trials, enabling them with opportunities for rehabilitation and minimizing potential penalties.

Navigating through any type of criminal case can be overwhelming without proper guidance from experienced defense lawyers.

These professionals possess an understanding of the intricacies associated with each specific category,making them invaluable allies when facing charges.

How Lawyers for Criminal Cases in Delhi Can Help in a Criminal Case

When facing a criminal case in Delhi, it is crucial to have the support and guidance of experienced defense advocates. These lawyers possess the knowledge and expertise necessary to navigate the complex legal system and protect your rights.

One way in which lawyers for criminal cases in Delhi can assist you is by conducting a thorough investigation into your case. They will gather evidence, interview witnesses, and examine any relevant documents or records. This diligent approach allows them to build a strong defense strategy tailored specifically to your situation.

Furthermore, defense lawyers are skilled negotiators who can engage with prosecutors on your behalf. They may be able to negotiate reduced charges or penalties through plea bargaining, potentially saving you from severe consequences.

During court proceedings, lawyers for criminal cases in Delhi will advocate for you vigorously. They will present compelling arguments, cross-examine prosecution witnesses effectively, and challenge any inconsistencies or weaknesses in the prosecution’s case against you.

Additionally, defense lawyers understand the nuances of courtroom procedures and rules of evidence. This knowledge enables them to identify potential violations that could lead to suppressing certain evidence or even having your case dismissed altogether.

In addition to their legal expertise, these lawyers also provide invaluable emotional support during what can be an incredibly stressful time. They offer reassurance and guidance throughout the entire process while ensuring that all decisions made are well-informed and strategic.

Having dedicated legal representation increases your chances of achieving a favorable outcome in a criminal case considerably. Defense lawyers work tirelessly to protect your rights while advocating for justice on your behalf.

Remember that when faced with criminal charges in Delhi seeking professional legal assistance from competent defense lawyers is vital!

Conclusion

In the complex world of criminal law, defense lawyers play a crucial role in ensuring justice is served. Whether you find yourself entangled in a minor offense or facing serious charges, having experienced lawyers for criminal cases in Delhi by your side can make all the difference. Delhi witnesses a wide range of criminal cases, from theft and assault to drug offenses and white-collar crimes. Each case requires careful analysis, thorough investigation, and effective legal strategies. This is where defense lawyers step in – they are trained professionals who navigate the intricate web of Indian law to protect your rights and advocate on your behalf.

FAQs

What is the cost of a criminal lawyer in Delhi?

The cost of a criminal lawyer in Delhi can vary depending on various factors, such as the experience and reputation of the lawyer, complexity of the case, and location.

What is your approach and track record when it comes to successfully defending clients against criminal charges?

As a seasoned criminal defense lawyer, my approach to successfully defending clients against criminal charges is centered around thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.

What types of criminal cases do you typically handle, and what is your success rate in achieving favorable outcomes for your clients?

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Can your firm handle international cases and provide legal assistance to clients from different parts of the world?

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The United States faced criticism from various international leaders, rights groups, and UN officials for vetoing a UN resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. This action by the U.S. was seen as a hindrance to halting a conflict that resulted in significant casualties. The resolution, supported by the majority of UNSC members, was viewed by many as a necessary step to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but was vetoed by the U.S., sparking global condemnation. For more detailed information, you can read the full article on Al Jazeera's website [here](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/9/double-standards-world-reacts-to-us-vetoing-unsc-gaza-resolution).

2.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Prime Minister of Israel, was facing several corruption charges before his recent return to government. These charges included bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in a series of cases known as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000. These cases involved allegations of receiving gifts from billionaires, attempting to manipulate media coverage, and advancing regulatory decisions favorable to a telecommunications company in return for positive media coverage.

Benjamin Netanyahu's trial involves three separate cases: Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000. In Case 1000, he's accused of receiving gifts from businessmen, which he allegedly reciprocated with favors. Case 2000 involves discussions with a newspaper publisher about favorable coverage in exchange for legislation. Case 4000 concerns allegations of favorable regulatory decisions for a telecommunications company in return for positive media coverage. Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery across these cases. His trial began in May 2020 and is ongoing. For more detailed information, please refer to the [Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Benjamin_Netanyahu).

3.

Benjamin Netanyahu's move towards forming a far-right government in Israel has been linked by some to his ongoing trial on corruption charges. After winning the election on November 1, Netanyahu has been working on establishing a coalition with far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties. One of the controversial amendments passed under this coalition allows politicians with convictions for tax fraud to serve as government ministers, which could directly impact certain coalition partners.

Critics have expressed concerns that Netanyahu, who faces his own legal troubles, might attempt to undermine the Israeli judiciary to stop his trial from continuing. His government is planning significant legislative changes, including weakening the judicial system. These changes could potentially lead to the scrapping of Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial.

Netanyahu's coalition has been described as possibly the most right-wing in Israel's history, with far-reaching implications for Israeli society and politics. This move has sparked alarm among liberal Israelis and Western allies, with criticism also coming from rights groups and officials [oai_citation:1,Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation | Politics News | Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/27/netanyahu-closer-far-right-govt-contentious-law).

Additionally, an opinion piece discusses the broader implications of Netanyahu's policies and his coalition's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The article suggests that Netanyahu's policies have enabled Hamas to maintain control in the Gaza Strip, weakening the more moderate Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. This approach, according to the article, may have contributed to a lack of progress in resolving the conflict and has been met with significant public opposition in Israel [oai_citation:2,Israel Palestine: Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas need to be removed from power in favour of a two-state solution](https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/removing-netanyahu-is-israel-s-only-chance-to-achieve-a-two-state-solution-20231126-p5emvw.html).

For a more detailed understanding of these issues, you can explore the full articles on Al Jazeera [here](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/27/netanyahu-closer-far-right-govt-contentious-law) and on The Sydney Morning Herald [here](https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/removing-netanyahu-is-israel-s-only-chance-to-achieve-a-two-state-solution-20240128-p5cf2z.html).

4.

Before the latest elections, Benjamin Netanyahu faced significant domestic criticism, particularly due to his legal troubles and alliance with far-right parties. His natural right-wing partners had initially refused to support him after he was charged with breach of trust, accepting bribes, and fraud. However, in the recent elections, Netanyahu successfully utilized the far right to secure a majority. This alliance, especially with the Jewish supremacist, anti-Arab, and homophobic "Religious Zionism" slate, marked a stunning success for the radical right wing in Israeli politics. Critics were concerned about Israel moving towards a far-right religious, anti-Palestinian authoritarian state, and the possible impact on the country's democratic and social fabric [oai_citation:1,Analysis: The fall and rise of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu | Elections News | Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/3/analysis-the-fall-and-rise-of-israels-benjamin-netanyahu).

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Before the October 7 attack, there were reports of significant tensions and violence in the West Bank and Gaza. According to Human Rights Watch, between January 1 and October 6, Israeli security forces killed a higher number of Palestinians in the West Bank than in any year since 2005. This included 192 Palestinians, of whom 40 were children. The situation escalated further after October 7, with additional fatalities and a surge in settler violence. The settler attacks reportedly averaged seven incidents per day, with an increase in the use of firearms.

The OHCHR reported a concerning situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, highlighting an alarming and urgent situation amid the increasing human rights violations of Palestinians. From October 7 to November 2, 132 Palestinians, including 41 children, were killed in the West Bank, and two Israeli soldiers also lost their lives. There were reports of Israeli forces using military tactics in law enforcement operations and an escalation in settler violence. Incidents of settler attacks were accompanied by members of the Israeli forces, or settlers were seen wearing uniforms and carrying army rifles.

These incidents are part of a broader context of long-standing tensions and conflict in the region, underscoring the complexity and depth of the issues at hand. For more detailed information, you can refer to the reports by [Human Rights Watch](https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/11/22/while-fire-rages-gaza-west-bank-smolders) and the [Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)](https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/11/alarming-urgent-situation-occupied-west-bank-including-east-jerusalem).

6.

The article from The Nation discusses the context leading up to the October 7 attack by Hamas. It suggests that the Israeli government's policies, particularly under Prime Minister Netanyahu, may have contributed to the situation. These policies included the expansion of settlements, perceived provocations on Islamic holy sites, and a government stance that seemed to reject the possibility of a Palestinian state. The article argues that these factors, along with internal Israeli political issues, might have contributed to escalating tensions and frustrations among Palestinians, leading to the attack by Hamas. However, it is essential to note that this is an analysis and perspective, and the situation in the region is complex with multiple viewpoints and factors at play. For a more detailed understanding, you can refer to the full article on [The Nation's website](https://www.thenation.com/article/world/israel-gaza-hamas-war-netanyahu/).

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According to a report by The Times of Israel, an Egyptian intelligence official claimed that Israel ignored repeated warnings of a significant impending attack by Hamas. These warnings reportedly included a direct notice from Cairo's intelligence minister to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a "terrible operation" being planned. The report suggests that Israeli officials were more focused on the West Bank and underestimated the threat from Gaza. Netanyahu, however, denied receiving such advance warnings. This situation raises questions about Israel's preparedness and response to the attack by Hamas on October 7. For more details, you can read the full article on [The Times of Israel](https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-intelligence-official-says-israel-ignored-repeated-warnings-of-something-big/).

8.

An article from The Independent reported allegations against Israel of attempting to "ethnically cleanse" the Gaza Strip. This followed an unprecedented evacuation order issued to Palestinians in northern Gaza. Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, from the Palestinian National Initiative, accused Israel of waging a war of "annihilation against a whole civilian population" and destroying homes, hospitals, and schools. The UN expressed concerns about the evacuation order, describing it as impossible to achieve without severe humanitarian consequences. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the evacuations were a "humanitarian step" to minimize civilian casualties. For more detailed information, you can read the full article on [The Independent's website](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-palestinian-gaza-strip-evacuate-b2429140.html).

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One of the reasons for the U.S. support for Israel in its conflict with Gaza could be related to the significant contributions of Jewish donors to American political campaigns. According to a study, Jewish donors contribute a substantial portion of funds to U.S. political parties, with around 50% of the Democratic Party's funds and 25% to the Republican Party coming from Jewish donors. This financial support could potentially influence U.S. foreign policy decisions, including those related to Israel. For more detailed information, you can read the full article on [The Jerusalem Post](https://www.jpost.com/US-Elections/US-Jews-contribute-half-of-all-donations-to-the-Democratic-party-468774).

I couldn't find specific sources directly linking the influence of Jewish business owners/CEOs or Jewish American politicians on the U.S. policy towards Israel. However, the general influence of political donations, as mentioned above, is a known factor in shaping political stances and decisions.

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The United States' veto of a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has drawn significant criticism from world leaders, international rights groups, and United Nations officials. This action was widely viewed as a setback to efforts aimed at halting the conflict, which has resulted in a high number of casualties. The majority of the UNSC members supported the resolution, which was proposed by the United Arab Emirates and co-sponsored by 100 countries. The veto was condemned for its perceived disregard for civilian suffering and for undermining the credibility of the UN Security Council. For a detailed account, you can read the full article on [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/9/double-standards-world-reacts-to-us-vetoing-unsc-gaza-resolution).

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