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When news broke of the alleged racist attack on a star from one of the most popular shows on television, it riveted the public, drawing the nation into a heated discussion about race, politics and celebrity. But as the investigation continued, growing skepticism about "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's story added enormous pressure on Chicago investigators to get to the bottom of what really happened the night he reported being the victim of a street attack. With the trial's jury selection beginning on Monday, people can expect some clarification on this case. Earlier, at an emergency hearing in a Cook County courtroom in Illinois, all criminal charges against Smollett were dropped – a confounding end to one of the most bizarre and baffling alleged criminal attacks involving a Hollywood star in recent American history. The suggestion by Chicago police officials that the incident was a hoax infuriated investigators and much of America, devastated Smollett's fans and the …

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JOSH Duggar’s wife Anna held his hand as they attended his court hearing. The 33-year-old is getting ready for trial on November 30 for child pornography charges from his April 2021 arrest . In a new video from local news station KNWA , Josh and Anna, 33, were spotted walking hand in hand as they headed into the courthouse on Thursday. Josh wore a navy suit, while Anna sported a long sleeve black dress. The couple appeared to attend the hearing without their kids. According to the outlet, Judge Timothy L. Brooks discussed a “walkthrough of elements and components of the trial” in Josh's upcoming case during the meeting. The Arkansas judge decided it's necessary to have an evidentiary hearing before jury selection for the trial, which begins later this month. JOSH'S ARREST Josh was arrested on April 29 and charged with two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography. Most read in TV Exclusive UNDIES-IRABLE Frankie …

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By John Campbell Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Brexit The Court of Appeal in Belfast has begun hearing a challenge to the lawfulness of the Northern Ireland Protocol. A group of unionist politicians claim it is unlawful as it conflicts with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement and the Act of Union. The High Court previously dismissed their challenge on all grounds. A High Court judge ruled that the protocol had lawfully over-ridden part of the Act of Union. Mr Justice Colton found that the Withdrawal Agreement Act, which includes the protocol, conflicts with Article 6 of the 1800 Act of Union. Article 6 concerns free trade between Britain and Northern Ireland, stating: "The subjects of Great Britain and Ireland shall be on the same footing in respect of trade." However, Mr Justice Colton said that Article 6 …

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Published 17 November Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A teenager accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy outside a school had confronted a younger boy minutes before, a court has heard. Humza Hussain was attacked outside Challney High School for Boys in Luton on 8 June, and died later that day. The younger boy, who was 14 at the time, said he believed the defendant "would have stabbed" him The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies murder. He also denies having a knife in Stoneygate Road in Luton on the same day. The boy said he had left Challney School for Boys and was walking along Stoneygate Road with other students when the defendant had asked him to go into an alleyway. Luton Crown Court heard the boy then telephoned his older brother, who arrived at the scene with 16-year-old Humza. Prosecutor Richard Wright QC told the jury the …

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Published 15 November Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a revenge attack outside the school he had been excluded from, a court has heard. Humza Hussain was knifed in the chest by another 16-year-old who had suffered a bloodied nose in a playground fight months earlier, prosecutors said. Humza was attacked outside Challney High School for Boys in Luton on 8 June, and died later that day. The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies murder. He also denies having a knife on Stoneygate Road in Luton on the same day. Prosecuting counsel Richard Wright QC told Luton Crown Court that a "large and savage knife" was "driven" into Humza's chest three times. One stab wound was about 20cm deep and almost passed through his entire body. Mr Wright said the dispute between Humza and the defendant had been …

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Published 19 August Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Andy Murray has served up support for an East Kilbride man's campaign to get his local tennis courts up-to-scratch. Allan Kay tweeted a picture of his daughter Matilda, 8, beside the weed-ridden courts with a plea for help. The two-time Wimbledon champion tweeted "shambles" and his mother, Judy Murray, also offered to help. South Lanarkshire Leisure, which runs facilities for the local council, said it was unable to bring the courts back into use due to budget restrictions. Shambles @tennisscotland https://t.co/4g2eCkgQGy — Andy Murray (@andy_murray) August 18, 2021 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. View original tweet on Twitter Mr Kay told BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime programme that the condition of his local court was "abysmal". It means that his daughter, a …

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Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Tennis courts in Newcastle-under-Lyme could be in line for a major overhaul. The town has been picked as a priority area by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to try and get more people playing, the borough council said. Under the plans, the LTA will put in £133,700 and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council £30,000 to improve 18 courts and introduce a gate access system at two sites. The council's cabinet is due to examine the plans on 1 December. If the proposals are approved, the work could be finished by spring 2022, the local authority said. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . Send your story ideas to: [email protected] Related Topics Newcastle under Lyme Related Internet Links Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council …

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A British hacker should be extradited to the US for his alleged involvement in a gang that stole £35 million from cryptocurrency wallets, a court has heard. Corey De Rose, 22, allegedly used a technique known as "sim swapping" or "sim hacking" when he was a teenager to steal digital wallets, a that which stores private information for cryptocurrency transactions. Mr De Rose is accused of acting alongside other members of a hacking group called The Community to access the wallets, exchange crypto assets for bitcoin and transfer it to their own accounts. The $300,000 (£211,500) Mr De Rose was paid in bitcoin would now be worth $5,488,350, (£3.87 million), Westminster Magistrates' Court heard on Monday. The 22-year-old allegedly stole more than £35 million in cryptocurrency from numerous victims and prosecutors argued that he was behind a user name in a chat room discussing acquisition of $50 million dollars of Bitcoin using the name “Live Cr00k”. Mr De Rose also faces …

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Three white men have been convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger who was shot dead while running through a residential neigbourhood in Georgia. Travis McMichael, 35, his father Greg McMichael, 65, and their neighbour William "Roddie" Bryan, 52, were found guilty after a jury deliberated for 11 hours. Mr Arbery's killing had become part of a larger national reckoning in the United States on racial injustice after graphic video of the shooting emerged following his death. Jurors asked to have mobile phone footage of Mr Arbery, 25, being fatally shot played back three times before reaching their verdicts. "I never thought this day would come but God is good. He [my son] will rest in peace," said Mr Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, outside the court, where crowds cheered the decision. The jury for the two week trial consisted of 11 white jurors and only one black juror, and there had been concerns an acquittal could lead to violent racially-charged …

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JIM Bob Duggar has testified in court regarding his son Josh’s past molestation scandal, as the disgraced star has been fighting to keep the details banned from trial. Josh, 33, has trial this week for child pornography charges from his April 2021 arrest . At an Arkansas court hearing on Monday, Jim Bob, 56, testified on Josh’s 2006 molestation police report, where he was accused of molesting underage females in the family home from 2002 to 2003. According to court papers obtained by The Sun, Jim Bob’s testimony was on behalf of the government. KNWA reported Jim Bob testified “on the allegations that Josh touched 4 minors in the early 2000’s.” The state is fighting to discuss the scandal at trial, while Josh is demanding the details from the report be banned. The judge was unable to make a decision on if the molestation police report will be allowed at trial at Monday's hearing. Further briefing from lawyers is due at noon on November 30, The Sun can confirm. In …

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