Pritam Singh, Singapore Opposition Leader, Found Guilty of Lying Under Oath
In a blow to the Workers’ Party, its leader, Pritam Singh, was fined for lying under oath to Parliament.
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Singapore opposition leader, found guilty of lying to parliament, could face electoral ban
Pritam Singh’s conviction is a blow to the city state’s struggling political opposition, which is seeking to challenge the entrenched ruling party in upcoming elections. Singapore’s opposition ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially abusing cop
Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London.ESPN - Feb. 11 -
A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault trial
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Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault of Hermoso
Spain's High Court said on Thursday it had found former football federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and set a fine of over €10,000 ...ESPN - 3h -
More WW2 bombs found under children's playpark
"It's quite something to think the children have been playing on bombs," a Wooler councillor says.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
‘Ultrahigh Energy’ Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the Sea
It’s the most energetic particle of its kind ever discovered, and scientists have no idea where it came from.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Singapore is set to deliver its first budget under its new prime minister. Here's what to expect
Lawrence Wong, who took the helm from Lee Hsien Loong, will deliver the budget on Feb. 18. The country is due for a general election by November.CNBC - 6d -
Three men found guilty of murder in NYC gay bar drugging scheme
Three men were found guilty Monday of murder, robbery and conspiracy in connection with a drugging and robbery scheme that terrorized New York City gay bars and led to the deaths of two victims.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
Matildas and Chelsea star had denied charge and was cleared at Kingston crown court. Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment after calling a police officer “fucking ...The Guardian - Feb. 11
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