A Hong Kong court has reversed a former law student’s acquittal in a riot trial arising from the 2019 anti-government protests, finding her guilty based on “overwhelming” circumstantial evidence that she had encouraged other participants through her presence. The District Court on Tuesday convicted Alice Tong Ka-yan nearly seven years after her arrest during the…
Four young men have pleaded guilty to rioting during the police siege of a university at the height of the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong, with a defence lawyer saying in mitigation that one of them later developed post-traumatic stress disorder after being tortured in “KK Park” – a notorious scam compound in Myanmar….
President Donald Trump granted a second pardon to Daniel Edwin Wilson, a defendant convicted for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, because of a separate conviction for illegally possessing firearms, the Associated Press reported on Saturday. Wilson remained in jail despite an earlier sweeping clemency order for individuals linked to the…
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized a local U.K. authority’s decision to ban fans of an Israeli soccer team from coming to support their side. Starmer called the move by authorities in Birmingham, England, to block Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming game against the city’s Aston Villa team a…
Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) shares are trading lower on Friday. Riot reported second-quarter revenue of $152.99 million, beating analyst estimates of $147.65 million. The firm reported second-quarter earnings of 57 cents per share, beating estimates for a loss of 10 cents per share. Also Read: Bitcoin Breaks Below $115,000 But Traders Say The Dip Is ‘No Big…
Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images Rihanna is constantly raising the bar for cool moms everywhere. Not only has she completely revolutionized maternity style during her three pregnancies over five years, including wearing pearls and sunglasses while literally giving birth, but she’s also shown time and time again what a dedicated mom she is. The superstar and fashion…