Maduros Legal Battle as Venezuela Moves On
#Venezuela #USCourtFormer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York court to contest his U.S. drug trafficking indictment. He argues blocked state funds violate his right to a defense, while his political influence wanes at home under a new acting president. read more
#JulianAssange #UScourt
Julian Assange arrives on Saipan to plead guilty to US espionage charges, part of a deal to avoid further prison time. This ends a decade-long legal battle, with Assange expected to return to Australia after serving time in a US court. read more
#UScourt #studentthreats
A Chinese student in the US receives nine months in jail for threatening a pro-democracy activist. Xiaolei Wu, 26, faces deportation to China after harassing the activist at Berklee College of Music, apologizing for his actions. read more