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New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
Lecturer pleads not guilty to drug use charge
MELAKA: A public university lecturer pleaded not guilty in the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court today to a charge of consuming dangerous drugs, namely amphetamine and methamphetamine, last month. Mohd Shahrizan Othman, 44, entered the plea after the charge was read to him by a court interpreter before Magistrate Sharda Shienha Mohd Suleiman. According to the charge, he is accused of self-administering amphetamine and methamphetamine, both listed under Part III of the First Schedule of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, while at the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Melaka Tengah District Police Headquarters at 5.20pm on June 19. He was charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which provides for a maximum jail term of two years or a fine of up to RM5,000, or both, upon conviction. The court may also impose a supervision order of two to three years under Section 38B of the same Act. Deputy public prosecutor Syaza Nur Sharif conducted the prosecution, while the accused was represented by Muhammad Izzuddin Ab Malek from the National Legal Aid Foundation. In a mitigation plea, the defence counsel informed the court that the accused is a lecturer with an income of about RM7,000 and is currently on leave due to the ongoing court proceedings.
The Citizen
an hour ago
- The Citizen
R150 000 drugs found in Tasbet Park in eMalahleni – Nigerian foreigner in court this morning
R150 000 drugs found in Tasbet Park in eMalahleni – Nigerian foreigner in court this morning An operation between Witbank SAPS and the Middelburg K9 Dog Unit led to the arrest of a 33-year-old Nigerian national for alleged drug dealing on Tuesday late afternoon. According to the police, they were conducting routine crime prevention duties when they received a tip-off regarding alleged drug-related activity at a residence in Sopraan Street in Tasbet Park. Once on the scene, an unidentified man attempted to resist arrest and flee the scene. But the long arm of the law quickly caught up with him. During the search, a silver scale believed to be used for measuring narcotics was found. Three transparent plastic packets containing a powdery substance believed to be cocaine, and one packet with white solid pieces suspected to be cocaine, were also found. According to police estimates, the seized drugs have a value of approximately R150 000. The suspect was taken into custody and is expected to appear before the Witbank Magistrate's Court this morning, facing charges of dealing in illegal substances. Witbank SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Moses Bolton, praised the effectiveness of the joint operation and emphasised their continued commitment to combating drug-related crimes in the region. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: [email protected]
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Woman cornered passenger at bus station and wrongly called her a 'paedophile'
Stacey Caddick, 33, was handed a 12-week jail sentence suspended for a year after harassing an innocent woman at a bus station in Caernarfon in March this year An innocent woman was wrongly branded a "paedophile" and "nonce" in public after being cornered at a bus station. Stacey Caddick, 33, appeared at Caernarfon Magistrate's Court yesterday in relation to the verbal assault she launched against the victim - who she mistakenly believed had been taking photographs of children. Caddick, of Bangor, was given a 16-week jail term suspended for 12 months after admitting harassment at court. She was spared jail was due to her role as a carer for her father, who suffers from dementia. It comes after a headteacher spotted a pupil stealing from school, but the explanation is heartbreaking. The incident, which happened on March 21 at Caernarfon bus station, was played out in court after the suspect filmed the incriminating tirade. In the footage Caddick accused the victim of having taken photos of children. She called the woman a " paedophile" and a "nonce" as the woman denied the claims and told Caddick she was "telling lies", reports North Wales Live. Caddick was then heard threatening the woman telling her she would have "booted" her, if she wasn't on the bus. Caddick also tells the woman she should "get back to her own country". The prosecutor Ms Williams today said it had been an "unpleasant" and "sustained" incident, adding: "She did not have the opportunity to escape". Ms Williams said no allegations about the woman have been made to police and that "nothing of that nature has occurred". Caddick pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Deborah Tennant-Davies, defending, said: "She (her client) was in Caernarfon about to board a Transport for Wales bus going towards Bangor. Whilst waiting she witnessed several children running around the corner" who appeared to be "upset". Caddick then started filming the victim (on her phone), who was nearby. Ms Tennant-Davies said Caddick confronted her victim and started the filming as a result of what the children said and as a result of a Facebook post. Ms Tennant-Davies said: "I said (to Caddick) I understand where you are coming from but this is not the correct way of dealing with the situation. She (Caddick) said 'I thought I was doing the right thing. I have gone about it in a very clumsy way.' " "She (Caddick) was very emotional about it. The solicitor added that the defendant helps to care for her father who is in the advanced stages of dementia. She helps to get him up, dressed and washed and the effects have had an impact on her own mental health. "She is not coping well," added Ms Tennant-Davies. Today the court heard Caddick had had a 12-month community order imposed in May after being convicted of two shoplifting offences but has "disengaged" from the probation service. Her appointments are at 9am when she has to help her parent. She is on methadone as a former heroin addict, and admitted to taking cannabis which could be having an adverse effect on her mental health, the court heard. Bench chairman Susan Jones told the defendant the harassment offence had been "sustained" and was committed in a public place, with children present. Suspending the prison sentence, and revoking the community order, she ordered Caddick to do 20 days of rehabilitation activity. She also ordered Caddick to pay £100 compensation to her victim.
IOL News
17 hours ago
- IOL News
Couple accused of murdering man found burnt in Melkbosstrand
Pather was last seen leaving his home in Richwood in his Blue BMW 1 Series on July 13. A woman appeared in the Atlantis Magistrate's Court on Wednesday alongside her lover, accused of murdering a man whose body was found burnt in Melkbosstrand. Stacey Lee Hector, 39, and Wade van Reenen, 39, are accused of murdering Malcolm Pather, 41, after his body was found burnt beyond recognition in a vehicle in Old Mamre Darling Road, Melkbosstrand, on July 14. The court heard that Hector was due to make her first appearance on July 28 following her arrest on July 25, however she attempted to commit suicide and was admitted to hospital. Hector was joined by Van Reenen in the dock yesterday, as the two were seen chatting away, while Hector placed her head on his shoulder as the two returned to the holding cells.
Middle East Eye
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli settler accused of killing No Other Land activist released under house arrest
An Israeli court has released to house arrest a settler suspected of killing a Palestinian activist in the occupied West Bank on Monday. Yinon Levi, a settler sanctioned by the US for violent attacks against Palestinians, is facing charges of manslaughter and unlawful use of a firearm in connection with the death of Awdah Hathaleen. Hathaleen, 31, was an English teacher and a peaceful anti-settlement activist. He also worked on the production team of the Academy Award-winning documentary No Other Land. The Magistrate's Court declined to keep Levi in custody, despite video evidence showing him firing at an unarmed Palestinian crowd in the hamlet of Umm al-Khair, in Masafer Yatta near Hebron, where Hathaleen was killed. The court's decision was not challenged by the police, who are investigating Levi for Hathaleen's killing. The police also made the unusual decision to allow the suspect to meet with his family prior to the hearing, according to Haaretz. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Meanwhile, four unarmed Palestinians arrested during Monday's confrontation, which led to Hathaleen's death, are due to appear before a military court on Thursday, where authorities will seek to extend their detention. They are suspected of stone-throwing and property damage. Two foreign activists detained at the scene are also facing deportation. Additionally, Israeli forces arrested eight Palestinians from Umm al-Khair on Wednesday, including the head of the village. Palestinian activist who worked on Oscar-winning film 'No Other Land' killed in occupied West Bank Read More » Hathaleen was killed after he confronted a group of settlers during the demolition of Palestinian property. In a recorded video of the incident, Levi is seen brandishing a gun and shooting at Palestinians behind the camera. While it is unclear who filmed the footage, several Palestinians were in the vicinity. After Levi begins shooting at targets off-camera, others in the background start screaming inaudibly in Arabic. One man runs into view and shouts to the crowd: "For God's sake, get back" - seemingly attempting to de-escalate the situation. Behind Levi, an active bulldozer can be seen – a clear indication of what appears to be another demolition of Palestinian property by Israelis to make way for further settlement expansion. Such demolitions and settlements are illegal under international law. An illegal Israeli settler shot and critically wounded Odeh Hadalin, a prominent Palestinian activist featured in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank. Odeh was rushed to hospital and later died, according to his friends.… — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) July 28, 2025 Levi has previously been sanctioned by several countries, including the US, for his violent attacks on Palestinians and their property. The Trump administration lifted those Biden-era sanctions earlier this year. He has been featured in multiple news reports documenting the impact of sanctions on Israeli settlers. While settler violence is not a new phenomenon in the occupied West Bank, attacks have spiked since the start of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023. More than 700,000 settlers live in over 200 settlements across the West Bank - all in violation of international law. Restrictions on graves Following his killing, Hathaleen's body was taken by Israeli police for an autopsy. On Tuesday, officials informed Hathaleen's family that he would not be allowed to be buried in his home village of Umm al-Khair. According to +972 Magazine, the Israeli army is likely enforcing a ban on all Palestinian construction in the village - including the placement of gravestones. Mourners were also prevented from holding a public gathering. Israeli troops forced family and friends to dismantle mourning tents that had been set up at the village's community centre to honour the late activist. Hathaleen is survived by his wife, Hanady, and their three children, all under the age of 10. He was an English teacher, writer and a footballer who played for the local club in Masafer Yatta. Friends and colleagues described him as a devoted father and committed peace activist. In a tribute posted on X, the US-based group Jewish Voice for Peace said: "To know Awdah Hathaleen is to love him. "Awda has always been a pillar among his family, his village, and the wider international community of activists who had the pleasure to meet him."
