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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Former school teacher 'deported to Bangladesh' returns home in Assam
Morigaon , A former school teacher, who was detained by Assam Police on the charges of being a foreigner and allegedly deported to Bangladesh, returned to his home in Morigaon district on Saturday, an officer said. Khairul Islam and eight others were picked up from different parts of the district on May 24 but family members claimed they were not told about their whereabouts. Islam's family had claimed that they saw him in a video purportedly showing him being taken to Bangladesh. They claimed he was "shot at" at the India-Bangladesh border in South Salmara Mankachar district. Islam's family members claimed that the police brought him home on Saturday morning. An officer of the Assam Border Police said that his medical check-up was conducted and he was found to be physically fit. The officer, however, refused to divulge details on where he was detained. The other eight persons who were picked up along with Islam have been shifted to a detention centre at Matia in Goalpara district, police said. Their family members claimed that their appeals were pending before either the Supreme Court or the Gauhati High Court. Islam's wife Rita Khanam had said on Friday that her husband is a former school teacher and a law-abiding citizen. She claimed that policemen had come to their residence at night, and took him away, saying they have some questions to ask and he can return home after that but since then the family was not given any information about his whereabouts till the video surfaced. Islam, along with his three siblings, was declared a foreigner by the Foreigner Tribunals in 2016, against which he had approached the Gauhati High Court. The High Court had upheld the FT decision, leading to Islam's detention in 2018. He was set free in 2020 following a Supreme Court general order for releasing all detainees who have spent more than two years term. Khanam claimed that her husband's appeal against the FT decision is pending before the Supreme Court. Islam's mother Jahanara was a member of the village panchayat in the last term and all members of the family, including the former school teacher, had voted in the just concluded rural polls in the state, the family claimed. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had asserted that the detection of foreigners in the state will be expedited and action against Declared Foreign Nationals will be taken as per the law. The chief minister had said that the course open to those who have been declared foreigners by the Tribunal is to appeal to the High Court. If some say that they have appeals pending before the Supreme Court or High Court, then no action will be taken against them but those who have not appealed in the higher judiciary, will be pushed back, he said. The chief minister pointed out that if a person who is once declared a foreign national by the Tribunal does not challenge it in the court then their ''right to stay in Assam is forfeited''.
American Military News
a day ago
- Business
- American Military News
US asks judge to dismiss criminal charge over Boeing 737 Max crashes
The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss its criminal case against Boeing Co. over two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets more than six years ago, despite objections of family members of some crash victims. The request, disclosed Thursday in a court filing, is part of a proposed settlement prosecutors reached with the planemaker last week. The case had been set to go to trial June 23. The government's agreement calls for Boeing to pay more than $1.1 billion in fees and fines, while taking steps to strengthen internal quality and safety measures. In return, the company will avoid criminal prosecution. It is a notable reversal in the long-running criminal case against Boeing over two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jet in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people. Just last year, Boeing had agreed to plead guilty to the pending criminal conspiracy charge under a deal that was ultimately rejected by U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor, who has been overseeing the case since it was filed in 2021. Prosecutors said in the filing that their deal with the company 'secures meaningful accountability, delivers substantial and immediate public benefits, and brings finality to a difficult and complex case whose outcome would otherwise be uncertain.' While the government said some relatives of the crash victims didn't oppose the agreement, other family members plan to file a formal objection with the judge. 'Miscarriage of justice' 'Any resolution that allows Boeing to walk away without an admission of guilt is a miscarriage of justice,' Erin Applebaum, a partner at Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, said in a statement. 'We trust the court will see the agreement for what it is and reject the government's efforts to let Boeing escape accountability for the deaths it caused.' Boeing said in a statement it is committed to complying with its obligations under the agreement, including 'substantial additional compensation' for family members of crash victims. 'We are deeply sorry for their losses, and remain committed to honoring their loved ones' memories by pressing forward with the broad and deep changes to our company that we have made to strengthen our safety system and culture,' Boeing said. The new agreement is similar in many respects to the proposed plea deal that was rejected last year, with one notable exception: Boeing will not plead guilty to the pending criminal charge. Instead, the company will admit to the underlying accusation of 'conspiracy to obstruct and impede the lawful operation of the Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Evaluation Group,' but that admission does not constitute a guilty plea. However, the government could refile criminal charges against the company if Boeing is accused of violating the terms of the agreement, which has a term of two years. Deal terms The agreement requires Boeing to pay a total of $1.1 billion in assorted fines and fees. The total includes: —$487.2 million for a criminal penalty, half of which the company already paid to the government during an earlier phase of the case —$444.5 million for a new 'Crash-Victims Beneficiaries Fund' that will be divided evenly by crash victim —$455 million in investments to bolster its compliance, safety and quality programs Boeing would be required to retain a so-called independent compliance consultant to oversee its efforts to improve the effectiveness of its anti-fraud compliance and ethics program. The consultant will be expected to make recommendations for improvements and report their findings directly to the government. In December, O'Connor rejected the company's proposed plea deal because he said it would improperly require race to be considered in the hiring of an independent monitor to review Boeing's actions. The new proposed agreement states that selection of the independent consultant 'will not take into account or otherwise engage in unlawful discrimination based on race, gender, or any other protected class.' Victims' families Finally, the agreement calls for family members of crash victims to have the opportunity to meet with Boeing's board of directors and speak to them about the impact of the company's conduct and about its compliance and safety programs. Relatives have spent years fighting for harsher penalties for Boeing and have opposed past attempts to resolve the case. Both crashes were linked to a flawed flight control system on 737 Max jets. The only Boeing official to face trial was a mid-level manager overseeing the pilot manuals and training materials. He was acquitted. 'While my client and I wanted to see a more vigorous prosecution, my hope is that the criminal case and the lawsuits motivated Boeing to improve safety,' Mark Lindquist, one of the attorneys for the victims' families, said Thursday. 'That's what truly matters.' In 2021, the company reached a deal with the government to defer prosecution in the criminal case, assuming it met certain requirements while under a period of government supervision. Last year, two days before the supervision period was set to conclude and the charge would have been dismissed, a door-sized plug blew out of an airborne 737 Max. While no one was killed, the accident led to investigations and findings of lax controls in Boeing's factories. The case is U.S. v. Boeing, 21-cr-005, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (Fort Worth). ___ © 2025 Bloomberg L.P. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
US asks judge to dismiss criminal charge over Boeing 737 Max crashes
The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss its criminal case against Boeing Co. over two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jets more than six years ago, despite objections from family members of some crash victims. The request, disclosed Thursday in a court filing, is part of a proposed settlement prosecutors reached with the planemaker last week. The case had been set to go to trial on June 23. The government's agreement calls for Boeing to pay more than $1.1 billion in fees and fines, while taking steps to strengthen internal quality and safety measures. In return, the company will avoid criminal prosecution. It is a notable reversal in the long-running criminal case against Boeing over two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jet in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people. Just last year, Boeing had agreed to plead guilty to the pending criminal conspiracy charge under a deal that was ultimately rejected by U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor, who has been overseeing the case since it was filed in 2021. Prosecutors said in the filing that their deal with the company 'secures meaningful accountability, delivers substantial and immediate public benefits, and brings finality to a difficult and complex case whose outcome would otherwise be uncertain.' While the government said some relatives of the crash victims didn't oppose the agreement, other family members plan to file a formal objection with the judge. 'Miscarriage of justice' 'Any resolution that allows Boeing to walk away without an admission of guilt is a miscarriage of justice,' Erin Applebaum, a partner at Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, said in a statement. 'We trust the court will see the agreement for what it is and reject the government's efforts to let Boeing escape accountability for the deaths it caused.' Boeing said in a statement it is committed to complying with its obligations under the agreement, including 'substantial additional compensation' for family members of crash victims. 'We are deeply sorry for their losses, and remain committed to honoring their loved ones' memories by pressing forward with the broad and deep changes to our company that we have made to strengthen our safety system and culture,' Boeing said. The new agreement is similar in many respects to the proposed plea deal that was rejected last year, with one notable exception: Boeing will not plead guilty to the pending criminal charge. Instead, the company will admit to the underlying accusation of 'conspiracy to obstruct and impede the lawful operation of the Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Evaluation Group,' but that admission does not constitute a guilty plea. However, the government could refile criminal charges against the company if Boeing is accused of violating the terms of the agreement, which has a term of two years. Deal terms The agreement requires Boeing to pay a total of $1.1 billion in assorted fines and fees. The total includes: ▪ $487.2 million for a criminal penalty, half of which the company had already paid to the government during an earlier phase of the case ▪ $444.5 million for a new 'Crash-Victims Beneficiaries Fund' that will be divided evenly among crash victims ▪ $455 million in investments to bolster its compliance, safety and quality programs Boeing would be required to retain a so-called independent compliance consultant to oversee its efforts to improve the effectiveness of its anti-fraud compliance and ethics program. The consultant will be expected to make recommendations for improvements and report their findings directly to the government. In December, O'Connor rejected the company's proposed plea deal because he said it would improperly require race to be considered in the hiring of an independent monitor to review Boeing's actions. The new proposed agreement states that selection of the independent consultant 'will not take into account or otherwise engage in unlawful discrimination based on race, gender, or any other protected class.' Victims' families Finally, the agreement calls for family members of crash victims to have the opportunity to meet with Boeing's board of directors and speak to them about the impact of the company's conduct and about its compliance and safety programs. Relatives have spent years fighting for harsher penalties for Boeing and have opposed past attempts to resolve the case. Both crashes were linked to a flawed flight control system on 737 Max jets. The only Boeing official to face trial was a mid-level manager overseeing the pilot manuals and training materials. He was acquitted. 'While my client and I wanted to see a more vigorous prosecution, my hope is that the criminal case and the lawsuits motivated Boeing to improve safety,' Mark Lindquist, one of the attorneys for the victims' families, said Thursday. 'That's what truly matters.' In 2021, the company reached a deal with the government to defer prosecution in the criminal case, assuming it met certain requirements while under a period of government supervision. Last year, two days before the supervision period was set to conclude and the charge would have been dismissed, a door-sized plug blew out of an airborne 737 Max. While no one was killed, the accident led to investigations and findings of lax controls in Boeing's factories. The case is U.S. v. Boeing, 21-cr-005, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (Fort Worth). Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Singer Tory Lanez seen soaked in blood after being stabbed 14 times in prison
A disturbing photo has emerged of Tory Lanez in the moments after he was stabbed 14 times in prison. The 42-year-old singer is currently serving a 10-year-long sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion and was recently stabbed by another inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. In new pictures of the incident obtained by TMZ, he was seen with a panicked expression on his face as he walked down a corridor in grey shorts and gold chains while drenched and splattered with blood. The pictures emerged after a 39-second clip showed the music star walking out of a cell and standing by a staircase before an attacker, called Santino Casio, charged at him. Tory soon collapses to the ground as he screamed: "Oh God" in pain while kicking and writhing on the ground. He eventually managed to escape the situation and run down the stairs. A few days after he was stabbed, it was revealed he was in a "fair comdition" at the California Correctional Institution. The jail said the star, real name Daystar Peterson, was moved from hospital to restricted housing pending the investigation into the horror. It was said the rapper, born in Brampton, Canada, was stabbed 14 times - including seven wounds to his back and four to his torso - and then reportedly suffered a collapsed lung. A prison official told the Mirror: "On May 12, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Daystar Peterson (BW0168) was allegedly attacked by an incarcerated person Santino Casio (V23575), at a housing unit in the California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi. Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid. "Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment and is in fair condition. "Casio has been placed in restricted housing pending an investigation by the CCI Investigative Services Unit and theKern County District Attorney's Office. The Office of the Inspector General has been notified." Details of what happened were shared on the star's Instagram page. The lengthy post ended with optimism. It said: "Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. "He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support," and was accompanied by emojis, representing prayer hands and an umbrella. The California Correctional Institution, which is about 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles, is home to more than 2,000 inmates, including serial killers and sex offenders.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Lawyer Kumar Mukesh to represent YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in espionage case, hearing on June 9
NEW DELHI: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra , arrested on charges of spying and sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani national, now has legal representation in the Hisar District Court. Advocate Kumar Mukesh has taken up her case and submitted his authorisation to the court. Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view result The first hearing is scheduled for June 9, while Jyoti, currently in judicial custody , has signed the vakalatnama. Her lawyer said they will begin the bail process soon, pending access to case documents. "Once we study the documents in the next two to three days, we will move a bail application," Mukesh said. The 26-year-old was sent to 14-day judicial custody on May 26. She is accused of maintaining contact with a Pakistani officer identified as Ahsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, whom she allegedly met at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023 while applying for a visa. According to police, she travelled to Pakistan twice and shared sensitive information. Investigators are also looking into her travel and video content, including recent visits to Jagannath temple, Chilika and Konark in Odisha. 'We are coordinating with Haryana Police and verifying all the facts,' said IGP (CID Crime Branch) Sarthak Sarangi.
