Man Accused of Fentanyl Overdose Linked to Tycoon's Grandson Sentenced on Federal Gun Charges

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1p858K" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1p858K.jpg"/> <p> A person from Fort Worth who previously attended TCU and confessed to resulting in the demise of Dallas millionaire T. Boone Pickens' grandson has received a sentence of 51 months in federal prison for firearms offenses. </p> <p> In 2013, when he was 33 years old, Brennan Trainor Rodriguez confessed to administering heroin to Ty Pickens, who was just 21 at the time. Sadly, Pickens passed away due to an overdose. Both individuals were enrolled as students at Texas Christian University during this unfortunate event. As a result of his actions, Rodriguez received deferred adjudication related to charges of distributing heroin. </p> <p> He received a deferral of 10 years, beginning in November 2014. According to court papers, part of his community supervision terms barred him from having guns until his probationary term concluded. </p> <p> In late August 2024, roughly three months prior to when his deferred adjudication was scheduled to conclude, Rodriguez's former girlfriend informed the authorities that he had been engaging in stalking and harassment behaviors against her. Since their separation, as stated in a news report, Rodriguez was known for frequently firing weapons. </p> <p> About a week later, he was arrested. While searching his home, police found nine firearms, including a rifle equipped with a machine gun conversion device, the release states. </p> <p> He faced indictment in October 2024 and pleaded guilty in December 2024 for unlawful possession of a machine gun On Friday, April 4, Rodriguez was ordered to serve time in a federal prison by U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor. </p> <p> Rodriguez might additionally face convictions for state charges including delivering a controlled substance and stalking. These cases remain unresolved. </p>

Man Accused of Fentanyl Overdose Linked to Tycoon's Grandson Sentenced on Federal Gun Charges

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A person from Fort Worth who previously attended TCU and confessed to resulting in the demise of Dallas millionaire T. Boone Pickens' grandson has received a sentence of 51 months in federal priso…

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Man Convicted for Bomb Threat Targeting Christians in Roseville

<p> A man from Arizona, whom officials claim became radicalized through the internet, was found guilty on Thursday for placing a mock explosive device at a church in Roseville. This information comes from official court papers. </p> <p> Zimnako Salah, aged 45, was convicted in federal court in Sacramento of issuing a bomb threat and impeding the right to freely practice one’s religion. securing a dark backpack to the rear of a toilet inside a church In 2023, the individuals in charge believed he had set off a bomb. Additionally, he was found guilty of attacking the church due to the congregation’s Christian beliefs, which classified the offense as a hate crime. </p> <p> Over the course of an 11-day trial in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, prosecutors stated that Salah informed the FBI he was born in Iraq yet had resided in the Phoenix region for approximately two decades. According to them, Salah transported backpacks to various churches located in San Diego, Phoenix, and Denver; he managed to plant one such package inside a church in Arizona. </p> <p> In a filing submitted to the court during the proceedings, prosecutors described these actions as a "trial run" for constructing an actual bomb. They alleged that Salah was trying to put together this weapon at a storage unit. According to an affidavit from FBI investigators, law enforcement discovered items such as a pipe, nails, and additional components within this facility which could potentially be utilized to create an explosive device. </p> <p> "Placing a fake bomb at the Roseville church wasn’t just one separate event or a joke for this defendant," said Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwood. stated on Friday in a press statement His behavior was intended to menace and frighten the congregation as they held differing religious views. </p> <p> The case has similarly attracted the notice of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who stated in a press release on Friday that Salah will confront "significant consequences." </p> <p> "This Department of Justice will not tolerate anyone who attacks religious Americans because of their beliefs," Bondi stated. </p> <h3> Roseville church bomb scare </h3> <p> At the Roseville church, both staff members and volunteers were frightened when security discovered the backpack just after the Sunday service concluded on November 12, 2023, according to an FBI statement. </p> <p> They relocated the special needs classroom, which was previously close to the bathroom, further away and set up a substantial boundary around the location, according to the affidavit. Despite calling 911 twice, they opted to open the backpack themselves when law enforcement did not show up, removing it from the toilet and bringing it to the kitchen area of the church, as stated in the document. </p> <p> The volunteers and staff put on gloves, brought in a first-aid specialist, and offered a prayer before opening the backpack, only to discover it was filled with a pillow, according to the affidavit. </p> <p> A volunteer informed the FBI that she believed she "could encounter Jesus today," according to the affidavit. </p> <p> Initially, an employee believed it was abandoned by one of the teenagers who attended a big camping event at the church the previous day, according to the affidavit. However, upon reviewing surveillance videos, they discovered that a stranger had actually brought it inside. </p> <p> Prosecutors stated that Salah traveled to multiple sites in California and Arizona using a green Prius, often switching its license plates. An examination of his internet usage revealed that he viewed "extreme propaganda" and looked up videos depicting "non-believers' deaths." According to Beckwith’s office in a press statement, he also watched clips of ISIS members executing individuals. </p> <p> Salah is set to receive his sentence on July 18 from U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins, according to court documents. The charges he faces could result in up to six years behind bars and a maximum fine of $250,000, as stated by Beckwith. </p>

Man Convicted for Bomb Threat Targeting Christians in Roseville

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French Player Banned for Life Over Match-Fixing Scandal

<p> An underdog French tennis player received a lifetime ban from the game, while four additional individuals faced penalties ranging from two to ten years, all due to involvement in match-fixing connected to a group based in Belgium, as reported by the International Tennis Integrity Agency on Friday. </p> <p> A minimum of 60 current or past athletes have faced penalties due to their association with Grigor Sargsyan, the crime boss who was earlier handed a five-year prison term in this matter. </p> <p> Yannick Thivant, aged 38, received a lifelong suspension and was ordered to pay a fine of $75,000 when he admitted to fixing 22 games between 2017 and 2018; this included 16 matches he participated in himself. In 2015, his highest global standing as a player hit number 590. </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> Bennett's mild dig at Latrell with big Souths assertion </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> "Charting unexplored territories": Cleary’s candid acknowledgment amid 12-year-low conditions </strong> </p> <p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> The lucky crossover overturns Tillie's tough beginning to the season. </strong> </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CkqCW" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CkqCW.jpg"/> <p> Thomas Setodji, aged 29, has been prohibited from competition for ten years and fined $20,000 after being deemed responsible for manipulating three games in 2017 and not reporting an individual who solicited his involvement in match-fixing activities the following year. At his peak rank last year, Setodji reached position number 794 globally. </p> <p> Thomas Brechemier, aged 28, received a suspension of 7 1/2 years and was also fined when he admitted to tampering with 11 games between 2017 and 2018. In 2017, Brechemier’s highest world rank reached No. 399. </p> <p> Gabriel Petit, 29, was banned for 6 1/2 years and fined after failing to respond to charges from the ITIA, which the integrity agency considers an acceptance of liability. Petit, who reached No. 450 in the rankings in 2018, was accused of fixing seven matches in 2017 and 2018. </p> <p> Hugo Daubias, 28, got a two-year suspension and a $15,000 fine after admitting he fixed two matches in 2017. He was ranked a career-high 972nd in 2017. </p>

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An underdog French tennis player received a lifetime ban from the game, while four additional individuals faced penalties ranging from two to ten years, all due to involvement in match-fixing connec…

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Court Secretary Among 3 Arrested in Japan: Frozen Scandal Unveiled

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CbWQp" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CbWQp.jpg"/> <p> NAGAHAMA, Shiga — On April 3, three individuals in western Japan were taken into custody for reportedly storing what is thought to be a woman’s corpse in a household freezer. </p> <p> The Shiga Prefectural Police apprehended Tatsuhiko Iwase, aged 49, a court secretary from the city of Nagahama within Shiga Prefecture; his father, 72-year-old Koichiro Iwase, who resides with him; and Hideki Nonaka, a 62-year-old temporary worker from the city of Sakai in Osaka Prefecture. All three were taken into custody under suspicions of being involved in the abandonment of a body. </p> <p> The trio is alleged to have conspired in leaving the body inside the freezer at the Iwase residence. However, the local authorities haven't revealed if the suspects have confessed to these accusations. </p> <p> The Shiga Prefectural Police took over the investigation after obtaining details from the Osaka Prefectural Police on April 2. The information pertained to a fatality discovered in Osaka Prefecture on April 1, where a suicide note found at the site listed both the suspected individuals' names and the address of the place involved. </p> <p> (Originally written in Japanese by Rihi Anzai, Wakayama Bureau) </p>

Court Secretary Among 3 Arrested in Japan: Frozen Scandal Unveiled

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交際相手の娘の虐待死疑われ起訴された男性『無罪』確定 奈良地検は控訴断念 「暴行してない」主張貫く

<p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CcarD" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CcarD.jpg"/> </p> <p> 奈良県橿原市で、当時4歳の交際相手の娘を死亡させたとして起訴され、無罪判決を受けた男性について、奈良地検は控訴せず、無罪が確定しました。 </p> <p> 山下翔也さん（28）は、おととし6月、交際相手の娘の女の子に暴行し、死亡させた罪などで起訴されました。 </p> <p> 裁判で、山下さんは「暴行していません」と起訴内容を否認し、弁護側は「日常的に暴行を加えていたのは女の子の母親」などと主張していました。 </p> <p> 奈良地裁は3月、山下さんの暴行以外で女の子に力が加えられた可能性は否定できないなどとして無罪を言い渡し、奈良地検は控訴を断念し無罪判決が確定しました。 </p>

交際相手の娘の虐待死疑われ起訴された男性『無罪』確定 奈良地検は控訴断念 「暴行してない」主張貫く

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奈良県橿原市で、当時4歳の交際相手の娘を死亡させたとして起訴され、無罪判決を受けた男性について、奈良地検は控訴せず、無罪が確定しました。 山下翔也さん（28）は、おととし6月、交際相手の娘の女の子に暴行し、死亡させた罪などで起訴されました。 裁判で、山下さんは「暴行していません」と起訴内容を否認し、弁護側は「日常的に暴行を加えていたのは女の子の母親」などと主張していました。 奈良地裁…

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ネットカフェで10万円強奪 カッターで脅し… 男逃走中 千葉・柏市

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/video/AA1CbQ24" data-reference="video"/> <p> 3日未明、千葉・柏市のインターネットカフェで男が刃物のようなもので店員を脅し、現金およそ10万円を奪って逃走しました。 </p> <p> 午前4時前、JR柏駅近くのインターネットカフェで「金を出せと脅されて、10万円を奪われた」と男性店員から110番通報がありました。 </p> <p> 警察によりますと、男が店員にカッターナイフのようなものを突き付けて脅し、レジに入っていた現金およそ10万円を奪って逃げました。 </p> <p> 店員は手の甲に軽いけがをしました。 </p> <p> 逃げた男は年齢30代から40代くらいで、身長が175センチほどで、頭に白いタオルを巻き、上下に黒い服を着用していたということです。 </p> <p> 現場はJR柏駅から南東に300メートルほどの飲食店などが並ぶエリアです。 </p> <p> 警察は強盗致傷事件として逃げた男の行方を追っています。 </p>

ネットカフェで10万円強奪 カッターで脅し… 男逃走中 千葉・柏市

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3日未明、千葉・柏市のインターネットカフェで男が刃物のようなもので店員を脅し、現金およそ10万円を奪って逃走しました。 午前4時前、JR柏駅近くのインターネットカフェで「金を出せと脅されて、10万円を奪われた」と男性店員から110番通報がありました。 警察によりますと、男が店員にカッターナイフのようなものを突き付けて脅し、レジに入っていた現金およそ10万円を奪って逃げました。 店員は手の…

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Springfield Citizens Target Alleged Online Predators

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CbRKE" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CbRKE.jpg"/> <p> SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — A organization stating they are successfully removing child predators from the communities in the Ozark region is now justifying their actions. </p> <p> An unnamed member of Operation Soap stated, “For each apprehension, we make sure to collaborate with law enforcement and refrain from administering our own form of justice.” </p> <p> You might have come across their posts or heard about them as Operation Soap. Due to their efforts in trying to apprehend alleged sexual predators, we're withholding their identities. </p> <p> "Law enforcement and federal agencies can only do so much due to their constraints. Often, it comes down to staffing; they lack the funds to hire enough personnel. It seemed like an opportunity for us to step in and take over some of those tasks," he stated. </p> <p> Members of the group pretend to be minors to lure and catch individuals online who intend to form inappropriate relationships. </p> <p> "We cannot begin anything; we cannot instigate anything. Everything comes to us instead. We prolong these situations and construct our cases against those involved. There are certain organizations we collaborate with, and once we gather the evidence, we pass it along to them. Our cooperation includes assisting with arrests—where they'll happen, when they're scheduled—and then proceeding accordingly," he stated. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/video/AA1CbKDa" data-reference="video"/> <p> Although their actions aren't against the law, some people have raised questions about their intentions. </p> <p> We inquired, "Are you all just doing this for clicks?" </p> <p> “No way,” he stated. "Even if each of our videos or live streams only garnered 50 views, we would continue uploading them just as usual. The core idea behind what we do is to reach as wide an audience as possible with information about these predators, ensuring that anyone who spots them in public will understand that this individual could pose a danger and should therefore avoid interaction. Even without cameras recording us, we'd keep up with the exact same activities." </p> <p> It is claimed that the funds raised go toward their initiatives. </p> <p> We maintain complete transparency regarding each contribution within our entire organization," he stated. "Our members are aware of our financial status at all times. Whenever we decide to allocate funds for a purchase, we submit it to a group vote. These resources are never used for acquiring luxury items like new vehicles or expensive attire. The money is consistently directed toward initiatives that foster significant change, enhance our organizational capabilities, or improve our efforts here. </p> <p> The team believes that many positive outcomes have resulted from their efforts. </p> <p> "We've encountered specific instances where we apprehended someone who had children with another person. In these situations, the mother used our evidence in court proceedings and was awarded full custody of her child. This has happened twice," he explained. </p> <p> They claim they will keep doing their share to enhance community safety. </p> <p> "It's completely unacceptable. They are at the bottom of the barrel. This is precisely why we take action. Ultimately, if we're not the ones apprehending these individuals, some genuine children will have to face the consequences," he stated. </p> <p> <i> To report an error or spelling mistake, kindly send an email. </i> <i> digitalnews@ky3.com </i> <i> Please make sure to incorporate the article information in the subject line of your email. </i> </p>

Springfield Citizens Target Alleged Online Predators

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — A organization stating they are successfully removing child predators from the communities in the Ozark region is now justifying their actions. An unnamed member of Operati…

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Traveler Forfeits Undeclared $20,000 to Customs Before Boarding US Flight

<p> <p> On Wednesday, Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos directed a traveler bound for the United States, Olusola Okunfulure, to surrender the $20,000 seized by the Nigerian Customs Service to the federal government. </p> <p> On March 28, 2025, Okunfulure was apprehended by NCS officers when he arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. This occurred during the passenger inspection process for an inbound trip to the United States, as he had failed to report carrying $20,000. </p> <p> Judge Dipeolu issued the forfeiture ruling following Okunfulure’s appearance before the court due to charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. </p> <p> The prosecutor from the EFCC, Chineye Okezie, informed the court that Okunfulure perpetrated this offense on March 28, 2025. </p> <p> Nevertheless, Okunfulure admitted guilt to the single charge. </p> <p> After his statement, defense attorney Joel Ogundire spoke on Okunfulure’s behalf, requesting the court to blend leniency with justice and to return some of the funds to the defendant. </p> <p> Ogundire stated: "For over 15 years, he has been a devoted family member. His banking records indicate that he is involved in a lawful enterprise. After being cleared, he was presented with the declaration form." </p> <p> We have no objection to losing $20,000 out of the $30,000 as required by law. </p> <p> During the review of the case, the judge asked the EFCC to submit its evidence against Okunfulure. An EFCC representative, Felicia Paul, presented their findings and stated, "I am aware of the defendant. The Nigerian Customs Service apprehended him at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on March 28 as he was heading to America." </p> <p> He was apprehended with $30,000, an amount he neglected to report. He was then transferred to the commission along with the same sum of $30,000. </p> <p> Supporting the EFCC’s case, Justice Dipeolu found Okunfulure guilty and ordered three months of incarceration. </p> <p> Nevertheless, the judge gave back $10,000 to him. </p> <p> I have taken into account the appeal presented by the prisoner along with the acknowledgment of his respect for the court’s time and consideration of various extenuating circumstances. </p> <p> "I hereby direct the convicted individual to surrender the amount of $20,000 to the Federal Government of Nigeria and serve a prison term of three months," stated Justice Dipeolu. </p> <p> According to the charges filed by the EFCC, the convicted individual did not declare an amount of $20,000 out of $30,000 to the Nigerian Customs Service when going through Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja. </p> <p> The anti-corruption authority informed the court that the offense violated and was subject to punishment under Section 3(5) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. </p> </p> Provided by Syndigate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ).

Traveler Forfeits Undeclared $20,000 to Customs Before Boarding US Flight

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On Wednesday, Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos directed a traveler bound for the United States, Olusola Okunfulure, to surrender the $20,000 seized by the Nigerian Custo…

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【SNS投資詐欺】「武藤晶子」という人物から株式購入勧められ…約2500万円だま し取られる 札幌の60代男性が詐欺被害

<p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Ce1Vh" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Ce1Vh.jpg"/> </p> <p> 2月から3月にかけて、札幌市北区に住む60代の男性が、SNSで知り合った投資グループのメンバーから、約2500万円をだまし取られました。警察は詐欺事件として捜査しています。 </p> <p> 札幌市北区に住む60代の男性は、2月上旬、SNS「X」で投資グループのメンバーと知り合い、武藤晶子と名乗る人物とLINEで連絡を取るようになりました。 </p> <p> 武藤晶子を名乗る人物から株式の購入を勧められ、2月25日から3月31日にかけて、男性は複数回にわたり、指定された口座に約2500万円を振り込んだということです。 </p> <p> 警察によりますと、男性が株式を現金化しようと、武藤晶子を名乗る人物に連絡したところ、「あなた負債あるでしょ。負債を返済したら払える」と言われたため、男性は不審に思い、警察に相談。 </p> <p> だまされていたことが分かったということです。 </p> <p> 警察は、「SNSで知り合った相手から現金を要求された場合は詐欺を疑い、警察相談専用電話「#9110」に連絡するよう呼びかけています。 </p>

【SNS投資詐欺】「武藤晶子」という人物から株式購入勧められ…約2500万円だま し取られる 札幌の60代男性が詐欺被害

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2月から3月にかけて、札幌市北区に住む60代の男性が、SNSで知り合った投資グループのメンバーから、約2500万円をだまし取られました。警察は詐欺事件として捜査しています。 札幌市北区に住む60代の男性は、2月上旬、SNS「X」で投資グループのメンバーと知り合い、武藤晶子と名乗る人物とLINEで連絡を取るようになりました。 武藤晶子を名乗る人物から株式の購入を勧められ、2月25日から3…

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Prison Chief Calls for End to Prosecution Immunity

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1CaiB8" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1CaiB8.jpg"/> <p> The head of Scotland's jails has told the families of two young people who took their own lives in prison that she believes crown immunity should be abolished. </p> <p> Theresa Medhurst said the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) should face the possibility of criminal prosecution over deaths in custody. </p> <p> Ms Medhurst made the comment during a meeting with the families of Katie Allan and William Brown, also known as William Lindsay, who both died by suicide at Polmont Young Offender's Institution in 2018. </p> <p> Under the law, the Crown, which includes the Scottish Prison Service, cannot be held criminally responsible for deaths in custody. </p> <p> The Scottish government said it has pursued a change in the law, but that it would require UK government approval. </p> <p> Last year a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, made 25 recommendations , which were accepted by the SPS and Scottish government. </p> <p> The family’s attorney, Aamer Anwar, stated that the “stern and distressing” meeting with Ms. Medhurst on Wednesday was both challenging and emotionally taxing. </p> <p> Nevertheless, he emphasized that it was crucial Ms Medhurst had consented to abolishing crown immunity for the prison service. </p> <p> In 2022, the The Crown Office determined that a violation of the Health and Safety Act at the prison significantly contributed to the fatalities. However, it couldn't intervene because the SPS was shielded by the principle of crown immunity. </p> <p> Mr Anwar stated that the families will attempt to arrange a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to advocate further for legal reform. </p> <p> He stated: "In cases where the SPS aligns with removing Crown immunity, and both the Scottish government and all opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament support this removal, the key issue becomes whether the UK government will follow through." </p> <p> He stated: “The upcoming step for these families, as well as several others whom we represent, involves having a discussion with Keir Starmer and the justice minister, since they hold the authority to make this happen.” </p> <p> Clearly, there is solidarity throughout Scotland, encompassing all institutions along with families, aimed at abolishing Crown immunity. This situation is deemed unacceptable. </p> <h2> What is Crown immunity? </h2> <p> The doctrine of crown immunity asserts that laws generally do not bind the government unless explicitly stated. </p> <p> In essence, this implies that the state, encompassing governmental organizations and official entities like the prison service, along with certain times its staff or representatives, may receive protection against prosecution for crimes established through legislation. </p> <p> If someone passes away while being detained in a jail, the Crown cannot be deemed criminally liable for the deceased individual’s death. </p> <p> It does not protect them from civil liabilities, such as the The lawsuit filed by Allan Marshall's family was due to his death following restraint by as many as 17 prison officers. At HMP Edinburgh in 2010. </p> <p> In Scotland, Crown immunity might not shield prison officers or officials – for instance, if they get involved with a "personal communication device" like a mobile phone, whether by using, possessing, or providing one to an inmate. </p> <p> A clause within the Health and Safety at Work Act asserts that even when Crown Immunity is applicable, an individual may still face prosecution if they are responsible for causing a violation. </p> <p> Campaigners have long challenged the law, arguing that the public and private sectors do not operate on a level playing field. </p> <h2> 'We didn't feel demonised' </h2> <p> Ms Allan's mother, Linda, said the meeting was "very positive," adding it was the "beginning of a dialogue" with the SPS. </p> <p> She said: "For the first time we didn't feel demonised by the prison service , but we felt listened to, and we found that very restorative." </p> <p> Speaking after the meeting, Ms Medhurst said: "This was just an opportunity to meet personally with the families, to offer our apologies for their loss, the tragic loss of Katie and William, and to apologise for the failures of the past. </p> <p> "And to ensure that they understand we are committed and determined to not only action the recommendations that we have accepted in full, but to ensure that there is systemic change across the organisation, which will be impactful and lasting." </p> <p> The families met the Scottish government's justice secretary, Angela Constance, at Holyrood ahead of a statement to parliament last week. </p> <p> A representative from the Ministry of Justice stated: "The Lord Chancellor has been sent the letter from the Scottish cabinet secretary for justice and home affairs and will provide a response at an appropriate time." </p> <p> A Scottish government spokesperson added: "The Scottish government will continue to pursue the lifting of the SPS corporate Crown immunity under reserved health and safety law with the UK government. </p> <p> "All of the recommendations in his determination of the FAI into the deaths at Polmont YOI of Katie and William have been accepted and the work on these is being delivered at pace with progress closely monitored." </p> <ul> <li> Safety action plan accepted after suicides at Polmont </li> <li> List of mistakes resulted in young inmates' fatalities </li> </ul>

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The head of Scotland's jails has told the families of two young people who took their own lives in prison that she believes crown immunity should be abolished. Theresa Medhurst said the Scottish Pr…

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Guaranteed Legal Aid for Inquiries Into Custody Deaths bezpo

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMKiG" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMKiG.jpg"/> <p> Relatives of those who died while in custody will now receive instant, complimentary legal assistance and counsel duringFatal Accident Inquiries (FAI). </p> <p> Justice Secretary Angela Constance stated that she is utilizing current ministerial authorities to eliminate means-testing for legal aid in these instances. </p> <p> Starting from April 7th, households won’t be required to furnish details about their earnings. </p> <p> Constance revealed the relocation during her update to the Scottish Parliament regarding the modifications implemented after the passing of Katie Allan and William Brown—also identified as William Lindsay—at Polmont Young Offenders Institution. </p> <p> In January, a sheriff determined that the fatalities of Katie, aged 21, and William, aged 16, might have been prevented were it not for a "series of mistakes." </p> <p> In 2018, they ended their own lives in distinct events at Polmont. </p> <p> All of the sheriff's <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62zn0lv0lyo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bmicrosoft%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D"> Twenty-five recommendations have been approved. </a> The Scottish authorities stated that these measures will be implemented swiftly and emphasized that advancements will be carefully tracked. </p> <p> Constance mentioned that offering free, universally accessible legal assistance would require primary legislation. However, recognizing the timeframe involved, she decided to use her authority to implement this starting from April 7th. </p> <p> Family support services will additionally be offered as well. </p> <p> Constance detailed the steps being taken, which encompass: </p> <ul> <li> An operation-specific team led by the chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), with participation from NHS entities, has been established to guarantee that every recommendation is implemented. </li> <li> The chief inspector of prisons for Scotland under His Majesty will deliver an initial assessment by summertime regarding the independent review process for implementing Judge Collins' FAI suggestions. </li> <li> The Scottish Prison Service is revising its Suicide Prevention Strategy titled "Talk to Me" throughout all prisons. This updated strategy will be released by the end of this year, followed by a comprehensive training program set for implementation in 2026. </li> <li> A separate assessment of the FAI system has been initiated with the aim of enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and trauma-sensitive approach to inquiries concerning fatalities within prison facilities. </li> </ul> <p> Constance stated, "I felt thankful for the chance to reconnect with the families of William Lindsay and Katie Allan today and offer them my most sincere sympathies, just as I do to everyone impacted by a loved one’s death while in custody." </p> <p> We shall bring about enduring transformation through continuous and resolute actions, which they justly seek and merit. Since my address to Parliament in January, we have achieved significant advancements. </p> <p> She stated, "We will keep pushing for progress and enhancing accountability. The focus is on transforming the system along with the underlying culture." </p> <p> Liam Kerr, the Scottish Conservative spokesperson for justice, stated: "The inquiry's conclusions in January revealed a dysfunctional system." </p> <p> The fatalities of Katie Allan and William Lindsay were not only heartbreaking but could have been avoided, highlighting the urgent necessity for immediate steps to stop additional disasters. </p> <p> In light of the current crisis in the legal aid system, it is crucial for ministers to guarantee the required funding to enhance it, ensuring that families can obtain the assistance they require and secure the justice they rightfully deserve. </p> <h2> What became of William and Katie? </h2> <p> Sheriff Collins determined that William's demise was due to multiple individual and systemic failings by SPS and healthcare personnel at Polmont. </p> <p> He stated that "virtually everyone who engaged with him was somewhat to blame." </p> <p> He suggested that a sensible preventive measure would have involved keeping William—who had a past of trying to take his own life—under observation. </p> <p> The following morning after his arrival at a case conference, he was excluded from further observations. Additionally, the sheriff noted that the cell where he stayed had the potential to be secured safely for him. </p> <p> William was taken into custody after he walked into the Saracen Street police station in Glasgow with a knife in his possession. </p> <p> He was detained in custody due to being considered a "possible threat to public safety" three days prior to his demise as there was insufficient room in a youth detention facility. </p> <p> Regarding Katie's situation, the sheriff discovered that both prison personnel and healthcare workers failed repeatedly in correctly identifying, documenting, and disseminating pertinent information about her risks. </p> <p> Nevertheless, he stated that even with the advantage of retrospect, her demise was both sudden and unforeseeable. </p> <p> Sheriff Collins determined that if the Glasgow University student's cell had been secured at minimal expense, her death would not have occurred. </p> <p> A safety concern regarding the cell had long been acknowledged by the SPS. </p> <p> Katie was serving a 16-month sentence for dangerous and drunk driving after a hit-and-run incident. </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62zn0lv0lyo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bmicrosoft%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D"> Safety action plan approved following suicides at Polmont </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8edwzz1j6yo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bmicrosoft%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D#:~:text=Katie%20Allan%2C%2021%2C%20and%20William,the%20Polmont%20facility%20near%20Falkirk."> List of mistakes resulted in young inmates' fatalities </a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdd97zn80g3o?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bmicrosoft%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D"> 'My sister died as a result of the justice system.' </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-68155676?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bmicrosoft%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D"> Who was William? The overlooked figure in a prison disaster </a> </li> </ul>

Guaranteed Legal Aid for Inquiries Into Custody Deaths bezpo

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Pahlawan Cikiwul Diringkus: Gubernur Dedi Ingatkan: Jangan Main-main dengan Keras Hukum, Bisa Menyesal

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BdB1b" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BdB1b.jpg"/> <p> , JAKARTA -- Gubernur Jawa Barat Dedi Mulyadi berbicara tentang penangkapan seorang pengganggu lokal yang memeras THR (Tunjangan Hari Raya) dari sebuah pabrik plastik di Bekasi. Dia menyampaikan rasa terimakasihnya atas tindakan polisi dalam menahan preman bernama asli Suhada tersebut. </p> <p> "Berterimakasih atas kerja sama dari tim Polda Metro Jaya, kapoldanya, Direskrimkum-nya serta seluruh anggota Polres Kota Bekasi di bawah pimpinan kapolres beserta kasat reserse-nya, pelaku Cikiwul akhirnya berhasil diringkus," ungkap Dedi melalui situs tersebut. <em> Instagram- </em> nya, Jumat (21/3/2025). </p> <p> Menurut Dedi, insiden Cikiwul harus menjadi pelajaran bagi seluruh orang di Jawa Barat sehingga tidak mencoba-coba bertindakan sebagai preman. Terlebih lagi bila pada akhirnya mereka meneteskan air mata saat tertangkap. Dia berkata, "Jangan sekali-kali berlagar seolah hebat apabila pada kenyataannya akan menyesalan tindakan tersebut dan mengeluarkan air mata setelah penangkapan itu terjadi, dukungan ini untuk masyarakat Jawa Barat." </p> <p> Dia mengajurkan masyarakat Jawa Barat untuk tidak merasa takut terhadap tindakan para preman. "Bangkitkan semangat, siapkan diri, karena preman yang tertangkap pasti akan menetes air mata," tambahnya. </p> <p> <strong> Penangkapan Cikiwul </strong> </p> <p> Polres Metro Bekasi Kota menangkap pria berinisial S (47) karena diduga memeras dan atau sambil mengancam terkait proposal tunjangan hari raya (THR) di Bantar Gebang, Kota Bekasi. </p> <div class="wrapper-media"> <div> <span data-embed-id="f62b994bb48b4f41afc34dd3a7ca950c" data-embed-type="social-auto"> </span> </div> </div> <p> "S diringkus di lokasi persembunyian, Sukabumi pada hari Kamis (20/3) sekira pukul 18.30 WIB," ujar Kasat Reskrim Polres Metro Bekasi Kota Kompol Binsar Hatorangan Sianturi dalam laporannya dari Jakarta, Jumat. </p> <p> Dijelaskan, kejadian tersebut berawal saat S meminta tindak lanjut proposal terkait pemberian uang partisipasi kegiatan Ramadhan pada Senin (17/3). </p> <p> "S bersama rekan-rekannya mendatangi perusahaan tersebut, namun tidak diberikan uang sebagaimana yang dimaksudkan dalam proposal tersebut sehingga membuat pelaku marah-marah dan melakukan pengancaman kepada satpam perusahaan," ucapnya. </p> <p> Dia menyampaikan bahwa tersangka juga berkata dirinya merupakan pahlawan di lokasi kejadian tindak pidana (TKP) yang disebut Cikiwul dan berkeinginan untuk bertemu dengan pemimpin perusahaan. Jika permintaannya tak dipenuhi, kata dia lagi, jalanan di seputaran perusahaan tersebut bakal dilakukan pengclosean. </p> <p> "Kejadian tersebut berhasil direkam selama tiga menit dan 12 detik oleh petugas keamanan lainnya di perusahaan," jelasnya. </p> <p> Karena merasa diancam, akhirnya satpam tersebut mengambil proposal yang dibawa oleh pelaku dan melaporkan ke pimpinan perusahaan yang selanjutnya melaporkan ke polisi. </p> <p> <strong> Berantas preman </strong> </p> <p> Gubernur Jawa Barat Dedi Mulyadi akan mendirikan Satuan Tugas (Satgas) Anti Premanisme di daerah Jawa Barat. Tim ini nantinya terdiri atas personel dari beragam latar belakang termasuk TNI dan Polri serta Polisi Militer (PM). Tujuannya adalah menjadikan Jawa Barat tanpa keberadaan preman hingga tahun 2025. </p> <p> "Mungkin hari ini, mungkin akan segera dibuat (satgas). Senin mungkin SK-nya keluar," ucap Dedi sesuai mengikuti acara di DPRD Jabar, Jumat (21/3/2025). </p> <p> Dedi mengatakan terus melakukan komunikasi dengan jajaran kapolres di wilayah Provinsi Jawa Barat. Ia mengapresiasi sejumlah polres yang berhasil menangkap preman. </p> <p> "Malam juga kan di Subang sudah berani tuh kasat sersenya nangkap preman. Di Bekasi yang ormasnya sudah minta maaf walaupun menurut saya minta maaf saja tidak cukup, harus ada langkah-langkah hukum kemudian yang di Kota Bekasi juga sudah bergerak," kata dia. </p> <p> Dedi mengatakan satgas anti premanisme bakal dilengkapi perlengkapan khusus dan nomor telepon khusus. Mereka akan mulai efektif bekerja pada Senin pekan depan. "Sudah, senin ini sudah bisa efektif kok," ungkap dia. </p> <p> Sekarang ini, perilaku pemerasan muncul di berbagai daerah menjelang Lebaran pada tahun 1446 Hijriah. Beberapa organisasi kemasyarakatan dicurigai menuntut dana THR dari beberapa perusahaan dan instansi pemerintahan serta entitas lainnya. Di samping itu, tindakan pemerasan tersebut juga mengganggu proses investasi di dalam negara kita. </p> <div class="wrapper-media"> <div> <span data-embed-id="bd7d8a05ad574e08aba631399dc7a859" data-embed-type="social-auto"> </span> </div> </div>

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Kecelakaan Selama Mudik Lebaran: 223 Korban Jiwa, Turun dibandingkan Tahun Sebelumnya

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1C3f63" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1C3f63.jpg"/> <p> Polri menyatakan adanya pengurangan tingkat kejadian kecelakaan dan juga jumlah jiwa yang hilang saat arus mudik Lebaran di tahun 2025. Meskipun begitu, terdapat sebanyak 223 individu yang turut menjadi korban tewas akibat peristiwa tersebut dalam periode mudik kali ini. </p> <p> Kepala Korps Lalu Lintas (Kakorlantas), Inspektur Jenderal Polri Agus Suryono mengungkapkan bahwa angka kemacetan menurun dari total 2.152 kasus menjadi 1.477 kasus, dengan penurunan mencapai 31,37% dibandingkan periode setara di tahun sebelumnya. Informasi tersebut berdasarkan data hasil operasi ketupat 2025 yang dilaksanakan mulai tanggal 23 Maret sampai 2 April. </p> <p> Pada saat yang sama, jumlah orang yang meninggal karena kecelakaan selama perjalanan pulang menjelang Lebaran juga menurun sebesar 32%, yaitu dari 324 kasus di tahun sebelumnya menjadi 223 kasus pada tahun 2025. </p> <p> Agus Suryonugroho menjelaskan bahwa beberapa taktik sudah dipersiapkan guna meredakan kemacetan lalu lintas, di antaranya dengan melakukan perubahan rute, menerapkan pola jalan satu arah atau one way , dan aliran berkebalikan sementara alias contraflow . Tahapan-tahapan ini ditujukan untuk memperlancar perjalanan para pemudik saat mereka pulang ke kotanya masing-masing. </p> <ul> <li> Apakah Mudik Lebaran Kurang Ramai Dibandingkan Tahun Sebelumnya? Berikut Datanya </li> </ul> <p> Menteri Perhubungan (Menhub) Dudy Purwagandhi memberikan penghargaan kepada Polri karena telah berhasil mengurangi secara signifikan jumlah kecelakaan lalu lintas selama musim mudik tahun 2025. Dia menekankan bahwa kesuksesan ini adalah akibat kerjasama yang baik antara Korps Lalu Lintas (Korlantas) Polri, pemerintah daerah setempat, berbagai departemen terkait, dan semua stakeholder yang terlibat. </p> <p> "Alhamdulillah, terjadi pengurangan yang cukup besar dalam angka kecelakaan serta jiwa yang melayang selama masa arus mudik kali ini," ujar Dudy ketika melakukan pemeriksaan di jalur tol Jakarta-Cikampek pada hari Rabu (2/4). </p> <p> Dudy menyatakan bahwa Kementerian Perhubungan (Kemenhub) bekerja sama dengan Polisi dan pemerintah daerah sedang fokus pada implementasi aturan keamanan yang sangat ketat di jalur darat serta dalam berbagai bentuk sarana transportasi lainnya. Tujuan dari upaya tersebut adalah untuk memberi jaminan agar perjalanan pulang kampung menjadi lebih selamat dan tenang bagi warga masyarakat. </p> <p> <strong> Tingginya Kesadaran Masyarakat Terhadap Perlintasan Jalan Bertambah </strong> </p> <p> Dudy menekankan bahwa meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat tentang berlalulintas memainkan peranan penting dalam kemulusan dan keamanan arus balik Lebaran tahun 2025. Praktik seperti menggunakan seatbelt danhelm, taat pada regulasi jalur lalu lintas, memilih waktu pulang yang lebih lentah, melakukan inspeksi status mobil sebelum perjalanan dimulai, serta menggunakan moda transportasi publik secara bijak merupakan elemen utama untuk meredakan jumlah tabrakan dan keramaian di jalan raya. </p> <p> Dudy menginginkan capaian positif dari arus mudik Idulfitri tahun 2025 dapat mendorong perbaikan secara continue dalam hal sistem transportasi serta keamanan lalu lintas di waktu mendatang. </p> <p> Lebih lanjut, menambahkan Dudy, sejumlah kebijakan seperti bekerja dari manapun atau work from anywhere Program-program seperti WFA untuk karyawan, perjalanan pulang kampung gratis, pengurangan biaya tiket pesawat, potongan tarif jalan toll, serta penataan arus lalu lintas dinilai memiliki dampak positif terhadap kelancaran mudik Lebaran tahun 2025 tersebut. </p> <p> Dia juga meminta kepada publik agar senantiasa menaatati peraturan lalu lintas tak hanya pada masa arus mudik dan balik lebaran, tapi juga di tiap perjalanan sehari-hari. </p> <p> "Keselamatan dan keamanan merupakan tugas bersama kita semua. Mari kita tetap melindungi diri sendiri serta orang lain di jalanan dengan senantiasa mengikuti peraturan dan waspada," kata Dudy. </p>

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Ridwan Kamil Kecewa Terhadap Petinggi Golkar Usai Asetnya Disita KPK

<p> <strong> </strong> Ridwan Kamil memberikan keterangan yang mengejutkan kepada para pemimpin Golkar usai beberapa propertinya diamankan oleh Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK). </p> <p> Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) dilaporkan sudah mengambil beberapa harta benda saat melakukan pencarian di kediaman Ridwan Kamil serta kantor salah satu bank milik negara. </p> <p> Demikian disampaikan oleh Plh Direktur Penyidikan KPK Budi Sokmo saat memberikan keterangan pada konferensi pers di gedung Merah Putih, Jakarta, pada hari Kamis tanggal 13 Maret 2025. Razia tersebut berkaitan dengan dugaan kasus suap yang melibatkan bank milik negara. </p> <p> Setelah melaksanakan pencarian di rumah Ridwan Kamil dan kantor suatu bank, Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi mengamankan beberapa item sebagai barang bukti. </p> <p> Budi mengatakan bahwa dalam kurun waktu tiga hari melakukan pencarian barang bukti, KPK berhasil mendapatkan beberapa dokumen, catatan yang berkaitan dengan penggunaan uang di luar anggaran resmi, serta berbagai harta benda. </p> <p> Uang yang bukan bagian dari anggaran resmi merupakan sejumlah dana di luar batas anggaran yang tak dicatatkan pada APBN maupun APBD. </p> <p> KPK pun telah berhasil mengidentifikasi semua pihak yang mendapatkan manfaat dari dana di luar anggaran tersebut. </p> <p> Barang bukti yang diamankan oleh Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) berkaitan dengan dugaan tindak pidana korups di salah satu bank milik negara di Jawa Barat meliputi beberapa dokumen transaksi keuangan berupa setoran tunai senilai sekitar Rp 70 miliar, motor dan mobil, properti tanah, serta gedung dan rumah. </p> <p> KPK menyita barang-barang itu karena dicurigai bahwa waktu dan cara memperolehnya berkaitan erat dengan kasus suap di Bank BJB yang tengah diselidiki oleh mereka. </p> <p> <strong> Pengakuan Ridwan Kamil </strong> </p> <p> Pada saat yang sama, Sekretaris DPD Partai Golkar Jawa Barat, Iswara menyatakan bahwa mantan gubernur Jawa Barat Ridwan Kamil sempat menghubunginya untuk memberikan suatu pengakuan. </p> <p> Iswara mengungkapkan bahwa Ridwan Kamil menyatakan dirinya tidak terlibat dalam skandal suap yang berkaitan dengan proses periklanan di salah satu bank milik negara. </p> <p> Iswara menyampaikan hal tersebut setelah berbicara dengan Ridwan Kamil pada Jumat (14/3/2025) malam. </p> <p> Terakhir, beliau mengatakan 'Insya Allah jika saya tidak terlibat dalam urusan itu,' demikian penjelasan Iswara di Ponpes Darussalam Ciamis, Jawa Barat, pada hari Sabtu, 15 Maret 2025. </p> <p> Iswara juga menyebutkan bahwa Ridwan Kamil menghubungi dirinya melalui nomor stafnya, bukan nomor telepon pribadinya. </p> <p> "Sampai saat ini, ketika menghubunginya selalu tak dapat dijangkau. Beliau menelepon melalui telepon genggam stafnya," jelasnya. </p> <p> Dalam panggilan telphon, Ridwan Kamil menyatakan dirinya tengah ada di Bandung. </p> <p> "Beliau dalam keadaan sehat dan berada di Bandung," ujar Iswara. </p> <p> Berdasarkan penjelasan Iswara, Ridwan Kamil menegaskan tekadnya untuk bersama-sama mendukung jalannya proses hukum yang sedang berlangsung di KPK. </p> <p> Meskipun demikian, sampai saat ini sang mantan gubernur Jawa Barat tersebut belum juga menerima jadwal untuk diperiksa dalam kasus suap yang menyangkut bank milik negara. </p> <p> "Beliau menegaskan bahwa pasti akan bersedia, bekerja sama, serta segala permintaan dari pihak penyidik nanti termasuk yang berasal dari KPK akan dipatuhi olehnya," jelasnya. </p> <p> Pada situasi tersebut, KPK belum mengidentifikasi posisi hukum Ridwan Kamil terkait dugaan suap dalam proyek periklanan di bank milik negara. </p> <p> Namun, KPK mengonfirmasi bahwa mereka akan mencegat Ridwan Kamil guna pemeriksaan lebih lanjut dalam kasus suap itu. </p> <p> Ridwan Kamil perlu dipanggil untuk melakukan pemeriksaan lebih lanjut mengenai bukti-bukti yang telah diamankan selama penggeledahan di kediamannya. </p> <p> KPK Segera Memanggil Ridwan Kamil Terkait Dugaan Skandal Suap Bank Milik Negara </p> <p> Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK), menurut Budi Sukmo, berencana untuk mengundang mantan Gubernur Jawa Barat Ridwan Kamil (RK). </p> <p> Ridwan Kamil dipanggil guna memberikan penjelasan lebih lanjut usai rumahnya di Bandung diperiksa pada Senin (10/3/2025). </p> <p> Namun begitu, Budi Sukmo mengatakan bahwa mereka belum memutuskan posisi hukum Ridwan terkait dengan kasus dugaan suap di salah satu bank milik negara. </p> <p> "Jika hingga kini posisi beliau masih terlibat dalam kasus ini dan tidak sebagai saksi, sebab belum ada panggilan untuk menjadi saksi," ungkapnya pada konferensi pers, Kamis (13/3/2025). </p> <p> "Kapan dia akan dipanggil? Nantinya kami pasti akan menghubunginya, sebab di tempat tinggal orang tersebut telah dilakukan pencarian petunjuk dan ada beberapa bukti yang sudah disita. Tentu saja hal ini perlu diklarifikasikan dengan pihak terkait," jelasnya. </p> <p> Tentang jadwal panggilan Ridwan, Budi hanya menyebut bahwa pemanggilan para saksi akan segera diatur. </p> <p> "Terkait dengan pemeriksaan tersebut, kami pasti akan memanggil semua saksi secepatnya berdasarkan temuan dari penyelidikan yang telah dilakukan," tegasnya. </p> <p> Untuk memastikan kembali tentang bukti yang telah kitaambil atau kita amankan di lokasi tersebut. </p> <p> Pada kesempatan tersebut, dia pun merespons pertanyaan jurnalis tentang apakah Ridwan Kamil sebagai pemilik saham di BJB berpartisipasi dalam proses pengambilan keputusan. Menurut Budi, tim mereka belum menemukan bukti atas hal itu. </p> <p> Selama proses investigasi yang telah kita jalankan sejak tanggal 20 Februari, kita belum menemukan bukti tersebut. </p> <p> "Proses yang dilakukan di sini hanya berkaitan dengan pemeriksaan penggunaan dana tersebut," jelasnya. </p> <p> KPK, melanjutkan dia, menginvestigasi siapa pun yang menerima dana dari dugaan kasus korupsi itu serta penggunaannya. </p> <p> Siapakah di antara penerima uang-uang tersebut dan bagaimana penggunaannya? Apakah telah terjadi perubahan wujudnya atau tidak? Hanya sampai tahap itulah informasinya. </p> <p> "Terkait dengan peran Saudara RK sebagai pemilik saham dalam pengambilan keputusan, kami belum bisa memberikan informasi itu sebab memang belum ditemukan bukti dalam tahap penyelidikan," jelasnya. </p> <p> <strong> Jokowi terkejut ketika rumah RK dicek </strong> </p> <p> Presiden nomor tujuh, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), memberikan komentarnya mengenai pemeriksaan rumah milik Ridwan Kamil yang dilakukan oleh petugas penyidik dari Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK). </p> <p> Jokowi menyatakan tidak mengetahui tentang masalah yang menimpa mantan tim suksesnya tersebut. </p> <p> Justru, Jokowi terkejut saat menerima informasi tentang penjarahannya tersebut. </p> <p> "Sangat terkejut," ujar Jokowi di Sumber, Banjarsari,Solo, Selasa (11/5/2025). </p> <p> Sebaliknya, Jokowi menekankan kepada Ridwan Kamil untuk tetap taat pada proses hukum yang ada jika kelak terdapat bukti keterlibatan dalam kasus dugaan tindakan rasuha </p> <p> "Iya, semua proses hukum harus kita junjung tinggi. Benar kan saya tidak mengerti," kata Jokowi. </p> <p> Sebagaimana telah diketahui, rumah tinggal Ridwan Kamil yang berada di Jl. Gunung Kencana, Kelurahan Ciumbuleuit, Kecamatan Cidadap, Kota Bandung, diserahkan kepada pemeriksaan oleh penyidik Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi dalam rangka kasus dugaan suap pada sebuah bank milik negara tempat dicurigai adanya peningkatan nilai dana iklan sebesar hingga Rp 200 miliar. </p> <p> Akan tetapi, KPK belum merilis hasil penyitaan usai melakukan pencarian di tempat tinggal RK. </p> <p> Di samping itu, badan pemberantasan rasuah belum mengumumkan apakah RK telah ditetapkan sebagai salah satu tersangka dalam kasus suap terkait bank yang dimiliki oleh BUMD Jawa Barat tersebut. </p> <p> Penjelasan pakar hukum </p> <p> Pakar hukum bisnis bernama Rio Christiawan mengungkapkan tuduhan terkait hubungan Ridwan Kamil dengan kasus tersebut. </p> <p> Rio mencurigai bahwa Ridwan Kamil memanfaatkan kekuasaannya ketika menjabat sebagai Gubernur Jawa Barat yang berpotensi mengarah pada dugaan suap atau korupsi di sebuah bank milik negara tersebut. </p> <p> Selanjutnya, ia menanyakan apakah dampak yang dihasilkan oleh Ridwan Kamil ikut dipergunakan untuk mendapatkan keuntungan pribadi. </p> <p> <br/> "Saat ia menjadi seorang pejabat pemerintah, pasti berdampak pada Bank BUMD Jawa Barat. Pertanyaannya adalah apakah dampak itu digunakan dengan cara melanggar hukum, dan di sini kita bicara tentang UU Antimoney Politics Corruption atau UMTPC." <br/> (Note: It seems like there was an error translating "Tipikor", which stands for Tindakan Korupsi or Corruption Act in English. I corrected this as per standard translation.) </p> <p> "Bila dampak tersebut dimanfaatkan dan pihak tersebut mendapatkan keuntungan. Oleh karena itu, saat ini penyelidikannya sedang berlangsung oleh KPK dengan tujuan menemukan bukti-bukti tentang adanya tindakan menggunakan pengaruh demi mengumpulkan harta benda sendiri atau bagi orang lain pada suatu projek spesifik," jelasnya seperti dikutip dari YouTube BeritaSatu, Selasa (11/3/2025). </p> <p> Selanjutnya, Rio tidak mau berspekulasi tentang kemungkinan apakah pemeriksaan yang dilakukan KPK tersebut dapat meningkatkan posisi Ridwan Kamil menjadi tersangka atau tetap sebagai saksi semata. </p> <p> Namun, menambahkan lebih lanjut, KPK sudah mengikuti tata cara yang benar saat melakukan pencarian di tempat tinggal sang mantan calon gubernur (cagub) DKI Jakarta itu. </p> <p> Sebab, KPK apabila hendak memberikan status kepada seseorang perlu didasari oleh bukti yang nyata dan dapat dijelaskan dengan bertanggung jawab. </p> <p> "Jelaslah di sini, KPK pun tak boleh asal memberikan status pada seseorang karena itu sebaiknya mereka melakukan penggeledahan terlebih dahulu sebelum memutuskan status tersebut," kata Rio. </p> <p> Asal Usul Kasus Diduga Penyuapan di Bank Daerah </p> <p> Awal ceritanya adalah laporan yang dibuat oleh Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) pada bulan Maret 2024 tentang dana iklan bank daerah di Jawa Barat. Laporan tersebut menunjukkan adanya perbedaan besar antara anggaran yang diajukan dengan jumlah uang sebenarnya yang diterima oleh media, yakni mencapai Rp 28 miliar. </p> <p> Berikutnya, Kepala Eksekutif Utama (KEU) bank daerah itu, Yuddy Renaldi, memilih untuk mundur pada tanggal 8 Maret 2024 karena pertimbangan pribadinya. </p> <p> Meskipun demikian, sampai sekarang, KPK belum mengungkap rincian kasus termasuk pihak-pihak yang terlibat atau individu yang sudah dinyatakan sebagai tersangka. </p> <p> Meskipun begitu, Ketua KPK Setyo Budiyanto menyatakan bahwa tingkat kasus tersebut sudah ditinggikan menjadi tahap penyelidikan. </p> <p> "Iya, kita telah mengeluarkan surat penyelidikan," ujar Setyo di gedung Pusat Edukasi Anti-Korupsi KPK, Jakarta, Rabu (5/3/2025). </p> <p> Setyo menyebutkan pula bahwa KPK siap untuk berkolaborasi jika aparatur penegak hukum (APH) sebelumnya sudah memulai pengawasan atas perkara tersebut. </p> <p> "Bila benar mendapatkan informasi adanya anggota penegak hukum lain yang melaksanakan hal tersebut, maka tugas dari direktur penyidikan dan kasatgas adalah mengkoordinasikan masalah ini," jelas Setyo. </p>

Ridwan Kamil Kecewa Terhadap Petinggi Golkar Usai Asetnya Disita KPK

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Ridwan Kamil memberikan keterangan yang mengejutkan kepada para pemimpin Golkar usai beberapa propertinya diamankan oleh Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK). Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) d…

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Cancelling the Fine: Motorhome Couple's Unexpected Reprieve in Migrant Case

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1B1kXD" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1B1kXD.jpg"/> <p> A couple who were penalized £1,500 for reporting that a migrant was holding onto a bike rack attached to their motorhome have now learned that the fine has been rescinded. </p> <p> The Home Office instructed Adrian and Joanne Fenton, who are from Heybridge in Essex, to pay the fine for not ensuring that their vehicle contained no hidden unauthorized immigrants when crossing the English Channel. </p> <p> Mr. Fenton stated that Border Force has informed him they have factored in his dispute regarding the debt and consequently lowered the fine to £0. </p> <p> Mrs. Fenton expressed her delight over the Home Office's reversal of their decision. </p> <p> Mr. Fenton, aged 57, had embarked on Le Shuttle from Calais to Folkestone in Kent during the evening of October 15th after they had been traveling throughout France. </p> <p> Ms. Fenton, aged 55, informed the The JVS program on Three Counties Radio After driving for six hours, her spouse opened the bicycle rack’s covering and discovered the migrant inside. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1B1bsF" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1B1bsF.jpg"/> <p> The pair mentioned that they contacted law enforcement to inform them about locating the unauthorized passenger. </p> <p> Mrs. Fenton mentioned that the boy subsequently told the authorities he was 16 years old and originally from Sudan. </p> <p> They subsequently got an email informing them about the fine. </p> <p> Mrs. Fenton contended that the man was holding onto the exterior of the motorhome instead of being within it. </p> <p> Mr. Felton mentioned that he believed he had acted correctly by contacting the authorities. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1B1rQt" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1B1rQt.jpg"/> <p> The couple has now gotten an email from Border Force, which is part of the Home Office, decreasing the fine to zero pounds. </p> <p> Mrs. Fenton stated, "This issue concerns motorhome owners and caravanners crossing the borders—how many more individuals will face similar situations?" </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1B1jlK" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1B1jlK.jpg"/> <p> Her spouse chimed in: "We wouldn't wish what we've experienced on anybody else." </p> <p> If law enforcement is called due to someone being found inside a motorhome,Border Force should not even think about imposing fines since everybody involved would have acted morally and correctly. </p> <p> He stated that the Home Office ought to "examine their policies and ensure they are suitable and not aimed at holidaymakers." </p> <p> Mrs. Fenton mentioned that they would still use their motorhome internationally, but emphasized they will be "extremely cautious -- we won’t have any covers on the bike rack." </p> <p> <em> Follow Essex news on </em> <em> Sounds </em> <em> , </em> <em> Facebook </em> <em> , </em> <em> Instagram </em> <em> and </em> <em> X </em> <em> . </em> </p> <h2> More on this story </h2> <ul> <li> A couple who discovered an immigrant in their motorhome were penalized. </li> <li> A couple was devastated after receiving a £6,000 fine due to a stowaway. </li> <li> 'Desiring regulated immigration doesn't make me a racist.' </li> </ul> <h2> Related internet links </h2> <ul> <li> Border Force </li> </ul>

Cancelling the Fine: Motorhome Couple's Unexpected Reprieve in Migrant Case

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A couple who were penalized £1,500 for reporting that a migrant was holding onto a bike rack attached to their motorhome have now learned that the fine has been rescinded. The Home Office instructe…

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King Mohammed VI Pardons 1,533 Prisoners Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BXjnj" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BXjnj.jpg"/> <p class=""> On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 1,533 individuals convicted by various courts across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Justice announced in a statement. </p> <p class=""> Among those pardoned, 1,203 are currently incarcerated, while 299 are free. The clemency includes sentence reductions, full or partial pardons, and commutations of life sentences for certain convicts. </p> <p class=""> Additionally, 31 inmates convicted of extremism and terrorism-related offenses have been granted royal leniency after expressing their commitment to national principles, renouncing extremism, and revising their ideological views. </p>

King Mohammed VI Pardons 1,533 Prisoners Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr

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On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 1,533 individuals convicted by various courts across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Justice announced in a statement. Am…

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