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Man accused of thrashing petrol station worker in Lahore discharged from case as parties reach compromise
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
Man accused of thrashing petrol station worker in Lahore to be released as 'compromise' reached
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
Man accused of assaulting petrol station worker in Lahore to be released as 'compromise' reached
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
Man accused of assaulting petrol station worker in Lahore released after 'compromise'
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
Suspect accused of assaulting female scooty rider in Lahore granted bail
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday granted post-arrest bail to a man accused of assaulting a woman riding a scooty on Mozang Ring Road.</p> <p>Police had <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039380">arrested</a> the suspect after CCTV footage of the incident, which took place on Thursday, sparked widespread <a rel="nofollow" href="https://images.daw
Lahore suspect accused of assaulting woman on scooty granted bail by magistrate
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday granted post-arrest bail to a man accused of assaulting a woman riding a scooty on Lahore’s Mozang Ring Road.</p> <p>Police had <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039380">arrested</a> the suspect after CCTV footage of the incident, which took place on Thursday, sparked widespread <a rel="nofollow" href="https://i
Kolkata stampede: Police seek voice samples of 2 accused over loudspeaker announcement, move court
A loudspeaker announcement that a portion of the Chorbagan puja pandal was collapsing allegedly sparked panic among revellers, triggering a stampede-like situation
Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data
<p>Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners</p><p>A banking lobby group has been accused of cherrypicking data and trying to mislead the British government by claiming <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/15/john-healey-raise-taxes-banks-budget">a tax rise for ba
Prime accused are being spared without questioning, remarks Kerala HC on PSC exam irregularities case
The PSC had approached the Court to quash the prosecution sanction granted by the government against the Commission’s employees, and the FIR registered in the case with the Crime Branch
They Were Accused of Illegal Fishing. They Ended Up in ICE Detention.
In states like Florida, officers who hand out fishing citations and inspect produce have been deputized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the reach of President Trump’s deportation campaign.
Man accused of shooting, stabbing as police say two others possibly involved
It is alleged the accused, along with two others, forced their way into the Lyneham unit and shot and stabbed the man.
Man accused of decapitating Iwo Jima WWII statue in Virginia
A man was arrested on allegations he decapitated a World War II statue at an Iwo Jima Memorial in Quantico, Virginia, this week using a sledgehammer. Charlie D'Agata reports.
2 new charges laid against man accused in Halifax U.S. consulate bomb threat
Halifax police have laid two more charges against a man following a bomb threat at the United States consulate in August.
Father of murder accused reported ‘serious concerns’ for family’s safety to social worker
Trial hears Robert O’Connor was considered appropriate for detention by mental health services in 2014 after he threatened to kill his parents
Josie Ray murder accused allegedly headbutted her daughter night before, court hears
Deceased’s daughter previously threatened to stab her mother
Kerala HC sets aside guidelines for producing accused before judicial officer after court hours
While retaining provisions requiring prior intimation to the magistrate in cases of production after 5 p.m., court directs the State government to issue fresh guidelines
Florida cop accused of stealing dead man's identity and moving into his home
A Florida police officer is accused of stealing a dead man's identity and illegally taking possession of his home more than four years ago. Cristian Benavides has more.
Non-jury trial for civil servant accused of leaking sensitive information to hostile power
Yevgen McKeeffe (46), originally from Ukraine but with Irish citizenship, accused of twice breaching the Official Secrets Act
Girl accused of helping Russia kill Ukrainian soldiers with poison
After receiving packages with "free drugs," the soldiers were "instructed to take them on camera," police said.
New charges for Royal Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak secrets to Russia
A junior Royal Navy serviceman is facing additional charges after being accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia.
Police officer accused of computer hacking offences
The 30-year-old constable from Brisbane allegedly committed the offences both on and off duty.
Israeli forces accused of killing disabled man in Syria raid
Israeli forces reportedly shot dead a Syrian man with an intellectual disability and hearing problems, during a raid.
Accused in Keralam synagogue arson case slapped with UAPA, larger conspiracy suspected: police
Anti-terror law invoked considering the sensitive nature of the location he targeted, says District Police Chief (Kochi City) Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar
Arrest warrant sought for woman accused of killing own mother
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police said Friday they have sought an arrest warrant...
Canberra man accused of strangling seller during Facebook Marketplace deal
Police say a man was threatened with a knife and forced into a car by a 21-year-old who claimed to be interested in purchasing his mobile phone.
Indonesian maid in Tanjong Sepat abuse case was accused of theft and damaging property, say Selangor police chief
SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — An Indonesian domestic helper was allegedly abused by her employers in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala La...
WATCH: Florida officer accused of stealing dead man's identity to take over his house
The officer is on paid administrative leave, and faces up to five felony charges.
Virginia Democratic lawmaker accused of running illegal marijuana enterprise
In Virginia, a state senator is facing federal criminal charges tied to racketeering, drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses. Louise Lucas is also accused of using her political power to protect a marijuana ring run by her own family. Nicole Sganga has more details.
Murder accused heard saying victim 'had to leave' home
A man accused of murdering a pensioner in her home told her daughter that either her mother or he would have to leave the house due to constant arguing between them, a court heard.
More charges laid against man accused of taking photos of child in Kew Gardens washroom
Toronto police have brought more charges against a man who is already facing voyeurism charges in connection with an investigation dating back to August. Police say on Aug. 25, an 11-year-old girl entered the washroom at Kew Gardens while the male suspect was already inside. When the girl went into the stall, he allegedly took […]
Josie Ray murder accused told her daughter one of them would have to leave, court hears
Hasan Ali Gori (52) was living in victim’s home and in a relationship with her daughter
Lockerbie bombing accused loses bid to have case thrown out
Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody.
In Latest Smear Scandal Suit, an Influencer Falsely Accused of Involvement in Matthew Perry’s Death
Paige Jimenez says she checked into a psychiatric hospital after a defaming website surfaced. She blames it on the same alleged ring of industry perpetrators said to be behind other Hollywood attacks.
Teenager accused of planning assassination of Texas congressman in name of ISIS
A 17-year-old boy from McKinney, Texas, has been arrested on suspicion of planning to assassinate a Republican congressman and carry out an attack in the name of ISIS . Representative Keith Self , who is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and has called for confronting the spread of radical Islam in the US, was claimed to be the intended target of
Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia
Military has raised the threat level of Russian sabotage against German troops and facilities.
Man accused of Dublin mosque arson attack has date set to enter plea
Saeid Khosroabadi did not enter a plea on Thursday due to the ongoing solicitor strike
Three accused in Pilathara gold robbery case in Keralam’s Kannur arrested
In June 2026, the accused attacked a car carrying a family from Maharashtra and looted gold and around ₹55 lakh in cash
NT government accused of politicising Kumanjayi Little Baby's death
The Northern Territory government has used its parliamentary majority to pass a motion condemning Chansey Paech for comments he made to the media about Kumanjayi Little Baby on Tuesday.
Big pharma accused of ‘free-riding on nature’ as global fund attracts just $7,000
<p>The Cali Fund, set up to raise $1bn a year for biodiversity from drug companies, remains near empty</p><p>Big pharmaceutical companies have been accused of “free-riding on nature”, after a landmark biodiversity fund that invites businesses to put some of their profits back into conservation was left virtually empty.</p><p><a href="https://thecalifund.org/
Nedumbassery car crash: Court rejects plea to shift prime accused from Borstal School to Viyyur Central jail
Magistrate court points out there is no specific evidence currently to show the accused is facing safety threats at the facility
Accused High Country killer’s fresh bid for bail
Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn claims he's become a victim in prison, arguing he should be released on bail because he's been targeted in a series of assaults.
Clare man (92) on trial accused of indecently assaulting two orphan girls in his care over 50 years ago
Alleged offences happened between 1973 and 1975 when orphaned girls were in man’s care
Closing arguments set in trial of man accused of killing UNC student in 2012
Closing arguments are expected in the trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago
Accused 'dead set' he was not driving in crash that killed four
A 25-year-old man has taken the stand in the Dubbo District Court, where he is on trial after pleading not guilty to dangerous and drink-driving charges over a crash on the Newell Highway that killed four people.
Accused killer tells court fellow prisoner threw faeces on him
Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn tells a court he has had been attacked with faeces and bodily fluids during his time in custody, as he seeks bail ahead of a trial next year.
Kuching international school: Teen accused of injuring teacher no longer a student
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — An international school in Kuching has confirmed that the student accused of injuring a tea...
Perth driver accused of Bibra Lake fatal hit-and-run fronts court
The alleged driver behind the wheel of a hit-and-run clash that claimed the life of a cyclist has been identified.
Prosecutors admit murder-accused illegally deported
Prosecutors hoping to save their double murder case against Masood Zakaria have admitted he was illegally deported back to Australia in 2023.
Closing arguments conclude in trial of man accused of killing Tori Dunn
The closing submissions from Crown and defence have been heard in court and the jury will now begin deliberating a verdict on Wednesday.
What happens next in court case for Helen Haines's accused attacker?
The accused attacker of Helen Haines, Brendan Nugent, is set to be involved in a lengthy legal process extending into 2027.
‘My mother asked me to let Evan go’: Murder accused was asked to spare brother with special needs
Robert O’Connor says parents wished to discuss his cocaine use and were not comfortable with it happening in the house
Mother told murder accused to let brother go, court told
A 32-year-old man accused of murdering three members of his family in their Co Louth home described to gardaí how his mother had asked him to let his younger brother with additional needs go as he held them by knife point, a jury has heard.
Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster
Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament in the UK, according to sources.
Pakistani authorities arrest man accused in $126m US postage fraud
Faheem Akram has been charged with several offences including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of rape inside Parliament - reports
Police are investigating former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an allegation that he raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, the PA news agency reports.
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of raping woman inside Westminster - reports
Police are investigating former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an allegation that he raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, the PA news agency reports.
‘I am still traumatised’: French police accused of brutalising minors
Police violence and use of crowd-control weapons deepen mistrust between French authorities and demonstrators.
Young driver accused of running down man
A young driver is accused of deliberately running down a 28-year-old man with his ute on an Adelaide street.
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