Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2024-05-09). Whistleblower David McBride To Be Sentenced. popularresistance.org A sentencing hearing has concluded in the case of Australian whistleblower David McBride who was forced to plead guilty to leaking classified documents to the media after he was essentially denied a defense at his trial in November. The documents ultimately revealed evidence of war crimes committed by the Australian Defence Force. | Justice David Mossop will pronounce the sentence next Tuesday. The government has demanded more than two years in prison, while the judge could impose as little as house arrest, monitoring , and counseling outside prison for up to four years. | McBride, a former military lawyer, was c…

WSWS (2024-05-09). At House hearing on "antisemitism," school officials placate GOP fascists, back suppression of anti-genocide protests. wsws.org While paying lip-service to independent thought, every school district official declared support for the Zionist state of Israel.

Simon Hooper (2024-05-09). FBI informant who infiltrated Islamic State and al-Qaeda released from US prison. middleeasteye.net FBI informant who infiltrated Islamic State and al-Qaeda released from US prison | Kamran Faridi tells MEE he believes he was jailed for threatening to disclose 'dirty laundry' about FBI entrapment operations | Thu, 05/09/2024 – 12: 39 | Kamran Faridi in a photo he says was taken near the frontline in opposition-held…

(2024-05-09). Shooter of Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa given to up to 16 years jail. news.abs-cbn.com

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-09). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |

newarab (2024-05-09). Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison. newarab.com

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Jail Awaits Neo-Nazi Who Called for Women's Forced Prostitution. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Criminal Court of Lisbon sentenced far-right extremist Mario Machado to two years and 10 months in prison for inciting hatred on social media, where he called for the "forced prostitution" of left-wing women. | RELATED: | The sentence from the Portuguese judges also includes Ricardo Pais, who was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison with a suspended sentence. | In his militant history, Mac…

Zane McNeill (2024-05-07). Federal Judge Condemns Alabama AG's Abortion Prosecution Warning. truthout.org A federal judge declined Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's (R) request to dismiss two lawsuits, filed by an abortion fund and health care providers, challenging his threat to prosecute organizations that "aid and abet abortions." "The right to interstate travel is one of our most fundamental constitutional rights," U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson wrote in a preliminary ruling on Monday. |

latintimes (2024-05-07). Unsentenced Prisoners Vote For Mexican President In 'Historic' First. latintimes.com Prisoners awaiting trial or sentencing began voting Monday in Mexico's presidential election from inside jails — a first for the Latin American nation.

(2024-05-07). CPJ calls for release of Turkish journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoğan Alayumat. cpj.org

Editor (2024-05-07). "To be free is to free others": Formerly incarcerated women urge decarceration. mronline.org The fight to free women and end mass incarceration is long and ongoing, but these activists aren't giving up.

(2024-05-07). Ethiopian journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi sentenced to 2 years in prison. facebook.com

The Independent (2024-05-07). Molly Katanga makes second bail attempt. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, has sought temporary release from prison due to her health condition. After being denied bail on April 9th, 2024, by High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata for failing to prove exceptional circumstances, Molly has made a second bail …

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Wife of Exiled Russian Journalist Martynov Jailed 9 Years for Attempted Murder. themoscowtimes.com Her husband Kirill Martynov, who is the editor-in-chief of the exiled newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe, has not commented on the case.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Bukwo District boss' defilement case goes to High Court. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed charges of aggravated defilement and child trafficking against jailed Bukwo District LC 5 Chairperson, Julius Moses Chelimo. Presided over by Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, the court confirmed three charges against him and referred his case file to …

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Asylum seekers in UK 'hide or flee to Ireland' amid Rwanda fears. presstv.ir Asylum seekers are going into hiding or fleeing to Ireland amid the UK's detention of them to deport them to Rwanda.