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A man who spent more than 20 years evading law enforcement after fleeing Rhode Island during his criminal trial has been taken into custody, bringing an end to one of the state’s longest-running fugitive cases. Ronald L. Fischer, 70, was arrested aboard a 56-foot sailboat off the coast of New Jersey after investigators received fresh… Read more: RunRhode Island Fugitive Arrested After More Than 20 Years on the RunRun

ICC Clears Way for Landmark Libya War Crimes Trial The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed a series of war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Libyan suspect Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, allowing his case to move to trial. The decision marks a significant step in efforts to hold individuals accountable for serious… Read more: ICC Confirms War Crimes Charges Against Libyan Suspect, Trial to Proceed

Madrid Court Clears Way for Jury Trial A court in Madrid has ruled that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will face a jury trial over allegations of embezzlement and influence peddling. The decision follows a lengthy legal investigation into claims that she improperly used her public profile to gain advantages… Read more: Spanish PM’s Wife to Face Jury Trial Over Embezzlement and Influence Peddling Charges

Former Fed Adviser Receives Prison Sentence A former senior adviser to the U.S. Federal Reserve has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison after being found guilty of making false statements to investigators regarding his connections with individuals linked to Chinese intelligence. John Harold Rogers, 64, was also ordered to serve 12 months of… Read more: Former Federal Reserve Adviser Sentenced to 38 Months for Hiding China Contacts

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has strongly denied accusations made by the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), who claimed there is a close relationship between Mexico’s government and powerful drug cartels. Sheinbaum described the remarks as baseless and politically motivated, emphasizing that her administration remains committed to combating organized crime while protecting Mexico’s… Read more: Mexico’s President Rejects DEA Allegations Linking Government to Drug Cartels