Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is under arrest in Dominica has been granted bail by a Caribbean court. Choksi has been allowed to return to Antigua and Barbuda for medical consultation.

Dominican court grants interim bail to Mehul Choksi on medical grounds

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday approved bail for a pro-democracy activist, who is among 47 charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under a sweeping national security law Beijing imposed on its freest city last year, the city's public broadcaster RTHK reported. 
 
Owen Chow, 24, who has been in jail for nearly four months, was ordered to pay HK$50,000 and follow a list of bail conditions, including not threatening national security, reporting to police every day and surrendering all travel documents, according to RTHK. 
 
Chow was the 12th activist in the case, who was given bail while awaiting trial. 
 
Foreign diplomats and rights groups are closely watching proceedings as concerns rise over the vanishing space for dissent in the former British colony, which has taken a rapid authoritarian turn since the law was imposed in June 2020. 
 
The case offers insight into how the security law drafted by Beijing clashes with Hong Kong's common-law traditions and could see activists held in custody for months until their trial begins. 
 
In contrast with past practice, the new law puts onus on defendants in the global financial hub to prove they will not pose a security threat if released on bail. 
 
Wong and the other charged activists are accused of organising and participating in an unofficial, non-binding primary poll in July 2020 that authorities said was part of a 'vicious plot' to 'overthrow' the government.

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday approved bail for a pro-democracy activist, who is among 47 charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under a sweeping national security law Beijing imposed on its freest city last year, the city's public broadcaster RTHK reported.

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday approved bail for a pro-democracy activist, who is among 47 charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under a sweeping national security law Beijing imposed on its freest city last year, the city's public broadcaster RTHK reported. Owen Chow, 24, who has been in jail for nearly four months, was ordered to pay HK$50,000 and follow a list of bail conditions, including not threatening national security, reporting to police every day and surrendering all travel documents, according to RTHK. Chow was the 12th activist in the case, who was given bail while awaiting trial. Foreign diplomats and rights groups are closely watching proceedings as concerns rise over the vanishing space for dissent in the former British colony, which has taken a rapid authoritarian turn since the law was imposed in June 2020. The case offers insight into how the security law drafted by Beijing clashes with Hong Kong's common-law traditions and could see activists held in custody for months until their trial begins. In contrast with past practice, the new law puts onus on defendants in the global financial hub to prove they will not pose a security threat if released on bail. Wong and the other charged activists are accused of organising and participating in an unofficial, non-binding primary poll in July 2020 that authorities said was part of a 'vicious plot' to 'overthrow' the government.

Hong Kong court grants bail to activist charged under security law: Media

The Dominica High Court has denied bail to fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in the case of illegal entry into the island country after his mysterious disappearance from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda where he is staying as a citizen since 2018, local Caribbean media reported. 
 
The high court on Friday gave the ruling by concluding that Choksi was a "flight risk", did not have any ties with Dominica and the court could not impose any conditions which will stop him from leaving the country, news outlet AntiguaNewsroom said. 
 
Choksi had approached the high court after the magistrate had rejected his bail petition. 
 
The 62-year old diamantaire, who has an Interpol Red Notice against him, had mysteriously gone missing on May 23 from Antigua and Barbuda where he has been staying since 2018 as a citizen after fleeing from India.

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He was detained in the neighbouring island country of Dominica for illegal entry after a possible romantic escapade with his rumoured girlfriend. 
 
Choksi's lawyers had filed a habeas corpus petition calling his arrest illegal and alleging that he was abducted, tortured and handed over to Dominica authority to deny him rights available to him in Antigua and Barbuda as a citizen. 
 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the External Affairs Ministry have sought to implead in the habeas corpus petition by filing two affidavits in the Dominica High Court, officials said here. 
 
The central agency will focus on establishing criminal culpability of Choksi, fugitive status, pending warrants against him, Red Notice and charge sheets, while the External Affairs Ministry will argue that Choksi continues to be an Indian citizen, they said. 
 
The affidavits, if admitted, will pave way for noted lawyer Harish Salve to plead an Indian case in Dominica, they said. 
 
Choksi, promoter of Geetanjali Gems and other famous diamond brands in India, had fled the country weeks before Rs 13,500 crore fraud in Punjab National Bank (PNB) allegedly involving him and his nephew Nirav Modi surfaced. 
 
His lawyers alleged that he was kidnapped from Jolly Harbour in Antigua by policemen looking like Antiguan and Indian and brought to Dominica on a boat. 
 
Choksi was also brought before a Roseau magistrate, on the orders of High Court Judge Bernie Stephenson, hearing the habeas corpus matter, to answer charges of illegal entry where he pleaded not guilty but was denied bail. 
 
His lawyer in London Michael Polak has filed a complaint with Scotland Yard seeking a probe into the alleged abduction and torture of his client. 
 
Polak said Choksi was removed from Antigua and Barbuda, whereas a citizen he enjoys rights to approach the British Privy Council as the last resort in cases on his citizenship and extradition, to Dominica where these rights are not available to him. 
 
"The aim was to remove him from Antigua to Dominica to diminish his protection under the law. Choksi has ongoing proceedings in Antigua in regards to attempts by the prime minister to remove his citizenship, the only citizenship that he possesses, and to extradite him to India," he had said.

The Dominica High Court has denied bail to fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in the case of illegal entry into the island country after his mysterious disappearance from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda where he is staying as a citizen since 2018, local Caribbean media reported.

The Dominica High Court has denied bail to fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi in the case of illegal entry into the island country after his mysterious disappearance from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda where he is staying as a citizen since 2018, local Caribbean media reported. The high court on Friday gave the ruling by concluding that Choksi was a "flight risk", did not have any ties with Dominica and the court could not impose any conditions which will stop him from leaving the country, news outlet AntiguaNewsroom said. Choksi had approached the high court after the magistrate had rejected his bail petition. The 62-year old diamantaire, who has an Interpol Red Notice against him, had mysteriously gone missing on May 23 from Antigua and Barbuda where he has been staying since 2018 as a citizen after fleeing from India. Also Read | Dominica declares fugitive Mehul Choksi a 'prohibited immigrant' He was detained in the neighbouring island country of Dominica for illegal entry after a possible romantic escapade with his rumoured girlfriend. Choksi's lawyers had filed a habeas corpus petition calling his arrest illegal and alleging that he was abducted, tortured and handed over to Dominica authority to deny him rights available to him in Antigua and Barbuda as a citizen. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the External Affairs Ministry have sought to implead in the habeas corpus petition by filing two affidavits in the Dominica High Court, officials said here. The central agency will focus on establishing criminal culpability of Choksi, fugitive status, pending warrants against him, Red Notice and charge sheets, while the External Affairs Ministry will argue that Choksi continues to be an Indian citizen, they said. The affidavits, if admitted, will pave way for noted lawyer Harish Salve to plead an Indian case in Dominica, they said. Choksi, promoter of Geetanjali Gems and other famous diamond brands in India, had fled the country weeks before Rs 13,500 crore fraud in Punjab National Bank (PNB) allegedly involving him and his nephew Nirav Modi surfaced. His lawyers alleged that he was kidnapped from Jolly Harbour in Antigua by policemen looking like Antiguan and Indian and brought to Dominica on a boat. Choksi was also brought before a Roseau magistrate, on the orders of High Court Judge Bernie Stephenson, hearing the habeas corpus matter, to answer charges of illegal entry where he pleaded not guilty but was denied bail. His lawyer in London Michael Polak has filed a complaint with Scotland Yard seeking a probe into the alleged abduction and torture of his client. Polak said Choksi was removed from Antigua and Barbuda, whereas a citizen he enjoys rights to approach the British Privy Council as the last resort in cases on his citizenship and extradition, to Dominica where these rights are not available to him. "The aim was to remove him from Antigua to Dominica to diminish his protection under the law. Choksi has ongoing proceedings in Antigua in regards to attempts by the prime minister to remove his citizenship, the only citizenship that he possesses, and to extradite him to India," he had said.

Mehul Choksi denied bail by Dominican high court

The 47 Hong Kong democratic opposition figures charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, most of whom have been kept in custody for the past three months, are due to appear in court again on Monday in a widely monitored national security case. 
 
They were arrested on charges of participating in an unofficial, non-binding and independently organised primary vote last year to select candidates for a since-postponed city election, which authorities say was a 'vicious plot' to subvert the government. 
 
The defendants, most of whom were denied bail, are expected in West Kowloon Court at 2:30 pm&nbsp;(0630 GMT) before judge Victor So. Activist Jerry Yuen was among a few dozen people queuing up in the morning for a seat. 
 
"I want to tell my friends among the 47 that they don’t need to worry, as many are determined to fight on," he said. 
 
The charges against the activists, many of whom have announced their retirement from politics, are the most sweeping use yet of the national security law and are punishable with up to life in prison. 
 
Diplomats and rights groups are closely watching the case amid mounting concerns over the independence of the former British colony's judicial system, that is seen as the foundation on which its financial prowess was built. 
 
Marathon bail hearings in March lasted four days and dragged late into the night, causing several defendants to fall ill and seek hospital treatment. Most of the subsequent appeals for bail have been denied. 
 
On Friday, High Court Judge Esther Toh denied former lawmaker Claudia Mo's bail application, citing, among other reasons, her WhatsApp messages with foreign journalists, commenting on news. 
 
In denying bail in mid-March to Jeremy Tam, another former lawmaker, Toh cited an email he received from the US&nbsp;Consulate where he was invited to 'catch up'.&nbsp;His lawyers said he never replied. 
 
The security law sets a high threshold for defendants seeking bail to demonstrate they would not break the law, a departure from common law practice, which puts the onus on prosecutors to make their case for detention as an exception. 
 
The protracted hearings and the reasons for rejecting bail have stunned diplomats and rights groups, who see it as a dramatic display of the Chinese-ruled city's authoritarian turn. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The 47 Hong Kong democratic opposition figures charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, most of whom have been kept in custody for the past three months, are due to appear in court again on Monday in a widely monitored national security case.

The 47 Hong Kong democratic opposition figures charged with conspiracy to commit subversion, most of whom have been kept in custody for the past three months, are due to appear in court again on Monday in a widely monitored national security case. They were arrested on charges of participating in an unofficial, non-binding and independently organised primary vote last year to select candidates for a since-postponed city election, which authorities say was a 'vicious plot' to subvert the government. The defendants, most of whom were denied bail, are expected in West Kowloon Court at 2:30 pm (0630 GMT) before judge Victor So. Activist Jerry Yuen was among a few dozen people queuing up in the morning for a seat. "I want to tell my friends among the 47 that they don’t need to worry, as many are determined to fight on," he said. The charges against the activists, many of whom have announced their retirement from politics, are the most sweeping use yet of the national security law and are punishable with up to life in prison. Diplomats and rights groups are closely watching the case amid mounting concerns over the independence of the former British colony's judicial system, that is seen as the foundation on which its financial prowess was built. Marathon bail hearings in March lasted four days and dragged late into the night, causing several defendants to fall ill and seek hospital treatment. Most of the subsequent appeals for bail have been denied. On Friday, High Court Judge Esther Toh denied former lawmaker Claudia Mo's bail application, citing, among other reasons, her WhatsApp messages with foreign journalists, commenting on news. In denying bail in mid-March to Jeremy Tam, another former lawmaker, Toh cited an email he received from the US Consulate where he was invited to 'catch up'. His lawyers said he never replied. The security law sets a high threshold for defendants seeking bail to demonstrate they would not break the law, a departure from common law practice, which puts the onus on prosecutors to make their case for detention as an exception. The protracted hearings and the reasons for rejecting bail have stunned diplomats and rights groups, who see it as a dramatic display of the Chinese-ruled city's authoritarian turn. (With inputs from agencies)

47 HK activists back in court on subversion charges after bail hearings ordeal

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been charged with rape on Monday but was released on bail under judicial supervision. Sonko's arrest has sparked violent protests across the country.

Senegal: Oppn leader Sonko indicted, released on bail

A Tunisian court on Wednesday set bail for media mogul and former presidential candidate Nabil Karoui at 10 million dinars ($3.7 million) as he awaits trial on corruption charges that he denies, the court spokesman Mohsen Dali said.&nbsp;

Karoui, the owner of Nessma television channel and head of the Heart of Tunisia political party, the second largest in parliament, was detained in December for a second time for alleged money laundering and tax fraud.&nbsp;

In 2019, Karoui beat most candidates to reach a run-off for the presidency despite spending most of the campaign behind bars. He ultimately lost in a landslide to President Kais Saied.&nbsp;

His Heart of Tunisia party, which came second only to the moderate Islamist Ennahda in a parliamentary election the same year, has joined with it in giving narrow majority support to Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi's government, which has been locked in a power struggle with the president.&nbsp;

Karoui's critics regard him as a corrupt populist wrongfully using his television station and a charity he owns for personal political gain. His supporters view him as a champion of Tunisia's poor and regard his detention as politically motivated.&nbsp;

Tunisia, the only country to emerge with an intact democracy from the 'Arab Spring' revolts a decade ago, has since been plagued by political turmoil and economic hardship.&nbsp;

A Tunisian court on Wednesday set bail for media mogul and former presidential candidate Nabil Karoui at 10 million dinars ($3.7 million) as he awaits trial on corruption charges that he denies, the court spokesman Mohsen Dali said.

A Tunisian court on Wednesday set bail for media mogul and former presidential candidate Nabil Karoui at 10 million dinars ($3.7 million) as he awaits trial on corruption charges that he denies, the court spokesman Mohsen Dali said. Karoui, the owner of Nessma television channel and head of the Heart of Tunisia political party, the second largest in parliament, was detained in December for a second time for alleged money laundering and tax fraud. In 2019, Karoui beat most candidates to reach a run-off for the presidency despite spending most of the campaign behind bars. He ultimately lost in a landslide to President Kais Saied. His Heart of Tunisia party, which came second only to the moderate Islamist Ennahda in a parliamentary election the same year, has joined with it in giving narrow majority support to Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi's government, which has been locked in a power struggle with the president. Karoui's critics regard him as a corrupt populist wrongfully using his television station and a charity he owns for personal political gain. His supporters view him as a champion of Tunisia's poor and regard his detention as politically motivated. Tunisia, the only country to emerge with an intact democracy from the 'Arab Spring' revolts a decade ago, has since been plagued by political turmoil and economic hardship.

Tunisian court sets bail for media mogul Nabil Karoui at $3.7 million

After implementation of the new security rule in Hong Kong, a 23-year-old man was arrested for&nbsp;inciting separatism and terrorism. He has now been declined a bail.

Tong Ying-kit, 23, was arrested in Hong Kong less than a day after Beijing imposed the new national security law. Ting was arrested after a video surfaced online that&nbsp;showed him knocking over several officers at a demonstration last Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-man-accused-of-terrorism-in-first-use-of-new-china-security-law-310498">Also read:&nbsp;Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law</a>

Tong appeared in court on a wheelchair due to the injuries he had. The city government&nbsp;has stated that the protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" promotes separatism.&nbsp;

The law was being criticised as it is believed to be a tool to crush the democratic voices, whereas the officials of Beijing describe it as a tool to control the "troublemakers".

The bail has been rejected by the Chief Magistrate So Wai-tak referring to Article 42 of the new law, which states that bail will not be granted if the judge has sufficient grounds to believe the defendant will continue to endanger national security.

The case has now been adjourned till October 6, and Tong will be stay in custody of the police till then.

After implementation of the new security rule in Hong Kong, a 23-year-old man was arrested for inciting separatism and terrorism. He has now been declined a bail.

After implementation of the new security rule in Hong Kong, a 23-year-old man was arrested for inciting separatism and terrorism. He has now been declined a bail. Tong Ying-kit, 23, was arrested in Hong Kong less than a day after Beijing imposed the new national security law. Ting was arrested after a video surfaced online that showed him knocking over several officers at a demonstration last Wednesday. Also read: Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law Tong appeared in court on a wheelchair due to the injuries he had. The city government has stated that the protest slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" promotes separatism. The law was being criticised as it is believed to be a tool to crush the democratic voices, whereas the officials of Beijing describe it as a tool to control the "troublemakers". The bail has been rejected by the Chief Magistrate So Wai-tak referring to Article 42 of the new law, which states that bail will not be granted if the judge has sufficient grounds to believe the defendant will continue to endanger national security. The case has now been adjourned till October 6, and Tong will be stay in custody of the police till then.

Hong Court denied bail to first man charged under Beijing's security law; matter adjourned till October

Sixty-nine people, who were held during a protest against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ravi-shankar-prasad-tears-into-opposition-for-supporting-anti-caa-protests-271380">Citizenship Amendment Act</a> in Varanasi on December 19, were on Wednesday granted bail by a local court here. 
 
Among those who were granted bail were parents of a 14-month-old girl. The father and mother have been identified as Ravi Shekhar and Ekta Shekhar respectively. 
 
This comes even as Uttar Pradesh Police have put up photographs of protesters who allegedly instigated violence during an agitation here. 
 
Hundreds of people had <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-caa-riots-pfi-should-be-banned-says-up-dgp-271252">staged a protest</a> in Varanasi on December 19 over the new citizenship law. The protest had turned violent forcing the police to use force to disperse the crowd.

Sixty-nine people, who were held during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Varanasi on December 19, were on Wednesday granted bail by a local court here.

Sixty-nine people, who were held during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Varanasi on December 19, were on Wednesday granted bail by a local court here. Among those who were granted bail were parents of a 14-month-old girl. The father and mother have been identified as Ravi Shekhar and Ekta Shekhar respectively. This comes even as Uttar Pradesh Police have put up photographs of protesters who allegedly instigated violence during an agitation here. Hundreds of people had staged a protest in Varanasi on December 19 over the new citizenship law. The protest had turned violent forcing the police to use force to disperse the crowd.

69 people who were held during anti-CAA protests in Varanasi get bail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz was on Monday granted bail in Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case by the Lahore High Court (LHC). 
 
In the hearing held on October 31, a two-member bench of the High Court had reserved its verdict after all parties had concluded their arguments in the money laundering case, Dawn reported. 
 
Maryam and her cousin were apprehended by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Pakistan's accountability bureau.

A NAB special court had remanded them to judicial custody on September 25. 
 
Maryam's father and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif last week got the bail on medical ground in CSM case from the Lahore High Court.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz was on Monday granted bail in Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case by the Lahore High Court (LHC). In the hearing held on October 31, a two-member bench of the High Court had reserved its verdict after all parties had concluded their arguments in the money laundering case, Dawn reported.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz was on Monday granted bail in Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case by the Lahore High Court (LHC). In the hearing held on October 31, a two-member bench of the High Court had reserved its verdict after all parties had concluded their arguments in the money laundering case, Dawn reported. Maryam and her cousin were apprehended by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Pakistan's accountability bureau. A NAB special court had remanded them to judicial custody on September 25. Maryam's father and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif last week got the bail on medical ground in CSM case from the Lahore High Court.

Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz gets bail in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

A Pakistani court on Wednesday approved the bail plea of former Pakistan Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-former-pm-nawaz-sharif-granted-bail-on-medical-grounds-for-8-weeks-258663">Nawaz Sharif's</a> son-in-law, Captain (retired) Muhammad Safdar in a hate speech case. 
 
Safdar was arrested on October 21 for allegedly passing derogatory comments on the Pakistani Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and the apex court judges. The case had been registered against him under section 16 of the MPO and additional charges were also added after he was presented before the court. 
 
Geo News reported that Lahore's session court-approved Safdar's bail plea and has asked him to submit a surety bond of Pakistani Rupees 2,00,000. 
 
Safdar is a senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and husband of Maryam Nawaz. He was arrested on a motorway while he was returning to Lahore from Bhera last week.

A Pakistani court on Wednesday approved the bail plea of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son-in-law, Captain (retired) Muhammad Safdar in a hate speech case.

A Pakistani court on Wednesday approved the bail plea of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son-in-law, Captain (retired) Muhammad Safdar in a hate speech case. Safdar was arrested on October 21 for allegedly passing derogatory comments on the Pakistani Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and the apex court judges. The case had been registered against him under section 16 of the MPO and additional charges were also added after he was presented before the court. Geo News reported that Lahore's session court-approved Safdar's bail plea and has asked him to submit a surety bond of Pakistani Rupees 2,00,000. Safdar is a senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and husband of Maryam Nawaz. He was arrested on a motorway while he was returning to Lahore from Bhera last week.

Muhammad Safdar, son-in-law of Nawaz Sharif granted bail in hate speech case

A Banda court has said that it will grant bail to a person accused of creating nuisance on condition that they will have to plant five saplings.

The clause is an addition to the existing punishment prescribed under the law.

"People are appreciating it and following the orders. The accused are granted bail after they submit photos of the saplings being planted by them to the court every month for the next six months," said Vandita Srivastava, Sub-District Magistrate (SDM).

In the last 15 days, the SDM court has directed over 500 accused to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/modi-plants-sapling-at-presidents-secretariat-in-colombo-225714">plant the saplings</a>.

"I have not amended any provisions of the law, but simply added a necessary condition to avail the bail," Srivastava said.

Appreciating her work, the District Magistrate has now directed every court in the Banda district to take up the initiative.

A Banda court has said that it will grant bail to a person accused of creating nuisance on condition that they will have to plant five saplings. The clause is an addition to the existing punishment prescribed under the law.

A Banda court has said that it will grant bail to a person accused of creating nuisance on condition that they will have to plant five saplings. The clause is an addition to the existing punishment prescribed under the law. "People are appreciating it and following the orders. The accused are granted bail after they submit photos of the saplings being planted by them to the court every month for the next six months," said Vandita Srivastava, Sub-District Magistrate (SDM). In the last 15 days, the SDM court has directed over 500 accused to plant the saplings. "I have not amended any provisions of the law, but simply added a necessary condition to avail the bail," Srivastava said. Appreciating her work, the District Magistrate has now directed every court in the Banda district to take up the initiative.

'Eco-friendly verdict': Plant 5 saplings to get bail, orders Uttar Pradesh court

A Special Court here on Monday extended the interim protection of businessman Ratul Puri from the arrest till tomorrow in connection with the AgustaWestland case.

Hearing and further arguments on his anticipatory bail plea will be held tomorrow at the Rouse Avenue court.

Puri's counsel, advocate Vijay Aggarwal moved several applications seeking case-related documents to be provided to him and certified copies, copy of ECIR and official records of timing and duration in which he had joined the investigation.

Aggarwal further argued that "The same court has granted anticipatory bail to Robert Vadra in a case in which he had appeared around nine times, as far as Ratul Puri matter is concerned, my client has visited more than 25 times".

DP Singh, special public prosecutor in AgustaWestland money laundering case, argued, "Most of the time Ratul was not cooperative, yesterday he himself on record had written that `I m not here for the recording of the statement".

Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who also appeared for Ratul Puri, said, "My client is not on flight risk... There is no authentic information of evidence tempering. After Saturday`s court direction Ratul Puri was called on Saturday and Sunday also. He has been called 25 times. He has shown cooperation, but after calling him so many time, the agency is still harassing him."

Singhvi further stated that his client has provided 'trucks loads documents' but the Enforcement Directorate still saying he is not cooperating.

The ED in its reply has denied the averments made by Puri that he was permitted a lunch and a short meeting during the said time on July 26.

ED alleged that no such meeting was to take place on the said date but only went to meet his lawyers from the office.

After 15-20 minutes he left with his lawyers while his car and the driver were stationed at the same place, the investigative agency stated.

There is a clear attempt to frustrate the investigation as he left in the middle of the ongoing investigation while his statement was being recorded, it said.

ED added that Puri did not deem it appropriate to inform the investigating officer before leaving even though his statement on the said date had begun.

He came at 11 am instead of the scheduled time of 2 pm entailing doubt that he can come early to sit at the reception and see who are the others being summoned and appearing only in a bid to hamper the investigation.

ED reply on the anticipatory bail further highlights that Puri received money from both chains of money trail which includes interstellar technology and channel of Christian Michel James.

ED claims that Puri is in conversation with accused-turned-approver Rajiv Saxena though he claims that he is not influencing the witness.

A Special Court here on Monday extended the interim protection of businessman Ratul Puri from the arrest till tomorrow in connection with the AgustaWestland case.

A Special Court here on Monday extended the interim protection of businessman Ratul Puri from the arrest till tomorrow in connection with the AgustaWestland case. Hearing and further arguments on his anticipatory bail plea will be held tomorrow at the Rouse Avenue court. Puri's counsel, advocate Vijay Aggarwal moved several applications seeking case-related documents to be provided to him and certified copies, copy of ECIR and official records of timing and duration in which he had joined the investigation. Aggarwal further argued that "The same court has granted anticipatory bail to Robert Vadra in a case in which he had appeared around nine times, as far as Ratul Puri matter is concerned, my client has visited more than 25 times". DP Singh, special public prosecutor in AgustaWestland money laundering case, argued, "Most of the time Ratul was not cooperative, yesterday he himself on record had written that `I m not here for the recording of the statement". Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who also appeared for Ratul Puri, said, "My client is not on flight risk... There is no authentic information of evidence tempering. After Saturday`s court direction Ratul Puri was called on Saturday and Sunday also. He has been called 25 times. He has shown cooperation, but after calling him so many time, the agency is still harassing him." Singhvi further stated that his client has provided 'trucks loads documents' but the Enforcement Directorate still saying he is not cooperating. The ED in its reply has denied the averments made by Puri that he was permitted a lunch and a short meeting during the said time on July 26. ED alleged that no such meeting was to take place on the said date but only went to meet his lawyers from the office. After 15-20 minutes he left with his lawyers while his car and the driver were stationed at the same place, the investigative agency stated. There is a clear attempt to frustrate the investigation as he left in the middle of the ongoing investigation while his statement was being recorded, it said. ED added that Puri did not deem it appropriate to inform the investigating officer before leaving even though his statement on the said date had begun. He came at 11 am instead of the scheduled time of 2 pm entailing doubt that he can come early to sit at the reception and see who are the others being summoned and appearing only in a bid to hamper the investigation. ED reply on the anticipatory bail further highlights that Puri received money from both chains of money trail which includes interstellar technology and channel of Christian Michel James. ED claims that Puri is in conversation with accused-turned-approver Rajiv Saxena though he claims that he is not influencing the witness.

AgustaWestland case: Court extends interim protection of Ratul Puri till Tuesday

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case.

A division bench of Justices I A Mahanty and A M Badar granted bail to Dhan Singh, Lokesh Sharma, Manohar Narwaria and Rajendra Chaudhary.

"The petitions are allowed. The applicants shall be released on cash bail of Rs 50,000. They shall attend the special court on each day during the trial and shall not tamper with evidence or contact witnesses," the bench said.

The four, who are in jail since their arrest in 2013, had approached the high court in 2016 after a special court rejected their bail pleas in June that year.

The serial bomb blasts outside a cemetery near Hamidia mosque at Malegaon near Nashik on September 8, 2006, claimed 37 lives and injured over 100 people.

Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), which first probed the case, had initially arrested nine accused from the minority community. The case was later handed over to the CBI, which followed the same line of investigation.

When the probe was taken over by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) later, it concluded that the blasts were carried out by people belonging to the majority community.

The NIA decided to drop charges against the nine accused and booked Singh, Sharma, Narwaria and Chaudhary. The special trial court in 2016 accepted the NIA's stand and discharged the nine accused.

Apart from seeking bail, Singh and others had challenged the discharge of the nine men. The four accused also challenged the special court's order rejecting their own applications seeking discharge.

Those appeals will be heard by the high court at a later stage.

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case. A division bench of Justices I A Mahanty and A M Badar granted bail to Dhan Singh, Lokesh Sharma, Manohar Narwaria and Rajendra Chaudhary.

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case. A division bench of Justices I A Mahanty and A M Badar granted bail to Dhan Singh, Lokesh Sharma, Manohar Narwaria and Rajendra Chaudhary. "The petitions are allowed. The applicants shall be released on cash bail of Rs 50,000. They shall attend the special court on each day during the trial and shall not tamper with evidence or contact witnesses," the bench said. The four, who are in jail since their arrest in 2013, had approached the high court in 2016 after a special court rejected their bail pleas in June that year. The serial bomb blasts outside a cemetery near Hamidia mosque at Malegaon near Nashik on September 8, 2006, claimed 37 lives and injured over 100 people. Maharashtra's Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), which first probed the case, had initially arrested nine accused from the minority community. The case was later handed over to the CBI, which followed the same line of investigation. When the probe was taken over by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) later, it concluded that the blasts were carried out by people belonging to the majority community. The NIA decided to drop charges against the nine accused and booked Singh, Sharma, Narwaria and Chaudhary. The special trial court in 2016 accepted the NIA's stand and discharged the nine accused. Apart from seeking bail, Singh and others had challenged the discharge of the nine men. The four accused also challenged the special court's order rejecting their own applications seeking discharge. Those appeals will be heard by the high court at a later stage.

Bombay High Court grants bail to four accused in Malegaon blasts case 

The head of a Mexico-based church charged in Los Angeles with multiple sex crimes, including rape of a minor and a woman, appeared in court on Monday (June 10) along with his co-defendants.

Mexican church leader held on $50 mln bail appears in court in Los Angeles

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi has now moved the Royal Court of Justice for his bail plea. Watch this video to know more.

Nirav Modi moves Royal Court of Justice for bail

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday knocked the doors of the Delhi High Court seeking to set aside a trial court order granting anticipatory bail to businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case against him.

The petition filed by Public Prosecutor (SPP) DP Singh is likely to be taken up on May 27.

The agency, through its plea, is pushing for the custodial interrogation of Vadra, the son-in-law of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

The ED has claimed that Vadra has been evasive during the investigation."...In all likelihood, the respondent (Vadra) is likely to tamper with the evidence and the witness in the case. Special Judge has failed to appreciate that the respondent is a highly influential person. If he is granted a blanket protection of bail, there is all likelihood that the respondent shall tamper with the evidence....and the petitioner is still investigating into the said aspects," the plea filed by the ED read.

The agency further claimed that anticipatory bail interferes in the investigation of the crime.

"It is right to say that anticipatory bail, to some extent intrudes in the sphere of investigation of crime and that the courts must be cautious and circumspect while exercising such powers of discriminatory nature..," the plea said.

In April, A special CBI court granted anticipatory bail to Vadra and his aide Manoj Arora. Special Judge Arvind Kumar while granting anticipatory bail to the duo directed them to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 5 lakh each and surety of like amount.

Furthermore, the court had imposed bail conditions on both of them, whereby the duo cannot leave the country without permission.

They will have to join the investigation when called upon by the authorities, the court had stated.

The court had also ordered that the accused persons shall not tamper with evidence or influence witnesses.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday knocked the doors of the Delhi High Court seeking to set aside a trial court order granting anticipatory bail to businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case against him.

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday knocked the doors of the Delhi High Court seeking to set aside a trial court order granting anticipatory bail to businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case against him. The petition filed by Public Prosecutor (SPP) DP Singh is likely to be taken up on May 27. The agency, through its plea, is pushing for the custodial interrogation of Vadra, the son-in-law of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi. The ED has claimed that Vadra has been evasive during the investigation."...In all likelihood, the respondent (Vadra) is likely to tamper with the evidence and the witness in the case. Special Judge has failed to appreciate that the respondent is a highly influential person. If he is granted a blanket protection of bail, there is all likelihood that the respondent shall tamper with the evidence....and the petitioner is still investigating into the said aspects," the plea filed by the ED read. The agency further claimed that anticipatory bail interferes in the investigation of the crime. "It is right to say that anticipatory bail, to some extent intrudes in the sphere of investigation of crime and that the courts must be cautious and circumspect while exercising such powers of discriminatory nature..," the plea said. In April, A special CBI court granted anticipatory bail to Vadra and his aide Manoj Arora. Special Judge Arvind Kumar while granting anticipatory bail to the duo directed them to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 5 lakh each and surety of like amount. Furthermore, the court had imposed bail conditions on both of them, whereby the duo cannot leave the country without permission. They will have to join the investigation when called upon by the authorities, the court had stated. The court had also ordered that the accused persons shall not tamper with evidence or influence witnesses.

Enforcement Directorate approaches Delhi High Court opposing anticipatory bail to Robert Vadra

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time by UK Court, Next hearing of Nirav Modi case would be on May 28.

UK Court denies bail to Nirav Modi

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/1-billion-from-pentagon-for-trumps-wall-us-congress-committee-says-move-not-permitted-205901">$1 billion from Pentagon for Trump's wall: US Congress committee says move not permitted</a>

A Democrat-led congressional committee challenged Tuesday the Pentagon's plan to divert $1 billion to support President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall on the US-Mexico border.

Less than one day after acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan authorized moving the funds from existing Defense Department projects to border construction, the House Armed Services Committee said this move was not permitted.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-737-max-makes-emergency-landing-in-us-faa-205906">Boeing 737 MAX makes </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-737-max-makes-emergency-landing-in-us-faa-205906">emergency</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-737-max-makes-emergency-landing-in-us-faa-205906"> landing in </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-737-max-makes-emergency-landing-in-us-faa-205906">US</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-737-max-makes-emergency-landing-in-us-faa-205906">: FAA</a>

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines made an emergency landing Tuesday after experiencing an engine problem as it was being ferried from Florida to California, the US Federal Aviation Agency said.

"The aircraft returned and landed safely in Orlando," the FAA said in a statement, adding that no passengers were on board the aircraft, which was being transferred to Victorville, California for storage.

 
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Wednesday will be a pivotal day for aircraft maker Boeing Co and federal aviation safety regulators as they try to rebuild trust following two deadly crashes of Boeing 737 MAX airliners.

Boeing has scheduled a briefing on Wednesday for about 200 pilots and airline representatives in Renton, Washington, home of its 737 assembly complex. The company is expected to outline changes to software that controls a system designed to automatically prevent a mid-flight stall.

Also on Wednesday in Washington, DC, a US Senate panel plans to question the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transportation Department's inspector general and the head of the National Transportation Safety Board about how thoroughly the 737 MAX's automated flight control system was tested, and what will be done to assure that any fixes work.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nawaz-sharif-released-from-jail-after-he-gets-bail-205903">Nawaz Sharif released from jail after he gets bail</a>

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif was released from a jail here in the early hours of Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted him bail for six weeks on medical grounds.

On Tuesday, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa accepted Sharif's appeal and allowed him to get medical treatment from any health facility of his choice within the country.&nbsp;

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mma-star-conor-mcgregor-under-investigation-for-sexual-assault-nyt-205909">MMA star Conor McGregor under investigation for sexual assault: NYT</a>

Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor is under investigation in his native Ireland on an accusation of sexual assault, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

The report, in which the Times cited four unnamed sources, came a day after the trash-talking star of the Ultimate Fighting Championship wrote on Twitter that he had decided to retire from his career inside the octagon.

$1 billion from Pentagon for Trump's wall: US Congress committee says move not permitted A Democrat-led congressional committee challenged Tuesday the Pentagon's plan to divert $1 billion to support President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall on the US-Mexico border.

$1 billion from Pentagon for Trump's wall: US Congress committee says move not permitted A Democrat-led congressional committee challenged Tuesday the Pentagon's plan to divert $1 billion to support President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall on the US-Mexico border. Less than one day after acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan authorized moving the funds from existing Defense Department projects to border construction, the House Armed Services Committee said this move was not permitted. Boeing 737 MAX makes emergency landing in US: FAA A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines made an emergency landing Tuesday after experiencing an engine problem as it was being ferried from Florida to California, the US Federal Aviation Agency said. "The aircraft returned and landed safely in Orlando," the FAA said in a statement, adding that no passengers were on board the aircraft, which was being transferred to Victorville, California for storage. 737 MAX: Pivotal day today for Boeing as it meets with pilots, airlines Wednesday will be a pivotal day for aircraft maker Boeing Co and federal aviation safety regulators as they try to rebuild trust following two deadly crashes of Boeing 737 MAX airliners. Boeing has scheduled a briefing on Wednesday for about 200 pilots and airline representatives in Renton, Washington, home of its 737 assembly complex. The company is expected to outline changes to software that controls a system designed to automatically prevent a mid-flight stall. Also on Wednesday in Washington, DC, a US Senate panel plans to question the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transportation Department's inspector general and the head of the National Transportation Safety Board about how thoroughly the 737 MAX's automated flight control system was tested, and what will be done to assure that any fixes work. Nawaz Sharif released from jail after he gets bail Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif was released from a jail here in the early hours of Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted him bail for six weeks on medical grounds. On Tuesday, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa accepted Sharif's appeal and allowed him to get medical treatment from any health facility of his choice within the country. MMA star Conor McGregor under investigation for sexual assault: NYT Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor is under investigation in his native Ireland on an accusation of sexual assault, the New York Times reported Tuesday. The report, in which the Times cited four unnamed sources, came a day after the trash-talking star of the Ultimate Fighting Championship wrote on Twitter that he had decided to retire from his career inside the octagon.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif was released from a jail here in the early hours of Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted him bail for six weeks on medical grounds.

On Tuesday, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa accepted Sharif's appeal and allowed him to get medical treatment from any health facility of his choice within the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/the-rise-and-fall-of-pakistans-nawaz-sharif-186358">Sharif is barred from leaving Pakistan</a>.

The former prime minister's supporters and his party PML-N workers gathered in large numbers outside the Kot Lakhpat Jail and showered Sharif's car with flowers as he left the area.

Some party workers moved along with Sharif's car till his residence.&nbsp;

The three-time prime minister was received by PML-N leaders and his family at his house in the Jati Umra Raiwind area here.&nbsp;

Sharif's release got delayed as the court order and other required documents couldn't reach the jail for more than 10 hours after the bench's direction.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court observed in its order that several senior doctors had suggested that Sharif's history of hypertension, cardiac and renal ailments may present a "mild-moderate risk" if he is to undergo angiography.

Therefore, granting him relief for a limited period is a "reasonable" request, the top court said. 
It directed Sharif to deposit two bail bonds worth Rs 5 million (in Pakistani rupees) each, receive medical treatment, and surrender his custody after six weeks.&nbsp;

PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif thanked the court for meeting the merits of justice.

"We thank the SC for considering gravity of the situation in the light of the medical reports of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. We also thank the nation and workers of the PMLN whose prayers had made this day possible," he said.

He said that Sharif's health and well-being is the utmost priority of the party and that would be their primal focus.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif was released from a jail here in the early hours of Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted him bail for six weeks on medical grounds.

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif was released from a jail here in the early hours of Wednesday after the Supreme Court granted him bail for six weeks on medical grounds. On Tuesday, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa accepted Sharif's appeal and allowed him to get medical treatment from any health facility of his choice within the country. Sharif is barred from leaving Pakistan. The former prime minister's supporters and his party PML-N workers gathered in large numbers outside the Kot Lakhpat Jail and showered Sharif's car with flowers as he left the area. Some party workers moved along with Sharif's car till his residence. The three-time prime minister was received by PML-N leaders and his family at his house in the Jati Umra Raiwind area here. Sharif's release got delayed as the court order and other required documents couldn't reach the jail for more than 10 hours after the bench's direction. The Supreme Court observed in its order that several senior doctors had suggested that Sharif's history of hypertension, cardiac and renal ailments may present a "mild-moderate risk" if he is to undergo angiography. Therefore, granting him relief for a limited period is a "reasonable" request, the top court said. It directed Sharif to deposit two bail bonds worth Rs 5 million (in Pakistani rupees) each, receive medical treatment, and surrender his custody after six weeks. PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif thanked the court for meeting the merits of justice. "We thank the SC for considering gravity of the situation in the light of the medical reports of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. We also thank the nation and workers of the PMLN whose prayers had made this day possible," he said. He said that Sharif's health and well-being is the utmost priority of the party and that would be their primal focus.

Nawaz Sharif released from jail after he gets bail

No internet, no email and surveillance cameras to monitor his comings and goings.

After paying $9 million in bail, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is out of a Japanese jail cell where he spent 108 days, but he must live under a host of restrictions while he awaits trial, which could be a year away.

As part of the bail deal arranged by his new legal team hired last month, Ghosn is banned from accessing the internet and email, and only allowed to use a computer not linked to the web at the office of one of his lawyers.

Ghosn, who has French, Brazilian and Lebanese citizenship, was indicted for under-reporting his salary and breach of trust. He must pay for the installation of surveillance cameras in the entrance of his Tokyo residence.

Footage will be viewed by members of the defence legal team and records sent to the Tokyo District Court, said Ghosn's renowned defence lawyer Junichiro Hironaka.

"The cameras will be placed where they can monitor those coming in and out. It's not for recording Ghosn's daily life," said Hironaka, who is nicknamed "the Razor" for many high-profile cases he's won in a country where the conviction rate is 99.9 per cent.

He said he and his colleagues would take turns to monitor.

"One person can't manage, so we'll divide it between the offices of the three defence attorneys," he said.

Similarly, records of Ghosn's phone calls will be kept by his legal team and submitted to the court, Hironaka said. The phone will keep records even if Ghosn attempts to delete them, he said.

It wasn't immediately clear how the internet ban would be enforced, though.

If Ghosn violates any of these conditions, the courts could send him back to jail and make him forfeit his $9 million bail, making any attempt to skirt the rules risky.

The Tokyo District Court declined to comment on how the conditions would be monitored.

TWICE DENIED

Ghosn is also prohibited from leaving Japan, which was widely expected, but must remain in Tokyo. He needs the court's permission if he wants to leave his house for more than two nights.

Ghosn had been denied bail twice under his previous legal team, which had proposed he wear a GPS ankle monitor, on grounds that he would be a flight risk or that he would destroy evidence. His new lawyers managed to convince the court otherwise, proposing the restrictions to address concerns.

But Shin Kukimoto, deputy public prosecutor at the Tokyo prosecutors office, said he thought the bail conditions were not sufficient to prevent tampering with evidence.

Despite that concern, experts said such restrictions were unusual and even harsh in Japan, which has faced international criticism for the prolonged detention of suspects, who are often held until a trial starts, with defence lawyers banned from interrogations.

"We have never seen conditions like this placed on bail. When I saw them I thought it was harsh," said Shingi Bando an official at the Japan Bail Support Association, which offers support to people who struggle to come up with bail.

SURGICAL MASK

Ghosn was released on Wednesday from the Tokyo Detention Center, where he had been held since his Nov. 19 arrest.

He was whisked past a horde of journalists dressed in what lead defence lawyer Takashi Takano later said was a disguise - a blue cap, glasses, surgical mask and workman's outfit - and was taken away in a mini-van with a ladder on top.

"We managed to have Mr. Ghosn’s bail granted, but it comes with many strict requirements," Takano wrote on his blog.

He said he the disguise was an attempt to ensure his client could be released without being noticed and taken to a secret location so he could "get back into a normal social life" with his family, who had come to Japan.

The ruse partly worked. While live TV coverage captured images of Ghosn emerging from jail surrounded by a group of guards, many journalists who were kept behind a fence outside didn't recognize him.

Hironaka said Ghosn agreed to go along with the disguise.

"It seemed as if Ghosn knew that being smart and confident in high brand suits is not always the best thing to do," he said.

Ghosn, who was spotted on Friday walking around Shinjuku Gyoen, a downtown Tokyo park, with his wife, is also banned from communicating with other parties involved in the case, including Nissan management.

Nissan Motor Co. has sacked Ghosn as board chairman, but he is still a board member because changes to the board need to be approved by shareholders, who will meet in April.

Should he want to attend a Nissan board meeting, Ghosn needs the court's permission.

No internet, no email and surveillance cameras to monitor his comings and goings. After paying $9 million in bail, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is out of a Japanese jail cell where he spent 108 days, but he must live under a host of restrictions while he awaits trial, which could be a year away.

No internet, no email and surveillance cameras to monitor his comings and goings. After paying $9 million in bail, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is out of a Japanese jail cell where he spent 108 days, but he must live under a host of restrictions while he awaits trial, which could be a year away. As part of the bail deal arranged by his new legal team hired last month, Ghosn is banned from accessing the internet and email, and only allowed to use a computer not linked to the web at the office of one of his lawyers. Ghosn, who has French, Brazilian and Lebanese citizenship, was indicted for under-reporting his salary and breach of trust. He must pay for the installation of surveillance cameras in the entrance of his Tokyo residence. Footage will be viewed by members of the defence legal team and records sent to the Tokyo District Court, said Ghosn's renowned defence lawyer Junichiro Hironaka. "The cameras will be placed where they can monitor those coming in and out. It's not for recording Ghosn's daily life," said Hironaka, who is nicknamed "the Razor" for many high-profile cases he's won in a country where the conviction rate is 99.9 per cent. He said he and his colleagues would take turns to monitor. "One person can't manage, so we'll divide it between the offices of the three defence attorneys," he said. Similarly, records of Ghosn's phone calls will be kept by his legal team and submitted to the court, Hironaka said. The phone will keep records even if Ghosn attempts to delete them, he said. It wasn't immediately clear how the internet ban would be enforced, though. If Ghosn violates any of these conditions, the courts could send him back to jail and make him forfeit his $9 million bail, making any attempt to skirt the rules risky. The Tokyo District Court declined to comment on how the conditions would be monitored. TWICE DENIED Ghosn is also prohibited from leaving Japan, which was widely expected, but must remain in Tokyo. He needs the court's permission if he wants to leave his house for more than two nights. Ghosn had been denied bail twice under his previous legal team, which had proposed he wear a GPS ankle monitor, on grounds that he would be a flight risk or that he would destroy evidence. His new lawyers managed to convince the court otherwise, proposing the restrictions to address concerns. But Shin Kukimoto, deputy public prosecutor at the Tokyo prosecutors office, said he thought the bail conditions were not sufficient to prevent tampering with evidence. Despite that concern, experts said such restrictions were unusual and even harsh in Japan, which has faced international criticism for the prolonged detention of suspects, who are often held until a trial starts, with defence lawyers banned from interrogations. "We have never seen conditions like this placed on bail. When I saw them I thought it was harsh," said Shingi Bando an official at the Japan Bail Support Association, which offers support to people who struggle to come up with bail. SURGICAL MASK Ghosn was released on Wednesday from the Tokyo Detention Center, where he had been held since his Nov. 19 arrest. He was whisked past a horde of journalists dressed in what lead defence lawyer Takashi Takano later said was a disguise - a blue cap, glasses, surgical mask and workman's outfit - and was taken away in a mini-van with a ladder on top. "We managed to have Mr. Ghosn’s bail granted, but it comes with many strict requirements," Takano wrote on his blog. He said he the disguise was an attempt to ensure his client could be released without being noticed and taken to a secret location so he could "get back into a normal social life" with his family, who had come to Japan. The ruse partly worked. While live TV coverage captured images of Ghosn emerging from jail surrounded by a group of guards, many journalists who were kept behind a fence outside didn't recognize him. Hironaka said Ghosn agreed to go along with the disguise. "It seemed as if Ghosn knew that being smart and confident in high brand suits is not always the best thing to do," he said. Ghosn, who was spotted on Friday walking around Shinjuku Gyoen, a downtown Tokyo park, with his wife, is also banned from communicating with other parties involved in the case, including Nissan management. Nissan Motor Co. has sacked Ghosn as board chairman, but he is still a board member because changes to the board need to be approved by shareholders, who will meet in April. Should he want to attend a Nissan board meeting, Ghosn needs the court's permission.

Carlos Ghosn, out on bail, will be under strict monitoring

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/r-kelly-facing-sex-abuse-charges-gets-1-million-bail-199240">R&amp;B superstar R&nbsp;Kelly</a> was freed from jail Monday after posting bail and pleading not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four victims, three of them minors.

The 52-year-old, who did not speak to reporters, was released from custody after spending three nights behind bars during which time his associates and family members worked to gather the $100,000 necessary to bail him out.

Hours earlier, Kelly stood in a Chicago courtroom wearing an orange jumpsuit as his lawyer entered a not-guilty plea. The musician had turned himself in three days earlier.

The star's bail had been set at $1 million, of which he was required to pay 10 per cent.

His lawyer Steve Greenberg -- who has called his client's finances "a mess" -- maintained the chart-toppers innocence.

"Mr Kelly's done absolutely nothing wrong," he told reporters at the courthouse.

Michael Avenatti, the high-profile lawyer representing at least two of the alleged victims, said his team had turned over a second, 55-minute-long tape to prosecutors that depict the artist "engaged in an illegal sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl."

"The conduct in the tape can be described as nothing short of outrageous and illegal," the lawyer told reporters.

Avenatti earlier this month gave Chicago prosecutors approximately 40 minutes of previously unreleased footage of Kelly allegedly having sex with a teenager.

He said his team was in the process of obtaining the third tape of a similar nature, and that additional witnesses had come forward over the weekend.

"This reign of abuse and assault by Mr Kelly is about to come to an abrupt and permanent end," Avenatti said.

Kelly, best known for hits such as "I Believe I Can Fly," is next due in court on March 22.

Checkered past&nbsp;

Kelly surrendered to Chicago police Friday after a documentary series refocused attention on decades of accusations against him, including possession of child pornography, sex with minors, operating a sex cult and sexual battery.

After a dramatic trial, Kelly was acquitted in 2008 of child pornography charges, also in Chicago. The new 10-count indictment included three people who were minors aged between 13 and 16 when the alleged abuse occurred.

Kim Foxx -- the state's attorney for Cook County, which includes Chicago -- told journalists the alleged crimes occurred between 1998 and 2010. The charges carry three to seven years of prison time each.

Kelly's lawyer has said the charges are based on old and false accusations, adding that "all of the women are lying."

Lizzette Martinez -- who detailed allegations against Kelly in the docu-series and is now a client of prominent women's rights lawyer Gloria Allred -- lashed out against Greenberg's comments, calling them "irresponsible."

"I'm a mother and I have a daughter," said the 41-year-old, who claims Kelly abused her between 1995 and 1999.

"I felt like I had to be transparent and vocal about what happened to me, to save others," Martinez said when asked by journalists in Los Angeles why she came forward.

"I was hurt when I was young."

Kelly is known for marrying his protege Aaliyah in 1994 when the late R&amp;B star was 15.

Kelly, then 27, had produced the teenage singer's debut album titled "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number." Their marriage was later annulled, and Aaliyah died in a plane crash in 2001.

Despite the slew of disturbing claims against him, the award-winning musician continued to perform for years and maintained a solid fan base.

Last month's release of the "Surviving R. Kelly" series once again brought accusations against him to the fore. A #MuteRKelly movement -- aimed at preventing his music from airing -- has gained steam.

Lisa VanAllen, who spoke out against Kelly in the 2008 criminal trial and again in the recent documentary, wrote in The New York Times that she had feared no vindication would come for "a young, struggling, black girl victim like me."

"It's been a long time coming, but here we are," she wrote. "More than 10 years after I nervously faced Rob in court, I know one thing: This will not end the way it did before. It cannot."

R&B superstar R Kelly was freed from jail Monday after posting bail and pleading not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four victims, three of them minors.

R&B superstar R Kelly was freed from jail Monday after posting bail and pleading not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four victims, three of them minors. The 52-year-old, who did not speak to reporters, was released from custody after spending three nights behind bars during which time his associates and family members worked to gather the $100,000 necessary to bail him out. Hours earlier, Kelly stood in a Chicago courtroom wearing an orange jumpsuit as his lawyer entered a not-guilty plea. The musician had turned himself in three days earlier. The star's bail had been set at $1 million, of which he was required to pay 10 per cent. His lawyer Steve Greenberg -- who has called his client's finances "a mess" -- maintained the chart-toppers innocence. "Mr Kelly's done absolutely nothing wrong," he told reporters at the courthouse. Michael Avenatti, the high-profile lawyer representing at least two of the alleged victims, said his team had turned over a second, 55-minute-long tape to prosecutors that depict the artist "engaged in an illegal sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl." "The conduct in the tape can be described as nothing short of outrageous and illegal," the lawyer told reporters. Avenatti earlier this month gave Chicago prosecutors approximately 40 minutes of previously unreleased footage of Kelly allegedly having sex with a teenager. He said his team was in the process of obtaining the third tape of a similar nature, and that additional witnesses had come forward over the weekend. "This reign of abuse and assault by Mr Kelly is about to come to an abrupt and permanent end," Avenatti said. Kelly, best known for hits such as "I Believe I Can Fly," is next due in court on March 22. Checkered past Kelly surrendered to Chicago police Friday after a documentary series refocused attention on decades of accusations against him, including possession of child pornography, sex with minors, operating a sex cult and sexual battery. After a dramatic trial, Kelly was acquitted in 2008 of child pornography charges, also in Chicago. The new 10-count indictment included three people who were minors aged between 13 and 16 when the alleged abuse occurred. Kim Foxx -- the state's attorney for Cook County, which includes Chicago -- told journalists the alleged crimes occurred between 1998 and 2010. The charges carry three to seven years of prison time each. Kelly's lawyer has said the charges are based on old and false accusations, adding that "all of the women are lying." Lizzette Martinez -- who detailed allegations against Kelly in the docu-series and is now a client of prominent women's rights lawyer Gloria Allred -- lashed out against Greenberg's comments, calling them "irresponsible." "I'm a mother and I have a daughter," said the 41-year-old, who claims Kelly abused her between 1995 and 1999. "I felt like I had to be transparent and vocal about what happened to me, to save others," Martinez said when asked by journalists in Los Angeles why she came forward. "I was hurt when I was young." Kelly is known for marrying his protege Aaliyah in 1994 when the late R&B star was 15. Kelly, then 27, had produced the teenage singer's debut album titled "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number." Their marriage was later annulled, and Aaliyah died in a plane crash in 2001. Despite the slew of disturbing claims against him, the award-winning musician continued to perform for years and maintained a solid fan base. Last month's release of the "Surviving R. Kelly" series once again brought accusations against him to the fore. A #MuteRKelly movement -- aimed at preventing his music from airing -- has gained steam. Lisa VanAllen, who spoke out against Kelly in the 2008 criminal trial and again in the recent documentary, wrote in The New York Times that she had feared no vindication would come for "a young, struggling, black girl victim like me." "It's been a long time coming, but here we are," she wrote. "More than 10 years after I nervously faced Rob in court, I know one thing: This will not end the way it did before. It cannot."

Singer R Kelly freed on bail, denies sexually abusing children

Singer R Kelly remained in detention over sexual abuse charges Sunday, his lawyer said, having still not posted bail.

A Chicago judge<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/r-kelly-facing-sex-abuse-charges-gets-1-million-bail-199240"> set bail at $1 million</a> at a hearing Saturday -- of which 10 per cent needs to be paid, in this case, $100,000.

But local media reported that Kelly had failed to do so, and remained in detention.

"Correct," Steve Greenberg, the musician's lawyer, responded to an AFP question over whether his client was still jailed. R&nbsp;Kelly has already spent two nights in detention.

Greenberg explained Saturday that his client was not as rich as his fame would suggest.

"This is someone who should be wealthy at this stage of his career, and through mismanagement, through hangers-on and bad contracts and bad deals and bad leases like he had in his studio, he really doesn't have any money at this point," Greenberg said.

R. Kelly was jailed on Friday on charges of sexually abusing four victims, including three minors, between 1998 and 2010.

Singer R Kelly remained in detention over sexual abuse charges Sunday, his lawyer said, having still not posted bail. A Chicago judge set bail at $1 million at a hearing Saturday -- of which 10 per cent needs to be paid, in this case, $100,000.

Singer R Kelly remained in detention over sexual abuse charges Sunday, his lawyer said, having still not posted bail. A Chicago judge set bail at $1 million at a hearing Saturday -- of which 10 per cent needs to be paid, in this case, $100,000. But local media reported that Kelly had failed to do so, and remained in detention. "Correct," Steve Greenberg, the musician's lawyer, responded to an AFP question over whether his client was still jailed. R Kelly has already spent two nights in detention. Greenberg explained Saturday that his client was not as rich as his fame would suggest. "This is someone who should be wealthy at this stage of his career, and through mismanagement, through hangers-on and bad contracts and bad deals and bad leases like he had in his studio, he really doesn't have any money at this point," Greenberg said. R. Kelly was jailed on Friday on charges of sexually abusing four victims, including three minors, between 1998 and 2010.

R Kelly has not posted bail, still jailed: Lawyer

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-court-denies-the-request-for-carlos-ghosns-release-on-bail-190413">Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn</a> slammed his ongoing detention in Japan Thursday, telling AFP and a French newspaper the decision to refuse him bail "would not be normal in any other democracy."

"Why am I being punished before being found guilty?" Ghosn asked, speaking to AFP and the Les Echos daily in his first interview with foreign media since his shock November 19 arrest.

Ghosn, who is being held at a Tokyo detention centre on three charges of financial misconduct, said his arrest was "a story of betrayal".

"There is no question about this," he said, speaking firmly and clearly in English, dressed in a black tracksuit and plastic sandals.

"I have in front of me an army at Nissan, more than hundreds of people are dedicated to the case, 70 people at the prosecutor's office, and I am being left in prison for more than 70 days," he added.

"No phone, no computer... how can I defend myself?"

The 64-year-old Franco-Brazilian-Lebanese tycoon said he was the victim of a "plot" caused by opposition to his plans to more fully integrate the auto alliance he led of Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and France's Renault.

And he said Nissan was trying to "destroy my reputation."&nbsp;

"I have an army of people throwing trash at me every day," he said.

"There are not only allegations of the prosecutors, but also those of Nissan. They take a lot of facts out of their context. It is a distortion of reality to destroy my reputation."

A Nissan spokesman said the company had "uncovered substantial and convincing evidence of misconduct."

"The sole cause of this chain of events is the misconduct led by Ghosn and (right-hand man Greg) Kelly."

'No sense of time' 
&nbsp; 
Once feted in Japan for his role in turning around Nissan, Ghosn has gone from flying around the world in a private jet to a cell in Tokyo's Kosuge detention centre.

He spoke without emotion but said it was "very hard" to be unable to speak with his family.

"Since November 19, I could not even call my wife Carole, my children," he said.

He said the lights were on even at night, and with no watch or clock, he had "no sense of time".

"I have only 30 minutes to go outside on the roof. I'm craving for fresh air. Yes, I am strong, but obviously, I am tired."

Nonetheless, Ghosn, speaking from behind a window and flanked by two guards, did not appear noticeably gaunt and walked confidently into the room.&nbsp;

Japanese authorities did not permit any cameras or recording equipment to be used during the interview.

Ghosn has only been seen in public once since his arrest, during a January 8 court appearance where he denied any wrongdoing.

He faces three charges of financial misconduct, including claims he under-reported his salary, tried to shift personal losses onto Nissan's books and used company funds to compensate a friend.

He denies any wrongdoing and repeated Thursday that "there is not one yen that I have received that was not reported".

The court has judged Ghosn a flight risk who could tamper with evidence if freed, and his own lawyer has acknowledged the tycoon is unlikely to win bail before a trial, which could take at least six months.

He has pledged to stay in Japan, wear a tracking device and even hire guards of the court's choosing, but to no avail.

"I have done everything I can to show I can't flee, to reassure them I would not destroy any evidence," he said Thursday.

'Resistance from the beginning'&nbsp;

Ghosn's arrest has laid bare tensions in the alliance he forged and led among Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and French automaker Renault.

While the Japanese firms moved quickly to oust Ghosn from leadership positions, Renault was more cautious about the allegations against him, and he resigned before a board meeting to discuss removing him there.

Renault currently owns 43 per cent of Nissan, which itself has a 15 per cent stake in the French company.

But Nissan overtook its French partner compared to when the alliance was created and Ghosn said he believed his attempts to further integrate the alliance prompted a backlash among the Japanese firm's executives that resulted in his arrest.

"There was resistance from the beginning," he said.

During his sole court appearance, Ghosn spoke fondly of Nissan, and he said that affection endured despite his situation.

"I love Japan, I love Nissan. I have dedicated so many years to revive the company, to rebuild it again," he said.

"I have nothing against the company."

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn slammed his ongoing detention in Japan Thursday, telling AFP and a French newspaper the decision to refuse him bail "would not be normal in any other democracy.

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn slammed his ongoing detention in Japan Thursday, telling AFP and a French newspaper the decision to refuse him bail "would not be normal in any other democracy." "Why am I being punished before being found guilty?" Ghosn asked, speaking to AFP and the Les Echos daily in his first interview with foreign media since his shock November 19 arrest. Ghosn, who is being held at a Tokyo detention centre on three charges of financial misconduct, said his arrest was "a story of betrayal". "There is no question about this," he said, speaking firmly and clearly in English, dressed in a black tracksuit and plastic sandals. "I have in front of me an army at Nissan, more than hundreds of people are dedicated to the case, 70 people at the prosecutor's office, and I am being left in prison for more than 70 days," he added. "No phone, no computer... how can I defend myself?" The 64-year-old Franco-Brazilian-Lebanese tycoon said he was the victim of a "plot" caused by opposition to his plans to more fully integrate the auto alliance he led of Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and France's Renault. And he said Nissan was trying to "destroy my reputation." "I have an army of people throwing trash at me every day," he said. "There are not only allegations of the prosecutors, but also those of Nissan. They take a lot of facts out of their context. It is a distortion of reality to destroy my reputation." A Nissan spokesman said the company had "uncovered substantial and convincing evidence of misconduct." "The sole cause of this chain of events is the misconduct led by Ghosn and (right-hand man Greg) Kelly." 'No sense of time' Once feted in Japan for his role in turning around Nissan, Ghosn has gone from flying around the world in a private jet to a cell in Tokyo's Kosuge detention centre. He spoke without emotion but said it was "very hard" to be unable to speak with his family. "Since November 19, I could not even call my wife Carole, my children," he said. He said the lights were on even at night, and with no watch or clock, he had "no sense of time". "I have only 30 minutes to go outside on the roof. I'm craving for fresh air. Yes, I am strong, but obviously, I am tired." Nonetheless, Ghosn, speaking from behind a window and flanked by two guards, did not appear noticeably gaunt and walked confidently into the room. Japanese authorities did not permit any cameras or recording equipment to be used during the interview. Ghosn has only been seen in public once since his arrest, during a January 8 court appearance where he denied any wrongdoing. He faces three charges of financial misconduct, including claims he under-reported his salary, tried to shift personal losses onto Nissan's books and used company funds to compensate a friend. He denies any wrongdoing and repeated Thursday that "there is not one yen that I have received that was not reported". The court has judged Ghosn a flight risk who could tamper with evidence if freed, and his own lawyer has acknowledged the tycoon is unlikely to win bail before a trial, which could take at least six months. He has pledged to stay in Japan, wear a tracking device and even hire guards of the court's choosing, but to no avail. "I have done everything I can to show I can't flee, to reassure them I would not destroy any evidence," he said Thursday. 'Resistance from the beginning' Ghosn's arrest has laid bare tensions in the alliance he forged and led among Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and French automaker Renault. While the Japanese firms moved quickly to oust Ghosn from leadership positions, Renault was more cautious about the allegations against him, and he resigned before a board meeting to discuss removing him there. Renault currently owns 43 per cent of Nissan, which itself has a 15 per cent stake in the French company. But Nissan overtook its French partner compared to when the alliance was created and Ghosn said he believed his attempts to further integrate the alliance prompted a backlash among the Japanese firm's executives that resulted in his arrest. "There was resistance from the beginning," he said. During his sole court appearance, Ghosn spoke fondly of Nissan, and he said that affection endured despite his situation. "I love Japan, I love Nissan. I have dedicated so many years to revive the company, to rebuild it again," he said. "I have nothing against the company."

Bail refusal would not be normal in any other democracy: Ghosn

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ghosn-vows-to-stay-in-japan-if-granted-bail-191701">Carlos Ghosn</a> is likely to remain in Japanese custody for the foreseeable future after a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ghosn-appeals-against-japan-bail-rejection-190912">Tokyo court denied</a> him bail Tuesday despite a last-ditch personal appeal by the former Nissan boss.

The decision was expected as the court had previously judged him to be a flight risk who could potentially tamper with evidence. Even Ghosn's own lawyer has said his client will likely remain in jail until his trial.

But ever since his arrest out of the blue on November 19 on allegations of financial misconduct, Ghosn's case has been a rollercoaster ride that has kept Japan and the business world gripped.

A public pledge by the auto tycoon to stay in Japan and wear an electronic tag if necessary appears to have left the Tokyo District Court unmoved. In a public statement on Monday, Ghosn had set out a series of steps he hoped would convince the court he was not about to flee Japan.

He vowed to hand over his three passports, wear an electronic tagging device and increased the amount of bail money offered.

Ghosn also promised to hire security guards approved by prosecutors to monitor him and said he would not contact anyone connected with the case.

"As the court considers my bail application, I want to emphasise that I will reside in Japan and respect any and all bail conditions the court concludes are warranted," Ghosn said in a statement released by his US-based representatives.

He vowed to attend any subsequent trial "not only because I am legally obligated to do so, but because I am eager to finally have the opportunity to defend myself".

"I am not guilty of the charges against me and I look forward to defending my reputation in the courtroom," concluded the statement.

However, an official at the Japanese justice ministry told AFP: "There is no system in Japan in which a person accused in a criminal case can be released with such a tracking bracelet." "The court sets the bail sum and can also add appropriate conditions such as limitations on where the accused should stay," added the official.

Ghosn was technically in pre-trial detention after being slapped with three separate charges - all of which he denies.

Prosecutors believe he under-declared his income in official statements to shareholders between 2010 and 2015 to the tune of some five billion yen ($46 million) in an apparent attempt to avoid accusations he was overpaid. 
A second separate but very similar charge is that he continued to do this between 2015 and 2018, under-reporting his income by a further four billion yen.

He also faces a complex charge of seeking to shift personal investment losses onto Nissan's books and transferring company funds to a Saudi contact who allegedly stumped up collateral for him.

Since his arrest, he has been seen in public only once, in a dramatic court appearance where the much thinner executive pleaded his innocence in a packed courtroom.

His wife Carole has appealed to Human Rights Watch, claiming he is being held in "harsh" conditions and subjected to round-the-clock interrogations intended to extract a confession.

Ghosn's arrest has thrown into question the future of the auto alliance he forged, which has come under pressure in his absence. Nissan immediately ousted him as chairman after the arrest, as did Mitsubishi Motors, the other Japanese firm in the three-way alliance with Renault.

The French firm is expected to meet later this week to discuss removing Ghosn as chairman and CEO. French government officials have already urged the company's board to pick a "new lasting leadership".

Late Sunday, Nissan held an inaugural meeting of a special committee designed to improve governance in the wake of the scandal.

The head of the committee, Seiichiro Nishioka, said the problem was "an excessive concentration of authority in the hands of a single person".

The committee is expected to meet three or four additional times before issuing a final report at the end of March.

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday denied talk of a potential merger between Renault and Nissan, despite reports in the Japanese media that Paris was pushing for that outcome.&nbsp;

Carlos Ghosn is likely to remain in Japanese custody for the foreseeable future after a Tokyo court denied him bail Tuesday despite a last-ditch personal appeal by the former Nissan boss.

Carlos Ghosn is likely to remain in Japanese custody for the foreseeable future after a Tokyo court denied him bail Tuesday despite a last-ditch personal appeal by the former Nissan boss. The decision was expected as the court had previously judged him to be a flight risk who could potentially tamper with evidence. Even Ghosn's own lawyer has said his client will likely remain in jail until his trial. But ever since his arrest out of the blue on November 19 on allegations of financial misconduct, Ghosn's case has been a rollercoaster ride that has kept Japan and the business world gripped. A public pledge by the auto tycoon to stay in Japan and wear an electronic tag if necessary appears to have left the Tokyo District Court unmoved. In a public statement on Monday, Ghosn had set out a series of steps he hoped would convince the court he was not about to flee Japan. He vowed to hand over his three passports, wear an electronic tagging device and increased the amount of bail money offered. Ghosn also promised to hire security guards approved by prosecutors to monitor him and said he would not contact anyone connected with the case. "As the court considers my bail application, I want to emphasise that I will reside in Japan and respect any and all bail conditions the court concludes are warranted," Ghosn said in a statement released by his US-based representatives. He vowed to attend any subsequent trial "not only because I am legally obligated to do so, but because I am eager to finally have the opportunity to defend myself". "I am not guilty of the charges against me and I look forward to defending my reputation in the courtroom," concluded the statement. However, an official at the Japanese justice ministry told AFP: "There is no system in Japan in which a person accused in a criminal case can be released with such a tracking bracelet." "The court sets the bail sum and can also add appropriate conditions such as limitations on where the accused should stay," added the official. Ghosn was technically in pre-trial detention after being slapped with three separate charges - all of which he denies. Prosecutors believe he under-declared his income in official statements to shareholders between 2010 and 2015 to the tune of some five billion yen ($46 million) in an apparent attempt to avoid accusations he was overpaid. A second separate but very similar charge is that he continued to do this between 2015 and 2018, under-reporting his income by a further four billion yen. He also faces a complex charge of seeking to shift personal investment losses onto Nissan's books and transferring company funds to a Saudi contact who allegedly stumped up collateral for him. Since his arrest, he has been seen in public only once, in a dramatic court appearance where the much thinner executive pleaded his innocence in a packed courtroom. His wife Carole has appealed to Human Rights Watch, claiming he is being held in "harsh" conditions and subjected to round-the-clock interrogations intended to extract a confession. Ghosn's arrest has thrown into question the future of the auto alliance he forged, which has come under pressure in his absence. Nissan immediately ousted him as chairman after the arrest, as did Mitsubishi Motors, the other Japanese firm in the three-way alliance with Renault. The French firm is expected to meet later this week to discuss removing Ghosn as chairman and CEO. French government officials have already urged the company's board to pick a "new lasting leadership". Late Sunday, Nissan held an inaugural meeting of a special committee designed to improve governance in the wake of the scandal. The head of the committee, Seiichiro Nishioka, said the problem was "an excessive concentration of authority in the hands of a single person". The committee is expected to meet three or four additional times before issuing a final report at the end of March. French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday denied talk of a potential merger between Renault and Nissan, despite reports in the Japanese media that Paris was pushing for that outcome.

Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn's bail request

A Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted bail to Dubai based investment banker Manoj Prasad, allegedly a middleman in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbi-row-delhi-hc-to-hear-middlemans-plea-on-november-1-in-bribery-case-involving-rakesh-asthana-174476">CBI bribery case </a>and accused of taking a bribe on behalf of Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

On December 11, Prasad while speaking to media refuted all claims made by complainant Satish Sana.

Vehemently denying all allegations, Prasad asserted that he had "never-ever" met Asthana.

Replying to questions from the media, Prasad while appearing in Delhi's Patiala house court, had said: "It is all a lie. Everything is fabricated. Whatever they have claimed, nothing such happened. I have never taken the money and have never-ever met Asthana. I don't know who Asthana is."

Earlier, Satish Sana, a Hyderabad based businessman who is facing a CBI probe in a corruption case involving meat exporter Moin Qureshi, had alleged to have met Prasad in Dubai. He had claimed that Prasad had allegedly informed him about having "very good connection" in CBI and assured him of helping in the case through his brother Somesh Prasad.

Sana's complaint was received by CBI on October 15 and an official FIR against Asthana was registered on October 21.&nbsp;

Prasad was arrested by the CBI for allegedly seeking Rs 5 crore from Satish Sana for getting him relief from the CBI's summons.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

A Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted bail to Dubai based investment banker Manoj Prasad, allegedly a middleman in the CBI bribery case and accused of taking a bribe on behalf of Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

A Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted bail to Dubai based investment banker Manoj Prasad, allegedly a middleman in the CBI bribery case and accused of taking a bribe on behalf of Special Director Rakesh Asthana. On December 11, Prasad while speaking to media refuted all claims made by complainant Satish Sana. Vehemently denying all allegations, Prasad asserted that he had "never-ever" met Asthana. Replying to questions from the media, Prasad while appearing in Delhi's Patiala house court, had said: "It is all a lie. Everything is fabricated. Whatever they have claimed, nothing such happened. I have never taken the money and have never-ever met Asthana. I don't know who Asthana is." Earlier, Satish Sana, a Hyderabad based businessman who is facing a CBI probe in a corruption case involving meat exporter Moin Qureshi, had alleged to have met Prasad in Dubai. He had claimed that Prasad had allegedly informed him about having "very good connection" in CBI and assured him of helping in the case through his brother Somesh Prasad. Sana's complaint was received by CBI on October 15 and an official FIR against Asthana was registered on October 21. Prasad was arrested by the CBI for allegedly seeking Rs 5 crore from Satish Sana for getting him relief from the CBI's summons.

CBI bribery case: Alleged middleman Manoj Prasad gets bail

Pune sessions court on Friday granted bail to three accused in Narendra Dabholkar murder case. According to reports, Amol Kale, Rajesh Bangera and Amit Degvekar were granted bail earlier today as the CBI did not file charge-sheet against them in 90 days period, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

While Bangera and Degvekar are presently in judicial custody with Karnataka SIT in Gauri Lankesh murder case, Amol Kale is with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) team custody which is investigating Govind Pansare murder case.

Kale, was sent to magistrate custody <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/narendra-dabholkar-murder-case-accused-sharad-kalaskar-sent-to-judicial-custody-till-september-29-166115">for 14 days, on September 14</a>.

Previously, Sharad Kalaskar, an accused in Narendra Dabholkar murder case, was sent to judicial custody till September 29.&nbsp;

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Amol Kale is the prime accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh murder case. The CBI suspects that Kale is also the mastermind of Dabholkar's killing.

Two other accused, Amit Degwekar and Rajesh Bangera, were also sent to magisterial custody earlier, news agency ANI reported. &nbsp;

Narendra Dabholkar, a Maharashtra-based rationalist, was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants while returning home from a morning walk on August 20, 2013. &nbsp;

Pune sessions court on Friday granted bail to three accused in Narendra Dabholkar murder case. According to reports, Amol Kale, Rajesh Bangera and Amit Degvekar were granted bail earlier today as the CBI did not file charge-sheet against them in 90 days period, news agency ANI reported.

Pune sessions court on Friday granted bail to three accused in Narendra Dabholkar murder case. According to reports, Amol Kale, Rajesh Bangera and Amit Degvekar were granted bail earlier today as the CBI did not file charge-sheet against them in 90 days period, news agency ANI reported. While Bangera and Degvekar are presently in judicial custody with Karnataka SIT in Gauri Lankesh murder case, Amol Kale is with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) team custody which is investigating Govind Pansare murder case. Kale, was sent to magistrate custody for 14 days, on September 14. Previously, Sharad Kalaskar, an accused in Narendra Dabholkar murder case, was sent to judicial custody till September 29. Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Two of them are presently in judicial custody with Karnataka SIT in Gauri Lankesh murder case and Amol Kale is presently with SIT team custody which is investigating Govind Pansare murder case. https://t.co/9Ird8ito5g — ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2018 × Amol Kale is the prime accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh murder case. The CBI suspects that Kale is also the mastermind of Dabholkar's killing. Two other accused, Amit Degwekar and Rajesh Bangera, were also sent to magisterial custody earlier, news agency ANI reported. Narendra Dabholkar, a Maharashtra-based rationalist, was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants while returning home from a morning walk on August 20, 2013.

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Pune court grants bail to three accused 

A top executive of China's Huawei on Tuesday (December 11) evening left the courtroom after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/canada-court-grants-conditional-bail-to-huaweis-meng-wanzhou-183357">being released on bail </a>by a Canadian court while she awaits a hearing for extradition to the United States, a move that could help placate <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-immediate-release-of-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhou-181949">Chinese officials angered</a> by her arrest.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhou-183193">Meng Wanzhou</a>, 46, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, faces US accusations that she misled multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions.

Justice William Ehrcke at a court hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday granted bail to Meng, subject to a guarantee of C$10 million ($7.5 million) and other conditions.

China had threatened severe consequences unless Canada released Meng immediately.

Meng was detained as part of a US&nbsp;investigation on December 1 as she was changing planes in Vancouver.

A top executive of China's Huawei on Tuesday (December 11) evening left the courtroom after being released on bail by a Canadian court while she awaits a hearing for extradition to the United States, a move that could help placate Chinese officials angered by her arrest.

A top executive of China's Huawei on Tuesday (December 11) evening left the courtroom after being released on bail by a Canadian court while she awaits a hearing for extradition to the United States, a move that could help placate Chinese officials angered by her arrest. Meng Wanzhou, 46, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, faces US accusations that she misled multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions, putting the banks at risk of violating US sanctions. Justice William Ehrcke at a court hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday granted bail to Meng, subject to a guarantee of C$10 million ($7.5 million) and other conditions. China had threatened severe consequences unless Canada released Meng immediately. Meng was detained as part of a US investigation on December 1 as she was changing planes in Vancouver.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou freed on bail, leaves courthouse

After a Canadian court adjourned the decision on <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-canada-for-inhumane-treatment-of-huawei-cfo-182869">bail of Meng Wanzhou</a>, Huawei on Tuesday said in a statement carried by Chinese state media that it believes the Canadian and US legal systems will deliver a fair conclusion&nbsp;Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added.

Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added.

China on Monday protested Canada's "inhumane" treatment of an executive of telecom giant Huawei who is being held on a US extradition bid, citing reports she was not getting sufficient medical care.

Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed court papers in Vancouver arguing she should be released on bail from her Canadian jail.

Wanzhou, 46, the daughter of Huawei's founder, was arrested on December 1 as part of a US investigation while she was changing planes in Vancouver, British Columbia.

After a Canadian court adjourned the decision on bail of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei on Tuesday said in a statement carried by Chinese state media that it believes the Canadian and US legal systems will deliver a fair conclusion Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added.

After a Canadian court adjourned the decision on bail of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei on Tuesday said in a statement carried by Chinese state media that it believes the Canadian and US legal systems will deliver a fair conclusion Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added. Huawei will continue to pay attention to the bail hearing, the company added. China on Monday protested Canada's "inhumane" treatment of an executive of telecom giant Huawei who is being held on a US extradition bid, citing reports she was not getting sufficient medical care. Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has filed court papers in Vancouver arguing she should be released on bail from her Canadian jail. Wanzhou, 46, the daughter of Huawei's founder, was arrested on December 1 as part of a US investigation while she was changing planes in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Believe Canadian, US legal systems will deliver fair conclusion, says Huawei

The Florida man accused of mailing bombs to prominent Democrats and other critics of US&nbsp;President Donald Trump agreed to be held without bail on

Tuesday during his first appearance in federal court in New York.

Cesar Sayoc was arrested on October&nbsp;26 in Fort Lauderdale and agreed in a Florida court appearance last week to be transferred to New York to face five criminal charges.

Sayoc, a former stripper and pizza delivery driver who lived in a white van festooned with right-wing political images supporting Trump and attacking his critics, was arrested following an intense manhunt.

Dressed in a navy blue prison overalls with his gray hair pulled back and knotted at the back of his head, Sayoc appeared respectful and alert in court.

When US&nbsp;Magistrate Judge Robert Lehrburger asked him if he understood his rights as explained to him, Sayoc responded: "Yes, sir, a hundred percent."

Prosecutors had argued before the hearing that Sayoc was too dangerous to be released on bail. But Sayoc`s attorney, federal defender Sarah Baumgartel, told the hearing he would not make an application for bail at this point.&nbsp;

A preliminary hearing in the case was set for November&nbsp;12.

The mailed bombs and the separate massacre of 11 Jews at a Pittsburgh synagogue in late October heightened tensions days ahead of Tuesday`s

elections, which will determine the balance of power in the US&nbsp;Congress currently controlled by Trump`s Republican Party.&nbsp; 
Prosecutors have accused Sayoc of sending 16 improvised explosive devices. None of the devices exploded before being intercepted and no one was

hurt. 
The first bomb discovered was sent to billionaire investor George Soros at his home in New York`s Westchester County, and some of the other high-profile targets also live in New York state, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Other targets of the improvised explosive devices included former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden, among others.

Sayoc faces a maximum 48 years in prison if convicted on the five counts he now faces, including for mailing explosives and threatening the Clintons. 
Prosecutors have said Sayoc is likely to face additional charges and penalties from their ongoing investigation.

In a letter to ABC News Sayoc`s mother, Madeline Sayoc, wrote that she had unsuccessfully tried to get him treatment for what she said was long-standing mental illness.

The Florida man accused of mailing bombs to prominent Democrats and other critics of US President Donald Trump agreed to be held without bail on Tuesday during his first appearance in federal court in New York.

The Florida man accused of mailing bombs to prominent Democrats and other critics of US President Donald Trump agreed to be held without bail on Tuesday during his first appearance in federal court in New York. Cesar Sayoc was arrested on October 26 in Fort Lauderdale and agreed in a Florida court appearance last week to be transferred to New York to face five criminal charges. Sayoc, a former stripper and pizza delivery driver who lived in a white van festooned with right-wing political images supporting Trump and attacking his critics, was arrested following an intense manhunt. Dressed in a navy blue prison overalls with his gray hair pulled back and knotted at the back of his head, Sayoc appeared respectful and alert in court. When US Magistrate Judge Robert Lehrburger asked him if he understood his rights as explained to him, Sayoc responded: "Yes, sir, a hundred percent." Prosecutors had argued before the hearing that Sayoc was too dangerous to be released on bail. But Sayoc`s attorney, federal defender Sarah Baumgartel, told the hearing he would not make an application for bail at this point. A preliminary hearing in the case was set for November 12. The mailed bombs and the separate massacre of 11 Jews at a Pittsburgh synagogue in late October heightened tensions days ahead of Tuesday`s elections, which will determine the balance of power in the US Congress currently controlled by Trump`s Republican Party. Prosecutors have accused Sayoc of sending 16 improvised explosive devices. None of the devices exploded before being intercepted and no one was hurt. The first bomb discovered was sent to billionaire investor George Soros at his home in New York`s Westchester County, and some of the other high-profile targets also live in New York state, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Other targets of the improvised explosive devices included former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden, among others. Sayoc faces a maximum 48 years in prison if convicted on the five counts he now faces, including for mailing explosives and threatening the Clintons. Prosecutors have said Sayoc is likely to face additional charges and penalties from their ongoing investigation. In a letter to ABC News Sayoc`s mother, Madeline Sayoc, wrote that she had unsuccessfully tried to get him treatment for what she said was long-standing mental illness.

US mail bomb suspect agrees to be held without bail

Former Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Tuesday thanked prime minister Narendra Modi for his "strong support" and his telephone call.&nbsp;

PM Modi phoned the former president days after his release from jail on bail.&nbsp;

Gayoom took to Twitter and said: "Thank you Excellency PM @narendramodi for your telephone call today and for your strong support for our democratic process. I am particularly grateful for the kind sentiments you have expressed about me personally."

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He was released from jail on Sunday, a week after his estranged half-brother suffered a shock electoral defeat, raising hopes that other high profile political prisoners could soon have their convictions overturned.

Gayoom, 80, and his legislator son Faris Maumoon, were released on bail by the High Court in Male, a week after strongman Abdulla Yameen's spectacular loss at the polls in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.

He was arrested in February along with the country's Chief Justice and another Supreme Court judge on a charge of attempting to topple Yameen. He declared a 45-day state of emergency to block impeachment.

Gayoom was serving a 19-month jail term for obstruction of justice and was also under trial on a "terrorism" charge when the High Court ordered his release. The ex-leader had bail set at 60,000 rufiyaa (US $3,900) and his son Faris at 40,000 rufiyaa, and they were ordered not to travel abroad without the court's permission.

Former Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Tuesday thanked prime minister Narendra Modi for his "strong support" and his telephone call. PM Modi phoned the former president days after his release from jail on bail.

Former Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Tuesday thanked prime minister Narendra Modi for his "strong support" and his telephone call. PM Modi phoned the former president days after his release from jail on bail. Gayoom took to Twitter and said: "Thank you Excellency PM @narendramodi for your telephone call today and for your strong support for our democratic process. I am particularly grateful for the kind sentiments you have expressed about me personally." Thank you Excellency PM @narendramodi for your telephone call today and for your strong support for our democratic process. I am particularly grateful for the kind sentiments you have expressed about me personally. — Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (@maumoonagayoom) October 2, 2018 × He was released from jail on Sunday, a week after his estranged half-brother suffered a shock electoral defeat, raising hopes that other high profile political prisoners could soon have their convictions overturned. Gayoom, 80, and his legislator son Faris Maumoon, were released on bail by the High Court in Male, a week after strongman Abdulla Yameen's spectacular loss at the polls in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation. He was arrested in February along with the country's Chief Justice and another Supreme Court judge on a charge of attempting to topple Yameen. He declared a 45-day state of emergency to block impeachment. Gayoom was serving a 19-month jail term for obstruction of justice and was also under trial on a "terrorism" charge when the High Court ordered his release. The ex-leader had bail set at 60,000 rufiyaa (US $3,900) and his son Faris at 40,000 rufiyaa, and they were ordered not to travel abroad without the court's permission.

PM Modi calls former Maldives president Gayoom days after his release on bail 

Former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle, who is facing criminal charges in Canada related to incidents after his release from captivity, was granted bail by an Ontario court on Friday, local media reported.

Boyle, 34, was arrested by Canadian police in December 2017, two months after he was freed, along with his American wife and their three children, and returned to Canada.

The specifics of the accusations against Boyle have not been made public, though he faces 19 charges including assault, sexual assault, forcible confinement and uttering death threats.

The court has imposed a publication ban that prevents media from reporting on the bail proceedings or information that could identify any victims or witnesses.

Boyle and his wife, Caitlan Coleman, were kidnapped in October 2012 while backpacking in Afghanistan. They spent five years in captivity, during which their three children were born.

Boyle said a fourth child had been murdered and his spouse raped after their capture by the Taliban-allied Haqqani network. The Taliban denied the accusations of rape and murder.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corp (CBC) reported from the Ottawa court on Friday that Boyle would be released on several conditions including that he stayed in his parents' home under house arrest and was monitored by GPS ankle bracelet. He must also surrender his passport, the CBC reported.

Joshua Boyle, 34, was arrested by Canadian police in December 2017, two months after he was freed, along with his American wife and their three children, and returned to Canada

Former Taliban hostage Joshua Boyle, who is facing criminal charges in Canada related to incidents after his release from captivity, was granted bail by an Ontario court on Friday, local media reported. Boyle, 34, was arrested by Canadian police in December 2017, two months after he was freed, along with his American wife and their three children, and returned to Canada. The specifics of the accusations against Boyle have not been made public, though he faces 19 charges including assault, sexual assault, forcible confinement and uttering death threats. The court has imposed a publication ban that prevents media from reporting on the bail proceedings or information that could identify any victims or witnesses. Boyle and his wife, Caitlan Coleman, were kidnapped in October 2012 while backpacking in Afghanistan. They spent five years in captivity, during which their three children were born. Boyle said a fourth child had been murdered and his spouse raped after their capture by the Taliban-allied Haqqani network. The Taliban denied the accusations of rape and murder. The Canadian Broadcasting Corp (CBC) reported from the Ottawa court on Friday that Boyle would be released on several conditions including that he stayed in his parents' home under house arrest and was monitored by GPS ankle bracelet. He must also surrender his passport, the CBC reported.

Former Taliban hostage facing criminal charges in Canada granted bail: Report

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