Julian Assange ends stalemate with US, exchanging guilty plea for his freedom

By: Al IMRAN on June 26, 2024 / comment : 0

Julian Assange ends stalemate with US, exchanging guilty plea for his freedom

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked free for the first time in 12 years after a US judge signed off on his unexpected plea deal on Wednesday morning.

Assange walked out of the courtroom as a free man into the bright Saipan sunshine, raising one hand to a gaggle of the world’s press before departing by car for the airport where he caught a flight to the Australian capital Canberra.()

Speaking outside the court, Assange’s US lawyer Barry Pollack said he had “suffered tremendously in his fight for free speech and freedom of the press.”

“The prosecution of Julian Assange is unprecedented in the 100 years of the Espionage Act,” Pollack told reporters. “Mr. Assange revealed truthful, newsworthy information … We firmly believe that Mr. Assange never should have been charged under the Espionage Act and engaged in (an) exercise that journalists engage in every day.”()

In a stunning turn of events, the 52-year-old Australian was released from a high-security prison in London on Monday afternoon and had already boarded a private jet to leave the United Kingdom before the world even knew of his agreement with the US government.

He appeared in a US courtroom on the Northern Mariana Islands to formalize the agreement, officially pleading guilty to conspiring unlawfully to obtain and disseminate classified information over his alleged role in one of the largest breaches of classified material in US military history.

“I am, in fact, guilty of the charge,” Assange told the court in Saipan.(

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The remote Pacific island chain is a US territory, located around 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) west of Hawaii.

Assange - who has long held a deep mistrust of the US, even going so far as accusing it of allegedly plotting his assassination - was hesitant about stepping foot in the continental US, and so prosecutors asked for all proceedings to take place in a day in a US federal court based in Saipan, the largest island and capital of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Clapper: Assange has ‘sort of paid his dues’

By: Al IMRAN on June 25, 2024 / comment : 0

Clapper: Assange has ‘sort of paid his dues’

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper reacted to Julian Assange’s plea deal Monday, saying that the WikiLeaks founder has “sort of paid his dues” already.

Clapper — who served as director of national intelligence in 2010, when WikiLeaks published the trove of classified military and intelligence documents — said Monday that Assange’s plea deal “came out pretty well.”

“I think critical to this was his plea of one count of espionage. I think the law enforcement community and the Intelligence Community wouldn’t have bought into this without that,” he said on CNN’s “Laura Coates Live.”

“But he has served essentially seven years of incarceration in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. He was released from that and then the Brits arrested him. He did 62 months in jail. Hard time in London. So, he has sort of, you know, paid his dues,” he added.

Assange has spent the last five years in a British prison to avoid extradition to the U.S. to face the charges in connection to the documents. He agreed Monday to plead guilty to one felony charge under the Espionage Act, in a deal that would allow him credit for time served in the U.K., avoiding prison in the U.S.

Assange was indicted on 18 charges, including 17 espionage charges and one for computer misuse, following the release of the classified documents.

Clapper said that while he thinks Assange has served his time, people should not think it is “okay” to reveal classified information.

“I think another issue here, speaking on behalf of the Intelligence Community, is you can’t have a system where people on their own unilaterally decide, well, I just think it’s okay to expose all this classified information when they’ve made a commitment to protect it. That, to me, is very important principle to bear in mind here,” he said.

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Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush’: attorney

By: Al IMRAN on June 23, 2024 / comment : 0

Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush’: attorney

Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa early Sunday, his attorney Lewis Fusco confirmed with News4JAX. ()
Charles Jones, who went by the rap name of “Julio Foolio,” celebrating his 26th birthday, which was Friday, and staying at an Airbnb, according to Fusco.
Fusco said that too many people were in the Airbnb where they were celebrating and that they had to leave. In an Instagram story, the rapper said police shut the pool party down and “kicked” them out of the Airbnb. Numerous posts on his social media advertised the location of the event.
Fusco said the rapper got a hotel room at a Holiday Inn hotel, where he was “basically ambushed” in the parking lot.()
“The victim in this morning’s shooting is believed to be Charles Jones,” Tampa Police Public Information Officer Jonee’ Lewis wrote in a press release. “Positive identification is pending confirmation from the Medical Examiner’s Office.”(
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According to Tampa Police, three other people were injured and were being treated at the hospital. Their condition was listed as stable.
Dozens of people have turned to social media to talk about the rapper’s death, including a woman who claimed to be his girlfriend.( )
Jones was known for his popular drill rap videos with controversial lyrics about murders involving rival gangs in Jacksonville.
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The Oilers Are Astonishing

By: Al IMRAN on June 22, 2024 / comment : 0

The Oilers Are Astonishing

The first seven minutes of Game 6 were notable to me because, finally, both teams in the Stanley Cup Final appeared to be on even psychological footing. Florida was humbled by back-to-back losses after a steamroller start, but they knew they needed just one more good performance to seal their title. Edmonton had found a more sustainable fuel beyond the mad desperation of a 3-0 and then 3-1 deficit, and balancing out their ongoing series disadvantage was a deafening home arena that could almost convince you the stakes were winner-take-all. This confrontation was no longer cat-and-mouse but simply two great teams, anxious to avoid mistakes but salivating over what could lie on the other side of 60 minutes.()

And then Edmonton broke the game open with a gorgeous, gorgeous goal that started a party they hope will last all the way through a cross-continental flight and one more win on Monday. They've been a vicious counter attacking team as they've reversed their fortunes in this Final, and another turnover created space for Leon Draisaitl to pilot a 3-on-2. Warren Foegele fell down as he collided with Aaron Ekblad, but he got back up again, raced to the net, and finished Leon's pass to beat Sergei Bobrovsky for the 1-0 lead.

Friday was an absolutely glorious night to be an Oilers fan. As Edmonton orchestrated an eventual 5-1 win, their live audience created probably the most emotional atmosphere for a non-clincher that I've ever witnessed. With Oiler joy came absolute misery for the Panthers, whose fearsome aura of undisputed superiority has diffused into wispy, irrelevant memory in the span of just a week. Nothing went right for them in Game 6. After regrouping from a first period in which they produced a season-low two shots on goal, they immediately surrendered a 2-on-1 haymaker from Adam Henrique on yet another quick change of possession. When Aleksander Barkov responded instantly with a goal from a dirty spot, his triumph was negated by a barely perceptible offside decision upon review. To send the Oilers into the second intermission with more momentum after a pretty conservative stretch, Zach Hyman jumped on a loose puck after a blocked shot and rocketed toward Bobrovsky for a breakaway success—no McDavid necessary.()

Multiple times this year I've heard the Panthers' enthusiastically pulverizing style compared to a football team with a juggernaut offensive line, which may not run up flashy scores in the first quarter but exhausts the defense into submission for the drives that matter most. Again, like in Game 5, Florida improved on a poor start, and at the onset of the third a Barkov goal that actually counted gave Alberta a dark cloud to look up and worry about. But that wear-em-down ethos doesn't function the same when the opening stretch is such a mismatch. This team can squeeze the life out of their opponents in a tight contest, but as the Oilers stayed impervious on the

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penalty kill and Stuart Skinner kept cool even when the Cats turned up the heat, there was just no way for the Panthers to redeem themselves from a 3-0 score. Even the potential for a strong finish going into Game 7 was erased by the ecstasy of Ryan McLeod's empty netter, and then, 12 seconds later, Darnell Nurse's empty-netter off a Skinner save. This is the hockey equivalent of sticking your own bully's head in the toilet.

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Kaya Sabancı's Eventful Night!..

By: Al IMRAN on June 20, 2024 / comment : 0

Kaya Sabancı's Momentous Night!..

This evening, an occasion took put in Bodrum that stunned the commerce world. Celebrated businessman Kaya Sabancı was harmed in the contention at Hakkasan Bodrum, which works inside Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, and was hospitalized.

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According to the data gotten by Kent Haber from onlookers, Kaya Sabancı (72), who came to Hakkasan Bodrum, where the season opening party was held this evening, to begin with begun a boisterous and rough contention with a individual following to him. The delayed dialog turned into a battle after a whereas. Kaya Sabancı punched the individual he was contending with in the confront. An onlooker at the scene claimed that the person's nose was broken.

Upon the brawl that all of a sudden broke out in the scene, individuals around attempted to break up the battle. In the mean time, Vedat Aşçı, the proprietor of Mandarin Oriental and Chairman of the Board of ASTAŞ Holding, who was at the setting, went to the twosome and welcomed the parties to stay calm. When Kaya Sabancı, who was purportedly tanked and exceptionally irate, heaved obscenities at Vedat Aşçı, Aşçı punched Sabancı. Sabancı, who fell to the ground and hit his head due to the affect, was taken to Bodrum American Healing center by emergency vehicle.

It was reported that Kaya Sabancı, who gotten to begin with help at the clinic and was found to be in great common condition, will be kept beneath perception today evening time. Sabancı is anticipated to be released tomorrow morning.

STATEMENT FROM SABANCI'S LAWYER...

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On the other hand, Kaya Sabancı's legal counselor Ömer Reşat Kayran made a explanation to writers in front of the healing center around the occurrence. Expressing that they will record a complaint around the occurrence and take after the lawful handle, Kayran said;

“Today around 9 o'clock, after Mr. Kaya welcomed Vedat Aşçı, the proprietor and administrator of Mandarin Oriental, at the opening of a eatery on the Mandarin Oriental location to which he was welcomed, Kaya was beaten by Vedat Aşcı himself and by his watches upon his instigator. He is as of now beneath perception at the American Clinic, examinations are being carried out, and we are holding up for the reports. Taking after the occurrence, we have pictures and photos appearing that an rescue vehicle was not permitted in, beneath the direction of Vedat Aşçı, and at the same time, the emergency vehicle that entered was not permitted to take off. We are taking after and have started the lawful handle with respect to Vedat Aşçı, his watches and security. Mr. Kaya will stay in the clinic beneath perception nowadays, his condition will be checked tomorrow morning and, if essential, he will be released. There is a eatery in the lodging. When they went there as a visitor, Kaya Bey moreover expressed, "He assaulted me after I didn't welcome him." Some time recently this, there were a few progressing differences between Kaya Bey and Vedat Bey. It is a well-known reality that Mr. Kaya does not like Mr. Vedat and that there is a contradiction between them since he gives the vital input to both Mr. Vedat and the location administration almost the things he sees off-base in the location he lives on. The occasion is as of now taking put in front of handfuls of individuals, in front of witnesses. "A 72-year-old individual is beaten and tossed in front of a eatery with a mafia strategy, this is not a circumstance that can be clarified in any way," he said.

Kaya Sabancı's captain, Kemal Kocaoğlan, said approximately the occurrence: “Kaya Bey falls to the ground. He called me to choose me up from here and I went to the scene. "He says he didn't swear, but there was a fracture between them for a long time," he said.

It stimulates interest how this pitiful occurrence between two driving commerce individuals of the nation will conclusion.

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Los Angeles Lakers hire JJ Redick as coach, reports say

By: Al IMRAN on June 20, 2024 / comment : 0

Los Angeles Lakers hire JJ Redick as coach, reports say

Los Angeles Lakers contract JJ Redick as coach, reports say

Former Orlando Enchantment watch JJ Redick takes off the court after being honored by the group in Orlando, Fla., in February.

JJ Redick has concurred to a four-year bargain to gotten to be the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, concurring to ESPN. The Lakers, one of the NBA’s most memorable establishments, with 17 championships, separated ways with coach Darvin Ham after fair two seasons in May taking after a first-round playoff exit.

Redick has no coaching encounter, but he went through 15 seasons in the alliance as a player from 2006 to 2021. The to begin with seven a long time were went through with Orlando — which chosen him at No. 11 in general out of Duke — some time recently time with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Unused Orleans Pelicans, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Dallas Free thinkers. Redick was known as one of the league’s beat 3-point shooters, hitting 41.5% of his career endeavors. He joined ESPN as a ball commentator after he resigned from the association in September 2021.

Redick, 39, is too recognized as one of the best college ball players in history. The Blue Devils’ all-time driving scorer (2,769 focuses), he found the middle value of 19.9 focuses per amusement over four seasons. Redick was named the national college player of the year in 2006 and was a two-time All-American, a two-time ACC Player of the Year and a two-time ACC Competition MVP.

The Lakers, in spite of having stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have fizzled to meet desires in later seasons. They have made it out of the to begin with circular of the playoffs as it were one time since they won the NBA championship in 2020.

Los Angeles supposedly advertised College of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million bargain final week, agreeing to ESPN, but he declined so he might remain in college ball.

Donald Sutherland dies at 88: Cause of death is 'long illness'

By: Al IMRAN on June 20, 2024 / comment : 0

Donald Sutherland dies at 88: Cause of death is 'long illness'

Donald Sutherland passes on at 88: Cause of passing is 'long illness'

The "Starvation Diversions" actor's ability organization shared a few data around his cause of passing in a statement.

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Actor Donald Sutherland has passed on, and his cause of passing has been uncovered as "a long ailment," agreeing to a explanation from his ability agency.

The star of "The Starvation Recreations" arrangement, "M*A*S*H" and more kicked the bucket at age 88 on June 20, 2024, Inventive Craftsmen Office told NBC News.Acclaimed on-screen character Donald Sutherland passed on nowadays in Miami, Florida after a long sickness," the articulation studied. It did not unveil any more points of interest approximately his cause of death.

Sutherland's child Kiefer, 57, a well-known on-screen character in his claim right, too affirmed his father had kicked the bucket in a post on X, once in the past known as Twitter.

The "24" star shared ancient photo with his father, composing nearby it: "With a overwhelming heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed absent. I by and by think one of the most vital performing artists in the history of film. Never plagued by a part, great, terrible or revolting. He adored what he did and did what he cherished, and one can never inquire for more than that. A life well lived."

Sutherland is survived by his spouse, Francine Racette, his five children — children Roeg, Rossif, Angus and Kiefer, and girl Rachel — and four grandchildren.

Donald Sutherland's cause of death

Sutherland's passing taken after "a long ailment," agreeing to the articulation from his ability organization. The performing artist was 88 a long time ancient. No other data has been shared freely yet.

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Sutherland kicked the bucket after a "long sickness," a explanation said, but it did not indicate the nature of his condition.

As a child, Sutherland endured from different infections, counting hepatitis, rheumatic fever and polio, The Unused York Times detailed. As a result, one of his legs was shorter than the other.

Sutherland's most well-known movies

The explanation from Sutherland's ability office reflected on a few of of his most notorious motion picture and TV roles.

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“Born in Holy person John, Canada, Sutherland’s break-through exhibitions in the 1967 film ‘The Messy Dozen’ and Robert Altman’s ‘M*A*S*H’ catapulted him into the open eye," the explanation perused. "All through his six-decade career, the eminent on-screen character featured in such famous movies as ‘Klute,’ ‘Kelly’s Heroes,’ ‘Don’t See Now,’ ‘Ordinary People,’ ‘JFK,’ ‘The Eye of The Needle,’ ‘Fellini’s Casanova,’ ‘1900,’ ‘The Starvation Games’ arrangement, and ‘Ad Astra,’ among others.”

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