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Wassim al-Assad sentenced to death in Syria war-crimes trial amid transitional justice push
world7 days ago

Wassim al-Assad sentenced to death in Syria war-crimes trial amid transitional justice push

Damascus's Fourth Criminal Court sentenced Wassim al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's cousin, to death for murder, torture and other war crimes linked to the Eastern Ghouta siege; the verdict also saw Bashar, Maher, and Atef Najib receive death sentences in what Syria calls a transitional justice effort. Wassim, arrested in 2025, was accused of leading pro-regime paramilitary groups and killings of civilians; he was found guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes, cleared of drug-trafficking, and his assets were confiscated.

via Al Jazeera|
#death-sentence#eastern-ghouta#syria
Wassim al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Syria War Crimes Trial
world8 days ago

Wassim al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Syria War Crimes Trial

A Damascus court convicted Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, of war crimes including premeditated murder and torture and sentenced him to death. It marks the first in-person sentencing of a member of the al-Assad family in Syria, while Bashar and Maher al-Assad were sentenced in absentia last week. The case also links him to leading pro-regime militias and alleged Captagon production, with his assets confiscated as part of the verdict.

via Al Jazeera|
#damascus-court#death-sentence#syria
Syria court sentences Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
world14 days ago

Syria court sentences Assad to death in absentia for war crimes

A Damascus court convicted and sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s civil war, marking the first verdict against him while he remains in Moscow after fleeing in 2024. His cousin Atef Najib and several other former officials were also handed death sentences in absentia; extradition from Russia remains uncertain.

via BBC|
#bashar-al-assad#damascus#death-sentence
Damascus sentences Assad and kin to death in absentia over war crimes
world14 days ago

Damascus sentences Assad and kin to death in absentia over war crimes

A Syrian court in Damascus sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict; Assad’s maternal cousin Atef Najib was also given the death penalty in the same case, with the verdict broadcast on state TV as the Assads reside in Russia and Damascus seeks their extradition.

via CNN|
#assad#damascus#death-sentence
Hasina pledges return to Bangladesh despite death sentence, tests new BNP-led govt
world20 days ago

Hasina pledges return to Bangladesh despite death sentence, tests new BNP-led govt

Exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year despite a death sentence issued in absentia, a move that would test the new BNP-led government and Dhaka’s readiness to arrest her on arrival; rights groups and the UN have criticized the conviction and process, while Hasina calls for judicial independence and India faced criticism for hosting her remarks.

via Financial Times|
#bangladesh#bnp#death-sentence
Vietnam Court Upholds Death Sentence for Tycoon in $12 Billion Fraud
world-news1 year ago

Vietnam Court Upholds Death Sentence for Tycoon in $12 Billion Fraud

A Vietnamese court has upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, rejecting her appeal in a $12 billion fraud case. Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings, was convicted of embezzlement and bribery in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case. Despite her admission of guilt and partial repayment, the court found no grounds to reduce her sentence. Lan's arrest in 2022 led to a financial crisis at Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank, prompting a $24 billion rescue by Vietnam's central bank.

via CNN|
#anti-corruption#death-sentence#fraud
Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death for 'Doomsday' Triple Murders
crime2 years ago

Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death for 'Doomsday' Triple Murders

Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death by an Idaho jury for the 2019 murders of his first wife, Tamara Daybell, and his second wife's two children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan. The verdict, which took two days to reach, was described by prosecutors as justice for the victims' families. Daybell, who promoted apocalyptic beliefs to justify the killings, was also found guilty of insurance fraud. His co-conspirator and wife, Lori Vallow, was previously sentenced to life in prison for her role in the murders.

via ABC News|
#chad-daybell#crime#death-sentence
Chad Daybell Faces Sentencing in 'Doomsday' Triple-Murder Trial
crime2 years ago

Chad Daybell Faces Sentencing in 'Doomsday' Triple-Murder Trial

Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death for the murders of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and his second wife's two children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow. The case, which involved elements of power, sex, money, and apocalyptic beliefs, drew national attention and was featured in a Netflix documentary. Daybell's second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, was also convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison.

via CNN|
#chad-daybell#crime#death-sentence
Judge Recommends Overturning Texas Inmate Melissa Lucio's Death Sentence
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Judge Recommends Overturning Texas Inmate Melissa Lucio's Death Sentence

A judge has recommended overturning the conviction and death sentence of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022, after finding that evidence in her murder trial was suppressed. The suppressed evidence, including witness statements from Lucio’s children and a report by Child Protective Services, would have corroborated Lucio’s defense that her daughter died of an accidental fall. The recommendation has been sent to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and Lucio’s case has garnered support from celebrities and lawmakers.

via The Associated Press|
#death-sentence#legalcriminal-justice#melissa-lucio
"Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $44 Billion Fraud Case"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $44 Billion Fraud Case"

Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a $12.5 billion fraud case, which led to $27 billion in losses and involved illegal control of a major bank. Her arrest is part of an anti-corruption drive in Vietnam, led by Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and has raised concerns about similar practices in other banks and businesses, impacting the country's economic outlook and foreign investor confidence.

via Yahoo Finance|
#corruption#crime-and-justice#death-sentence
"Vietnam's High-Profile Death Sentences in Major Fraud Cases Signal Anti-Corruption Progress"
politics-and-business2 years ago

"Vietnam's High-Profile Death Sentences in Major Fraud Cases Signal Anti-Corruption Progress"

The death sentence of real estate tycoon Truong My Lan in Vietnam for orchestrating a massive financial fraud case marks a significant turning point in the country's anti-corruption campaign, signaling an expanded commitment to crackdown on corruption in the private sector. The harsh sentencing has created uncertainty in the business community, particularly in the real estate sector, and has made foreign investors jittery, impacting Vietnam's economic outlook. The campaign, spearheaded by Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, has led to a slowdown in economic growth and a mixed public opinion about the government's seriousness in fighting corruption.

via The Associated Press|
#anti-corruption-campaign#death-sentence#economic-impact