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Marius Borg Høiby begins home detention at Skaugum as royal drama continues
world1 month ago

Marius Borg Høiby begins home detention at Skaugum as royal drama continues

Oslo District Court extended Marius Borg Høiby’s pretrial detention by four weeks but allowed him to serve it at home under the RISK electronic-monitoring program at Skaugum, pending his appeal of a four-year sentence for two rape counts. Leaving Ila prison for house arrest requires consent from Haakon’s household, and the arrangement serves as a stopgap until a Court of Appeal decision—coinciding with Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s discharge from the hospital.

TB-infected woman released from prison after fleeing treatment.
health3 years ago

TB-infected woman released from prison after fleeing treatment.

A woman in Tacoma, Washington, who had been evading law enforcement for three months while ignoring court orders to treat her tuberculosis case, has been released from jail with conditions. She has agreed to treat her tuberculosis case at home, in isolation, under electronic monitoring, and must open her door to health department workers and law enforcement officials. If she fails to comply, she will be found in contempt, and a new civil arrest warrant will be issued. Tuberculosis treatments can be lengthy, and the infection is one of the top infectious disease killers in the world.

Russia Implements Digital Draft to Combat Draft Dodging and Emigration
politics3 years ago

Russia Implements Digital Draft to Combat Draft Dodging and Emigration

Russian lawmakers have passed measures to make it harder for citizens to dodge future military draft orders, including a travel ban and an electronic monitoring system. The move comes amid reports that Ukraine is preparing to launch a spring offensive. The measures suggest that President Vladimir Putin may be looking to issue another mobilization order. The updates to Russia's conscription system include the implementation of an electric delivery system, which means that fighting age men could receive their summons via email. Punishments will begin to incur if individuals fail to report for duty within 20 days of their summons.