Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies bribery claims in London trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former Petroleum Resources minister, denies taking bribes in a London trial as the case unfolds.
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Ex-OPEC Chief Denies Bribe Claims in London Corruption Trial
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who led OPEC in 2014–15, told a Southwark Crown Court in London that she did not take bribes as she faces five bribery counts and a conspiracy charge tied to 2011–2015. Prosecutors allege she enjoyed a lavish lifestyle funded by oil-contract interests linked to Atlantic Energy and SPOG Petrochemical, while the defence says critical records are missing or delayed, hindering her ability to defend herself.
"Craig Wright's Trial: The Battle Over Bitcoin's Creator"
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is claiming in a UK trial that he is the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, known as "Satoshi Nakamoto," but is being challenged by the Crypto Open Patent Alliance. The organization accuses Wright of fabricating evidence and seeks to oppose his attempts to gain control of Bitcoin's intellectual property rights. Despite Wright's claims, critics point to a lack of hard evidence and inconsistencies in his documents, as well as his refusal to publicly move a token amount of Bitcoin to prove his claims. The trial is ongoing, with a judge expected to make a final ruling at a later date.
"Greta Thunberg Faces Trial in London for Oil Industry Protest Arrest"
Greta Thunberg, along with four others, is on trial in London for allegedly failing to comply with police requests to leave a protest blocking the entrance to an oil and gas industry conference. If found guilty, she could face a maximum fine of 2,500 pounds. Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has been involved in previous protests and faced fines. The trial has drawn support from environmental protesters who argue that the prosecution reflects a government prioritizing oil profits over a sustainable future.
"Greta Thunberg on Trial for London Climate Protest at Oil and Gas Conference"
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, along with four other protesters, is on trial in London for blocking the entrance to an oil and gas industry conference last year. The trial, which began at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, centers on a charge of breaching a section of the Public Order Act. Thunberg and other climate activists have accused fossil fuel companies of hindering the global transition to renewables for profit, and they also oppose the U.K. government’s approval of oil drilling in the North Sea. If convicted, the protesters could face fines of up to 2,500 pounds ($3,170).
Kevin Spacey Eyes Comeback in Acting Industry After Sexual Assault Charges Cleared
Kevin Spacey has blamed the media for portraying him as a monster after he was accused of sexual assault. The actor, who is due to stand trial in London on 28 June, said he was confident he would be cleared of the charges and that people would start hiring him again. Spacey said he was still processing the many accusations against him, but added that he drew resilience from positive fan encounters. He is currently writing scripts and short films, but said he would not write about his experience of being accused of sexual assault.