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5:17am, 13th May, 2019

Alleged New York sex cult portrayed leader as 'some kind of god' -witness

An alleged New York sex cult shielded its founder from new recruits, building the man up as a genius of unparalleled insight whose followers came to view him as "some kind of god," according to a 12-year veteran of the group.

Ex-member of alleged New York sex cult felt 'shame' after forced encounter

12:25pm, 8th May, 2019

US

Ex-member of alleged New York sex cult felt 'shame' after forced encounter

A former member of an alleged New York sex cult testified on Wednesday that the secretive group's leader forced her into an unwanted sexual encounter and took nude photos of her after he announced that he was her "grand master."

Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices

1:22pm, 23rd April, 2019

Entertainment

Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices

Two Nigerian-American brothers wrapped up in Jussie Smollett's Chicago hate-crime hoax sued the "Empire" actor's lawyers on Tuesday, accusing them of defamation for insisting they had "criminally attacked" the actor even after police conclu...

Scholes charged by FA for alleged betting breaches

12:05pm, 16th April, 2019

UK

Scholes charged by FA for alleged betting breaches

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules, the English governing body said on Tuesday.

Chicago sues Jussie Smollett over costs of investigating alleged attack

9:12pm, 11th April, 2019

US

Chicago sues Jussie Smollett over costs of investigating alleged attack

The city of Chicago filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Jussie Smollett seeking three times the damages it said it incurred in the investigation of a hate crime that authorities allege the "Empire" actor staged.

Sri Lanka's wartime defense chief sued in U.S. over alleged torture and murder

1:23pm, 10th April, 2019

World

Sri Lanka's wartime defense chief sued in U.S. over alleged torture and murder

Sri Lanka's former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who oversaw the crushing of Tamil Tiger rebels under his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa's rule a decade ago, is being sued in two cases in the United States for his alleged role in torture...

U.S. foils alleged plot to drive stolen truck into pedestrians in Maryland

5:30pm, 8th April, 2019

US

U.S. foils alleged plot to drive stolen truck into pedestrians in Maryland

A Maryland man inspired by a 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, France, has been detained for allegedly plotting to drive a stolen truck into pedestrians at a busy shopping and entertainment complex alongside the Potomac River in hopes of creating “panic...

Ex-U.S. Vice President Biden denies inappropriate conduct over alleged kiss

1:11pm, 31st March, 2019

Politics

Ex-U.S. Vice President Biden denies inappropriate conduct over alleged kiss

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Sunday he believed he had never acted inappropriately following allegations by a female activist that he made her feel uncomfortable by kissing her at a campaign event in 2014.

Ex-VP Biden doesn't recall inappropriate kiss alleged by activist: spokesman

5:16pm, 30th March, 2019

Politics

Ex-VP Biden doesn't recall inappropriate kiss alleged by activist: spokesman

A spokesman for Joe Biden said the former vice president does not recall an incident in 2014 when a female activist said he inappropriately kissed her, but some of his potential rivals for the Democratic nomination said on Saturday they believe his a...

Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped, was 'vilified' over alleged hoax: lawyer

12:10pm, 26th March, 2019

Entertainment

Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped, was 'vilified' over alleged hoax: lawyer

Illinois prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges that accused "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime attack to gain publicity, an incident that attracted international attention, his lawyers said.

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett cleared of charges in alleged hoax attack: lawyers

11:28am, 26th March, 2019

Entertainment

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett cleared of charges in alleged hoax attack: lawyers

Illinois prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges that accused "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime attack to gain publicity, his attorneys said in a statement.

Alleged Gambino crime boss shot, killed outside Staten Island home

12:15am, 14th March, 2019

US

Alleged Gambino crime boss shot, killed outside Staten Island home

The reported crime boss of the New York Mafia's Gambino family, Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, was gunned down in front of his Staten Island home late Wednesday, police and media said.

K-pop Big Bang member says to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral

5:47am, 11th March, 2019

Entertainment

K-pop Big Bang member says to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral

A member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang who uses the stage name Seungri will leave the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country, he said on Monday.

K-pop Big Bang member booked on alleged sex bribery; company shares drop

12:12am, 11th March, 2019

Entertainment

K-pop Big Bang member booked on alleged sex bribery; company shares drop

A member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang, who goes by the stage name Seungri, has been charged with providing prostitutes to foreign investors in his private club, media reported on Sunday, sending shares of his agency as much as 14 percent lower...

Australia's Cardinal Pell sued for alleged child abuse in 1970s

9:34pm, 6th March, 2019

World

Australia's Cardinal Pell sued for alleged child abuse in 1970s

Australia's Cardinal George Pell, in jail awaiting sentencing on five child sex offences, is being sued in the Supreme Court of Victoria for another alleged child abuse offense.

Estonia investigates alleged Swedbank link to money laundering scandal

12:47pm, 20th February, 2019

Business

Estonia investigates alleged Swedbank link to money laundering scandal

Estonia is investigating allegations linking Swedbank to suspicious transactions in the country involving Danske Bank, Estonia's state prosecutor said on Wednesday.

North Carolina hearing on alleged election fraud enters third day

9:05am, 20th February, 2019

Politics

North Carolina hearing on alleged election fraud enters third day

North Carolina election officials were to hear a third day of testimony about an investigation into an alleged election fraud scheme led by a Republican operative to sway a close and still unsettled congressional race.

Suspects in alleged attack on 'Empire' actor released

12:00am, 16th February, 2019

US

Suspects in alleged attack on 'Empire' actor released

Suspects arrested in connection with an alleged racist and homophobic assault on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago were released on Friday, police said.

Police arrest 'potential suspects' in alleged attack on 'Empire' actor

3:54pm, 15th February, 2019

Entertainment

Police arrest 'potential suspects' in alleged attack on 'Empire' actor

Two Nigerian brothers have been arrested in connection with an alleged racist and homophobic assault on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago, the city's police department said on Friday.

NBA, U.S. Tennis, Sky, urge U.S. action on alleged Saudi TV piracy

3:37pm, 15th February, 2019

World

NBA, U.S. Tennis, Sky, urge U.S. action on alleged Saudi TV piracy

A group of sports bodies and broadcasters including the U.S. National Basketball Association, U.S. Tennis Association and Sky has called for the United States to add Saudi Arabia to its "priority watch list" over alleged TV piracy, filings show.

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Alleged New York sex cult portrayed leader as 'some kind of god' -witness

Ex-member of alleged New York sex cult felt 'shame' after forced encounter

Jussie Smollett lawyers sued by alleged hoax accomplices

Scholes charged by FA for alleged betting breaches

Chicago sues Jussie Smollett over costs of investigating alleged attack

Sri Lanka's wartime defense chief sued in U.S. over alleged torture and murder

U.S. foils alleged plot to drive stolen truck into pedestrians in Maryland

Ex-U.S. Vice President Biden denies inappropriate conduct over alleged kiss

Ex-VP Biden doesn't recall inappropriate kiss alleged by activist: spokesman

Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped, was 'vilified' over alleged hoax: lawyer

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett cleared of charges in alleged hoax attack: lawyers

Alleged Gambino crime boss shot, killed outside Staten Island home

K-pop Big Bang member says to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral

K-pop Big Bang member booked on alleged sex bribery; company shares drop

Australia's Cardinal Pell sued for alleged child abuse in 1970s

Estonia investigates alleged Swedbank link to money laundering scandal

North Carolina hearing on alleged election fraud enters third day

Suspects in alleged attack on 'Empire' actor released

Police arrest 'potential suspects' in alleged attack on 'Empire' actor

NBA, U.S. Tennis, Sky, urge U.S. action on alleged Saudi TV piracy

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