UK businessman arrested for allegedly helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions

Russian billionaire and businessman Oleg Deripaska smiles at the plenary session during the Saint Petersburg Economic Forum SPIEF 2022, on June 17, 2022, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Federal authorities are seeking the extradition of a British businessman who was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly helping a Russian oligarch evade sanctions, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced.  Graham Bonham-Carter, 62, was indicted on counts of wire fraud and conspiring to violate sanctions imposed on his boss, Russian oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska.  Bonham-Carter worked …

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Harvey Weinstein held in ‘medieval’ conditions ahead of court: lawyer

Harvey Weinstein held in ‘medieval’ conditions ahead of court: lawyer

Harvey Weinstein held in ‘medieval’ conditions ahead of court: lawyer Los Angeles: Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is being held in appalling conditions in a cell as he awaits his daily trial sessions in Los Angeles, his lawyer said Tuesday. The “Shakespeare in Love” producer, who once dominated Hollywood, is on trial for multiple counts of sexual assault against five …

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Value of Anne Heche’s estate revealed amid battle over it

Value of Anne Heche's estate revealed amid battle over it

Anne Heche died with about $400,000 to her name, according to new court documents — as her ex-boyfriend and adult son are set to duke it out over her estate. The “Six Days, Seven Nights” actress ex-boyfriend James Tupper appeared in Los Angeles court Tuesday, where a judge shot down his bid to be appointed guardian ad litem of the …

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NWSL’s Red Stars Players Demand Owner Arnim Whisler Sell Team

NWSL’s Red Stars Remove Embattled Owner as Chairman of Board

The Red Stars are one of several teams continuing to navigate the fallout of an explosive investigation that uncovered systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct across the National Women’s Soccer League. Last Wednesday, two days after the findings were released, Chicago’s board of directors voted to remove chairman Arnim Whisler due to his handling of complaints from players against former manager Rory Dames—one of …

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Luciano Spalletti: The underrated genius masterminding Napoli’s resurgence

Luciano Spalletti: The underrated genius masterminding Napoli's resurgence

Only one team has ever scored more goals after three Champions League games than Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli Last May, after Luciano Spalletti’s beloved Fiat Panda was stolen, Napoli’s ultras placed a banner outside the club’s stadium promising the car would be returned – if he left the club. Supporters were unhappy after Napoli’s Scudetto challenge fell away, and placed the …

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Biden admin official privately briefed former employers’ donors on energy policy, text messages show

Biden admin official privately briefed former employers' donors on energy policy, text messages show

FIRST ON FOX: A top Biden administration official briefed a “funders only” event hosted earlier this year by the Energy Foundation, her former employer, according to records obtained by an energy policy group. Allison Clements, a Democratic commissioner on the five-member Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), ultimately agreed to attend the Jan. 10 funder event despite an Energy Foundation official …

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Democratic candidate for governor falling behind in polls, loses endorsement from top teachers union

Democratic candidate for governor falling behind in polls, loses endorsement from top teachers union

Gov. Steve Sisolak, D-Nev., lost an endorsement from a top teachers union in his race for re-election for not sufficiently addressing educational issues, and the announcement comes after several recent polls show him falling behind Republican challenger Joe Lombardo in the Nevada governor’s race. The Clark County Education Association (CCEA) announced that after interviewing both gubernatorial candidates, they will not …

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Women’s Rugby World Cup: Day Two Highlights

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Day Two Highlights

A message from space and a family legacy both feature in our latest round-up from New Zealand Women’s Rugby World Cup: Day Two Highlights The first weekend of pool matches at this year’s Rugby World Cup is complete, with Italy, Canada and Wales the victors on day two. Before we start looking ahead to the second round, let’s first reflect …

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