An Indian court sentenced police volunteer Sanjay Roy to life in prison for the rape and killing of a trainee doctor, sparking nationwide protests. The victim was found strangled and sexually assaulted in a hospital, leading to demands for better security and a swift trial. Despite harsher penalties introduced in 2013, rape cases in India have increased, with 31,516 reported in 2022, highlighting ongoing issues with violence against women in the country.
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Biden in Final Hours Pardons Relatives and Others to Thwart Trump Reprisals
President Biden granted pre-emptive pardons to his family members and high-profile figures like Gen. Mark A. Milley and Dr. Anthony S. Fauci to protect them from potential political retribution by incoming President Trump. The pardons were issued as a shield against politically motivated investigations and vengeance, with Mr. Biden emphasizing that the recipients did not commit any crimes. The move was unprecedented in its use of executive clemency to thwart a successor's abuse of power,...
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