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  • UK PM explores ways to deport Pakistan-born rape convict

    UK PM explores ways to deport Pakistan-born rape convict

    London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has requested the home secretary review the case of Shabir Ahmed, a key figure in the Rochdale grooming gang, amid growing calls to change laws to facilitate his deportation.

    Ahmed, 73, known among his victims as “Daddy,” was released from prison Thursday after serving 14 years for numerous charges of rape and sexual offenses against young girls. He moved to the UK from Gujarat, India, in the late 1970s when he was 14. He has no valid Pakistani documentation, having renounced his Pakistani nationality decades ago to secure British citizenship.

    He is believed to have been released on parole, with conditions requiring him to reside at a 24-hour staffed bail hostel, wear an electronic GPS tracker, and stay away from his former address on Windsor Avenue in Oldham. Furthermore, he’s subject to an “exclusion zone,” preventing him from entering certain areas of Rochdale.

    Ahmed’s British citizenship has been revoked, leaving him with no legal status. However, deportation is barred due to a 1971 law that prohibits removing certain Commonwealth citizens who have been in the UK for over 50 years.

    Downing Street stated that Prime Minister Starmer asked Shabana Mahmood to explore options for deporting Ahmed, describing his case as “particularly heinous.” The government reaffirmed its commitment: “We are unequivocal that when foreign nationals commit crimes here, we will do everything possible to remove them.”

    His impending release has prompted political leaders, including the upcoming likely Prime Minister Andy Burnham, to call for urgent review and action, urging ministers to consider all possible avenues for deportation. Rochdale MP Paul Waugh from the Labour Party also emphasized that the Foreign Office should do everything within their power to facilitate Ahmed’s deportation.

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch declared that her party would seek to amend the government’s Immigration and Asylum Bill to close legal loopholes preventing Ahmed’s deportation.

    Ahmed was convicted at Liverpool Crown Court in 2012 for offenses involving five girls and sentenced to 19 years in prison, one of nine men found guilty in the case.

    A senior Pakistani government official told Geo News exclusively that Ahmed is a stateless individual and not a Pakistani citizen. The official explained that Ahmed does not possess UK nationality and had long ago renounced his Pakistani citizenship, thus considering him “an alien” under their view.

  • Rawan Bin Hussain Faces Longer Prison Term in Dubai

    Rawan Bin Hussain Faces Longer Prison Term in Dubai

    Digital Phablet – Kuwaiti fashion icon Rawan Bin Hussain is the subject of rumors regarding an extended jail term.

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    Due to her imprisonment in Dubai and her complete absence from social media, the name of the Kuwaiti fashionista Rawan Bin Hussain has resurfaced prominently online. Recently, rumors circulated claiming her sentence had been extended; however, no official confirmation or statement from authorities has verified this claim.

    Speculation suggests that she was sentenced to an additional year in jail after assaulting a female security officer at a Dubai detention center, according to circulating Snapchat reports. Still, no official source has confirmed this story.

    Official Instagram profile of Rawan Bin Hussain

    In addition to being deported from the UAE, Rawan was serving a six-month sentence and paid a fine of 20,000 Emirati dirhams, roughly equivalent to $5,445 USD.

    This situation stems from findings by the Dubai Public Prosecution, confirming that Rawan was detained in public while intoxicated, caused a disturbance, and engaged in verbal and physical altercations with Dubai police officers on duty.

    The Dubai Public Prosecution directed her to appear before the judiciary, leading to a criminal case being filed with the Criminal Court. Rawan attempted to persuade the court to dismiss the charges, but ultimately, the verdict was handed down, sparking a wave of reactions on social media. Some expressed sympathy for her daughter Luna, while others insisted she had violated Dubai’s laws and deserved punishment.






  • Nintendo’s Odd Moves in Completing the Palworld Lawsuit

    Nintendo’s Odd Moves in Completing the Palworld Lawsuit

    Nintendo has changed the wording of a patent in its lawsuit against Palworld, a game focused on collecting creatures. Florian Mueller, a legal expert on intellectual property, described this change as unusual and suggested it may mean Nintendo is concerned about how the case will turn out (GamesRadar+).

    Mueller, who previously worked as a legal consultant for Blizzard, shared his views on Nintendo’s recent legal move in GamesFray. He noted that Nintendo is using uncommon tactics because the lawsuit is facing difficulties.

    Nintendo’s Case Against Pocketpair Is Struggling

    Mueller stated, “Litigants don’t change a patent during an infringement case unless they think it might be ruled invalid in its original form. This doesn’t guarantee a loss, but Nintendo’s new wording is odd and unlikely to help their situation.”

    The patent that Nintendo has altered involves a smooth transition between two mounts in a video game. The new wording is vague, and Mueller points out the phrase “even when” is rarely used in patents due to its subjectivity.

    The patent reads:

    “. . . and even when [emphasis added] any boarding character other than the aerial boarding character capable of moving in the air is the currently selected boarding character and a first operation input is given when the player character is in the air, the computer causes the aerial boarding character to appear in the virtual space, and causes the player character to board the aerial boarding character instead of the currently selected boarding character from among the boarding characters; . . .”

    Mueller commented, “This type of wording is overly complicated and seems designed to obscure the facts. Additionally, ‘even when’ is not commonly found in patent claims. It’s almost like a last-ditch effort, a strange way to try to win. However, Judge Motoyuki Nakashima is very experienced in patent law and won’t be fooled by odd language.”

    He concluded by saying that it’s hard to understand Nintendo’s goals with this case, noting, “Nintendo is getting to a point where it may not make sense to them anymore.”

    Recently, Palworld released Tides of Terraria, an update that introduced new islands, pals, and mechanics.

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    Palworld
    Released
    January 19, 2024
    ESRB
    T For Teen Due To Violence
    Developer(s)
    Pocket Pair, Inc.
    Publisher(s)
    Pocket Pair, Inc.
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  • Jennifer Lopez Sued for $300K Over Instagram Photos — Why It Might Happen Again

    Jennifer Lopez Sued for $300K Over Instagram Photos — Why It Might Happen Again

    Headline: Jennifer Lopez Hit with $300K Lawsuit for Reposting Her Own Photos

    Jennifer Lopez, the iconic entertainer, is currently embroiled in a significant legal battle. A photographer, Edwin Blanco, along with his agency, has lodged a lawsuit against her for allegedly reposting photos taken of her without proper authorization.

    The dispute centers around images Lopez shared from a pre-Golden Globes party held in Los Angeles last January, hosted by Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair. Dressed in a stunning white Silvia Cherassi gown accented with floral designs, a luxurious fur coat, Gianvito Rossi shoes, and a Chanel handbag, the 55-year-old appeared glamorous in the photos.

    In her post, which accompanied a caption stating, "GG Weekend Glamour," Lopez likely didn’t anticipate the legal ramifications that would follow. The lawsuit claims that Lopez’s use of these images was for commercial benefits, seeking up to $150,000 for each infringed image—totaling $300,000.

    Legal documents indicate that Lopez used the images to bolster her media presence and promote collaborations with various fashion brands. Despite attempts by the photographer and his agency to negotiate a financial arrangement with her representatives, they haven’t finalized any agreements yet.

    Lopez isn’t alone in facing such lawsuits; she has dealt with similar legal challenges in the past, with cases in 2019 and 2020 leading to undisclosed settlements. This trend among celebrities is on the rise, with other high-profile figures like Gigi Hadid and Dua Lipa also encountering lawsuits for similar reasons.

    It’s crucial to note that the law generally attributes copyright ownership to the photographer, not to the subject of the image, which adds another layer to this ongoing case.