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Doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

Los Angeles doctor Dr Salvador Plasencia called the actor a "moron" who could be exploited, according to a co-defendant. He has greed to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death, and faces up to 40 years in prison.

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Landmark French #MeToo trial for gaming giant Ubisoft comes to an end

The prosecutor called for suspended prison sentences of up to three years and fines for all three former top Ubisoft executives, describing the accusations as “extremely serious”. The verdict is expected on 2 July.

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Sexual harassment trial opens in France for former Ubisoft bosses

Serge Hascoët, Thomas François and Guillaume Patrux appeared before the Bobigny criminal court in France on charges of psychological abuse, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. The trial is seen as a landmark #MeToo moment in the male-dominated video game publishing industry.

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault

The British comedian and actor denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault.

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French paedophile former surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison

Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

Argentina

Maradona trial judge withdraws amid TV documentary controversy

Julieta Makintach was accused of behaving "like an actress, not a judge" for taking part in a documentary about the trial of Argentinian football legend's medical team.

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Gérard Depardieu facing trial in Rome for allegedly punching paparazzo

Italian photographer Rino Barillari - known as “the king of paparazzi” - accuses the disgraced French actor of injuring him last May.

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Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie faces sentencing in New York

A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty of attempted murder and assault in February. He is expected to be sentenced today, with Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt saying he will request the maximum 25 years in prison for the 2022 attack that left Salman Rushdie blind in one eye.

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Two men found guilty of criminal damage for felling Sycamore Gap tree

Prosecutors offered no evidence of a motive for the 2023 crime other than calling it senseless vandalism.

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UK trial told Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'mindless' act

The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as it crashed to the ground.

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Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris armed robbery trial

A gang of elderly robbers, millions worth of stolen jewellery, and one of the most famous women on the planet - nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian’s Paris heist made global headlines, the case is finally going to trial.

South Korea

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in indicted on bribery charges

Moon's indictment adds him to a long list of South Korean leaders who have faced trials or scandals at the close of their terms or after leaving office.

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Jury selection to begin in Harvey Weinstein's retrial

Seven years after allegations against him first emerged, Harvey Weinstein is back in court. But even if the retrial ends in not guilty verdicts, the disgraced movie mogul will remain behind bars at Rikers Island.

France

Marine Le Pen barred from running for office in embezzlement trial

Marine Le Pen and 24 National Rally members were found guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay party staff, risking Le Pen's future in politics.

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Depardieu trial: Prosecutor calls for 18-month suspended sentence

“You’re going to declare Gérard Depardieu guilty of these sexual assaults,” the prosecutor told the court. The actor is being tried by a panel of three judges, who won't issue their verdict straight away.

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Accuser tells court actor Gérard Depardieu groped her on film set

This week's trial is the first time one of the more than 20 accusations of sexual misconduct against Gérard Depardieu has reached court.

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Potty gang convicted: Thieves behind golden toilet heist found guilty

The audacious heist of a unique and functioning artwork by conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan has ended with the conviction of three men.

Argentina

Argentinian court begins trial of seven over Maradona's death

Football legend Diego Maradona’s former healthcare team has been brought to trial in Argentina for alleged homicide by negligence, facing up to 25 years in prison following his death at age 60 in 2020.

Germany

Five jailed in Germany for far-right plot to overthrow the government

The defendants had planned to use bombs to cause nationwide blackouts and kidnap former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, prosecutors said.

Peru

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo goes on trial

The country's ex-leader, who was detained in December 2022, faces charges of rebellion, abuse of power and disrupting the peace.