International-Accountability

Virginia Giuffre Lawsuit Against Prince Andrew Proceeds Despite Sealed Settlement Documents

2022-01-03 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan allows Virginia Giuffre’s lawsuit against Prince Andrew to proceed, despite arguments that a sealed 2009 settlement agreement with Jeffrey Epstein bars the case. The ruling highlights ongoing transparency issues as key documents remain sealed from public view, …

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Magnitsky Act Passed by US Congress

2012-04-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives, targeting Russian officials responsible for human rights violations and corruption. Named after Sergei Magnitsky, a lawyer who exposed a $230 million tax fraud scheme and subsequently died in …

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