Tag: Intimidation

Taiwan’s new President urges China to stop military intimidation

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te has said in his inauguration speech that he wants peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats and intimidation. After being sworn in, Mr Lai said: “I hope that China will face the reality of (Taiwan)’s existence, respect the choices of the people of Taiwan, and in […]

Taiwan’s new President Lai calls on China to cease intimidation

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te has called on Beijing to cease its political and military intimidation against his democratic island country. “Peace is the only option,” Lai told the crowd attending his inauguration ceremony in Taiwan. Lai also called on China to share with Taiwan the global responsibility of maintaining peace and stability in the […]

Tennessee voter intimidation lawsuit targets primary election law

Former Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe, voter Phil Lawson and members of the League of Women Voters of Tennessee have refiled their primary election federal lawsuit to correct some legal technicalities. Their mission remains the same: Ensuring all Tennessee voters can cast primary ballots for any party without fear of retribution. The group says signs at […]

Trump rebuked as hush-money trial judge warns against juror intimidation

Donald Trump met a stern rebuke on Tuesday from the jurist presiding over his criminal hush-money trial, with the judge warning: “I won’t have any jurors intimidated in this courtroom.” Trump’s apparent misbehavior did not derail the trial’s progress; seven jurors were picked by day’s end. Judge Juan Merchan’s comment came shortly after jury selection […]

Police seize phones from Karen Read as part of witness intimidation investigation

25 Investigates: Police seize phones from Karen Read as part of witness intimidation investigation Massachusetts State Police seized two phones from Karen Read on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation being conducted by a special prosecutor hired by the Norfolk County District Attorney. Special Prosecutor Ken Mello, who is running the investigation, revealed the […]