A Seoul court sentenced a 26-year-old South Korean man to a two-year suspended prison sentence for deliberately gaining over 44 pounds to avoid active military duty. His accomplice, also 26, received the same sentence for assisting in the scheme. The man, initially deemed fit for active duty, significantly increased his caloric intake and quit his job to reach a weight qualifying him for social service. Both defendants and prosecutors did not appeal the November 13th ruling.
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As I read about the tragic incident where a bystander was shot in the head as New York police tackled a fare-evader, my heart sank. The thought of someone being caught in the crossfire of a situation that escalated over something as trivial as fare evasion is deeply troubling. It is incomprehensible to me how a situation involving a $3 subway fare could result in such a violent and life-threatening outcome.
The fact that two bystanders and one of the officers were also shot in the incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of trigger-happy policing. The idea that law enforcement officers, who are supposed to protect and serve the community, could shoot into a crowded space without regard for the safety of innocent bystanders is appalling.… Continue reading
Arizona officials are facing quite the challenge as they try to serve Rudy Giuliani with an indictment notice. It seems like he has perfected the art of evasion, leaving many to wonder where in the world is Rudy Giuliani hiding now? With wild speculations ranging from being curled up under a refrigerator box to lounging around wineos and blood banks, it’s clear that the public has no shortage of imaginative ideas on his whereabouts.
The fact that Giuliani has managed to dodge being served with a court summons raises concerns about the loopholes in the legal system that allow individuals to delay or avoid prosecution.… Continue reading
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