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Inside Indonesia’s ‘Luxury’ Prison Apartments: A Peek at Cibinong’s Hidden Opulence
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Inside Indonesia’s ‘Luxury’ Prison Apartments: A Peek at Cibinong’s Hidden Opulence

Iran’s appeals court has upheld a 74‑lash sentence for singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she livestreamed a concert without a hijab, a move that violated the country’s dress code laws. The original criminal court also convicted Ahmadi and several band members of offending public decency and barred them from leaving the country and from audiovisual work for two years. The appeal was rejected without a hearing, officials said the ruling was intended to deter future defiance. The decision drew condemnation from artists, activists and human rights groups, echoing the flogging of activist Roya Heshmati in January. The case highlights ongoing tensions in Iran following Mahsa Amini’s death and the country’s intensified enforcement of morality laws.

Iran’s appeals court has upheld a 74‑lash sentence for singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she livestreamed a concert without a hijab, a move that violated the country’s dress code laws. The original criminal court also convicted Ahmadi and several band members of offending public decency and barred them from leaving the country and from audiovisual work for two years. The appeal was rejected without a hearing, officials said the ruling was intended to deter future defiance. The decision drew condemnation from artists, activists and human rights groups, echoing the flogging of activist Roya Heshmati in January. The case highlights ongoing tensions in Iran following Mahsa Amini’s death and the country’s intensified enforcement of morality laws.

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee rejected a clemency request for Christa Pike, who faces execution on 30 September. Pike was convicted for the 1995 murder of 19‑year‑old Colleen Slemmer at the age of 18. Her defense argues that Pike’s history of trauma and mental illness and the fact that she was a juvenile during the crime should have precluded a death sentence. The governor’s decision has drawn criticism from legal experts and advocates who say the state is ignoring scientific and legal guidelines regarding executing young offenders. The case continues to press the broader national debate over gender, juvenile crimes and the role of clemency in capital punishment.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee rejected a clemency request for Christa Pike, who faces execution on 30 September. Pike was convicted for the 1995 murder of 19‑year‑old Colleen Slemmer at the age of 18. Her defense argues that Pike’s history of trauma and mental illness and the fact that she was a juvenile during the crime should have precluded a death sentence. The governor’s decision has drawn criticism from legal experts and advocates who say the state is ignoring scientific and legal guidelines regarding executing young offenders. The case continues to press the broader national debate over gender, juvenile crimes and the role of clemency in capital punishment.

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A Istanbul court has found comedian Deniz Göktaş guilty of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and sentenced him to almost 19 months in prison, but the judge may allow his release because he has already served the time. The verdict comes amid a broader crackdown on dissent in Turkey, with journalists, activists and even the mayor of Istanbul facing arrest. Göktaş, whose viral stand‑up video has over 15 million views, boasts of maintaining his humour even in solitary confinement. Supporters gathered outside the courthouse with signs declaring “Deniz Göktaş not alone”, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression. While the comedian is free now, the case underscores the tension between state authority and artistic freedom in Turkey.

A Istanbul court has found comedian Deniz Göktaş guilty of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and sentenced him to almost 19 months in prison, but the judge may allow his release because he has already served the time. The verdict comes amid a broader crackdown on dissent in Turkey, with journalists, activists and even the mayor of Istanbul facing arrest. Göktaş, whose viral stand‑up video has over 15 million views, boasts of maintaining his humour even in solitary confinement. Supporters gathered outside the courthouse with signs declaring “Deniz Göktaş not alone”, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression. While the comedian is free now, the case underscores the tension between state authority and artistic freedom in Turkey.

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