- Reuters
Exiled Chinese businessman's chief-of-staff pleads guilty in US to fraud
The chief of staff to exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiring with him to carry out a massive scheme that defrauded thousands of investors out of more than $1 billion. Yvette Wang, 45, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Wang has been held in custody since she and Guo were arrested in March 2023.
- Associated Press
Police defend decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest response
New York City police officials on Friday defended their decision to initially keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University this week when a sergeant accidentally fired his gun into a dark office. The office was vacant, so nobody was hit, police officials said at a news conference Friday. Neither the city's mayor, Eric Adams, nor any other official mentioned the accidental gunshot in news conferences or media interviews held since police cleared protesters from Columbia's Hamilton Hall on Tuesday.
- The Telegraph
Charity launches legal action against Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan
An asylum charity has launched the first blanket legal action against Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan to deport migrants.
