Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay over $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers for defamation and false accusations. The jury found that Giuliani owes roughly $73 million to compensate the workers for reputational and emotional harm, and $75 million to punish him. The workers, who are Black, received racist and sexist messages after false claims were spread about them. Giuliani falsely claimed that they were involved in voter fraud during the 2020 election. Giuliani plans to appeal the decision.from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US news live on Times of India https://ift.tt/hZmTJlq
Trevor D. Jacob, a YouTuber known for staging a plane crash, has been sentenced to prison for obstructing the investigation. He intentionally crashed his plane for his YouTube channel, misleading investigators and removing the wreckage. The U.S. Attorney's Office stated that Jacob's motive was to gain notoriety and make money. Jacob's sentencing was handed down by Judge John F. Walter. His YouTube video contributed to his FAA pilot license revocation.
The Biden administration has completed a pilot project for issuing paperless visas, eliminating the need for physical visa stamps or pastes on passports. The United States recently conducted the small-scale program at its embassy in Dublin and plans to gradually implement it. This long-term project aims to eventually require an app or similar system for displaying visa status without physical documentation. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, Julie Stufft, expressed excitement about the future widespread use of paperless visas, including for Indian nationals. The process still involves an interview and similar application forms, distinguishing it from India's e-visas.
The SEC has charged Nadim Ahmed, his companies NuRide Transportation Group and NYC Green Transportation Group, and immigration attorney Mehreen Shah for deceptive practices in soliciting investments for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The SEC claims that Ahmed misled investors by falsely assuring compliance with program requirements and diverted funds. Additionally, Ahmed, Shah, and three other entities sold unregistered securities without meeting the necessary exemptions.
A recent study conducted by the Institute of Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada has revealed a record increase in the number of immigrants leaving Canada. The study shows that in 2019, 1.18 percent of people who received permanent citizenship left the country, compared to 0.9 percent in previous years. The study suggests that the failure of the Canadian government to meet immigrants' expectations is a contributing factor. The CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship emphasized the need for Canada to make immigrants happy and ensure their contribution to the country's success.