The Daily Populous

Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 night edition

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A woman who previously accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault has filed a lawsuit against him under a New York law that’s set to expire this week.

The lawsuit accuses Cosby of battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment.

The lawsuit was brought under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which was signed into law in May 2022.

Tarshis met Cosby around 1969, when she was a young comedy writer and he was starring in “The Bill Cosby Show,” according to the lawsuit.

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby arrives at the Montgomery County Courthouse for sentencing in his sexual assault trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on September 24, 2018.

Other women have also come forward with sexual assault allegations under New York’s adult survivors law.

Last December, five women – including two former actresses on “The Cosby Show” – filed a lawsuit in New York state court accusing Cosby of sexual assault and abuse dating back decades. »

EU strikes deal on new ‘ecocide’ rules to put polluters in jail

Authored by euractiv.com
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“With this strengthened law, the EU steps up its action,” he added in a statement.

The agreed law will be formally approved by Parliament in February 2024, with EU countries expected to rubber-stamp it soon after.

The new rules could result in a 10-year prison sentence for individuals or company representatives who commit “environmental offences” leading to death. »

Myanmar military has become like a terror group…time for India to abandon the junta, says spokesperson of civilian govt

Authored by indianexpress.com

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar, the lawful and legitimate government, then set up more PDFs.

Near the Indian border, in the Chin state, we have resistance forces like the Chin Defence Forces and the Chin National Army.

At the same time, it is also a showcase of the weakened state of the Myanmar military. »