Pavel Durov, the co-founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, allegedly faces 12 charges after his arrest in France. JUST IN – Telegram's Pavel Durov charged on 12 criminal counts. pic.twitter.com/ncy12byjji — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 26, 2024 Per TechCrunch: The Centre for the Fight against Cybercrime (C3N) and the Anti-Fraud National Office (ONAF) have been involved in the investigation. In all, 12 charges have been filed against “a person unnamed” — a classic French judicial term to imply whoever is in charge of Telegram right now. The charges can be broken down into four categories: Telegram’s founder has been charged with being complicit in storing and distributing CSAM content, facilitating drug trafficking and facilitating organized fraud and other illegal transactions. The court claims that Telegram refuses to cooperate with law enforcement when they file a formal request for information or documents. Durov faces several charges related to Telegram’s cryptographic features as they haven’t been formally declared or certified by French authorities. These seem to be minor offenses according to professor of law Florence G’sell. Durov is accused of taking part in a “criminal association with a view to committing a crime or an offense punishable by 5 or more years of imprisonment,” as well as money laundering. BREAKING: TELEGRAM CEO CHARGED WITH 12 CRIMES IN FRANCE Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, is reportedly facing 12 charges after his arrest in Paris, including allegations of enabling drug trafficking and money laundering on the platform. Critics, including @elonmusk and… https://t.co/XLhlyxCZuL pic.twitter.com/5lSffGLlsP — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 26, 2024 “I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so,” Emmanuel Macron said. “In a state governed by the rule of law, freedoms are upheld within a legal framework, both on social media and in real life, to protect citizens and respect their fundamental rights. It is up to the judiciary, in full independence, to enforce the law. The arrest of the president of Telegram on French soil took place as part of an ongoing judicial investigation. It is in no way a political decision. It is up to the judges to rule on the matter,” he added. I have seen false information regarding France following the arrest of Pavel Durov. France is deeply committed to freedom of expression and communication, to innovation, and to the spirit of entrepreneurship. It will remain so. In a state governed by the rule of law,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 26, 2024 WATCH: The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov & the 12 charges against him may set a very dangerous precedent! This will only encourage Big Tech platforms to censor, surveil and restrict users even more out of fear of legal retaliation pic.twitter.com/IqKcFbOyWM — Taylor Hudak (@_taylorhudak) August 27, 2024 From the Associated Press: Durov was detained in France as part of a judicial inquiry opened last month involving 12 alleged criminal violations, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. It said the suspected violations include complicity in selling child sexual abuse material and in drug trafficking, fraud, abetting organized crime transactions and refusing to share information or documents with investigators when required by law. As of Tuesday morning, he had not been charged. He can be held for questioning until Wednesday evening, at which point judges must either charge him or release him. In Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on reports of Durov’s arrest in France. “We still don’t know what exactly Durov is being accused of,” Peskov said Monday during his daily media conference call. “We haven’t heard any official statements on that matter.” “Let’s wait until the charges are announced — if they are announced,” Peskov said.

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Lee Fang wrote an investigative piece on Kamala Harris for the Intercept. The article began by explaining that she unseated a progressive district attorney in her first race. Harris won her first election the old-fashioned way: big money, police endorsements, and fearmongering about crime. Eric Abbenante, a poster on X, wrote an abridged version in […] The post Excellent Reporting on Kamala Harris’s Nefarious History appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The attorney from the Department of Justice who defended the Food and Drug Administration in court admitted on undercover camera that the agency’s actions were an abuse of authority by the government during its public campaign against ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Key Quotes from Isaac Belfer, FDA’s Attorney at the Department of Justice: “Making a […] The post Unbelievable! DOJ Attorney Admits They Abused Authority on Ivermectin appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

If staring up at the stars is your thing, you will want to check this out. In the pre-dawn sky tomorrow, August 28th will be a rare sight. Six of our solar system’s planets will perfectly line up to create a planetary parade. Planetary Parade You Don’t Want To Miss Incredible events like this don’t happen every day. Daily Galaxy says this will be “the first large-scale planetary alignment since June 2024.” Now, you may be wondering what exactly a planetary parade is. First, a planetary alignment is when two or more planets line up in the sky. To be considered a parade, there needs to be at least five planets in alignment. Additionally, this alignment has to be visible from Earth. Unsplash While smaller alignments are more common, large-scale alignments are rare. This means that this event tomorrow is something you do not want to miss. Tomorrow, six of the planets will be in alignment—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn. When To See This Alignment Whether or not these planets align depends on the length of each planet’s orbit around the sun. While these planets are usually scattered far and wide, this planetary parade allows us to see them all together. It also helps shed light on how interconnected our solar system truly is. The best time to see the alignment is about an hour before sunrise. However, if you are not a morning person, do not fret. The alignment should be visible for a few days afterward as well. Additionally, the more removed from light sources you are, the better your view will be. While you can see Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn with your naked eye, you will need a telescope to see Neptune and Uranus. The NY Post shared that the planets will be visible at different times and appear in different colors. How To Tell Which Planet You’re Looking At In the Planetary Parade Pexels The NY Post added great details on what to look for regarding certain planets in the alignment. “Saturn will stroll out first. Visible in the late evening, the planet will take on a yellowish hue. Neptune comes in second, appearing near the Pisces constellation, followed by Uranus. Jupiter and Mars will rise near the waning crescent moon. Mercury will rise last and just before dawn.” If you are staring up at the dark sky and cannot tell if you are witnessing this rare phenomenon or just the beautiful stars, there is a trick. Stars twinkle; planets do not. Jupiter should be easier to spot as it will be brighter than everything except the moon. Further, the use of astronomy apps can help you better recognize where to look for this incredible planetary parade. The featured image source is here. The post Don’t Miss Your Chance To See A Rare Six-Planet Parade This Week! appeared first on InspireMore.