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Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss charges in ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin's lawyers have requested the dismissal of manslaughter charges related to the shooting on the set of the movie 'Rust', citing prosecutorial misconduct. The trial is scheduled for July 10 in New Mexico. The motion alleges mistreatment of Baldwin and withholding of evidence, with the defense arguing for dismissal based on legal precedents. The prosecutor has 14 days to respond. Actor Alec Baldwin faces two manslaughter charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

AC Judge Muhammad Bashir, who convicted two PMs retires

Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir, known for convicting two former prime ministers in high-profile graft cases, has retired after a 12-year tenure. He presided over cases involving prominent political figures and left behind a legacy of judgments. His retirement follows seeking medical leave after a crucial judgment, leading to potential delays in ongoing cases.

Judge finds camera outside Imran’s cell

Islamabad: On Monday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) released a report from a district and sessions judge detailing his inspection of Attock jail. The report exposed that a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera had been positioned directly in front of the cell belonging to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, thereby invading his privacy.