DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle July 03, 2024 at 11:55PM

In North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers were sentenced to death for fleeing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and theft. They deserted positions, stole goods, and were detained with wives. One got a 10-year sentence. Lawyer Jules Muvweko will appeal. Army spokesman Reagan Mbuyi Kalonji noted internal military divisions. Eight officers were sentenced to death in May.

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California man guilty of stabbing gay student in 2018 July 03, 2024 at 10:24PM

Samuel Woodward, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement for the killing of University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein. The prosecution presented evidence linking Woodward to the crime, including his affiliation with a violent, anti-gay extremist group. The defense plans to appeal the ruling.