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Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Milan prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for Amazon and four of its executives over alleged tax fraud worth more than one billion euros, Italian media reported Thursday. The e-commerce giant in December said it had reached an agreement with Italy's tax agency over VAT it should

Federal judge says ICE likely made 'unconstitutional' stops but denies injunction

(The Center Square) – A federal judge said immigration agents likely engaged in unconstitutional enforcement practices during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota but declined to issue a preliminary injunction in the case. In a 111-page order, U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud wrote that plaintiffs challenging federal immigration enforcement had

Yellowstone County Attorney approves petition to recall Laurel mayor

The Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday a petition to recall the mayor by a group of Laurel residents meets Montana’s statutory requirements for signature gathering. Mayor Dave Waggoner may face a recall effort — something rarely seen in Montana because of a several hurdles. As first reported by

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

Judge dismisses part of claim against Ravalli County; case continues

MISSOULA — A federal judge dismissed Wednesday a claim Ravalli County was falsely imprisoning people who enrolled in a jail diversion program — one part of a lawsuit being heard this week in U.S. District Court in Montana. But witness testimony continued in the class-action case, and a justice of

Billings woman admits to deadly carjacking

BILLINGS, Mont. – A Billings woman has pleaded guilty to her role in a carjacking that resulted in a death, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana. Shyanna Jo Whitewolf, 21, admitted to one count of carjacking resulting in death. She could

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community. The text, which must now be signed into law by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye,