Donald Trump lists targets for potential prosecution as President
Washington DC: Donald Trump has announced plans to investigate or prosecute several political rivals, former intelligence officials, the country’s former military chief, prosecutors, judges, tech executives, members of Congress, and left-wing activists if he assumes office on Monday.
Trump has indicated that Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and ex-Representative Liz Cheney could face scrutiny. During his campaign, Trump accused Harris of mishandling border security and called for her impeachment and prosecution. He also supported calls for military tribunals to try Cheney and Obama.
While Trump initially appeared to soften his stance on prosecuting Biden in a December interview, he reiterated that legal action could follow if wrongdoing is proven. In the past, he chose not to prosecute Hillary Clinton after winning the 2016 election, citing optics concerns.
Trump continues to express anger over the Russia investigation during his first term, which he labels a "hoax." He has targeted former CIA Director John Brennan, ex-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former FBI Director James Comey, and his deputy Andrew McCabe, accusing them of corruption and calling for their prosecution.
In 2023, Trump branded Adam Schiff, a Democrat and former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, a “traitor” who should face legal consequences.
Retired General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been a specific target. Trump accused Milley of treason and suggested he should face execution over alleged back-channel communications with Chinese officials during the final days of Trump’s presidency.
Trump has repeatedly criticised Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google, accusing them of election interference. He warned that Zuckerberg could face imprisonment if any illegal activities occur and threatened Google with prosecution for allegedly suppressing positive stories about him.
Trump has called for action against prosecutors and judges who have investigated or ruled against him. This includes Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both of whom were involved in legal cases against Trump. He has also targeted Justice Arthur Engoron for penalties imposed on his businesses.
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Bus helper held for stealing USD 1,600 from Iranian woman's purse in Delhi; money recovered
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a bus helper and recovered USD 1,600 that was allegedly stolen from the purse of an Iranian woman who had forgotten it on a private bus at ISBT Kashmere Gate, an official said on Sunday.
The incident came to light on December 15, when a complaint was lodged at the ISBT Kashmere Gate police post by Dr Ali Akbar Shah, a professor at Delhi University and a resident of Mukherjee Nagar, the police said.
He informed police that his guest, Fareshteh Sayanjali, an Iranian national, had arrived in India on December 13 and was staying at his residence, they said.
The woman had travelled to Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and was returning to Delhi on December 15 in a bus. While de-boarding at ISBT Kashmere Gate around 1.45 pm, she inadvertently left her purse on the bus seat, the police officer said.
After some time, she received a phone call from the bus operator informing her that the purse had been found in the vehicle. However, when the purse was handed back to her, she discovered that USD 1,600 in cash kept inside was missing," the officer added.
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Based on Dr Shah's statement, an FIR was registered at Kashmere Gate police station on December 16, and an investigation was taken up, police said.
During the investigation, the team questioned the driver and conductor of the bus in which the woman had travelled, police said.
During questioning, the conductor told police that Monish, the bus helper, found the purse lying abandoned on a seat and handed it over to him, police said.
Monish initially attempted to mislead the investigators, but later confessed to stealing the US dollars from the purse, police said
Following his disclosure, Monish was arrested on December 17 and recovered the entire stolen amount, police said.
The accused, Monish, 26, is a resident of Jahangirpuri in north Delhi.
He has studied up to Class 10 and has been working as a helper with the private bus service for the past year, they said.
