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Honolulu bribery trial won’t be postponed despite an investigation into a threat against a US judge

HONOLULU (AP) — An upcoming bribery trial against Honolulu’s former top prosecutor won’t be delayed despite an ongoing investigation into allegations that a defendant threatened the judge who had been presiding over the case, which prompted his unexpected recusal last month. The new judge ruled Wednesday there will be only one trial for all six defendants, and it will remain …

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UK government to tighten regulation of soccer owners but won’t rule out more state-backed buyouts

LONDON (AP) — Plans to tighten regulation of English soccer club owners will not rule out more state-backed takeovers, a U.K. government minister said on Thursday. The government’s Football Governance Bill would give an independent regulator powers to safeguard the future of clubs and ensure their financial sustainability. It includes strengthened tests over who can run or own clubs. Culture …

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