Trial news — September 15, 2026

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1. PoliticsCorruptionInvestigationTrial

   Sep 15, 2026, 22:28 UTC

   

   House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas

   The House Oversight Committee voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in criminal contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas related to his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Black, a former client of Epstein, refused to comply with subpoenas seeking information about nondisclosure agreements he allegedly signed with women tied to Epstein. The committee unanimously voted to hold Black in contempt, sending the resolution to the full House for a vote.

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2. SocietyCorruptionArrestTrialFraud

   Sep 15, 2026, 13:25 UTC

   Xi'an Police Bust Money Mule Operations in Telecom Fraud Case

   Xi'an police have arrested 14 suspects and dismantled three 'money mule' operations involved in telecom fraud. The suspects were recruited with the promise of high daily wages for part-time jobs, and their real-name accounts were used to transfer illegal funds from telecom fraud and online gambling. The police seized 65 personal QR codes and 35 mobile phones involved in the case. Seven suspects have been criminally detained, and four have received administrative penalties.

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3. PoliticsTrialMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

   Sep 15, 2026, 07:00 UTC

   Rocket Attack in Kursk Damages Buildings and Injures Two

   Governor Alexander Hinstein inspected damaged buildings in Kursk following a rocket attack by the Ukrainian military. The attack resulted in damage to forty apartments and twelve cars, with two men injured. The governor visited affected areas, including residential buildings, a kindergarten, and a camp, expressing wishes for the injured to recover swiftly.

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4. WorldTrialMiddle EastHardware

   Sep 15, 2026, 04:58 UTC

   

   NATO Shoots Down Drone Over Lithuania

   NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that violated Lithuanian airspace, originating from Belarus. The incident occurred near Kaunas, prompting a yellow alert and temporary flight restrictions at Vilnius Airport. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda thanked NATO for the swift response.

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5. PoliticsRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

   Sep 15, 2026, 04:34 UTC

   Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Arms Depot in Ternopil

   Russian Armed Forces have destroyed an arms depot in Ternopil, Ukraine, used for transporting weapons, military equipment, and supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The strike resulted in a major fire that completely destroyed the facility.

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