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Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson has failed to overturn a court finding of racial vilification after telling a Muslim senator to go back to Pakistan, with the Federal Court dismissing her free speech appeal.
Malaysia's highest court has rejected former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan's attempt to appeal a defamation lawsuit filed by DAP leader Hannah Yeoh, dismissing his legal arguments about public officials' right to sue.
A political activist has been ordered to pay RM11,000 after a Sessions court found him guilty over an offensive TikTok video directed at former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri. The judge cautioned that subsequent violations could lead to imprisonment.
The US Supreme Court has declined to block a Texas law mandating age verification for app downloads, allowing the contentious legislation to proceed despite constitutional concerns raised by digital rights advocates.
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Content creator Chegubard has pleaded not guilty to sedition charges stemming from a social media post about Negeri Sembilan's royal institution, raising fresh questions about free speech boundaries in Malaysia.
Activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, has entered a not guilty plea to sedition charges stemming from Facebook posts targeting the Negeri Sembilan Royal Institution, marking another high-profile legal battle.
A political activist has been charged with publishing seditious material connected to Negeri Sembilan's royal family. The allegations centre on content distributed on May 26, raising questions about free expression and institutional respect.
Former DAP MP Tony Pua has raised concerns about whether citizens who publicly respond to royal family members on political issues could face sedition charges, highlighting a contentious legal gray area.