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Kuasa Hukum Respons Pencabutan Sertifikat Mualaf Richard Lee
Richard Lee's lawyer, Abdul Haji Talaohu, responded to the revocation of his client's mualaf (convert to Islam) certificate by Hanny Kristianto of Mualaf Center Ikhlas Indonesia. Talaohu stated that the certificate does not affect Richard Lee's status as a Muslim, as conversion is based on reciting the Shahada, not on a document. The revocation was reportedly due to the certificate's intended use in a legal case involving Richard Lee.
Clara Shinta Datang ke Komnas Perempuan Soal Kasus VCS Suaminya
Selebgram Clara Shinta visited Komnas Perempuan (National Commission on Violence Against Women) accompanied by her lawyer, Sunan Kalijaga, regarding her husband Alexander Assad's alleged involvement in a video call sex incident. Shinta is seeking support as a victim and is also facing a lawsuit from the other woman involved. Her lawyer stated that Clara is the true victim in this situation, suffering damage to her household, reputation, and work.
Sertifikat Mualaf Richard Lee Dicabut Imbas Kisruh dengan Doktif
Hanny Kristianto, a preacher and official at Mualaf Centre Indonesia, has revoked the mualaf certificate of Richard Lee, clarifying that this does not affect his status as a Muslim. The revocation was prompted by the intended use of the certificate in a legal dispute concerning alleged violations in health and consumer protection. Richard Lee's team has stated they respect the decision, emphasizing that faith is a personal journey.
Sunday Legal Briefs
Texas residents have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceX, alleging that sonic booms from the company's operations have caused damage to their homes. The legal action highlights ongoing concerns regarding the impact of rocket launches on local communities.
Fortnite will still let you use accused murderer D4vd's cosmetics, but refunds are available
Epic Games is offering refunds for all Fortnite cosmetic items associated with singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, following his arrest and charges of first-degree murder and child sex abuse. The developer stated that changes are being rolled out, with the first being an immediate self-service refund option available starting April 28th. Players who have already requested refunds through player support can also receive them.
Epic Games are honouring refunds for Fortnite's D4vd cosmetics after singer charged with murder
Epic Games is offering refunds for D4vd-themed cosmetics in Fortnite following the singer's arrest and charges of murder. Players can request self-service refunds starting April 28th, or contact player support immediately. This is part of broader changes Epic Games plans to implement over time.
Assassin's Creed Hexe loses 2nd director-level developer in as many months
Assassin's Creed Hexe has lost its second director-level developer in two months, with game director Benoit Richer departing the project. This follows the February departure of creative director Clint Hocking. Former franchise boss Marc-Alexis Côté is also suing Ubisoft for constructive dismissal.
Off the Grid studio Gunzilla faced a forced shutdown petition over alleged unpaid bills, and are accused of owing one company over $100,000
Gunzilla Games, the studio behind Off The Grid, is facing allegations of significant unpaid debts, including over $100,000 owed to a marketing company and delayed payments to contractors and employees. The studio has also faced two winding-up petitions in the UK over alleged unpaid debts, one from The Vertex Guild and another from HM Revenue and Customs.
Pengacara: Inara Rusli dan Insanul Fahmi Sudah Jaga Jarak
According to Insanul Fahmi's lawyer, Tommy Tri Yunanto, the relationship between Insanul Fahmi and Inara Rusli has become distant following a legal scandal. While they still communicate, they are reportedly keeping their distance and focusing on resolving ongoing legal matters related to accusations of adultery filed by Wardatina Mawa. Inara's lawyer, Daru Quthny, has denied the accusations, stating that while a religious marriage exists, intimate relations have not occurred.
Jisoo BLACKPINK Ogah Dikaitkan dengan Kasus Hukum Kakak
Jisoo of BLACKPINK and her agency Blissoo have denied any connection to a sexual assault case involving her brother. Her legal representative stated that online information is speculative and false, and that her brother was not involved in founding or managing Blissoo. Blissoo emphasized Jisoo's independent career and stated they will take legal action against the spread of false information.
Gunzilla's unpaid bills are piling up, say sources—including one for over $100,000
Gunzilla, the studio behind the game Off The Grid, is facing allegations of widespread unpaid bills to contractors, with one outstanding invoice exceeding $100,000. The company's UK division is also subject to a winding-up petition due to unpaid debts. CEO Vlad Korolev has downplayed claims regarding employee salaries, stating full-time employees have not experienced significant delays.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
Evening Legal Briefs
The FTC has indicated that Mastercard's past actions pressuring Steam to remove NSFW games were not viewed favorably. Separately, a legal ruling may allow a class-action lawsuit against Meta concerning alleged torrenting activities to proceed.
Louisiana man charged with possessing CSAM is not a Roblox employee, but he did make Roblox games
A Louisiana man, Jamie Borne, was arrested and charged with possession of CSAM and owning a child sex doll. While initial reports suggested he was a Roblox programmer, Roblox Corp clarified that Borne was not an employee but a user who created games on the platform. Roblox has deactivated his accounts and experiences, and the incident has reignited discussions about the platform's child safety standards amidst ongoing lawsuits from state attorneys general.
Evening Legal Briefs
xAI and Elon Musk are facing a lawsuit from teenagers alleging that their AI chatbot, Grok, generated pornographic images of them. Separately, a witness was caught using smartglasses in court and blamed the incident on ChatGPT.
Morning Legal Briefs
A legal specialist commented on New York's lawsuit against Valve concerning Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. The article also touches upon Epic Games' efforts to clarify Google's alleged silencing of Tim Sweeney.
Morning Legal Briefs
Activision has issued a legal demand against a Call of Duty leaker, asserting that even inaccurate leaks negatively impact developers and player expectations. The company is taking action to address the unauthorized dissemination of game information.
MMO Hype Train: Ashes of Creation really could’ve been something – and still might be
The article discusses the tumultuous development of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, highlighting the departure of key developers and subsequent legal battles. Despite these issues, the author believes the game's solid foundation and advanced development state offer a slim possibility for salvage and a future live service.