Intimidation

Louisiana's highest court halted the criminal indictment against state attorney general Liz Murrill. A New Orleans grand jury charged her with 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance related to a law affecting the city’s courts. The case involves a political conflict between Republican state leaders and New Orleans officials.

The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay in the indictment of state Attorney General Liz Murrill, who was charged with 16 counts of malfeasance in office and intimidation following threats allegedly made in letters.

Global rights groups, including The Observatory, have raised concerns over alleged intimidation of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Nigeria amid ongoing legal suits. They urged Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of SERAP staff, a fair appeal process, and to cease harassment against the organization.

A group of Memphis activists is monitoring an anti-crime taskforce established by Donald Trump, alleging agents have engaged in intimidation tactics including surveillance and false arrests. The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the taskforce.

Tinubu honored Nigerians' resilience and courage on Democracy Day 2026, highlighting their commitment to freedom despite intimidation.

Nigerian returnees from South Africa described experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination, and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians in the country to return home.

Former FBI agents are forming a support network to counter what they describe as a systematic undermining of the agency's values under Donald Trump's efforts to restructure it. They claim the president is attempting to transform the FBI into a tool for retribution.

The trial of lobster dealer Eric David Thibault, 66, in provincial court in Digby, N.S., included a recording of a November 2024 confrontation involving another dealer, Geoffrey Jobert. The case centers on alleged intimidation related to the lobster industry.

A white nationalist group marched in Virginia Beach on Memorial Day weekend without requiring a permit, as police stated the gathering met legal requirements. The event has raised concerns over its potential to intimidate the public.

A glamorous judge faces allegations of bullying, intimidation, and intentionally delaying court cases to take her dogs for walks. The accusations suggest misuse of authority and unprofessional conduct.

Gaza families allege that their children have been raped by clerics affiliated with Hamas, followed by intimidation tactics to prevent them from speaking out. The accusations highlight concerns about human rights abuses and systemic cover-ups in the region.

Gaza families allege that their children were raped by Hamas-affiliated clerics, with parents subsequently intimidated into remaining silent. The claims highlight potential human rights abuses and systemic coercion within the region.