All posts tagged: innocent until proven guilty

Ekam Nyaay Foundation hosts special screening of Bandar in Delhi, real-life victims of false allegations hail the film

Ekam Nyaay Foundation hosts special screening of Bandar in Delhi, real-life victims of false allegations hail the film

Bobby Deol‘s latest film, Bandar has been creating a lot of buzz for it’s subject, which deals with the aftermath of levelling false harassment allegations against someone. A special screening for the same was held recently in Delhi. Moments from the screening Organised by the Ekam Nyaay Foundation, an NGO that helps men who are victims of false accusations, it was attended by real-life victims of false rape cases along with their families, social workers, advocates, bureaucrats, journalists and social media influencers. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Bandar explores how, from the moment an allegation is made, public perception and media narratives frequently presume guilt, effectively reversing the foundational principle of criminal jurisprudence “innocent until proven guilty.” The accused is often forced into a long and painful battle to prove his innocence while enduring social ostracisation, incarceration, and irreversible damage to his reputation and personal life. Among those present were Capt. Rakesh Walia, a retired Captain of the Indian Army, falsely accused in a rape case by a woman. She has filed nine rape and molestation …

Thordan Smash: Twitch streamer arrested during livestream faces assault charges

Thordan Smash, famous for his content on popular game Apex Legends, was arrested last year in December. Thordan’s arrest shook the streaming community after he was taken in by cops during a Twitch livestream. Initially fans speculated that the streamer was a victim of swatting by someone in the audience. However, new details about the incident have now emerged, revealing the cause of his arrest. Thordan Smash is now facing assault charges after being arrested during a livestream last year in December(X, formerly Twitter/ Thordan Smash) Why was Thordan Smash arrested? Just a month after his on-stream arrest, Thordan is charged with second degree assault for strangulation and a class two misdemeanor of criminal mischief, carrying a fine between $300 to $1000. Arrest records reveal Thordan, whose real name is Jordan was taken into custody over a felony arrest warrant, per Dexerto. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here On December 21, Thordan was livestreaming on Twitch, when an officer from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office barged into his …