A Russian woman allegedly raped by a Goa politician has claimed that she is being offered money to withdraw the case. Read More
A visibly peeved Russian envoy to India on Monday criticized the Indian authorities for their "insensitive" stance on the rape of a Russian girl in Goa allegedly by a prominent local politician and demanded action against the guilty. Read More
The Russian rape victim has claimed that she was offered money to withdraw the case against accused Goa politician John Fernandes, reports Times Now channel on Sunday. Read More
A Russian girl, who was allegedly raped by Goa-based politician John Fernandes, has claimed that the accused's associates offered her money to withdraw the case. declared 'absconding' by a court in Margao, called her up last evening and offered Rs 15 lakh to withdraw the charges against him. also threatened her with dire consequences if she pursue the case further. Read More
Goa's chief minister Digambar Kamat on Saturday said the publicity given to the rape of a Russian woman reeks of a "conspiracy to defame the state". Read More
With the alleged Goa rape case gaining national attention, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant "protection" to John Fernandes, the high-profile politician accused of assault by a 25-year-old Russian tourist. Read More
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant anticipatory bail to Goa politician John Fernandes, accused of raping a Russian girl. Read More
State Rep. Lida Harkins was not placated by reports last night that House Speaker Robert DeLeo will appoint an independent attorney to review House spending. Read More
Goa police are on the look out for John Fernandes, an accused in Russian girl rape case whose anticipatory bail was cancelled by the high court on Tuesday. Read More
John Fernandes, 81, of Acushnet, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009, with his family by his side after a long illness. Read More