News about John Bates
'Walter Mitty' police chief who wore a Falklands War medal despite being 15 at the time of the conflict 'exaggerated his rank, length of service and general Naval achievements', misconduct panel told
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May 28, 2024
John Bates, counsel for the Office of the Northamptonshire Police and Fire Commissioner (NPFC), said in an opening statement that Adderley (pictured, centre, in both photos), 57, had referred to himself as a lieutenant and Commander who had been commended, when neither were true.' Mr Bates said in reality, the £165,000-a-year chief constable was an Able-Seaman, the lowest rank, when he joined the Navy in 1984. Mr Bates said: 'He said he attended the Brittania Royal Navy College for four years. In fact, he applied and was rejected.
A federal judge has filed a DROPS lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince MBS for the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi
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December 6, 2022
Following the Biden administration's decision that he had'sovereign privileges,' a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for ordering the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.' Judge John Bates, a district court judge, found the allegations "true" and that he regretted his "unethical" involvement in the investigation. The decision likely brought an end to attempts to hold MBS accountable in an American courthouse.