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countercharges

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The accusations surfaced after the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy (COGS) petitioned to have a court unseal the divorce records dating to 2012.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Høiby pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, while admitting to some lesser charges.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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The brothers’ defense lawyers countered that the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Hisbah members also face widespread allegations of rights abuses in their enforcement operations, including subjecting offenders to dehumanizing punishments such as public beatings or shaming.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

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