News for 'Jon'

Windies have Bangladesh reeling; 17 wkts fall on Day 4

Windies have Bangladesh reeling; 17 wkts fall on Day 4

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The West Indies are well-placed to win the first Test against Bangladesh. They needed only three wickets to complete the formalities at the end of the fourth day at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.

Paris 2024: Swapnil Kusale makes 50m rifle 3 positions final

Paris 2024: Swapnil Kusale makes 50m rifle 3 positions final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

India shooter Swapnil Kusale on Wednesday qualified for finals of the 50m rifle 3 positions in Paris after finishing seventh.

Anand Jon fires attorney; wants to defend himself

Anand Jon fires attorney; wants to defend himself

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Having lost a prolonged court battle, high profile India-born fashion designer Anand Jon has petitioned a California court, seeking permission to dismiss his attorney and defend himself. The California court, which convicted him for sexually assaulting upcoming models, has scheduled hearing on the petition on Monday. Jon currently faces 162 years of imprisonment. Anand Jon said, "I know it must be hard to be a judge, but I was heartbroken by Judge Wesley's ruling."

PICS: Sinner leads Italy to second straight Davis Cup crown

PICS: Sinner leads Italy to second straight Davis Cup crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner spearheaded Italy's charge towards a second successive Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the final at the southern Spanish city of Malaga on Sunday.

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Iga Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA accepted that it was caused by contamination of her medication melatonin.

US court upholds designer Anand Jon's conviction

US court upholds designer Anand Jon's conviction

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The lawyers for Jon had requested for new trial citing the misconduct but the County judge ruled that the juror's contact with the defendant's sister before the verdict did not prevent the designer from getting a fair trial.

Judge denies new trial for Anand Jon

Judge denies new trial for Anand Jon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

A judge has denied a request for a new trial for Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon. His lawyers asked for a new trial on the basis of juror misconduct, saying a juror had improperly contacted Jon's sister. Reacting to the ruling, Jon said, "This is a total travesty of justice".On November 14, 2008, a 12-member jury at the Los Angeles Superior Court had found the fashion designer guilty of sexually assaulting seven women.

Anand Jon's sister faces contempt of court

Anand Jon's sister faces contempt of court

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

After designer Anand Jon's sentencing on Monday, the focus shifts to his sister Sanjana Abraham and a juror named Alvin Dymally, both of whom face contempt of court charges. The duo will face a trial in a few weeks. Judge David Wesley said they violated a court order by speaking to each other.

Anand Jon case could end in mistrial

Anand Jon case could end in mistrial

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Four months after a jury found fashion designer Anand Jon guilty on 14 felony and two misdemeanour counts, the Los Angeles County Superior Court is yet to give an order on punishment despite taking the matter up twice. Jon, meanwhile, languishes in the county jail's solitary confinement without bail.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai

Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Anand's family asserts that racial bias has influenced the investigation, and they also claim numerous instances of prosecutorial misconduct.

Anand Jon was 'obsessed' with underage models

Anand Jon was 'obsessed' with underage models

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

He admitted that though he had believed the first girl, who accused Jon of raping her, to be telling a 'story,' it had been rather hard to ignore when there were 20 kids also said the same thing.

ISL: Mumbai City held by Odisha in entertaining draw

ISL: Mumbai City held by Odisha in entertaining draw

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC settled for a point each in a fast-paced and gritty 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) match in Mumbai on Sunday.

Anand Jon case: 'He's much stronger to face this ordeal'

Anand Jon case: 'He's much stronger to face this ordeal'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The case against fashion designer Anand Jon (Alexander) in New York ended with the sentencing phase at the New York County Court before Judge Cassandra M Mullen.

Netherlands beat Germany, make first Davis Cup final

Netherlands beat Germany, make first Davis Cup final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Singles wins for Botic Van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor sparked a party amongst an army of orange-clad Dutch fans inside the Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena.

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt split

Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt split

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood.

It's over 20 years, good years, bad years: Nadal thanks fans

It's over 20 years, good years, bad years: Nadal thanks fans

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Rafael Nadal said farewell to tennis and his fans saluted their retiring hero in a bittersweet and emotional ceremony at a sold-out Malaga arena

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Designer Anand Jon sentenced to 59 years in jail

Designer Anand Jon sentenced to 59 years in jail

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, convicted last year of raping and sexually assaulting aspiring models as young as 14-years-old, was sentenced to a minimum of 59 years in prison on Monday by a Los Angeles court.Before delivering the sentence, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Wesley denied Jon's motions for a new trial.Prosecutors had asked for the 34-year-old designer to be given the maximum possible sentence.

Appeal: Jon's family faces uphill task for funds

Appeal: Jon's family faces uphill task for funds

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Some Indian Americans believe Jon did not get a fair trial, especially after the allegations of juror misconduct.

I don't know if I'll play a match or not: Nadal

I don't know if I'll play a match or not: Nadal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'My big farewell would be a joy of winning with everyone'

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards.

US: Anand Jon pleads not guilty to sexual assault

US: Anand Jon pleads not guilty to sexual assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

India-born celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting nearly 20 women, including aspiring models.

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'In some ways it is good, maybe, if that was my last match because I lost my first match in the Davis Cup and I lost my last one. We close the circle'

Designer Anand Jon indicted on 59 rape charges

Designer Anand Jon indicted on 59 rape charges

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The indictment includes all 18 victims from an earlier complaint along with two additional victims. Three of the counts involve a victim in Santa Barbara County. Of the 20 alleged victims, seven are from California. The rest are from eight states and two countries.

What's Taylor Swift Doing At US Open?

What's Taylor Swift Doing At US Open?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The celebrities who graced the men's and women's singles finals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on the weekend.

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

I-League: Rajasthan United beat Namdhari 3-1 with comeback win; Dempo overcome Lajong

Europa League PIX: Fenerbache's Mourinho sees red as Man Utd draw

Europa League PIX: Fenerbache's Mourinho sees red as Man Utd draw

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

Anand Jon has been victimised, claims family

Anand Jon has been victimised, claims family

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Reacting with dismay to the 59-year sentence handed over to Indian American Anand Jon by a United States court for sexually assaulting aspiring models, his sister and their family lawyer on Tuesday said the fashion designer has been 'victimised' and facts have been overlooked in the case.

Sanjana Jon brings Sush, Sallu, Riya and more to the ramp

Sanjana Jon brings Sush, Sallu, Riya and more to the ramp

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Designer Sanjana Jon had a star-studded finale on Day Two of the WLIFW with celebs galore walking the ramp. Check it out.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes

Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes magazine's list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career.

More charges slapped on designer Anand Jon

More charges slapped on designer Anand Jon

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Jon pleaded not guilty to all charges in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to media reports.

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Serbia.

Transformers One Review: Dazzling CGI, Dull Story

Transformers One Review: Dazzling CGI, Dull Story

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

If you're a fan of the Transformer films already, you will be delighted with a hearty dose of nostalgia here but... Mayur Sanap adds a caveat.

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In her oeuvre, Han Kang confronts historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the fragility of human life.

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Indian-American fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, facing a 59-year jail term in California for sexually abusing aspiring models, was sentenced to five years in prison by a federal court in New York for molesting a woman whom he allegedly lured on promise of modelling work.

I am broke, Anand Jon tells NY court

I am broke, Anand Jon tells NY court

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

India-born celebrity fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, sentenced to 59 years in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models, has told a court in New York that he was a pauper.The 36-year-old fashion designer, who has worked with celebrities like Paris Hilton, said he was broke."I've been incarcerated since 2007," Alexander whined to Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Richard Carruthers on Wednesday, during a hearing on charges that he sexually assaulted nine women.