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🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Man accused of spraying anti-ICE graffiti at Oklahoma Capitol is registered child sex offender; charges filed

A registered sex offender, Shelby Lang Smith, has been arrested for vandalizing Oklahoma's state Capitol with anti-ICE graffiti, leading to multiple charges against him.

Feb 28 • 01:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bill Clinton testifies to Congress about his relationship with businessman Jeffrey Epstein

Former US President Bill Clinton testified before Congress regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, who has been accused of exploiting minors for prostitution.

Feb 28 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: CNJ removes judge suspected of sexual abuse; Gilmar Mendes suspends breaking of secrecy for Toffoli's company; storm in Minas hits Cataguases

The National Justice Council dismissed a judge accused of sexual abuse, while Gilmar Mendes suspended confidentiality breaches involving minister Dias Toffoli's family business amidst various incidents including a storm in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 • 00:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Duke lacrosse false rape accuser Crystal Mangum released from prison after murder conviction: reports

Crystal Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape and later murdered her boyfriend, has been released from prison in North Carolina after serving a portion of her sentence.

Feb 27 • 23:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Trial for Kim Gómez: 23 years in prison requested for the accused of the girl's murder

The prosecutor has requested a 23-year prison sentence for the accused in the murder case of 8-year-old Kim Gómez after a fatal incident during a robbery attempt.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Councilman is accused of running over and killing fisherman who was on an electric bike, in Serra

A councilman in Brazil is accused of causing the death of a retired fisherman after his electric bike was hit by a pickup truck.

Feb 27 • 21:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Nick Reiner denies double murder

Nick Reiner has been accused of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, found dead in their Los Angeles home, but he denies the charges.

Feb 27 • 21:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Olympic athlete of Paris 2024 in critical condition: Her partner accused of an attack that caused burns

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition in Kenya after allegedly being attacked by her partner, who reportedly set her on fire.

Feb 27 • 20:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, rapper who produced Usher, arrested: What crimes is he accused of?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been arrested in New York and faces charges including sex trafficking and promoting prostitution following a series of allegations that emerged in 2023.

Feb 27 • 20:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing

Nova Scotia RCMP have decided not to charge two out of four teenage hockey players accused of sexual assault related to a hazing incident, while the investigation is ongoing.

Feb 27 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of killing mother over daughter's birthday party claims she thought the crime was a dream, says prosecutor

Michelle Cristina Feliciano Costa dos Santos, accused of killing her mother, claims her confession was merely a dream during a court hearing regarding her case.

Feb 27 • 20:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The plea of Paulina Lebbos's father to his daughter's friend accused of lying: "Do not be afraid, tell the truth"

Alberto Lebbos made a heartfelt plea to his daughter's friend, urging her to reveal the truth about the circumstances surrounding Paulina's murder, as a court hearing took place in Tucumán, Argentina.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

UK accused of spying on Irish journalist

The UK intelligence agency MI5 is accused of unlawfully spying on Irish journalist Vincent Kearney for eight years, monitoring his communications and movements according to his lawyers.

Feb 27 • 19:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Katie Price blasted by women’s charity as she’s accused for treating ‘fake’ pregnancy like a 'game'

Katie Price has faced backlash from a women's charity for allegedly making a mockery of pregnancy by claiming she was expecting a child with her husband before revealing it was not true.

Feb 27 • 19:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Video appears to show gas mask-wearing roommate allegedly spraying poison on couple's food

A couple in California has accused their roommate of poisoning their food after capturing him on surveillance video spraying a substance on their groceries.

Feb 27 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland shut down a bank accused of relations with Iran and Russia

The Swiss financial regulatory authority announced the liquidation of a bank accused by the U.S. Treasury of facilitating transactions with illegal actors linked to Russia and Iran.

Feb 27 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested suspect of kidnapping and keeping son in captivity accused ex-wife of causing burns to child to attempt custody: 'Distressing', says mother

A man arrested for allegedly kidnapping his son and keeping him in captivity for over two years has accused the child's mother of inflicting burns on the child to manipulate custody proceedings.

Feb 27 • 18:31 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Parat accuses NHO and Spekter of encouraging law-breaking after part-time court ruling

The union Parat has accused NHO and Spekter of suggesting illegal practices concerning part-time workers following a recent court ruling on overtime pay.

Feb 27 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese motorcycles come under scrutiny from local manufacturers, similar to BYD cars

The Chinese motorcycle company Shineray is being accused of illegal operations in Brazil, paralleling the situation faced by BYD with its electric cars.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

San Isidro: man accused of stealing more than 300 domestic cats and throwing them into an empty lot in the area

In San Isidro, residents report that a man has stolen over 300 cats and abandoned them in a vacant lot.

Feb 27 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ removes judge who acquitted 35-year-old man accused of sexual abuse of a minor

The CNJ has removed Judge Magid Nauef Láuar from the Minas Gerais Court after he acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.

Feb 27 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Finikounda: Two defendants released unconditionally for aiding a criminal

Two individuals connected to a double murder case in Finikounda have been released without any conditions after being accused of aiding a criminal.

Feb 27 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Far-left leader in France accused of antisemitism after mocking pronunciation of Epstein

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the far-left leader in France, faces new accusations of antisemitism for mocking the pronunciation of Jeffrey Epstein's name at a rally.

Feb 27 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

United Kingdom sanctions Brazilian company for link to 'ghost fleet' of Russian oil

The United Kingdom has sanctioned a Brazilian company accused of connections with a 'ghost fleet' trading Russian oil, which allegedly funds the war against Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Itumbiara Secretary killed his children while they were sleeping, police say

The Secretary of Government in Itumbiara, Thales Naves Alves Machado, has been accused of murdering his two sons while they slept.

Feb 27 • 14:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Justice annulled the controversial jury against the prosecutor who obtained the conviction for corruption of former governor of Entre Ríos K Sergio Urribarri

The Supreme Court of Justice of Entre Ríos annulled a controversial jury that had dismissed anti-corruption prosecutor Cecilia Goyeneche after she accused ex-governor Sergio Urribarri of corruption.

Feb 27 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of strangling girlfriend to death goes to jury trial in Divinópolis

Cleison Alves da Silva, accused of strangling his girlfriend Tauane de Oliveira Braga, is undergoing a jury trial in Divinópolis after the crime occurred in May 2025.

Feb 27 • 14:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Kováčik remains president of SFZ despite mobile phone scandal. He accused a federation member of enriching himself by 200,000 euros.

Ján Kováčik was re-elected as president of the Slovak Football Association (SFZ) despite facing controversy over the purchase of mobile phones.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two accused of killing three police officers in Ceará are acquitted ten years after the crime

Two men have been acquitted of killing three police officers during a robbery incident in Quixadá, Ceará, nearly ten years after the crime occurred.

Feb 27 • 13:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The student was accused of leading her friends to make boyfriends

A first-year data science student at Devi Ahilya University in Indore has been accused of trying to lead other female students astray by encouraging them to pursue romantic relationships under the guise of enjoying college life.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge accused by Cafu of benefiting auctioneer requests to withdraw from the action

Judge Bruno Paes Straforini has requested to withdraw from a legal case concerning the auction of former football player Cafu's mansion, amid allegations of improper favoritism towards the auctioneer.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Mélenchon accused of anti-Semitism due to mocking references to the name 'Epstein'

French leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon faces allegations of anti-Semitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name 'Epstein' during a political rally in southeastern France.

Feb 27 • 12:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

"Youtube Killer" Faked Livestream

A YouTuber, accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, reportedly faked a six-hour livestream where he played Grand Theft Auto and drank beer as a cover for his crime.

Feb 27 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Built an Empire of Millions from 5 Thousand... The Story of Manavendra Singh from Lucknow

The story of Manavendra Singh, who built a successful business empire in Lucknow from a meager 5,000 rupees, takes a dark turn as his son is accused of his murder over a family dispute.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Destructive Siege of Sarajevo Lasted 1425 Days, Ending on February 29, 1996

A Milan prosecutor has launched an investigation into an eighty-year-old Italian accused of paying to kill innocent civilians during the Siege of Sarajevo for enjoyment.

Feb 27 • 12:38 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU manipulating polls to oust Orban – German opposition leader

Alice Weidel, a German opposition leader, has accused the EU of manipulating polls and using energy tactics to destabilize Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of parliamentary elections.

Feb 27 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accused of paying for a spell and hearing a proposal to kill her ex-husband's current partner is judged this Friday in SC

A woman in Brazil is on trial for her involvement in the attempted murder of her ex-husband's current partner after seeking a fortune teller's help for reconciliation.

Feb 27 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Patricide in Leros: 'The child grew up with violence' – The ignored warning

A 17-year-old has been accused of fatally injuring his father with a tool in a workshop on Leros island, following reports of a tumultuous family background.

Feb 27 • 11:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Using agencies to target the party...,' said Gopal Rai

Gopal Rai accused the government of misusing agencies to target and eliminate a political party over the past two years.

Feb 27 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man accused of killing ex-wife with gunshots to the head for not accepting the end of the relationship is sentenced to 21 years in prison

A man in Brazil was sentenced to 21 years in prison for murdering his ex-wife after refusing to accept their relationship's end.

Feb 27 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"These are abominable remarks": Laurent Nuñez reacts to Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s controversial statements about Epstein

Laurent Nuñez, the French Interior Minister, strongly condemned remarks made by Jean-Luc Mélenchon that are accused of being antisemitic during a political meeting in Lyon.

Feb 27 • 11:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Nuns killed in Burundi. Money from Emilia to the organizer of the triple murder

The article discusses the controversial financial ties between Emilia-Romagna officials and the man accused of orchestrating the murder of three Italian nuns in Burundi in 2014.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Kejriwal's lawyer say?

The special court at Rouse Avenue has acquitted all accused in the excise scam case, stating that the decision was based on thorough examination of evidence and testimonies, rather than mere rumors or suspicions.

Feb 27 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

NHS U-turn paves the way for hundreds of alleged victims of 'butcher' brain surgeon to sue

NHS Tayside's recent reversal enables many former patients of Dr. Sam Eljamel, a neurosurgeon accused of performing unnecessary surgeries, to seek legal action for alleged malpractice.

Feb 27 • 09:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Arrest in Gießen: Daycare Worker Accused of Sexually Abusing Children

A 34-year-old daycare worker from Gießen has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing children.

Feb 27 • 09:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Arrest in Gießen: Kindergarten teacher accused of sexually abusing children

A 34-year-old kindergarten teacher in Gießen has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing children.

Feb 27 • 09:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Man charged with murder in Hamar to be held in custody until trial in May

A man accused of the murder of Heidi Sagen in Hamar will be held in custody for ten weeks, having admitted to the crime.

Feb 27 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Death of an accused in police custody, FIR against station head and constable

A 55-year-old man died in police custody in Bahraich district, leading to tensions and allegations against the police following accusations of molestation of a minor.

Feb 27 • 07:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who suggested the 'blue drum' idea for Akshat, who was about to surrender?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the murder case of Akshat, who is accused of killing his father and was initially preparing to surrender before having a change of heart.

Feb 27 • 07:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Scientists at CNIO support new manager accused of harassment and denounce a campaign of discredit

Scientists at the CNIO have voiced their support for José Manuel Bernabé, the new manager facing harassment allegations, claiming that he is a target of a discrediting campaign related to his investigations into corruption.

Feb 27 • 07:33 UTC

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