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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Comprehensive Special Investigation Team Secures Evidence of Lee Chang-Soo's Instructions to Overlook Kim Gun-Hee's Stock Manipulation

The Comprehensive Special Investigation Team has confirmed the acquisition of internal messages indicating that former prosecutor Lee Chang-Soo directed a review of acquittal precedents regarding the Deuch Motors stock manipulation case.

Mar 23 • 08:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

'Kishu's Don Fan' case - The former wife accused of murder is acquitted by the high court

In the 'Kishu's Don Fan' case, the Osaka High Court upheld the lower court's acquittal of the former wife accused of murdering her wealthy husband.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Contest of evidence, 'pressure on witnesses' and mental health: the strategies of Jairinho and Monique in the Henry Borel case

The defense strategies for Jairinho and Monique aim for acquittal in the upcoming trial concerning the death of 4-year-old Henry Borel, involving challenges to evidence and claims of mental distress.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From Former Magistrate to Acquitted Detainee: The Odyssey of Perillo

Gerardo Perillo, a former respected magistrate, endured an unjust detainment lasting over seven years before his acquittal, raising concerns about accountability in the judicial system.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man convicted of racial insult after racist offenses against sergeant in MG

A man in Frutal, Brazil, was sentenced to prison for racial insults after the Minas Gerais Court of Justice overturned an initial acquittal.

Mar 20 • 21:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmation of the acquittal of the doctor who was imprisoned due to a false report of abuse against his son: "Who will pay for all this damage?"

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Buenos Aires upheld the acquittal of doctor Pablo Ghisoni, who was falsely accused of sexual abuse by his ex-partner.

Mar 20 • 21:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmation of the acquittal of Pablo Ghisoni, the doctor who was imprisoned accused of abusing his son

Pablo Ghisoni, a doctor who spent three years in prison accused of sexual abuse, has been acquitted by the Supreme Court of Justice in Buenos Aires after new evidence emerged from one of his children.

Mar 20 • 20:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Schoolboys' rape trial hears of 'clapping' as girl, 13, 'filmed during attack'

A trial concerning three schoolboys accused of raping a 13-year-old girl concluded with their acquittal and distress after the jury found them not guilty of the charges.

Mar 20 • 18:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Inconsistencies Noted in the Testimony of the Woman Who Accused Thorstein of Harassment

Inconsistencies in the testimony of a woman accusing Thorstein of harassment have been highlighted following his acquittal of sexual assault charges.

Mar 20 • 11:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Almost useless, nearly one in two trials: more than 200,000 acquitted defendants

Recent statistics reveal that approximately 226,000 individuals were acquitted in Italy over the past two years, highlighting a significant issue with the judicial process where many are forced to defend against unfounded accusations.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court annulled the acquittal of Narva officials in corruption case

The Supreme Court has sent a criminal case involving Narva officials back to the circuit court for reconsideration regarding actions that violated operational restrictions.

Mar 20 • 07:40 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Wants Høiby to be acquitted: - The absence of fear for Marius is prominent

Defense attorneys for Marius Borg Høiby are requesting acquittal on the most serious charges against him, suggesting that a sentence of one and a half years in prison is appropriate for the admissions he has made.

Mar 19 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice maintains acquittal of police officer accused of killing army sergeant in Feira de Santana

The Bahia Court of Justice upheld the acquittal of a military police officer accused of killing an army sergeant in Feira de Santana.

Mar 18 • 21:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Attorney General requested the rejection of the acquittal of Tapia and Toviggino in the AFA contributions case

The Attorney General in Argentina requested that the acquittal requests of key AFA officials be rejected in a major financial case involving tax debts.

Mar 18 • 17:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Aschau: Police resume investigation into the case of Hanna Wörndl

Following the acquittal of the accused in the case of student Hanna Wörndl's death, authorities continue to investigate the matter, now against unknown perpetrators for suspected murder.

Mar 18 • 15:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Aschau: Police Investigates Again in the Case of Hanna Wörndl

In the case of Hanna Wörndl, police are reopening the investigation into her death as prosecutors continue to believe it was a homicide despite the defendant's acquittal in court.

Mar 18 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The death of a man from Imatra at a cottage in Kesälahden remains a mystery – the court of appeals confirmed the acquittal from the murder charge

The Court of Appeals in Eastern Finland upheld an acquittal in a murder case related to a man's death at a cottage in Kesälahden in 2022, amidst claims of a lack of evidence for a deliberate crime.

Mar 18 • 12:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Infant Death, Mother's Acquittal to be Confirmed; Prosecution Does Not Appeal, Citing 'Excessive Detention'

The Fukuoka District Court has acquitted Arisa Matsumoto in the death of her 11-month-old daughter, with the prosecution deciding not to appeal, highlighting concerns over her prolonged detention.

Mar 18 • 00:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Help at the border. Five from Hajnówka acquitted

The prosecutor withdrew the appeal against the acquitting verdict for five activists providing humanitarian aid at the Polish-Belarusian border, making the acquittal final.

Mar 17 • 14:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Turnaround in the case of Ewa Tylman. The court overturned the acquittal of Adam Z.

A Poznań court has overturned the acquittal of Adam Z., who was charged in connection with the death of Ewa Tylman.

Mar 17 • 11:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The case of Ewa Tylman's death. There will be another trial

The Poznań Court of Appeal decided to overturn the acquittal of Adam Z. in the case of Ewa Tylman's death, leading to a fourth trial on the matter.

Mar 17 • 10:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: DPP Appeals Acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya has appealed the acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on charges of unlawful acquisition of public funds and conflict of interest.

Mar 17 • 06:56 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor changes stance on violation of contact ban

The prosecutor has announced plans to seek acquittal for one of the charges against Marius Borg Høiby regarding a violation of a contact ban.

Mar 16 • 14:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Amnesty: Acquittal of Israeli soldiers who tortured Palestinian prisoners is a disgraceful decision that institutionalizes impunity

Amnesty International criticized the Israeli military prosecutor's decision to dismiss charges against five Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainees, describing it as institutionalizing impunity.

Mar 15 • 10:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Security Law Case Goes to Supreme Court After 12 Years... "An Ordinary Prosecutor Wouldn't Appeal"

A former mayor, who has been in a legal battle for 12 years under the National Security Law, condemned the prosecutor's decision to appeal his acquittal.

Mar 15 • 05:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evandro Case: Gilmar Mendes Rejects Prosecutor's Appeal and Upholds the Acquittal of Defendants

STF Minister Gilmar Mendes has rejected an appeal from the Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraná and upheld the acquittal of defendants in the Evandro case.

Mar 12 • 20:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Lawyer seeks acquittal for 2nd defendant in Montreal drive-by shooting that killed teen

A lawyer argues for the acquittal of his client, Aymane Bouadi, who is charged in the 2021 drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl in Montreal.

Mar 12 • 17:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Confirmed acquittal in defamation case – likened staffing agency to modern slavery

A recent defamation case concluded with an acquittal, during which the staffing agency was compared to modern slavery.

Mar 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Not guilty verdict for a woman regarding hidden methamphetamine; conspiracy with ex-husband not acknowledged

A Japanese court acquitted a woman on drug possession charges linked to her ex-husband, determining she did not knowingly possess the drugs found in their home ceiling.

Mar 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

This simply means a longer waiting time

The Icelandic Supreme Court has annulled an acquittal in a terrorism case, resulting in a longer wait for a conclusive outcome for the defendants.

Mar 11 • 15:56 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Animal Rights Alliance after the verdict against farmers: 'It's remarkable that an accused is acquitted'

The Animal Rights Alliance criticizes the acquittal of one farmer in a notable animal abuse case involving mistreatment of dairy cows, despite evidence presented.

Mar 11 • 14:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Acquittal in the Terrorism Case Overturned

The Icelandic Supreme Court has annulled the acquittal of two men involved in a terrorism case, which raises questions about previous legal rulings and the handling of the case.

Mar 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Not guilty verdict for fatal injury to acquaintance – Chiba District Court: 'Accomplice's testimony not credible'

A Chiba District Court ruled not guilty for a man accused of causing the death of an acquaintance, stating that the testimony of the accomplice was not credible.

Mar 11 • 09:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

A new trial begins for a woman accused of participating in the murder of a photographer with 19 bullets in RS

The new trial of Paula Caroline Ferreira Rodrigues, accused of complicity in the murder of photographer José Gustavo Bertuol Gargioni in Brazil, has commenced after her previous acquittal was annulled.

Mar 10 • 17:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

I will not go easy on those who harmed me: Platini begins 'revenge' against former FIFA leaders and attacks Infantino

Michel Platini, the former UEFA president, vows to take action against previous FIFA officials who he claims harmed him, following a court acquittal in a fraud case.

Mar 10 • 14:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Alleged War Crimes: Acquittal for Syrian

A Syrian man originally charged with murder, war crimes, and membership in a terrorist organization has been acquitted by the Koblenz Higher Regional Court after 90 days of trial due to insufficient evidence against him.

Mar 9 • 15:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Acquittal Ruling / Christian in Malta Talks About How He Left Homosexual Lifestyle, Facing Imprisonment for It

Malta's Matthew Grech was acquitted after facing prison time for discussing his departure from a homosexual lifestyle during a broadcast.

Mar 9 • 10:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Customs employees acquitted of drug smuggling allegations file a lawsuit against Police Superintendent Baek Hae-ryong

Customs officials from Incheon, previously under investigation for drug smuggling, have filed a defamation lawsuit against Superintendent Baek Hae-ryong following their acquittal.

Mar 6 • 05:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

New Twist in Court Drama: What K. Bartoševičius Seeks

K. Bartoševičius claims he is innocent and seeks full acquittal in a court drama where he faces a tightening sentence from prosecutors.

Mar 5 • 15:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The case of Ewa Tylman's death returns to court

The appellate court in Poznań will consider an appeal regarding the acquittal of Adam Z. in relation to Ewa Tylman's death.

Mar 5 • 14:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Supreme Court voids acquittal ruling in the case of the parents of a crew member who fell overboard

Iceland's Supreme Court has overturned a previous acquittal in the case concerning the parents of a crew member who fell overboard.

Mar 4 • 14:42 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Brim's acquittal in the seaman's case overturned

The Icelandic Supreme Court has overturned the acquittal of Brim hf. in a case concerning the drowning of a young sailor, leading to a new trial in the lower court.

Mar 4 • 14:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Father's acquittal in death of two-year-old daughter is confirmed as prosecution's appeal is rejected

A Japanese court upheld a father's acquittal in the manslaughter of his two-year-old daughter, rejecting the prosecution's appeal.

Mar 4 • 05:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office will not appeal the acquittal of Humal and Pruunsild

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has decided not to appeal the acquittal of Tartu Deputy Mayor Priit Humal and businessman Parvel Pruunsild by the Tartu Circuit Court.

Mar 3 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

The Defense Requests Acquittal for the Murder in the Løten Case

The defense in the Løten case is seeking acquittal for Veronica Lystrup, who is accused of murdering Ole Andreas Søndstvedt, claiming she acted in self-defense.

Mar 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Prosecutor will not appeal the acquittal of Humal and Pruunsild

The Estonian prosecutor's office has decided not to appeal the acquittal of Tartu deputy mayor Priit Humal and entrepreneur Parvel Pruunsild regarding a violation of procedural restrictions.

Mar 3 • 09:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

11-Month-Old Daughter Dies, Mother Acquitted of Charges: Were the Head Injuries Caused by Abuse or Accident?

A mother in Japan was acquitted of charges relating to the death of her 11-month-old daughter, with the court deliberating whether her head injuries resulted from an accident or abuse.

Mar 3 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Dr. Pinto refuses to appeal the acquittal of López Madrid for hiring Villarejo to harass her

Dr. Elisa Pinto will not appeal the acquittal of businessman Javier López Madrid, who was accused of hiring a police commissioner to harass her.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court denies appeal and maintains acquittal of mayor suspected of racism against teenager in Taquarivaí

The mayor of Taquarivaí, Rubens Carlos Souto de Barros, was acquitted of racism charges after the court upheld the original ruling, citing a lack of evidence despite inappropriate remarks.

Mar 2 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Impunity after the acquittal of 'El Pastilla': "That bastard killed my boy. Only rage flows through my veins"

A mother grapples with her grief after the acquittal of her son's murderer, expressing deep anger and sorrow over her loss.

Mar 1 • 17:08 UTC

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