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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Togo: Increased Sentences in the Appeal Trial Over the 2020 Death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba

The Togo military appeals court confirmed and increased sentences for those involved in the 2020 death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba.

Feb 27 • 22:05 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Togo: the defense pleads for acquittal in the appeal trial regarding the death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba in 2020

In Togo, the defense has argued for the acquittal of defendants in the appeal trial concerning the 2020 murder of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba, while the prosecution seeks long prison sentences.

Feb 27 • 08:16 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Closing arguments begin in appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan génocidaire

The appeal trial of Claude Muhayimana, accused of facilitating the Rwandan genocide, has entered its closing arguments phase after previously being convicted and released pending appeal.

Feb 26 • 10:13 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Togo: sentences of 3 to 50 years requested in the appeal trial regarding the death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba

In Togo, sentences ranging from 3 to 50 years have been requested for seven individuals accused in the appeal trial concerning the killing of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba.

Feb 26 • 05:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Báez Sosa Case: One of the Rugby Players in Prison Requests Nullification of Sentence and a New Trial

Lucas Fidel Pertossi, one of the rugby players convicted in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, is seeking to nullify his conviction and undergo a new trial, claiming his defense was compromised by a shared legal strategy with co-defendants.

Feb 25 • 20:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

The appeal after the Jonas murder is up for trial in March

The appeal regarding the murder of Jonas Aarseth Henriksen will be heard by the Borgarting Court of Appeal starting March 17, 2025.

Feb 25 • 10:22 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Rwanda's Tutsi Genocide: Claude Muhayimana interrogated during his appeal trial in Paris

Claude Muhayimana is being questioned in Paris during his appeal trial for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity related to the Rwandan genocide.

Feb 24 • 14:26 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Massacre of September 28, 2009 in Guinea: Justice Requests the Release of Three Defendants

A Guinean court has ordered the release of three military defendants charged in connection with the September 28, 2009 massacre after deeming their referral to trial as invalid, prompting an appeal from the prosecution.

Feb 24 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Trial: South Korea's former president appeals against life sentence

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has filed an appeal against his life sentence for leading a rebellion.

Feb 24 • 03:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol's martial law conspiracy not recognized in first trial... Special prosecutor expected to appeal

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment but ruled that there was no conspiracy for martial law, leading the special prosecutor's team to contemplate an appeal.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

When a father of a child with severe autism requests a transfer – A trial for Greece in 2026

A father's appeal sheds light on the struggles of families with disabled children in Greece, emphasizing the need for better support and understanding.

Feb 21 • 08:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Trial over YPF: Preska rejected the suspension of the search for assets to embargo and Argentina will appeal again

A US court has denied Argentina's request to suspend the asset discovery phase in the YPF expropriation case, prompting the country to appeal the ruling.

Feb 20 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trial over YPF: Preska rejected the suspension of the search for attachable assets and Argentina will appeal

A U.S. judge denied Argentina's request to suspend the search for state assets potentially subject to seizure in the ongoing YPF case, prompting the country to announce an impending appeal.

Feb 20 • 20:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

The appeal trial of Cédric Jubillar for the murder of his wife Delphine will begin on September 21

Cédric Jubillar's appeal trial for the murder of his wife Delphine is set to start on September 21.

Feb 19 • 16:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Breaking: Accused killer Greg Lynn applies for bail

Greg Lynn, convicted in 2024 for the murder of Carol Clay, applies for bail ahead of a retrial for the murder of Russell Hill after his previous conviction was overturned due to trial irregularities.

Feb 19 • 08:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Paty Trial: Two Magistrates Removed from the Court due to the Partiality of Their Questions to a Witness

Two magistrates have been removed from the special court judging the appeal of four men involved in the assassination of Samuel Paty due to concerns over the impartiality of their questioning.

Feb 17 • 17:49 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Togo: Appeal trial of General Kadangha in the case of Colonel Madjoulba's murder

The appeal trial of former Togolese Army Chief of Staff Félix Abalo Kadangha, concerning the murder of Colonel Madjoulba, has begun, with Kadangha previously sentenced to 20 years in prison on various charges.

Feb 16 • 22:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Constitutional Court defends the introduction of judgment appeal system, stating it is not unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court of South Korea has defended the introduction of a judgment appeal system amid criticisms regarding its constitutionality and potential for a quadruple trial system.

Feb 13 • 09:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Song Young-gil Acquitted in Appeal Trial for Illegal Political Funds and Money Bag Scandal

Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party, has been acquitted of all charges related to alleged illegal political funding and distributing money envelopes during the party's leadership election.

Feb 13 • 04:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fabiola Yañez asked that Alberto Fernández face the trial accused of gender violence

Fabiola Yañez has requested that former President Alberto Fernández be sent to trial for charges of gender-based violence, following a federal prosecutor's rejection of his appeal to nullify the case.

Feb 12 • 18:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Construction of a new incineration plant in Mapo failed in the appeal trial… risk of the plan falling through

The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court's ruling against the city's plans for a new waste incineration plant in Mapo, requiring a comprehensive re-evaluation of the project's feasibility.

Feb 12 • 07:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

'The case of stealing 6 pieces of clothing worth 30,000 won' also acquitted in the second trial... 'I'm anxious that they might appeal'

A woman with disabilities was acquitted of charges related to a minor theft, but remains anxious due to the potential for an appeal by the prosecution.

Feb 12 • 05:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French court to rule on July 7 in Marine Le Pen graft appeal trial

A French court is set to make a ruling on July 7 regarding the appeal trial of Marine Le Pen concerning graft allegations.

Feb 11 • 21:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Rigopiano, the appeal-bis has closed: three sentences, two acquittals, and five prescriptions

The appeal-bis trial for the Rigopiano disaster concluded with three convictions, two acquittals, and five prescriptions against various regional officials.

Feb 11 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Appeal Procedure: Verdict in the Le Pen Trial Will Be Announced in July

The appeal process against French populist Marine Le Pen has concluded, with a verdict expected in July that may impede her presidential candidacy.

Feb 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen: what are the requisitions in the case of parliamentary assistants of the FN?

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial regarding alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for party assistants will conclude with a verdict on July 7.

Feb 11 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Marine Le Pen appeal trial ends with presidential race at stake

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial regarding allegations of embezzlement of European parliament funds has concluded, with significant implications for her eligibility in the 2027 presidential election.

Feb 11 • 16:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Trial Appeal Law' Passed by the Democratic Party in Committee

The South Korean National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee has approved a bill allowing constitutional appeals against court rulings, led by the Democratic Party.

Feb 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Denouncing 'undignified' detention conditions, Cédric Jubillar's lawyer threatens not to appear at his appeal trial

Cédric Jubillar's lawyer has threatened to boycott his appeal trial if the 'undignified' conditions of his detention are not improved.

Feb 10 • 11:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trial for YPF: Burford requests Preska not to suspend the process and Argentina anticipates a new appeal

Burford Capital is urging Judge Loretta Preska to allow the legal proceedings related to the expropriation of YPF to continue, while Argentina plans to appeal any unfavorable decisions.

Feb 9 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Anti-corruption tribunal of the Triple A case denies as inadmissible the appeal that forced a third postponement of the trial hearing

Ecuador's anti-corruption tribunal has rejected an appeal that led to the third postponement of the Triple A case trial hearing.

Feb 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Three Defendants, Instructors at the Time, Reaffirm Innocence in Appeal Trial of Nasu Avalanche Accident

Three instructors involved in a 2017 avalanche accident in Nasu, Japan, reaffirmed their innocence during the appeal trial, claiming the avalanche was unforeseen and seeking to overturn previous convictions for negligence.

Feb 9 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Evaëlle's Suicide: Opening of the Appeal Trial for the Teacher Judged for Harassment of a Minor

The appeal trial of a teacher accused of harassment in connection with the suicide of 11-year-old Evaëlle has commenced, with her parents hoping for a fairer outcome.

Feb 9 • 09:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecution appeals the second trial ruling on Yang Sung-tae, Park Byung-dae, and Ko Young-han in the 'judicial wrongdoing' case

The prosecution has filed an appeal against the second trial ruling involving former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae and other judges over the judicial corruption scandal.

Feb 6 • 08:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Tempi: The trial is finally in Larissa without appeal from Maria Karystianou

The Supreme Court rejected requests from the relatives of victims to change the location of the trial for the Tempi disaster to Thessaloniki or Athens.

Feb 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Moon Da-hye, accused of drunk driving and illegal lodging operations, maintains fine in appeal trial, original sentence upheld

Moon Da-hye, daughter of former President Moon Jae-in, retained her fine for drunk driving and illegal lodging operations in an appeal trial, with the court dismissing both her and the prosecution's appeals.

Feb 5 • 05:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

A man in his 30s who broke into Park Na-rae's home and stole valuables worth millions sentenced to prison in appeal

A man who broke into the home of broadcaster Park Na-rae and stole valuables worth millions has received a two-year prison sentence in his appeal trial.

Feb 5 • 05:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Return the Remains": Former Leader of Aum Shinrikyo's Daughter Appeals, Government Loses Again in Second Trial

The daughter of former Aum Shinrikyo leader Chizuo Matsumoto has won a court decision ordering the government to return the remains and hair of her father, as the court rejected the government's appeal on the basis of property rights.

Feb 5 • 04:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Nnamdi Kanu appeals conviction, faults terrorism trial

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has challenged his conviction and sentences imposed by the Federal High Court, claiming the trial was flawed and unjust.

Feb 5 • 00:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Nnamdi Kanu appeals conviction, faults terrorism trial

Nnamdi Kanu has filed an appeal against his conviction and sentences from the Federal High Court, arguing that the trial was flawed with legal errors and a miscarriage of justice.

Feb 4 • 20:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opens in Paris

The appeal trial of Claude Muhayimana, convicted of complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has started in Paris, where he is appealing his 14-year prison sentence.

Feb 4 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Le Pen Trial, Paris Prosecutor Formalizes Request for 5-Year Ineligibility Penalty

Marine Le Pen faces severe consequences as Paris prosecutors request a five-year ban from public office amid an appeal regarding the misuse of European Parliament funds.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Ghanouchi refuses to appeal against his 20-year prison sentence for 'lack of justice guarantees'

Rached Ghannouchi, the leader of the Ennahdha Movement and former Tunisian parliament president, announced he will not appeal a 20-year prison sentence due to perceived lack of fair trial guarantees.

Feb 3 • 18:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

French prosecutors seek 5-year ban from office for far-right leader Marine Le Pen in appeal trial, no immediate enforcement

French prosecutors are urging an appeal court to uphold a five-year ban on Marine Le Pen from public office related to a scandal over fake jobs in the EU parliament, which could impact her presidential ambitions for 2027.

Feb 3 • 18:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

French prosecutor demands imprisonment of Marine Le Pen and a ban from holding any public office

The French prosecutor has requested a five-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding any public office and a four-year prison sentence as part of a crucial appeal trial in Paris concerning her conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.

Feb 3 • 18:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Rwanda: French Court Opens Appeal Trial of Genocide Suspect Claude Muhayimana

The appeal trial for Claude Muhayimana, convicted of complicity in the genocide against Tutsi civilians in Rwanda, commenced in Paris and is set to continue until February 28.

Feb 3 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office Will Request the Ineligibility of Le Pen to Hold Public Office in the Appeal Trial

French prosecutors announced their intention to uphold convictions and seek disqualification of certain defendants, including far-right leader Marine Le Pen, during the appeal trial for alleged fraud.

Feb 3 • 13:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fishing freely in local rivers: Salmon capture rights lawsuit concludes appeal, ruling on July 2

The appeal trial concerning the Ainu people's claim for recognition of their inherent rights to fish in local rivers concluded at the Sapporo High Court, with a ruling expected on July 2.

Feb 3 • 11:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Rwandan Tutsi Genocide: Claude Muhayimana's Appeal Trial Opens in Paris

Claude Muhayimana's appeal trial for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity has commenced in Paris, following his original conviction and 14-year sentencing.

Feb 3 • 10:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

"We will be recognized for our legitimate strike struggle" The appeal trial of 27 former Daewoo Shipbuilding subcontracted workers begins

The appeal trial of 27 subcontracted workers from the former Daewoo Shipbuilding, who were convicted of charges related to their 51-day strike in 2022, began with the workers asserting their struggle was justified.

Feb 3 • 09:03 UTC

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