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Crime & Justice

Katrine released on bail in Spain: - We all agree that she killed him

Norwegian Katrine, who killed her husband in Spain, has been released on bail as her defense attorney argues she acted in self-defense.

Mar 23 • 04:54 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General to the Police Commissioner: Immediately stop the activities of the incitement division established by Ben Gvir

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has instructed Police Commissioner Dani Levy to immediately halt the operations of the incitement division created by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Mar 22 • 15:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Mystery of the 8.01 Million Yen Payment for Adult Guardianship: Angered Relatives, Former Judge Says 'Unbelievable'

A troubling incident related to adult guardianship payments has sparked outrage among relatives of a dementia patient, who feel they were overcharged by the appointed attorney.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The War of the Prosecutors

The article discusses the recent resignation of Spain's Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz amid ongoing internal conflicts within the prosecution service fueled by political interests and personal grievances.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR accuses former minister Silvio Almeida of sexual harassment against Anielle Franco

The Attorney General's Office has accused former Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida of sexual harassment towards Equality Minister Anielle Franco, igniting discussions about accountability and women's rights in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 23:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She was a lawyer for ICE, broke down during a hearing, and is now a candidate for Congress in the U.S.: "It's a disaster"

Julie T. Le, a former ICE attorney, is running for Congress, advocating for immigration reform and addressing issues she witnessed firsthand during her tenure.

Mar 21 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Attorney General of the Republic charges former minister Silvio Almeida with sexual harassment of Anielle Franco

The Attorney General of Brazil has charged former Minister Silvio Almeida with sexual harassment against Equality Minister Anielle Franco.

Mar 21 • 11:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Trial for the Rape and Murder of Justine Vayrac: The Attorney General Seeks Life Imprisonment for the Accused

The public prosecutor has requested life imprisonment for Lucas Larivée, accused of the rape and murder of Justine Vayrac, along with a 22-year parole ineligibility period.

Mar 21 • 11:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Soros-backed Austin DA faces resignation calls over alleged ‘secret meetings’ in case against cop

Calls for resignation are growing against Austin's District Attorney, Jose Garza, amid allegations of misconduct related to a criminal case involving a police officer from the 2020 George Floyd riots.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The EU Attorney General endorses countries' veto against Huawei over national security

The EU Attorney General supports member states' ability to exclude Huawei from telecommunications infrastructure due to national security concerns.

Mar 21 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor issues accusatory ruling and calls for trial against seven accused of illicit association in the Liga2 case

The Attorney General of Ecuador has made an accusatory ruling against seven individuals accused of illicit association related to the Liga2 case, requesting that they stand trial.

Mar 21 • 03:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daniel Vorcaro signs confidentiality agreement with PGR and PF and opens the way for plea bargain

Banker Daniel Vorcaro has agreed to a confidentiality term with Brazil's Attorney General's Office and Federal Police while in custody, paving the way for a potential plea deal regarding financial and corruption crimes.

Mar 20 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes requests PGR's position on Bolsonaro's home confinement request

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has asked the Attorney General's Office to respond to a request for house arrest made by former President Jair Bolsonaro's defense team.

Mar 20 • 21:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In the second review of requirements, five candidates for Attorney General of the State fail to meet regulations and could be dismissed

Five candidates for Attorney General of Ecuador may be dismissed for failing to meet necessary documentation regulations during the second review of their applications.

Mar 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Lawyer charged with serious commercial money laundering

A defense attorney in Sweden has been charged with serious commercial money laundering for allegedly allowing his law firm’s client account to process millions in suspect transactions.

Mar 20 • 12:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Attorney General dismisses punishing García Ortiz after his conviction but opens an investigation against the head of the Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office

The Attorney General has decided not to impose sanctions on Álvaro García Ortiz following his conviction, while opening an investigation into the head of the Madrid Provincial Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 20 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Attorney General demands further investigation in the case of three children in Múlaborg

The Attorney General of Iceland is calling for a more in-depth investigation into the case regarding three children in Múlaborg.

Mar 20 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Attorney general asks if Kemi Badenoch would object to Jewish public prayer

Attorney General Richard Hermer has challenged Kemi Badenoch on her views about public prayer after her support for a comment criticizing an Islamic prayer event as intimidating.

Mar 20 • 07:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Park Hoon, an authority in inheritance tax, co-publishes 'Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance, That's When Taxes Begin' with his student Attorney Yun Hyun-kyung.

A book co-authored by inheritance tax expert Professor Park Hoon and his former student Attorney Yun Hyun-kyung sheds light on how taxes are implicated in marriage, divorce, and inheritance amidst growing societal interest in family and wealth issues.

Mar 20 • 00:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PGR's partnership with PF in Vorcaro's plea will prevent 'leaks and lies,' say STF ministers

The signing of a confidentiality agreement between the owner of Banco Master, Daniel Vorcaro, the Federal Police, and the Attorney General’s Office aims to ensure truthful collaboration and prevent information leaks during his plea negotiations.

Mar 19 • 23:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Negotiation of Vorcaro's Plea Bargain Attempt Will Be with PF and PGR

Daniel Vorcaro's negotiation for a plea bargain is underway, involving both the Federal Police and the Attorney General's Office in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 22:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC woman leader visits Malami, seeks end to political persecution

Naomi Lasara-Abel, the National Women Leader of the African Democratic Congress, advocates for political tolerance and an end to stigmatization of opposition party members in Nigeria during a visit to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami.

Mar 19 • 21:51 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Likud petitions the High Court to annul the election of the legal advisor to the Election Committee

The Likud party has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to cancel the appointment of attorney Ya'fat Siminovsky as legal advisor to the Central Election Committee, citing concerns about her experience and the selection process.

Mar 19 • 20:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic representative's staffer repeatedly posed as a lawyer for detainees, smuggled phone into Texas facility, ICE says

A staff member of Rep. Veronica Escobar allegedly impersonated an attorney for detainees at an ICE facility and smuggled phones to them, according to ICE.

Mar 19 • 19:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic representative's staffer repeatedly posed as a lawyer for detainees, smuggled phone into Texas facility, ICE says

A staffer for Rep. Veronica Escobar allegedly impersonated an attorney multiple times to meet detainees and illegally smuggled cell phones into an ICE facility in Texas.

Mar 19 • 19:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Democrats seek to impeach Pam Bondi after ‘fake’ Epstein briefing

Democrats are attempting to impeach U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for allegedly not cooperating in a briefing regarding the Epstein files.

Mar 19 • 18:46 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Baharv-Ma'arah to Katz: You are Disrupting the Criminal Procedure Against Tali Gotlib

The Attorney General of Israel, Gali Baharv-Ma'arah, accused Defense Minister Israel Katz of disrupting the criminal proceedings against Knesset member Tali Gotlib by delaying the signing of a protection certificate for Shin Bet personnel.

Mar 19 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Association honors São Paulo's attorney general with award dedicated to women

The São Paulo Attorneys Association launches the Anna Candida da Cunha Ferraz award on October 20 to celebrate women's contributions to the rule of law, honoring Inês dos Santos Coimbra, the first Black woman in her role as attorney general.

Mar 19 • 18:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DOJ fires warning shot at Letitia James over transgender treatments for minors

The Department of Justice is cautioning New York Attorney General Letitia James against pursuing legal action against NYU Langone Health regarding its transgender treatment policies for minors.

Mar 19 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jewel case: Moraes requests that the PGR analyze material on Wassef before assessing filing

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has tasked the Attorney General's Office with reviewing new evidence related to Frederick Wassef before deciding whether to close an investigation into the sale of Saudi jewels received by the Brazilian government.

Mar 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Federal Judge Denies Asylum to Liam Conejo, the Boy Detained in Minneapolis: What Is His Future

A federal judge has denied asylum to five-year-old Liam Conejo, who was detained by ICE in Minneapolis, with his family's attorney now appealing the decision.

Mar 19 • 15:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Paxton racks up Texas endorsements as bitter Cornyn runoff hits fever pitch

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gaining significant political endorsements from within the state as he prepares for a tense Senate primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Mar 19 • 14:11 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Defense attorney on Haukland: - He's not easily directed

Marius Borg Høiby is accused of domestic violence against Nora Haukland, a claim he firmly denies, stating that their relationship was characterized by mutual arguments rather than one-sided abuse.

Mar 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

I have no regrets over my actions as minister – Malami

Former Nigerian Attorney-General Abubakar Malami asserts he has no regrets regarding his ministerial actions despite facing serious criminal charges.

Mar 19 • 12:23 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Defender Hard Out: Accuses Woman of Lying

In a high-profile Oslo court case, the defense attorney claims the woman accusing his client of rape is lying, presenting doubts about her credibility during the trial's closing arguments.

Mar 19 • 10:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

"Brutal to Hear Høiby’s Defender"

The ongoing trial against Marius Borg Høiby features his defense attorney controversially challenging the credibility of the key witness, referred to as the Skaugum woman.

Mar 19 • 09:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The defender attacks the credibility of the Skaugum woman: - Has a casual relationship with the truth

The defense attorney in the trial against Marius Borg Høiby challenges the credibility of the woman involved, questioning her truthfulness during testimony.

Mar 19 • 09:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Høiby’s defender on media coverage: - Exceeded everything one could fear

Marius Borg Høiby’s defense attorney claims that the media coverage surrounding the case has crossed unacceptable boundaries, emphasizing the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

Mar 19 • 09:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Hiding the pro-Yoon sentiment..." Attorney Jeon Han-gil's disguised support for the People Power Party's nomination?

Attorney Lee Seong-jik allegedly concealed his pro-Yoon sentiment while supporting Jeon Han-gil's attempt to secure a nomination with the People Power Party.

Mar 19 • 06:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Entered politics after the 9/11 attacks and now seeks to dethrone New York Attorney General Letitia James

Saritha Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, is running for New York Attorney General in 2026 against incumbent Letitia James, motivated by her experiences following the 9/11 attacks.

Mar 19 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fiscal contest: deputy delegate of the Legislative will be reviewed by technical team

A technical team from the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) will review the file of Jorge Espinoza Espinoza, the deputy delegate from the Legislative Function to the citizen selection commission overseeing the attorney general contest.

Mar 19 • 04:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats walk out in protest over 'outrageous fake' Epstein briefing from Pam Bondi

Democrats on the House oversight committee walked out of a briefing led by attorney general Pam Bondi, protesting her refusal to comply with a subpoena regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Mar 19 • 01:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Habeas data hearing of Alexandra Villacís over inability to hold public office postponed to March 23

The habeas data hearing for Alexandra Villacís has been postponed to March 23, 2026, due to requests from the Ministry of Labor and the Attorney General's Office.

Mar 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT councilor files complaint with the PGR after Valdemar says he expects help from Trump for Flávio

A Belo Horizonte city councilor has filed a complaint to Brazil's attorney general after the national president of the PL party expressed hope for support from Donald Trump for a candidate in Brazil's elections.

Mar 18 • 19:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem-backed 'social justice' law put Virginia's ODU campus at risk before attack, former AG argues

Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares criticizes a law that limits colleges from considering criminal histories of applicants in light of a recent attack at Old Dominion University, claiming it endangers public safety.

Mar 18 • 17:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Blow to the network of abuse: the operation that freed 'slave' dogs used in illegal fights

The Colombian Attorney General's office announced the capture of 13 individuals and the rescue of several dogs from a farm in Cundinamarca, indicating that the animals were being used in illegal dog fights.

Mar 18 • 17:17 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
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Stein Lier-Hansen trial: Must be acquitted of corruption and compensation

Defense attorney Petter Mandt argues that former Norwegian industry chief Stein Lier-Hansen should be acquitted of gross corruption charges and that the related compensation claim should be dismissed.

Mar 18 • 10:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

If Vorcaro Wants to Talk

Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of the now-defunct Banco Master, is reportedly moving towards a plea deal after replacing his attorney, signaling potential cooperation with authorities.

Mar 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

University of Florida discriminated against College Republicans chapter, attorney claims

The University of Florida is facing a lawsuit from its College Republicans chapter, which claims it was discriminated against regarding allegations of antisemitism.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC

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