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An 18-year-old man was arrested after fleeing into the sea in Cabo Frio to escape charges of harassment.

The Public Ministry of Ceará has charged 109 supporters from organized fan groups in Ceará and Fortaleza following violent clashes prior to a football match known as Clássico-Rei.

Shia LaBeouf posted a $100,000 bond after appearing in court for battery charges related to a Mardi Gras incident, where he allegedly assaulted multiple individuals and used homophobic slurs.

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the corruption charges against them violate basic human rights.

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the corruption charges against them violate fundamental human rights due to their vague nature.

Elden lawyers defend Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen against serious corruption charges, arguing that the absence of a position to attach benefits negates the accusations.

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the basis for their corruption charges has collapsed due to a lack of concrete evidence linking benefits to any specific position.

The prosecutor's office in Rio Grande do Sul has charged former law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa with sexual crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

A British Columbia man was acquitted of drug smuggling charges after the judge ruled he was unaware of the drugs in his possession due to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

A YouTuber is facing murder charges after allegedly using a pre-recorded livestream as an alibi for the time of his pregnant girlfriend's murder.

Horacio Grasso, a former police officer, faces new charges of sexual abuse against a relative while already embroiled in a femicide case.

Anu Sepponen, the mayor of Rautalampi, was fined €1,280 for speeding in Imatra, but she contested the charges and accused the police of misconduct.

Three Bolivians were arrested on drug trafficking charges after being found with over 30 kilograms of illegal substances on a bus in Palmital, Brazil.

The U.S. has blocked the Venezuelan government's ability to fund Nicolás Maduro's legal defense against drug trafficking charges in New York, raising concerns over his constitutional right to counsel.

A specialized court in Banská Bystrica has acquitted prosecutor Bystrík Palovič of charges related to bribery and abuse of public office.

A Kaunas man faces serious charges after throwing a grenade, resulting in injuries to another individual, motivated by jealousy and revenge.

Javier Tebas criticizes the Premier League for its prolonged delay in resolving Manchester City's financial charges, claiming it fosters a sense of impunity and can inflate transfer and wage markets across Europe.

The Mayor of Częstochowa has been arrested on corruption charges involving substantial bribes.

Carmelo Cinturrino, an Italian police officer facing murder charges for the death of Abderrahim Mansouri, expresses remorse in a letter from prison.

A French court has sentenced Iranian national Mahdia Esfandiari to four years in prison, including a one-year active term, over charges of glorifying terrorism through social media posts.

A Thai coordinator accused of multiple serious human trafficking charges expressed deep remorse during the conclusion of Finland's largest human trafficking trial.

A suspect in a triple murder committed while DNA analysis was pending has been arrested and is now facing charges.

A violent protest erupted at the ArcelorMittal-Nippon Steel plant in Surat, Gujarat, leading to police intervention and widespread vandalism by contract workers.

Investigations into the PCC's drug trafficking operations in Roraima reveal structured control and financial accountability among its members.

Three municipal council members in Lithuania face allegations of misuse of power and fraud regarding false expense reports.

Charges against an Ontario man accused of assaulting a home intruder have been withdrawn due to a lack of evidence supporting a conviction for aggravated assault.

The Latvian State Security Service has proposed criminal charges against an individual for publicly glorifying Russian war crimes and inciting national and ethnic hatred.

Charges of abuse of power, fraud, and document forgery have been filed against Palanga municipal council member S. Simė and two others.

A judge has ordered the suspect accused of an assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to remain in custody while awaiting trial due to the serious nature of the charges.

A 21-year-old man is on trial for allegedly shooting two teenage boys and a 20-year-old man at a hair salon in Uppsala last year, although he denies the charges, claiming he was in Uppsala for drug dealings.

A Hong Kong court unexpectedly overturned the fraud conviction of democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is still serving a 20-year sentence for other charges.

The police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly person in a nursing home in Espoo, Finland, where charges of negligent homicide and endangerment are being considered.

In Slovakia, several individuals face charges of extremism due to the construction of a monument that resembles a historical national flag, which some authorities claim glorifies past totalitarian regimes.

Owen L., the suspect in the murder of 11-year-old Louise, is also facing charges for the rape of two teenage girls, with accusations dating back to 2021 and 2023.

The Latvian Security Service is recommending charges against a Russian citizen for justifying Russian war crimes in Ukraine through social media platforms.

An investigation into drug smuggling at customs has concluded with no charges against implicated officials, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.

Thorsteinn Pétur Guðjónsson has resigned as CEO of Deloitte even after being acquitted of charges of sexual assault.

Urmas Kruuse of the Reform Party reaffirmed their opposition to charging public transport fares for students and pensioners in Estonia.

Two former directors of Poland's intelligence services face charges related to the use of an unaccredited spyware program, which posed risks to classified information.

Stellantis has reported a massive net loss of 22.3 billion euros for 2025 due to exceptional charges associated with its electric vehicle strategy.

A 35-year-old man is facing serious murder charges in Helsinki after allegedly killing his 46-year-old girlfriend during an argument.

Hong Kong's appeal court has overturned the fraud conviction of media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai, but he remains imprisoned for other charges.

Kjerringåsen Ski Center and its manager face charges of negligent homicide following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Roald Falch Eriksen in January 2024.

A Hong Kong court has overturned a nearly six-year prison sentence for pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai while he remains incarcerated on other charges.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and abandonment of a body in Ibaraki Prefecture, with one suspect denying charges and the other remaining silent.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced that pensioners and children will not be charged fare on county bus lines, emphasizing it as a fundamental issue whether officials or politicians prevail on the matter.

Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct newspaper 'Apple Daily', achieved an unexpected victory in his fraud appeal amidst ongoing legal troubles related to national security charges.

Three senior officials from the Nigerian Railway Corporation face serious charges from the EFCC regarding allegations of fraud amounting to N2.04 billion.

Keiichi Izumiya, a former department head at Kobe Steel's subsidiary, was arrested for allegedly embezzling about 115 million yen by creating false invoices and using the funds for gambling.

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.