Monday briefing: What a new Guardian podcast reveals about the US justice system
The Guardian's new investigative podcast, 'Off Duty,' examines the controversial conviction of Alexander Villa for the murder of Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis, raising serious questions about the integrity of the judicial process.
A person was convicted of harassment with a photographer and another criticized lesbians in a youth magazine: Here are some candidates from the Citizens' Party
The article details candidates from the Citizens' Party, highlighting both prominent members and those with controversial backgrounds, such as a recent conviction for harassment and criticism of the LGBTQ+ community.
Alberta trucker convicted of child luring in U.S. to be sentenced in April
A Calgary trucker has been convicted of child luring in the U.S. and is scheduled to be sentenced in April after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an online sting operation.
STF maintains conviction of retired judge from AM for raping his own granddaughter
The Brazilian Supreme Court upheld the conviction of retired judge Rafael de Araujo Romano for raping his granddaughter.
Inside Huw Edwards' life now - where he’s ‘in hiding’ and whether he’s paid the £200,000 he owes licence fee holders
Disgraced former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards faces the fallout from his criminal convictions and the changes in his lifestyle post-scandal.
Conviction and personal experience. Why the reform is necessary
The article advocates for a constitutional reform in Italy that clarifies the roles of judges and prosecutors and emphasizes the importance of voting in the upcoming referendum despite past campaign failures.
Election in Slovenia
Slovenia has begun parliamentary elections, with Janez Jansa, leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party, likely to win despite a past corruption conviction.
Woman branded ‘female Charles Manson’ escaped prison, prosecutor now doubts her conviction
Larry Sells, a former prosecutor, expresses doubts over the conviction of Sarah Jo Pender, dubbed the 'female Charles Manson,' who escaped from prison and is the subject of a new true crime docuseries.
"The world has been distorted by my foster father's sexual abuse" — 10 years later, the victim delivers her testimony leading to a guilty verdict
A woman in her twenties testified against her foster father for sexual abuse that occurred when she was a minor, resulting in his conviction and an 11-year prison sentence.
UK-Nigeria pact fuels talk of Ekweremadu’s return
A new UK-Nigeria agreement could facilitate the repatriation of Ike Ekweremadu and others convicted of various offenses in the UK.
Flight to Ireland disrupted by incomplete sentence for a serious crime
A man's attempt to flee to Ireland was thwarted due to an outstanding sentence for a serious conviction related to a fatal car accident.
National team wrestler executed in Iran
Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old national wrestler, has been executed in Iran, making him among the first to be executed following a conviction linked to recent protests against the Iranian regime.
Wife is accused of having her lover kill taxi driver, and family demands conviction: 'We want justice'
A Brazilian woman, Auana Sagica Ribeiro, is accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband, taxi driver Mário Araújo de Oliveira, with the help of her lover and his uncle.
The prosecutor demands ten years in prison for the sisters
Prosecutor Viktor Wetterö has called for a ten-year prison sentence for two sisters accused of attempted murder, while their defense argues that the evidence is insufficient for conviction.
Helena Koivu appealed her sentence – Here's what happened
Helena Koivu's appeal regarding her conviction for voyeurism and violation of domestic peace was denied by the Turku Court of Appeals in Finland.
The manager of the Ihaste riding center who hired a pedophile has resigned from the board of the Estonian Equestrian Federation
The manager of Ihaste riding center, Enno Pille, resigned from the Estonian Equestrian Federation following the conviction of Marko Villemson for sexual offenses against a child.
'I was wrongly jailed for murder - Reggie Kray introduced me to real killer'
Paul Cleeland, who was imprisoned for a murder he claims he did not commit, alleges that Reggie Kray helped him meet one of the actual killers.
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.
Becciu celebrates his 'revenge', the homily on the patron saint of the innocent
Cardinal Angelo Becciu has celebrated a moral victory following the appellate court's decision nullifying his previous conviction related to Vatican State funds.
The nanny's lawyer wants to reopen the Knutby case
A lawyer is seeking to reopen one of Sweden's most notable criminal cases, aiming to overturn the murder conviction of the nanny involved in the 2004 Knutby incident.
$11m fraud: US moves to revoke Nigerian’s citizenship
The US is pursuing the revocation of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem's citizenship following his conviction for an $11 million fraud scheme.
Survey: Majority of Lithuanians Support Renaming Taiwan Representative Office in Vilnius
A recent survey indicates that a majority of Lithuanians support changing the name of Taiwan's representative office in Vilnius, with varying levels of conviction among supporters.
Man committed a shocking murder in downtown Tampere - "Of course, he regrets it"
Terno Alkki Rikhard Hedman is appealing his murder conviction for shooting his pregnant partner in downtown Tampere, claiming it should be classified as manslaughter instead.
The Bonus Prince Is Prepared for a Prison Sentence
Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, faces potential prison time as his trial concludes, with his defense arguing there is insufficient evidence for conviction.
"I have evolved deeply": convicted of domestic violence, the LFI candidate for the mayoralty of Argenteuil abandoned by the PS and the Greens
Yassin Zeghli, a candidate for mayor in Argenteuil, has lost support from socialists and greens following revelations of his past domestic violence conviction.
Migrant who raped teen wasn't deported to respect his 'right to family life'
Gift Oladele, a Nigerian migrant previously jailed for false imprisonment, was not deported after his conviction, citing human rights concerns, and later went on to rape a 19-year-old woman in Wales.
The European Court of Human Rights dismisses Nara's case
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a case brought by Australian Nara Walker against the Icelandic state regarding her conviction for biting her ex-husband's tongue during a fight, ruling that her complaints were not sufficiently substantiated.
Man released after 19 years in prison for robbery he didn’t commit
Kenneth Windley was exonerated after spending 19 years in prison for a robbery he did not commit, a decision supported by new evidence and confessions from other convicted individuals.
Man labeled as 'criminal' prays at the murder scene 40 years later, after being acquitted in retrial
A man wrongfully convicted of murder visits the site of the crime 40 years later to pray after being acquitted in a retrial.
Høiby's Defender: - Nothing to Speak for Conviction
Marius Borg Høiby's defense lawyer argues that there is insufficient evidence to convict him in a sexual assault trial taking place in Oslo.
'Controlling' couple who left elderly parents with just 28p launch appeal against conviction
Gary and Diane Mansell, convicted of fraud and money laundering for exploiting their elderly parents' finances, are appealing their six-year prison sentences.
KSML: Conviction for Fish Stick Robbery
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for robbery involving the theft of fish sticks and other food items in Hankasalmi, Finland.
Letters from readers: Cristina Kirchner, farce, educational freedom
This article discusses the conviction of former president Cristina Kirchner for corruption and her claims of political persecution while facing other legal challenges.
The 'process of the century' returns to square one: the Vatican court annulled the conviction of Cardinal Becciu and there will be another trial
The Vatican court has annulled the conviction of Cardinal Becciu, prompting a retrial of the case that has been termed the 'process of the century.'
A man from New York who spent almost 20 years in prison and was innocent has been freed
A man from New York, Kenneth Windley, has been released after nearly two decades in prison for a robbery he did not commit.
Conservative politician received a criminal conviction for his vile writings
Finnish politician Petteri Johannes Kalliola has been fined for making racist comments against people of color and Romani individuals in a local election forum.
Request for pardon: Kicillof's Minister of Justice says a Peronist president should put an end to Cristina Kirchner's conviction
Juan Martín Mena, Minister of Justice in Buenos Aires, stated that a Peronist president should pardon Cristina Kirchner on the first day of their term, even though she does not seek such a benefit.
Should it be assessed whether a thirteen-year-old is mature enough to give consent
The Icelandic Supreme Court has annulled a previous ruling regarding a man's conviction for the rape of a thirteen-year-old girl, ordering a reassessment of whether she was capable of giving consent due to her maturity.
"It must be investigated all the way to the end"
Experts are calling for the overturning of the conviction of Sara Svensson in the Knutby case, citing insufficient investigation of key evidence.
'We hope he goes to trial and is convicted,' says lawyer of the family of the PM killed in SP, after the arrest of the lieutenant colonel
The lawyer representing the family of Brazilian police officer Gisele Alves Santana, who was killed in São Paulo, expressed relief at the arrest of Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto, the prime suspect in her death, and hopes he will face trial and conviction for the alleged femicide.
MT Court upholds conviction of cattle rancher for environmental crimes in embargoed area of the Pantanal
The Mato Grosso Court of Justice upheld the conviction of cattle rancher Claudecy Oliveira Lemes for environmental crimes, including maintaining livestock on an embargoed area in the Pantanal.
Grieving widow handed criminal conviction over unpaid £35 bill on dead husband’s car
A grieving widow was convicted for failing to pay a £35 vehicle tax bill following her husband's death, despite her explanation to the court regarding her circumstances.
What the Federal Police discovered in the scheme that led to the conviction of Josimar Maranhãozinho and Pastor Gil
Brazilian federal deputies Josimar Maranhãozinho and Pastor Gil were unanimously convicted by the Supreme Court for their involvement in a corruption scheme related to the allocation of parliamentary amendments.
Yang Mun-seok, who lost his parliamentary seat, decides not to appeal
Former Democratic Party lawmaker Yang Mun-seok confirmed he will not pursue an appeal regarding his lost parliamentary seat due to a conviction for loan fraud.
Thefts of gold from corpses in the morgue: a plea agreement and six acquittals
Seven municipal employees appeared in court for stealing gold from corpses, resulting in one conviction and six acquittals.
Justice maintains conviction of the State of SP for facilitating child labor in schools in Porto Feliz
The São Paulo State was sentenced to pay R$ 2 million for facilitating child labor in schools of Porto Feliz, according to a ruling by the Labor Court.
Sergio Lapegüe broke down in tears during an interview about the murder of Kim Gómez: 'I couldn't'
Journalist Sergio Lapegüe became emotional during an interview regarding the conviction of the perpetrator behind Kim Gómez's murder, which involved a tragic car theft incident.
The serial pedophile from Kaunas, R. Jakštys, seeks to break free, the prosecution asks to keep him behind bars until 2031
R. Jakštys, a serial pedophile from Kaunas, is appealing his conviction while prosecutors argue for a lengthy prison sentence.
The Court of Appeals Examined K. Bartosevicius' Case
The Court of Appeals is set to announce a decision on April 30 regarding the conviction of K. Bartosevicius, where the prosecutor seeks to increase his sentence to up to 10 years in prison.
Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Buying a Stove for His Mother
A 61-year-old man from New York was released after serving nearly two decades for a robbery he did not commit, which stemmed from his purchase of a stolen money order for a stove for his mother.