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A 30-year-old man was arrested for stalking and threatening his ex-stepdaughter in Oeiras do Pará, Brazil, despite having a prior conviction for raping her when she was 14.

Crystal Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape and later murdered her boyfriend, has been released from prison in North Carolina after serving a portion of her sentence.

The Federal Criminal Cassation Chamber confirmed a four-year prison sentence for Damián Berruet, who attempted to steal a truck assigned to the President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Argentina.

A man wrongfully convicted based on evidence from a now-disgraced police officer may finally clear his name thanks to new information uncovered through a Google search.

A man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for breaking his partner’s neck, leaving her paralysed after years of abusive behavior.

The leader of the Icelandic Nurses Association expresses sorrow over the conviction of a nurse, suggesting it could have significant consequences for the nursing profession as the verdict stemmed from a tragic incident in 2021.

The Supreme Court of Justice of Entre Ríos annulled a controversial jury that had dismissed anti-corruption prosecutor Cecilia Goyeneche after she accused ex-governor Sergio Urribarri of corruption.

The TJMG upheld the conviction of former councilwoman Pâmela Volp for extortion, with digital tracking technology evidencing her presence at the crime scene.

A young Bengali woman, once forced into marriage by her parents at the age of 14, is now seeking justice, prompting a prosecutor in Rome to demand their conviction.

Algerian TikToker Mahdi B., who has a previous conviction for glorifying terrorism, is scheduled to appear in a Paris court for allegedly insulting police officers.

Bill Clinton is reportedly mentioned in newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case but insists he severed ties with Epstein years before the billionaire's 2008 conviction.

Bill Clinton is mentioned in newly released documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein's case but asserts that he severed ties with Epstein long before the latter's 2008 conviction for sex crimes.

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has announced his candidacy for the upcoming state election, ten months after his drug conviction and resignation from parliament.

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who spent 23 years in prison for allegedly murdering his wife and three children, after determining that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.

The PASOK party claims vindication following a court ruling on wiretapping cases, while the government adapts its public relations strategy in response.

A controversial court ruling in Brazil that initially cleared a man of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has sparked outrage and led to a reaffirmation of his conviction by the appeals court after public pushback.

The UN Human Rights Office praised the conviction of 16 military personnel for the forced disappearance of four minors during an operation in southern Guayaquil in December 2024.

The Supreme Court of Argentina has upheld the five-year prison sentence for former mayor David Bravo for his involvement in human trafficking related to cabarets in La Pampa.

Porto Alegre has witnessed its first conviction under the new femicide law, with a man sentenced to 24 years for killing his partner.

Haris Doukas, Athens mayor, comments on the conviction of defendants in a wiretapping trial as a significant win for democracy and justice in Greece.

A 35-year-old man convicted of murdering 20-year-old Linea Bjørnnes in Stjørdal has announced plans to appeal his conviction to the Supreme Court of Norway.

A 35-year-old man convicted of the murder of 20-year-old Linea Bjørnnes in Stjørdal has appealed his sentence to the Norwegian Supreme Court.

A former medical student from USP, Alicia Duddy Muller Veiga, has received a new conviction for embezzling funds from a graduation committee.

The Icelandic Supreme Court upheld the conviction of nurse Steina Árnadóttir for manslaughter due to negligence in the death of a patient.

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.

Ian Huntley, who murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has been injured in prison following his conviction.

Amanda Knox's new podcast examining Lucy Letby's conviction has sparked outrage as critics accuse her of profiting from tragedy.

Andrius Bagdonas has filed an appeal to the Klaipėda District Court seeking to overturn his conviction in the 'chekiukai' case.

The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, allowing him to appeal to the Constitutional Court over alleged fundamental rights violations.

The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld the conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for the crime of revealing secrets, rejecting calls for annulment by his defense and emphasizing the dissenting opinions of two judges.

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy ex-magnate from Hong Kong, has successfully won an appeal against a fraud conviction, although he remains sentenced to 20 years in prison for sedition.

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.

Marine Le Pen has stated that she will not participate in the 2027 elections if a court ruling mandates her to wear an electronic bracelet following a potential conviction.

Lawyers for Sylvia and Nourredin Bongo challenge the legitimacy of the prosecutor following their conviction for embezzlement.

Fernanda Chaves, the sole survivor of the 2018 attack that killed councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, expressed relief at the conviction of those responsible but emphasized the ongoing issues of crime in Rio de Janeiro.

A Hong Kong court has overturned the fraud conviction of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai, but he remains detained under the National Security Law sentencing.

SYRIZA spokesperson Kostas Zacharidis questioned the government's involvement in illegal wiretapping following a court ruling on the matter.

Newly released documents reveal over 100 messages between US Ambassador Tom Barrack and Jeffrey Epstein, indicating a close relationship post-Epstein's conviction.

Evidence suggests that Jeffrey Epstein may have continued his organized abuses and trafficking of minors even after his 2008 conviction.

Jimmy Lai, a British pro-democracy campaigner, has had his fraud conviction overturned but continues to serve a 20-year sentence for national security offenses in Hong Kong.

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.

A new book examines the controversial Garlasco murder case, particularly focusing on the acquittal and subsequent conviction of Alberto Stasi, and suggests the narrative around his innocence is still alive among some.

A Hong Kong appeal court has overturned a fraud conviction against media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

A summary of significant events including the overturning of Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction in Hong Kong, the shooting of four in Cuba, Norway's defense ambitions, and Russian attacks on Ukraine.

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil convicted the Brazão brothers for the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes after nearly eight years since the crime was committed.

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's conviction and sentence for fraud, allowing him to appeal his case.

A Hong Kong court has upheld an appeal by media mogul Jimmy Lai, overturning his previous conviction for fraud.

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction, allowing him to avoid a previous five-year and nine-month jail sentence.

A Hong Kong court of appeal has overturned a lower court's conviction against media mogul and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, impacting both the conviction and sentencing for fraud.

The conviction of those involved in Marielle Franco's murder does not conclude all ongoing legal actions related to the case, with 14 people already found guilty and more trials expected.