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National & Local

During the trial of Ričardas Malinauskas and former judges for corruption, the accused will have the final word

The trial of Ričardas Malinauskas, accused of bribery alongside several others, is set to conclude with final statements from the defendants following a controversial verdict from the Kaunas Regional Court.

Mar 23 • 04:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Will Resume on May 30

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been postponed to May 30, 2026, after connectivity issues and defense complaints.

Mar 22 • 23:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They call for the former leadership of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service to be brought to trial for a corruption and extortion scheme

The prosecution has called for the trial of former high-ranking officials of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service accused of forming a criminal organization involved in corruption and extortion.

Mar 22 • 20:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court orders transfer of Aquiles Alvarez to La Libertad judicial unit to continue trial hearing

The court has ordered the transfer of Aquiles Alvarez and César Bravo to continue their trial hearing in La Libertad due to technical issues during the previous session.

Mar 22 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Reinstated with Defenders of the Accused in the Encuentro Prison

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been reinstated, with lawyers for the accused traveling to prison to meet their clients in preparation for the legal proceedings.

Mar 22 • 13:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Hearing Suspended and Defense of the Accused Must Move to the Encuentro Prison

The specialized Criminal Guarantees Tribunal suspended the trial hearing of the Triple A case and ordered the defense attorneys to move to the Encuentro Prison in Santa Elena.

Mar 21 • 18:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Resumes This Weekend and Prosecution Calls 25 Witnesses

The trial hearing for the Triple A case in Ecuador resumes this weekend with the prosecution summoning 25 witnesses to testify against individuals accused of illegal hydrocarbon commercialization.

Mar 21 • 13:54 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
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial in Hanover: Eight Years Imprisonment for 'Mole of Justice'

A former prosecutor in Hanover, Yashar G., has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for bribery and breach of official secrets.

Mar 20 • 14:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Peinado unifies the two investigations into Begoña Gómez and prepares the case for trial by jury

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has unified two investigations into Begoña Gómez, moving towards a jury trial after being reprimanded for insufficient justification.

Mar 20 • 13:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French billionaire Bolloré to face corruption trial linked to African elections

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré will stand trial for corruption in connection with the financing of elections in Africa.

Mar 20 • 12:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

French tycoon Vincent Bolloré to stand trial in ‘African ports’ corruption case

Vincent Bolloré, a French industrialist, is set to face trial for alleged corruption related to port deals in Africa.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Trial in Hanover: Corrupt Prosecutor Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

A prosecutor in Hanover has been sentenced to eight years in prison for corruption and leaking sensitive information to a drug gang.

Mar 20 • 11:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

France: Vincent Bolloré will be tried in December in the 'African ports' case

Vincent Bolloré is set to stand trial in December for charges including corruption related to the presidential campaigns in Togo and Guinea in 2010.

Mar 20 • 04:08 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French tycoon Bolloré to face corruption trial over elections in Togo and Guinea

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is facing trial for alleged corruption and embezzlement related to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea from 2009 to 2011.

Mar 19 • 18:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sinohydro Case: The trial phase against former President Lenín Moreno will begin next May; Prosecutor's Office accuses him of having a 'decisive' intervention

The trial against former President Lenín Moreno, involved in the Sinohydro case, is set to start on May 4, 2024, with accusations of bribery against him and other prominent figures.

Mar 19 • 17:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Notebook Case: Claudio Uberti reaffirmed his confession: "They call me a snitch but I am repentant, not a snitch"

Claudio Uberti reaffirms his role as a collaborating witness in the high-profile corruption trial involving former officials and businesspeople in Argentina.

Mar 19 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notebooks of the Bribes: Driver Oscar Centeno is at Comodoro Py to be questioned in the trial

Oscar Centeno, a key witness in the Coimas case, is at Comodoro Py for questioning during the oral trial regarding his detailed notes that initiated the investigation.

Mar 19 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuaderno Case: This Thursday the court interrogates Oscar Centeno and the K financier Ernesto Clarens in the trial

This Thursday, the Federal Oral Court 7 resumes interrogations in the Cuaderno case trial, involving 86 accused individuals connected to an organized criminal group that engaged in illegal fund collection and payments.

Mar 18 • 20:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Vatican infected by malagiustizia: the process against Becciu must be redone. Lawyers: rights violated

The Vatican court has declared the nullity of the sentence against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and ordered the renewal of his trial due to violations of legal procedures.

Mar 18 • 11:00 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon considers filing a legal distortion charge against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki as Myung Tae-kyun fails to attend trial

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is considering filing charges of legal distortion against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki after Myung Tae-kyun, a key witness in his corruption trial, failed to appear in court.

Mar 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sarkozy denies corruption charges related to funding his 2007 presidential campaign

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy strongly denied any wrongdoing regarding accusations of receiving Libyan funds for his 2007 election campaign during his appeal trial.

Mar 18 • 01:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner attacks the Justice system over the Cuadernos case: "There are mafia practices"

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner has criticized the judicial system during her trial for corruption, claiming it involves mafia-like practices and asserting that she is a victim of political persecution.

Mar 17 • 17:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court fines EFCC N500,000 over delay in Emefiele’s trial

A Nigerian court has fined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for delaying the trial of former Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele.

Mar 17 • 17:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'I can die in prison,' says Cristina Kirchner in new corruption trial

Cristina Kirchner, the former president of Argentina, claims she may die in prison as she faces new corruption charges related to the 'Cuadernos' case during a court appearance.

Mar 17 • 17:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notebooks of Bribes: Cristina Kirchner Launched the Attack as Defense and Resumed Her Challenges to Justice

Cristina Kirchner defended herself in her bribery trial by attacking prosecutor Carlos Stornelli and the judicial system.

Mar 17 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Libyan Financing: Claude Guéant Cannot Attend the Appeal Trial

Claude Guéant is unable to attend his appeal trial regarding Libyan financing due to health issues, as stated by a medical expert at the court.

Mar 17 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner's Jokes at the Start of Her Interrogation: 'I Have Nicknames, But I Don't Think They're Appropriate'

Former president Cristina Kirchner appeared in court facing a trial regarding alleged corruption, where she characterized the proceedings as politically motivated.

Mar 17 • 13:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

The trial against Stein Lier-Hansen: Seeks prison for five years and five months

The prosecution has requested a prison sentence of five years and five months for Stein Lier-Hansen, a former CEO, who is accused of serious corruption and economic fraud.

Mar 17 • 13:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Becciu, trial to be redone due to 'procedural errors'. First-instance convictions annulled

The Vatican appellate court has annulled the first-instance convictions against Becciu, ordering a retrial due to procedural errors.

Mar 17 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner Testifies in Mega Trial for Corruption

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner testifies in a major corruption trial, facing accusations of leading a network of bribery involving politicians and businessmen during her administration.

Mar 17 • 13:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner testifies in the Cuadernos case: live coverage from the courts

Former President Cristina Kirchner is testifying today in the trial concerning the Cuadernos bribery scandal, while supporters gather outside her residence ahead of her court appearance.

Mar 17 • 11:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Geon-hee denies quid pro quo regarding necklace in first trial of 'pay-to-play' allegations

Kim Geon-hee admits to receiving certain gifts but denies any quid pro quo relationship during the first trial over allegations of corruption.

Mar 17 • 03:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner targets Justice and the Government before going to Comodoro Py for the Notebook trial: 'The show must go on,' she ironically said

Cristina Kirchner publicly criticized the Argentine government and judiciary before attending a trial regarding alleged corruption, suggesting their actions are politically motivated.

Mar 16 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption with the Shared Dreams plan: this Wednesday Mauricio Macri will testify as a witness in the trial against the Schoklenders

Former Argentine president Mauricio Macri is set to testify in a trial regarding alleged fraudulent activities linked to the 'Shared Dreams' housing program.

Mar 16 • 17:25 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure

The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy poses significant challenges to the French judicial system amid political pressures.

Mar 16 • 15:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the possible illegal enrichment of A. Gedvilas - a pre-trial investigation: criminal liability is imminent

A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the possible illegal enrichment of Lithuanian politician A. Gedvilas related to real estate transactions in Vilnius.

Mar 16 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office has started a pre-trial investigation into the circumstances of Aidas Gedvilas's real estate acquisition

A pre-trial investigation has been initiated to determine whether actions related to the acquisition and transfer of real estate in Vilnius by MP Aidas Gedvilas and responsible persons of a private company involved criminal activities.

Mar 16 • 14:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Armengol asks the Supreme Court to testify in writing in the 'Koldo case'

Francina Armengol has requested to testify in writing before the Supreme Court regarding the 'Koldo case' trial.

Mar 16 • 10:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Notebook Case: The Accusation Framework Cristina Must Defend Against in Court

Cristina Kirchner is set to defend herself against serious allegations of corruption involving a network of bribes and illicit enrichment during her presidency, as her trial begins.

Mar 16 • 09:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Libyan Financing: Nicolas Sarkozy Returns to Justice for Appeal Trial

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial again regarding allegations of Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, facing potentially severe penalties.

Mar 16 • 04:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Defense of Aquiles Alvarez will insist on request for transfer to a prison in Quito to continue with the trial stage in the Triple A case

Aquiles Alvarez's defense is requesting his transfer to a Quito prison to facilitate his presence at the ongoing trial for illegal fuel marketing.

Mar 14 • 19:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court suspended the trial of the Triple A case, will resume on March 21 with the presentation of witnesses

A specialized court in Ecuador suspended the trial of the Triple A case, involving the mayor of Guayaquil, and it will resume on March 21 for witness testimonies.

Mar 14 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Aquiles Alvarez's lawyer requests his transfer to a prison in Quito during the trial

The lawyer for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, has requested that he be moved to a prison in Quito for easier access during his ongoing corruption trial.

Mar 14 • 15:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

No Appeal in the Daejang-dong Trial: Defendants Like Yoo Dong-kyu Argue for Four Hours While Prosecutors Remain Silent

In the Daejang-dong development corruption trial, defendants actively presented their appeals for four hours while prosecutors remained silent.

Mar 13 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fine Furniture Case: Judge Nubia Vera is called to trial for the crime of concussio and is suspended from her duties

Judge Nubia Vera has been called to trial for concussio and is suspended from her duties pending the outcome of the case.

Mar 11 • 22:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Pujols' managers in Andorra explain that they moved part of their fortune in cash: 'He brought me over a hundred million pesetas'

The trial involving former Catalan President Jordi Pujol and his family reveals claims that substantial amounts of cash were moved to and from their Andorran accounts, raising suspicions of illicit financial activities.

Mar 11 • 17:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Notebook Case: how the transfer of Cristina Kirchner will be from her house arrest to Comodoro Py to testify

Cristina Kirchner is scheduled to testify in a corruption trial while navigating the complexities of her house arrest and possible options for remote declaration.

Mar 11 • 16:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Regensburg Corruption Affair: ‘He was stupid’ – Ex-Mayor Joachim Wolbergs fights for his reputation

Former Regensburg mayor Joachim Wolbergs, recently elected to the city council, is currently facing trial for corruption and expresses feelings of injustice against the media and prosecution during his testimony.

Mar 11 • 15:48 UTC

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