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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Reporter Ida Erämaa's second conviction for defamation – the convicted called Erämaa a "feminazi"

A Finnish court has convicted a man for defaming journalist Ida Erämaa by calling her derogatory names, resulting in fines and compensation payments.

Mar 2 • 14:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Read in the Sunday Vima: The Domino of Conviction

A Greek court has convicted four individuals for using the illegal Predator software, with potential political repercussions and implications for the ongoing wiretapping case.

Feb 28 • 13:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Conviction confirmed for the thief who attempted to steal the Supreme Court president's truck

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.

Feb 27 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Justice annulled the controversial jury against the prosecutor who obtained the conviction for corruption of former governor of Entre Ríos K Sergio Urribarri

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.

Feb 27 • 14:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Algerian TikToker Mahdi B., already convicted for glorifying terrorism, faces justice again for insulting police officers

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.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

A 'Lie' of a 5-Year-Old Son, Father Spent 23 Years in Jail... Accused of 4 Murders

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.

Feb 27 • 05:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Conviction for the wiretaps: PASOK declares vindicated, the Maximos in a communication defense

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

Feb 27 • 02:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who protects children from sexual violence?

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.

Feb 26 • 22:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmed the conviction of a mayor behind the licensing of a cabaret in an oil area

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.

Feb 26 • 22:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Appeals ruling for the murder of Linea Bjørnnes

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.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

35-year-old appeals conviction for Stjørdal murder to the Supreme Court

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.

Feb 26 • 16:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Conviction of Steina confirmed

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

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Andrius Bagdonas, recognized in the cold 'chekiukai' case, requests the court to acquit him

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

Feb 26 • 13:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court rejects annulment of the conviction of García Ortiz and clears the way for the former Attorney General to go to the Constitutional Court

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.

Feb 26 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court rejects the annulment of the conviction of the former Attorney General for the revelation of secrets

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.

Feb 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Surprising Decision: The Conviction of Democracy Activist Is Nullified

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.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Marine Le Pen States She Will Not Participate in the 2027 Elections if Court Orders Electronic Bracelet

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.

Feb 26 • 11:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Court Overturns Fraud Conviction of Apple Daily Founder; Continued Detention for National Security Law Violations

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.

Feb 26 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Zacharidis after the conviction for the wiretapping: 'Who put these four to do the job?'

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

Feb 26 • 08:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Hong Kong, democracy activist Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction overturned, still serving another sentence

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.

Feb 26 • 06:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Jimmy Lai has been vindicated

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

Feb 26 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The conviction of the masterminds behind Marielle Franco's execution - The Subject #1667

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.

Feb 26 • 03:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Conviction of Jimmy Lai

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

Feb 26 • 03:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Hong Kong Court Upholds Jimmy Lai's Appeal – Overturns Fraud Conviction

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

Feb 26 • 03:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Pro-democracy Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's fraud offence overturned

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.

Feb 26 • 02:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Court of Appeal overturns fraud conviction against Jimmy Lai

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.

Feb 26 • 02:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Family members of Marielle celebrate the conviction of the masterminds by the STF: 'Justice for her is a lifelong task'

Relatives of assassinated councilwoman Marielle Franco celebrated the conviction of the crime's masterminds by Brazil's Supreme Court during an emotional session.

Feb 25 • 20:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Báez Sosa Case: One of the Rugby Players in Prison Requests Nullification of Sentence and a New Trial

Lucas Fidel Pertossi, one of the rugby players convicted in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, is seeking to nullify his conviction and undergo a new trial, claiming his defense was compromised by a shared legal strategy with co-defendants.

Feb 25 • 20:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Relatives Demand Review After Father Who Died Regretfully - Hino Town Incident, Retrial Ahead

The relatives of a man who died regrettably after being wrongfully accused in the Hino Town Incident are calling for a retrial and reform of the judicial system following a landmark Supreme Court decision.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conviction of the Brazão Brothers for the Murder of Marielle Reverberates in Foreign Media

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court convicted brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to 76 years and 3 months in prison for planning the murder of city councilor Marielle Franco and her driver in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

It was scary: Decision document 3 cm thick, the daughter who sought retrial collapsed in tears

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to allow a retrial for Hiroshi Sakihara, posthumously convicted of murder and robbery in the Hino Town case, leading to emotional reactions from the victim's family.

Feb 25 • 04:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Defendant Appeared Afraid in the Interrogation Room: Contradictory Confessions Still Resulted in Life Imprisonment

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.

Feb 25 • 03:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coup Acts: STF rejects appeals and maintains conviction of former top brass of the DF Military Police

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court upheld the conviction of five former leaders of the Military Police of the Federal District for their roles in a coup attempt.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Reopening of the 40-Year-Old Murder Case in Hino Town: Former Defendant Posthumously Expected to be Cleared of Charges

Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for the 1984 Hino Town murder case, potentially exonerating the deceased former defendant.

Feb 25 • 02:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Court notifies conviction of 16 military personnel for the forced disappearance of Josué, Ismael, Nehemías, and Steven in Las Malvinas

A court in Ecuador has formally notified the sentencing of 16 military members for the forced disappearance of four minors in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 01:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

RJ court upholds conviction of former anesthetist for rape during childbirth

The Rio de Janeiro court confirmed the 30-year prison sentence of former anesthetist Giovanni Quintella Bezerra for the rape of two patients during childbirth.

Feb 25 • 00:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paraíba Court Denies Habeas Corpus and Maintains Arrest of Hytalo Santos and Husband

The Paraíba Court of Justice upheld the preventive detention of influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband Israel Natã Vicente, rejecting a habeas corpus request after their conviction for producing and sharing sexual content involving minors.

Feb 24 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PGR requests conviction of those accused of ordering the murders of Marielle and Anderson Gomes

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the Supreme Court to convict five individuals charged with the murder of politician Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes, in 2018.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marielle Case: Defense Sees Condemnation of Brazão Brothers as Certain

Defense lawyers for Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão believe in their innocence but expect their conviction in the Marielle Franco murder case as they are set to be judged by Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 13:55 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The court canceled the conviction of a border police officer who was filmed attacking a Palestinian press photographer in Jerusalem

A Jerusalem court overturned the conviction of border police officer Yitzhak Sofer for assaulting Palestinian photographer Mustafa Alharouf, citing the officer's PTSD from prior traumatic experiences as a mitigating factor.

Feb 24 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

What is known about the ruling that acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in MG

A Brazilian court has acquitted a man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, despite a prior conviction, raising serious concerns about the handling of sexual abuse cases involving minors.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Appeals Conviction for Rebellion

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has appealed a court ruling that sentenced him to life in prison for leading a rebellion aimed at paralyzing the National Assembly.

Feb 24 • 08:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ministry of Public of MG appeals decision that acquitted accused of sexual assault against a 12-year-old girl

The Ministry of Public of Minas Gerais has appealed a court decision that acquitted a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, following his previous conviction to over nine years in prison.

Feb 23 • 22:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In the 'Chekiukai' case, Neringa politician remains convicted

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals confirmed the conviction of Neringa politician S. Berletaitė for fraudulent activities regarding municipal funds.

Feb 23 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Daily Summary #1870: Trump doubles down with new tariffs after US Supreme Court decision; Blizzard cancels thousands of flights in New York; Influencer Hytalo Santos and husband convicted

The daily summary covers major recent events including Trump's new tariffs, flight cancellations in New York due to a blizzard, and the conviction of influencer Hytalo Santos for sexual exploitation.

Feb 23 • 10:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: High Court Acquits Self-Proclaimed 'King Munhumutapa' for 'Undermining' Mnangagwa

The Zimbabwe High Court has acquitted a man who claimed to be the traditional monarch 'King Munhumutapa' after overturning his conviction for undermining President Mnangagwa's authority.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Cape York man’s conviction overturned after court finds magistrate made ‘inappropriate’ remarks

An Indigenous man from Cape York, Rex Austin Ngakyunkwokka, has had his conviction for a traffic offence overturned due to inappropriate conduct by the presiding magistrate during the trial.

Feb 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

For the sexual exploitation of teenagers, R. Jakštys has enlisted the help of K. Bartoševičius's lawyer

R. Jakštys's appeal regarding his conviction for the sexual exploitation of minors has garnered legal support from K. Bartoševičius’s attorney, with both sides presenting arguments in court.

Feb 21 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum and daughter leapt from window as house petrol bombed – 10 men found guilty

A mother and daughter were compelled to escape their burning home after it was petrol bombed, leading to the conviction of ten men involved in the attack.

Feb 21 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘The costs could rise’: Austria conviction could impact climbing across Europe

An Austrian court has convicted a climber of manslaughter for failing to save his girlfriend on an Alpine peak, potentially setting a precedent for climbing liability across Europe.

Feb 20 • 16:23 UTC

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