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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office will not appeal the acquittal of Humal and Pruunsild

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has decided not to appeal the acquittal of Tartu Deputy Mayor Priit Humal and businessman Parvel Pruunsild by the Tartu Circuit Court.

Mar 3 • 17:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

French court rules partially in favor of extraditing Senegalese media mogul Madiambal Diagne

A French Court of Appeal has partially supported the extradition of Senegalese media mogul Madiambal Diagne, who faces charges of financial misconduct in Senegal.

Mar 3 • 16:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Security Guard Sentenced to Prison for Gross Assault - Acquitted by the Court of Appeal

A security guard who was convicted of gross assault has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal due to insufficient evidence from surveillance footage.

Mar 3 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

District Court Released Kankaanpää Men from Terrorism Charges - Now the Case is Being Reviewed by the Court of Appeal

The Vaasa Court of Appeal has commenced proceedings related to the highly publicized terrorism suspicions from Kankaanpää after the District Court dismissed terrorism charges against the primary suspects in December 2024.

Mar 3 • 13:17 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Former B.C. teacher, 86, to remain imprisoned on child sex offences pending appeal, court rules

An 86-year-old former teacher in British Columbia will remain in prison while awaiting the outcome of his appeal against an eight-year sentence for child sexual offences.

Mar 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civil Appeal Case Name ‘Case Cancellation’, Number ‘Heonma’ Likely… Constitutional Court Begins Follow-up Work

The Constitutional Court of Korea is preparing for the implementation of a new law allowing civil appeals, including appointing additional staff and deciding on procedural details.

Mar 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court rejects smuggler's appeal

The Supreme Court of Norway has dismissed an appeal by a Latvian man sentenced to over 11 years in prison for extensive drug trafficking involving the smuggling of significant quantities of hashish into Scandinavia.

Mar 3 • 10:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turn in Muurame's alleged Wilma data breach case – teacher appealed his dismissal to administrative court

A teacher dismissed over allegations of unauthorized access to student data in Muurame has appealed the decision to the administrative court.

Mar 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Kai Godek Foundation loses in court. The Gdańsk decision to dissolve the assembly was justified

The Gdańsk District Court dismissed the appeal from the Life and Family Foundation regarding the dissolution of an anti-abortion assembly, ruling that it could stigmatize patients' decisions.

Mar 3 • 09:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul City Abandons Appeal for New Incineration Plant in Mapo... Can Public Waste Treatment Be Achieved by 2033?

Seoul City has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court's decision regarding the construction of a new incineration facility in Mapo, which may hinder its plans for public waste treatment.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul High Court Approves Broadcast of Former President Yoon Suk-yeol's Appeal Hearing

The Seoul High Court has allowed the broadcasting of former President Yoon Suk-yeol's appeal hearing regarding charges of interfering with a special law enforcement operation.

Mar 3 • 02:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Paty Trial: On Appeal, the Court of Assizes Imposes Lower Sentences

In the appeal trial for the murder of Samuel Paty, a French history teacher, lower prison sentences were handed down to those involved in facilitating his assassination.

Mar 2 • 19:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Construction of new student apartments delayed in Vaasa again, due to a new appeal to the administrative court

The construction of over 200 new student apartments in Vaasa is delayed due to an appeal filed by a local heritage association against a building permit.

Mar 2 • 16:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court denies appeal and maintains acquittal of mayor suspected of racism against teenager in Taquarivaí

The mayor of Taquarivaí, Rubens Carlos Souto de Barros, was acquitted of racism charges after the court upheld the original ruling, citing a lack of evidence despite inappropriate remarks.

Mar 2 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

PCR Tests Case: Prosecutor's Office seeks to reverse the acquittal defined for former mayor of Quito, Jorge Yunda, and others prosecuted for embezzlement this Monday

The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador aims to overturn the acquittal of former Quito mayor Jorge Yunda and thirteen others accused of embezzlement in the PCR Tests case during a court appeal hearing.

Mar 1 • 15:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Togo: Increased Sentences in the Appeal Trial Over the 2020 Death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba

The Togo military appeals court confirmed and increased sentences for those involved in the 2020 death of Colonel Bitala Madjoulba.

Feb 27 • 22:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

UniCredit withdrew its appeal to the CJEU against the ECB's request for its withdrawal from Russia

Italian bank UniCredit has withdrawn its appeal to the European Court of Justice against the European Central Bank's directive to exit Russia, following pressure and sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 19:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

District Court sentenced elderly man for human trafficking and serious rape - Court of Appeal dismissed the rape charge

An elderly man was initially sentenced for human trafficking and serious rape, but the Court of Appeal reduced his sentence and dismissed the rape charge due to lack of evidence.

Feb 27 • 13:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Constitutional Court Law Amendment Introducing 'Lawsuit Review System' Passed in National Assembly

The National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Constitutional Court Law that introduces a new lawsuit review system allowing parties to appeal decisions of lower courts to the Constitutional Court for constitutional violations.

Feb 27 • 10:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding Palestinian protesters who followed Listhaug

The Norwegian Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal concerning the acquittal of demonstrators who followed political leader Sylvi Listhaug in Oslo two years ago.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Dagbladet: Rejects the appeal after the persecution of Listhaug

The Supreme Court of Norway has rejected an appeal regarding the acquittal of demonstrators who followed and confronted politician Sylvi Listhaug.

Feb 27 • 10:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Turnaround in restitution: Heir of the Walderode family to receive castle furniture, heritage protectors have given up the dispute

Johanna Kamerlander, the heir of the Walderode family, will receive furniture from the Hrubý Rohozec Castle following a district court decision, which the National Heritage Institute will not appeal.

Feb 27 • 10:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rauno Ligi and Karl Metsküll: Courts have applied the right to appeal very broadly

Rauno Ligi and Karl Metsküll discuss the extensive application of the right to appeal in environmental matters by courts in Estonia and the resulting delays in legal proceedings.

Feb 27 • 08:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Liquor Policy Case: Kejriwal Acquitted, Relief from Court

In the Delhi Excise Policy case, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia received relief from the court due to a lack of evidence, while the CBI may appeal the decision.

Feb 27 • 07:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘New incineration plant in Mapo’ Seoul City deliberating for over two weeks on whether to appeal after losing in lower courts

Seoul City is deliberating whether to appeal a court ruling against the establishment of a new incineration facility in the Mapo district after losing in both the first and second trials.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kejuirwal became emotional after relief from the court, CBI will go to High Court against the verdict

After being acquitted by the court of all charges, Arvind Kejriwal expressed his emotions, while the CBI announced plans to appeal to the High Court.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Disqualification of Marine Le Pen: Court to Review Her Appeal in 2026

The Paris Appeals Court will have a decision regarding Marine Le Pen's disqualification ready by summer 2026, affecting her potential candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections.

Feb 27 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without definition from Alcolumbre, the leadership of the CPI of INSS threatens to appeal to the STF to extend it

Senator Carlos Viana announces plans to file a constitutional mandate with Brazil's Supreme Court if Senate President Davi Alcolumbre fails to schedule a meeting on the extension of the CPI of INSS.

Feb 26 • 23:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Steina wants to appeal: 'My client's fundamental rights have been violated'

Steina Árnadóttir, a nurse convicted of negligent manslaughter, plans to appeal her sentence citing violations of her fundamental rights.

Feb 26 • 16:58 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
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court rejects appeal – VG journalist must testify against Stein Lier-Hansen

VG journalist Bjørn Haugan is required to testify against corruption-accused Stein Lier Hansen after the Supreme Court of Norway rejected the newspaper's appeal.

Feb 26 • 15:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Supreme Court rejects appeal: VG journalist must testify against Stein Lier-Hansen

The Supreme Court of Norway has unanimously rejected an appeal allowing journalist Bjørn Haugan to avoid testifying against former Norsk Industri chief Stein Lier-Hansen in an ongoing criminal case.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

AfD Wins Preliminary Victory in Case Over Classification as 'Definitely Right-Wing Extremist'

A German court ruled against the classification of the AfD party as 'definitely right-wing extremist' by the BfV intelligence agency, allowing for an appeal.

Feb 26 • 15:11 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Gumma's Three-Person Death Accident, Defendant Appeals Against First Instance Ruling Recognizing Dangerous Driving

The defendant in a tragic accident in Gumma that resulted in the deaths of three people has filed an appeal against a 20-year sentence for dangerous driving.

Feb 26 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cpr in Albania, gowns in tilt. Albano wants to boycott it

The president of the Court of Appeal, Silvia Albano, criticizes the operation of the CPR center in Albania, highlighting issues with the treatment of migrants.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Al Ahly of Egypt appeals to sports court against huge compensation for former coach

Al Ahly SC of Egypt announced it will appeal to the Sports Arbitration Court regarding a compensation ruling of $588,000 for former coach José Ribeiro.

Feb 26 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Wiretapping: 8-Year Prison Sentence for Surveillance

A court in Greece sentenced four defendants to eight years in prison for violations related to wiretapping and breaches of personal data laws, pending appeal.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Kerala Story 2' Release Halted, HC Scolds Censor Board

The Kerala High Court has halted the release of 'The Kerala Story 2' pending an appeal against its censorship certification.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The sentence received by the Vastaamo data breach perpetrator Julius Kivimäki, 28

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki to 6 years and 11 months in prison for his role in a serious data breach that affected vulnerable individuals.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

This is the sentence Aleksanteri Kivimäki received

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Aleksanteri Kivimäki to six years and eleven months in prison for a highly premeditated crime with numerous victims.

Feb 26 • 08:07 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Court judges appeal of mayor whose mandate was revoked for vote buying in Maranhão

The Electoral Court is set to judge the appeal of Ary Menezes, the mayor of Nova Olinda do Maranhão, whose mandate was revoked due to an investigation into vote buying.

Feb 25 • 21:15 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

U.S. judge rules Trump policy on deportation of migrants as unlawful

A federal judge ruled that a Trump-era policy permitting rapid deportations of migrants without proper due process is unlawful, temporarily pausing the ruling to allow for an appeal.

Feb 25 • 18:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The court granted Brož a suspensive effect in his appeal against his dismissal from the post of dean of KTF

A Czech court has granted Brož a suspensive effect regarding his appeal against being dismissed from his position as dean of KTF.

Feb 25 • 15:10 UTC

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