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Crime & Justice

In Court, Ričardas Malinauskas Made His Final Statement: Influential Businessmen and Officials Are Guilty

Ričardas Malinauskas, the mayor of Druskininkai, delivered his final statement in court, claiming the involvement of powerful businessmen and officials in a corruption case linked to bribery.

Mar 23 • 08:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Denies charges of abuse

The man accused of serious sexual offenses against multiple children pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial in Sunnmøre District Court.

Mar 23 • 08:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Did not investigate the rape and apologized to the suspect

Icelandic police faced criticism for failing to properly investigate a rape case, with an officer even apologizing to the suspect during the investigation process.

Mar 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Screaming, the 6-year-old innocent ran... when the mother saw in the bedroom, she was shocked

A disturbing case of child sexual abuse has emerged from Ahmedabad, India, involving a stepfather and his 6-year-old stepdaughter.

Mar 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Namyangju ‘Stalking Murder’ Kim Hoon Prepared Weapons and Conducted Reconnaissance of Victim's Route

Kim Hoon, the suspect in the stalking murder case in Namyangju, meticulously prepared for the crime by researching information and scouting the victim’s locations ahead of the attack.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother, grandmother, and sales representative: who was the stepdaughter shot with a shotgun in RS; stepmother is the main suspect

Maria Helena de Souza was fatally shot, and her stepmother is the primary suspect in the case.

Mar 23 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former National Trust boss charged with stealing $140k of goods

The former managing director of the National Trust in Tasmania has been charged with stealing over $140,000 worth of goods from the heritage organization.

Mar 23 • 07:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

UP College Murder Case: Why Did Students Call Manjeet Chauhan a 'Mafia'?

The murder case involving college student Manjeet Chauhan, who killed another student, Surya Pratap Singh, has raised serious questions regarding bullying in educational institutions.

Mar 23 • 07:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Dismisses case of selling sex to a minor

The Norwegian police have dismissed the case against a Chinese woman in her fifties who was accused of sexual relations with minors aged 14 to 16 due to uncertainty about the age of the customer.

Mar 23 • 07:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Kyoto Animation Incident: Appeal Withdrawal Challenged by Death Row Prisoner's Lawyer

The lawyer of death row inmate Shinji Aoba has filed an objection to the Osaka High Court's decision deeming the withdrawal of his appeal valid in the Kyoto Animation arson murder case.

Mar 23 • 07:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss of lobbyist suspected in selling judicial decisions leads to investigation and goes to the Supreme Court

The significant weight loss of lobbyist Andreson Gonçalves de Oliveira, linked to a judicial decision-selling case, has prompted internal investigations within the Federal Penitentiary of Brasília and an intervention by the Supreme Court.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Four-year prison sentence requested for former teacher involved in child voyeurism shared case, Nagoya District Court

A former elementary school teacher faces a four-year prison sentence for sharing voyeuristic images of underage girls in a criminal case in Nagoya.

Mar 23 • 06:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

'Kishu's Don Fan' case - The former wife accused of murder is acquitted by the high court

In the 'Kishu's Don Fan' case, the Osaka High Court upheld the lower court's acquittal of the former wife accused of murdering her wealthy husband.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Something terrible happened next to the Kuopio train station – IL follows the trial

A trial for a murder case that occurred near the Kuopio train station is being closely followed by Iltalehti, as a 44-year-old man faces charges of murder and violation of burial peace.

Mar 23 • 05:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Determined to be suicide, Kanagawa Prefectural Police apologizes to bereaved families for insufficient investigation

Kanagawa Prefectural Police acknowledged their inadequate investigation in a case where a woman's death was initially ruled a suicide, and they formally apologized to the victim's family after new evidence suggested it might be a homicide.

Mar 23 • 05:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Contest of evidence, 'pressure on witnesses' and mental health: the strategies of Jairinho and Monique in the Henry Borel case

The defense strategies for Jairinho and Monique aim for acquittal in the upcoming trial concerning the death of 4-year-old Henry Borel, involving challenges to evidence and claims of mental distress.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Henry Borel Case: Jury to Judge Jairinho and Monique for the Boy's Death Starting This Monday

The trial of Jairinho and Monique for the death of Henry Borel begins today in Rio de Janeiro, with the prosecution seeking 35 years of imprisonment for each of them.

Mar 23 • 03:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

'Bachelorette' alum James McCoy Taylor arrested again in connection with assault case

James McCoy Taylor, a former contestant on 'The Bachelorette,' was arrested for a second time related to an assault case stemming from charges against him earlier this year.

Mar 23 • 01:01 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prison Director in Bahia Suspected of Feminicide in Sergipe

Flávia Barros, a businesswoman and law student, was found dead in a hotel room in Sergipe, with police investigating the case as a feminicide, while the main suspect, Tiago Sostenes Miranda de Matos, is in critical condition after a suspected suicide attempt.

Mar 22 • 20:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Technology failed - Innocent grandmother languished behind bars for months in the United States

A grandmother in Tennessee was wrongfully imprisoned for months due to a facial recognition mistake linking her to a bank fraud case.

Mar 22 • 20:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

What do we know about the case of Eitan Daniel, the baby found dead in Chihuahua? His parents were set free

Eitan Daniel's parents were released following their first court hearing in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, after being accused of torturing and murdering their son.

Mar 22 • 19:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"Chiara Poggi was killed half an hour after breakfast". The new insight into the Garlasco case

New insights into the Garlasco case suggest Chiara Poggi was killed at least half an hour after breakfast, potentially exonerating her boyfriend Alberto Stasi.

Mar 22 • 19:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Murder case in Bærum: - Claims he acted in self-defense

A man in his sixties has been charged with murder in Bærum after a man in his thirties was found dead, with the suspect claiming he acted in self-defense.

Mar 22 • 17:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

The double murder in Karmøy: The accused man denies guilt

A man in his thirties, one of the suspects in a double murder case in Karmøy, Norway, denies guilt but is cooperating with the police during the investigation.

Mar 22 • 16:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The jury for the Henry Borel case begins this Monday (23) in Rio, five years after the crime

The trial for the Henry Borel case starts on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the allegations against the child's mother and her partner.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Woman police officer shot in the head in Santa Fe: investigating whether her teenage son fired the shot

A Federal Police officer in Argentina was shot dead in her home, with her 15-year-old son being the main suspect in the case.

Mar 22 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman shot dead in Bragança Paulista, and man arrested on suspicion of femicide

A woman was shot and killed in Bragança Paulista, Brazil, and a man has been arrested as a suspect in the femicide case.

Mar 22 • 14:41 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
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest kidnapper, recover victim’s body in Bauchi shallow grave

A suspect in a Bauchi kidnap case has been arrested after a four-year-old boy's body was found in a shallow grave.

Mar 22 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police points to evidence of rape in case of employee found unconscious at the General Delegacy

A commissioned employee was found unconscious in a police station, leading to an investigation involving potential rape, with a contracted worker arrested.

Mar 22 • 12:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Nancy Guthrie’s family urges renewed attention, won't cease until she's 'brought to a final place of rest'

The family of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is urgently appealing for renewed attention to her case as they continue searching for answers seven weeks after her disappearance.

Mar 22 • 11:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Case Hanna Wörndl: Are investigators searching for a murderer who never existed?

The investigation into the death of student Hanna Wörndl has raised questions about the adequacy of evidence against convicted murderer Sebastian T., who was later acquitted, leading to speculation about alternative causes of her death.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Shocking Case of Newborn Baby Sale

A shocking case of a five-day-old newborn baby being sold for 260,000 rupees has emerged in Greater Noida West, leading to the arrest of three individuals including the owner of a private hospital.

Mar 22 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My innocent boy was knifed to death but killer's mum said something horrific'

Ronan Kanda, a 16-year-old schoolboy, was fatally stabbed in a case of mistaken identity, prompting his mother to advocate against knife crime.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum-of-one's car message from beyond the grave solves grim murder riddle

A message found in the car of Deborah Atrops, who was murdered, has led to new developments in her case.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Why Are Only Women Criminally Responsible for 'Giving Birth'? The Regrets of a Mother Who Became a Defendant

The article discusses the criminal responsibility of mothers in cases where they give birth in secret and abandon their children, highlighting a case of a young woman who faced severe consequences after her actions.

Mar 22 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The mother-in-law was an obstacle in the affair... The daughter-in-law murdered her with her lover

A shocking murder case in Lucknow involves a daughter-in-law and her lover accused of killing her mother-in-law, identified as Nirmala Devi, after suspicions arose regarding their unusual behavior and an inactive CCTV camera during the time of the murder.

Mar 22 • 01:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

57-year-old Kristīna Bernharde: Life After Her Father's Double Murder

Kristīna Bernharde, a 57-year-old mother and grandmother from Saulkrasti, shares her life story influenced by her father's infamous double murder case.

Mar 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Jairinho's defense attempts to move Henry's case jury from Rio and claims pressure on jurors

The defense of ex-councilor Jairinho has requested the transfer of the jury trial for the death of Henry Borel, citing that media coverage in Rio compromises juror impartiality.

Mar 21 • 21:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Justine Vayrac Case: Lucas Larivée Sentenced to 30 Years of Criminal Imprisonment

Lucas Larivée has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder and rape of Justine Vayrac.

Mar 21 • 21:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Nine arrested after the murder of a security guard at a nightlife venue in Ambato

Nine individuals have been detained following the murder of a security guard at a nightclub in Ambato, which marks the twelfth case of violent death in the Tungurahua province this year.

Mar 21 • 21:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

“He fought.” What the forensic consultancy says about Garlasco

New revelations in the Garlasco case suggest the victim may have fought back against their attacker, potentially altering previous legal conclusions.

Mar 21 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Crime motivation and arrest: see the timeline of the case of the young woman killed for dancing near a man in a distributor

A 17-year-old girl named Esmeralda Domingos da Silva was shot and killed in Palmas, Brazil, allegedly due to jealousy over her dancing near a couple.

Mar 21 • 20:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

The Theory: Stefanie, 32, was buried alive

The case of 32-year-old influencer Stefanie, who was reportedly buried alive, has shaken Austria, revealing disturbing details surrounding her murder.

Mar 21 • 19:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

16-Year-Old Girl Disappeared Without a Trace – Father Laughed When Police Made a Horrible Discovery in the Backyard

A chilling case from 1987 is revisited as police discover the remains of 16-year-old Heather West in her parents' backyard, highlighting the indifference of her parents to her disappearance and linking it to a new Netflix documentary about the notorious couple Fred and Rose West.

Mar 21 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of man found floating in Apipucos Reservoir; it is the third case in less than a week

A man's body was discovered floating in Apipucos Reservoir in Recife, marking the third such incident in the area within a week.

Mar 21 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Case of a famous gallerist: 321 fake artworks, ancient icons, a Gospel, and a weapon – What was seized by the Greek Police

The Greek Police have arrested a well-known gallerist and an employee for allegedly possessing and selling counterfeit artworks and ancient artifacts.

Mar 21 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Businessman is found dead from gunfire inside his own house in Arapiraca; police treats case as suspicious

Businessman Julilson Aguiar was discovered dead with gunshot wounds in his home in Arapiraca, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death as suspicious.

Mar 21 • 18:44 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

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