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🇯🇵 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Supreme Court: Only Business-Purposed Communication Data Can Be Used as Evidence

The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that only communication data collected for business purposes can be used as evidence in criminal cases, upholding the European Court's stance on data retention violations.

Mar 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The nanny's lawyer wants to reopen the Knutby case

A lawyer is seeking to reopen one of Sweden's most notable criminal cases, aiming to overturn the murder conviction of the nanny involved in the 2004 Knutby incident.

Mar 20 • 08:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Developer goes from dropped corruption probe to farm payments dispute

Chris Pinzone, a developer linked to a high-profile corruption investigation, has had criminal charges against him dropped but is now facing civil cases related to farm payments.

Mar 19 • 20:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Prison sentence will also threaten the distribution of intimate photos or videos without a person's consent

Latvia has introduced new legal penalties for the non-consensual distribution of intimate photos or videos, including up to three years in prison for severe cases.

Mar 19 • 14:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Thursday, March 19, 2026

A roundup of news from Rio, including drone sightings near U.S. officials' residences and various criminal cases under investigation.

Mar 19 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The forensic geneticist of Lasa and Zabala, 11-M, Yak-42, and the crime in Almonte: "If science is not immediate, justice is even less so"

Forensic geneticist Antonio Alonso reflects on pivotal cases that transformed criminal investigation in Spain.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The coalition voted down the establishment of an investigation committee into police leaders' cases

The Estonian coalition voted against forming an investigation committee to look into the criminal proceedings against police leaders, despite support for the proposal from the Constitutional Committee.

Mar 18 • 19:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gang suspected of dozens of frauds arrested in São José dos Campos, SP

A gang suspected of committing over 60 fraud cases in São Paulo was arrested in São José dos Campos.

Mar 18 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Another inmate is found dead in a prison in MG; there are already five cases in less than a month

Five inmates have died in prison facilities in and around Belo Horizonte in the past month, with the latest incident occurring at the Antônio Dutra Ladeira Prison.

Mar 16 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Chennai: Criminal wanted for a robbery of 2.5 million killed in encounter

A notorious criminal in Chennai, wanted in over 30 cases including multiple murders, was shot dead in a police encounter while evading arrest.

Mar 16 • 04:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Unforgettable – Major Criminal Cases: Can a Doctor Who Killed Be a Doctor Again?

The article discusses the case of a doctor who was allowed to practice again after committing murder, leading to a second murder and raising questions about the ethics of such decisions.

Mar 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nancy Guthrie glitch, death row inmate's message, Alex Murdaugh witness

The Fox News True Crime Newsletter covers various criminal cases, including the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, a death row inmate's clemency, and updates on the Alex Murdaugh trial.

Mar 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state reduces prosecutors' independence due to police chiefs' criminal case

The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalisation is proposing amendments to the Prosecutor's Office Act that will limit the ability of prosecutors to appeal cases to the Supreme Court, as a response to the criminal cases involving police leaders.

Mar 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ-AL to judge more than 1,200 cases in criminal and civil chambers

The Alagoas Court of Justice (TJ-AL) is set to judge 1,259 cases across civil and criminal chambers between March 11 and March 13.

Mar 11 • 14:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Bone fractures and bruises - Riga's guardianship authority has recorded violence against infants a few months old

The Riga guardianship authority has identified cases of physical abuse against infants under three months old, leading to broken bones and bruises, and has initiated criminal proceedings against parents.

Mar 11 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning PE of Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Raízen, a Brazilian company, is requesting extrajudicial recovery due to R$ 65 billion in debts, while various social issues and legal matters surrounding police and criminal cases are also highlighted.

Mar 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The number of crimes in Latvia increased last year; more criminal cases were completed by the prosecutor's office

Latvia saw an increase in crime rates last year, with particular rises in serious offenses, while the prosecutor's office managed to complete many cases without proceeding to court, easing the burden on the judiciary.

Mar 11 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Storytel did not violate true Icelandic criminal cases

Storytel has been cleared of any wrongdoing related to true crime stories in Iceland.

Mar 10 • 11:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Riigikogu continues with the establishment of a commission investigating police leaders' cases

The Riigikogu's Constitutional Committee has decided to forward a proposal for forming a commission to investigate police leaders' criminal proceedings and the activities of the security police to the plenary session for its first reading.

Mar 9 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Not all members of the Riigikogu support the establishment of a commission to investigate police leaders' cases

The majority of Riigikogu members are against forming a commission to investigate police leaders, despite previous criminal proceedings and protective police actions surrounding the issue.

Mar 9 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR defends itself against Mendonça's criticism regarding the arrest order for Vorcaro: without 'option to be unconsidered'

The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, defended his actions in the investigations of a billion-dollar fraud involving Banco Master, emphasizing that criminal cases should not be treated lightly and responding to criticisms from Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça.

Mar 6 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaé - Friday, March 6, 2026

The latest news includes messages exchanged between figures involved in high-profile legal cases in Brazil, political analysis on Iran, and a notable news segment about a minor's surrender in a serious criminal case.

Mar 6 • 18:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nancy Guthrie's clues, Luigi Mangione's evidence, Idaho murders tarot cards

Fox News' True Crime newsletter discusses updates on various criminal cases, including Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, a California mother facing consequences for hosting teen parties, and recent developments in the Idaho college murders.

Mar 6 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG1 from Friday, March 6, 2026

The article discusses various news topics including political corruption allegations in Brazil, military actions regarding Israel and Iran, recent criminal cases, infrastructure issues, and educational concerns.

Mar 6 • 13:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Eurojust: Cases of Self-Combusting Packages Transferred to Lithuanian and Polish Courts

Criminal cases regarding self-combusting packages have been handed over to courts in Lithuania and Poland, according to the Prosecutor General's Office.

Mar 6 • 11:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the Chief of the Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department? Uniting 350 People with Varied Backgrounds at the Rank of Superintendent

Takahiro Hata has been appointed as the new chief of the Investigative Division at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, which manages serious criminal cases such as murder and robbery.

Mar 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Former police high-ranking officer arrested for taking 40 million won by promising to solve cases using police connections

A former police officer in South Korea has been arrested for allegedly taking 40 million won in bribes in exchange for promises to assist in criminal investigations.

Mar 6 • 02:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Lunch Newspaper Florianópolis of Thursday, March 5, 2026

The article covers various criminal cases and political events in Brazil, including an ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption and a discussion regarding the dengue vaccine's efficacy.

Mar 5 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 2nd edition this Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The article discusses various news events in Brazil, including issues of security, political decisions, and criminal cases.

Mar 5 • 01:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Growing Cannabis in Smart Farms with Government Subsidies: Cases Detected by the Joint Drug Investigation Unit

A government investigation unit has uncovered several cases of cannabis cultivation and distribution, revealing criminal misuse of agricultural subsidies in South Korea.

Mar 4 • 01:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Yiya, the series about the poisoner of Monserrat, arrives at El Trece

The Argentine series 'Yiya,' which reconstructs one of the most shocking criminal cases in the nation's history, is set to premiere on El Trece after its initial release on streaming platform Flow.

Mar 3 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge declares request by Leandro Norero's lawyer to consolidate Metastasis and Plague cases 'improper'

A judge in Ecuador has ruled against a request from the lawyer of drug trafficker Leandro Norero to consolidate two criminal cases related to organized crime.

Mar 3 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Orimattila Man Sold Sexual Services on Forums and Sugar Dating Sites – Sentencing Came for 13 Cases of Prostitution

A 65-year-old man from Orimattila has been sentenced to six months of conditional imprisonment for 13 counts of pimping, including cases involving minors.

Mar 3 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After massacre, the number of homicides in Itabaiana is already 125% higher than the cases recorded in 2025

The number of homicides in Itabaiana, Brazil, has surged by 125% in 2026, following a recent massacre linked to rivalry between criminal gangs.

Mar 3 • 13:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Discovery of hands and feet in the soil reveals a murder case; identification of the corpse was done via tattoo

A young man's body was discovered buried at the foothills near Samatpura village in Rajasthan, leading to the identification of the deceased as Narendra Sharma, who had multiple serious criminal cases against him.

Mar 3 • 07:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In the past year, KNAB started 45 criminal cases - the largest number in 5 years

In 2022, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) of Latvia initiated 45 criminal cases, the highest in five years, focusing on bribery and abuse of office.

Mar 3 • 06:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Lunchtime News - SC on Friday, February 27, 2026

The report covers multiple significant news items including Senate commission hearings, police investigations, international relations, and criminal cases in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Chios: Five arrests for the shipwreck with 15 dead – Three more trafficking cases under investigation

Eight individuals face criminal charges and five arrests result from an international investigation into a shipwreck off Chios where 15 migrants died.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Agency that nabbed 'El Chapo,' 'Diddy' threatened as Democrats' DHS shutdown drags on

Concerns arise over the impact of the government shutdown on Homeland Security Investigations, which has successfully pursued high-profile criminal cases.

Feb 27 • 15:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Unforgettable - Great Criminal Cases: Three Children, Skin and Bones

The article recounts a tragic case where foster children suffer from neglect and malnourishment while the biological children of the couple are well-fed.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder

Travis County District Attorney José Garza is facing renewed criticism for his handling of cases involving Caleb Anthony Jenkins, a career criminal charged with murder after a shooting that left a father of five dead.

Feb 26 • 20:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Mossos outsource the analysis of 4,000 genetic samples to unclog their laboratories

The Catalan police, Mossos d'Esquadra, have decided to outsource the analysis of 4,000 genetic samples to improve efficiency in their genetic laboratories, which have been overwhelmed with cases.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Remote trials not only at the request of the prosecutor. The bill is nearing completion

Poland is considering amendments to legal procedures that would expand the possibility of remote participation in criminal trials, currently limited mainly to prosecutors and specific cases.

Feb 26 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB2 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The article discusses various incidents occurring on February 24, 2026, including a political response to service perks in Brazil, criminal cases, and tragedies involving families.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Lin and Megan Russell murders reviewed - all you need to know

The case of Lin and Megan Russell's murders is being re-examined by the Criminal Cases Review Commission due to new forensic evidence.

Feb 25 • 17:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party Modifies Law Distortion Crime Just Before Vote, Restricting Applicability to 'Criminal Cases'

The Democratic Party of Korea has modified the 'law distortion crime' bill to limit its applicability to criminal cases, amid concerns of potential unconstitutionality.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Minas of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

A news roundup from G1 covering significant events in Brazil, including political analysis and criminal cases.

Feb 25 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

True crime fans 'hooked' as brutal series leaves them 'absolutely fuming'

True crime enthusiasts are reacting passionately to a new docuseries that explores gripping criminal cases.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Thousands Accused in Political Cases in Russia Related to the War Against Ukraine

In Russia, over 4,029 people have been subjected to politically motivated criminal cases relating to the ongoing war against Ukraine, with 3,059 currently incarcerated.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC

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