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🇦🇷 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
🇮🇳 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
🇧🇷 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

What kind of incident was the Hino Town incident and what were the decisive factors for the retrial? Five key points explained

The Hino Town incident, a murder case from 1984, is set for a retrial after new evidence surfaced, raising questions about the initial conviction and the lengthy judicial process.

Feb 25 • 02:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wesley Safadão's brother is removed from the City Hall and vice takes over

The mayor of Aracoiaba, Wellington Silva de Oliveira, has been removed from office, and the vice-mayor Selma Bezerra has assumed the position following a request from the Electoral Public Ministry due to his criminal conviction.

Feb 23 • 20:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

ITV The Lady episode release schedule in full

The ITV drama 'The Lady' chronicles Jane Andrews' journey from royal aide to criminal as it details the events leading to her murder conviction.

Feb 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elected with the support of Safadão and DJ Ivis: who is the mayor of a city in CE convicted of fraud

Wellington Silva de Oliveira, known as Edim Oliveira, faces calls for his dismissal as mayor of Aracoiaba due to a fraud conviction that has suspended his political rights.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wesley Safadão's brother, mayor of Aracoiaba, may have his mandate revoked for fraud

Wellington Silva de Oliveira, mayor of Aracoiaba and brother of singer Wesley Safadão, is facing a potential mandate revocation due to his suspended political rights following a final criminal conviction for fraud.

Feb 21 • 10:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Documents show Epstein received pitch for properties housing Pentagon, FBI tenants after 2008 conviction

A 2016 email exchange reveals that Jeffrey Epstein was offered a lucrative real estate proposal involving properties leased to the Pentagon and FBI, despite his criminal history from 2008.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Here's how Latela's Lauri will fare after the criminal conviction

Lauri Huttunen, known from the Latela TV shows, was convicted of crimes but his new show is set to premiere as scheduled.

Feb 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Crime for Parliamentary Vote: Possession of Such Images May Lead to Conviction in the Future

Finland's Parliamentary Legal Committee unanimously supports proposed amendments to the criminal code targeting the possession of violent and child sexual abuse images.

Feb 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The national government appealed to the Supreme Court the ruling that orders Cristina Kirchner to receive her widow's pension

The Argentine government has appealed a ruling that reinstates Cristina Kirchner's widow's pension, which had been revoked due to her criminal conviction.

Feb 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court Verdict: Farmer Whose Bull Fatally Injured a Person Did Not Escape Guilt

The Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld a lower court's conviction of a farmer whose bull fatally injured a person, reversing a previous acquittal by an appellate court.

Feb 17 • 11:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When giving an opportunity stops being a risk and becomes a conviction

The article discusses how opportunities for those with a criminal background can transform their lives through the work of the Espartanos Foundation.

Feb 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Justice ordered the government to resume widow's pension payments to Cristina Kirchner

The Federal Chamber of Social Security has ruled that former president Cristina Kirchner must be reinstated her widow's pension, which was suspended by the national government due to her criminal conviction.

Feb 12 • 17:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Wrongfully jailed men call for change to England and Wales compensation law

Three men who were wrongfully imprisoned for many years are advocating for legal reforms to the compensation process in England and Wales.

Feb 10 • 14:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Steve Bannon Criminal Case

The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss a criminal case against Steve Bannon, reflecting a significant shift in legal outcomes following his previous conviction for contempt of Congress.

Feb 9 • 22:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

New Twist in Helena Koivu's Criminal Case

Helena Koivu has appealed her conviction related to breaking domestic peace and illegal surveillance against her ex-husband Mikko Koivu.

Feb 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Even a criminal conviction can't taint 'good bloke' status

The article discusses how convicted individuals can still be perceived as having 'good character' in court, despite serious crimes such as child sexual offenses, highlighting the cognitive dissonance this creates for witnesses.

Feb 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Court to discuss validity of preventive detention in two months for over 100,000 prisoners without conviction

The Supreme Court of Justice in Mexico plans to address the validity of preventive detention in the next two months, affecting over 100,000 prisoners who have not yet been convicted.

Feb 6 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man accused and imprisoned for raping his daughter is acquitted after criminal review in Paraíba

The Court of Justice of Paraíba annulled the conviction of a man who had been sentenced for the sexual abuse of his daughter, after he spent nearly two years in prison.

Feb 5 • 13:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

[Updated Regularly] Review of the Re-Trial System, What Are the Latest Discussions? Summary of Key Issues and Background

Discussions surrounding the review of the re-trial system aimed at rescuing victims of wrongful convictions are intensifying, with the Ministry of Justice targeting amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act following the House of Representatives election.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Trump will try to erase his criminal conviction for fraud in New York: Here is his plan

President Donald Trump will have another opportunity to try to erase his criminal fraud conviction in New York by seeking to transfer the case to federal court, aiming to revive his claim of presidential immunity.

Feb 4 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Korea: First conviction for Yoon - Five years imprisonment for obstruction of justice

A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to five years in prison for obstruction of justice and abuse of power, marking the first criminal ruling in a series of trials against him following his failed attempt to impose martial law in late 2024.

Jan 16 • 07:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Florida sheriff Grady Judd fires off warning to gangsters after 'Sex, Money, Murder' kingpin taken down

Florida officials announced the conviction of the leader of the 'Sex, Money, Murder' gang, following a long investigation that dismantled its violent criminal operations.

Jan 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horizon scandal's 'worst ever victim' promised a full inquiry into his murder conviction

Robin Garbutt, convicted of murder and considered a victim of the Horizon computer scandal, is set to receive a thorough investigation into his case by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Dec 29 • 10:12 UTC

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