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🇪🇪 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chief Judges Nationwide: Increasing Aversion to Criminal Courts Due to Distortion of Law Crime... Need for Protection and Support Measures

Chief judges from across South Korea convened to discuss concerns over new judicial laws and their implications for the criminal court system.

Mar 12 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from G1 Bahia and TV Bahia – Thursday, March 12, 2026

The article discusses various news highlights, including a Supreme Court justice's recusal regarding a prison decision, U.S. interests in classifying Brazilian gangs as terrorist groups, and the impact of the Iraq war on diesel prices in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 09:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Gordon Brown calls for international criminal court for crimes against children

Gordon Brown advocates for the establishment of an international court to prosecute crimes against children in conflict zones.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Today's Vima: Golden Dawn: Criminal organization with the court's seal

A detailed examination of the recent court ruling that officially labels the Golden Dawn as a criminal organization in Greece.

Mar 12 • 03:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Families of Repatriated Fishermen Demand State Compensation for Delayed Criminal Remuneration

The family of a repatriated fisherman has filed a constitutional petition against the state's liability for delayed criminal compensation, following a court ruling dismissing their claims.

Mar 12 • 02:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court rejects habeas corpus and maintains criminal action against 4 defendants in the Brumadinho case (MG)

The Regional Federal Court of the 6th Region has rejected habeas corpus applications from four engineers involved in the criminal prosecution following the 2019 Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil.

Mar 11 • 19:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Publicist Lato Lapsa in Court for Defamation Related to the Murder Case of Bunkus Victims

Publicist Lato Lapsa faces criminal charges in court, with evidence including his own books introduced as material evidence, while making provocative comments to the media.

Mar 11 • 16:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The start of the new trial for the death of Diego Armando Maradona has been rescheduled

The commencement of the trial related to the death of Diego Armando Maradona has been postponed to a new date decided by the Tribunal Oral en lo Criminal N°7 in San Isidro.

Mar 11 • 15:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Golden Dawn Trial: Eleni Zaroulia Sent to Prison

Eleni Zaroulia, along with three others convicted in the Golden Dawn trial, has been sentenced to five years in prison after her request for a financial penalty was denied.

Mar 11 • 15:24 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Imprisonment for Minor Crimes Goes Against Our Values

A member of the court criticizes the move towards harsher penalties for minor offenses, claiming it contradicts Swedish and Christian values.

Mar 11 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Golden Dawn Trial: 13 Years Imprisonment for Michaloliakos, Kasidiaris, and 4 Others – Life Sentence for Roupaikias

A Greek court has confirmed prison sentences for leaders of the Golden Dawn party, categorizing it as a criminal organization following the murder of activist Pavlos Fyssas in 2013.

Mar 11 • 12:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Libya: Surrender International Criminal Court Suspect

Libyan authorities are urged to surrender Osama Elmasry Njeem to the International Criminal Court for serious crimes including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Mar 11 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Golden Dawn Trial: Mitigating Factors for 5 - Who Goes to Jail

A Greek court decision has opened the way for the imprisonment of four former Golden Dawn MPs and another member of the criminal organization, rejecting most requests for leniency.

Mar 11 • 09:40 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Adelaide criminal lawyer vows to contest rape charge

Adelaide defence lawyer Andrew Graham has been charged with one count of engaging in sexual intercourse without consent and plans to contest the allegations.

Mar 11 • 02:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

UN Determines Russian Deportation of Ukrainian Children Are Crimes Against Humanity

A UN investigation has classified Russia's deportation of nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children as crimes against humanity, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for Russian leaders involved.

Mar 11 • 02:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Internal Dispute of Tartu Savings Cooperative: Rehabilitation or Bankruptcy?

The Tartu Savings Cooperative is facing a critical decision over whether to pursue rehabilitation following a court's rejection of its request or declare bankruptcy amid ongoing criminal investigations.

Mar 10 • 19:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Daniel Bombic is guilty of extremism, decided the Specialized Criminal Court. I am not a threat, the extremist defended himself

Daniel Bombic has been convicted of extremism by a Specialized Criminal Court in Slovakia for his inflammatory statements regarding the future of white children and for disseminating antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Mar 10 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Missing young man found dead in Parauapebas, police investigate execution by 'crime court'

A young man named Adriel Ribeiro dos Santos, who was reported missing, was found dead in Parauapebas, Brazil, after being allegedly executed by a criminal faction.

Mar 10 • 16:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

AFA Contributions: The Chamber Begins to Define the Request for Dismissal and the Ban on Leaving the Country for 'Chiqui' Tapia

The Economic Criminal Court is set to start defining the request for dismissal and the lifting of the travel ban on AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia regarding a tax retention case this week.

Mar 10 • 14:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The criminal case of Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė has been forwarded to the court

Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė is facing criminal charges related to fraudulent accounting practices involving public funds.

Mar 10 • 13:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Geon-hee's Acro Vista Seized... Court Partially Accepts Special Prosecutor's Forfeiture Petition

The Seoul Central District Court has partially accepted a forfeiture petition from the special prosecutor's team related to Kim Geon-hee, the wife of former President Yoon Seok-yeol, regarding assets linked to alleged criminal proceeds.

Mar 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

WATCH VIDEO ⟩ Jokker may be freed - the prosecutor believes he is done with the underworld

The Harju County Court discussed the early release request of Valeri Ramjal, previously involved in criminal activities, with the prosecutor supporting his release due to his cooperation with investigators.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Morning with the NHL: Possible draft number one faces court. He attacked a man in public and broke his jaw twice

Young hockey talent Gavin McKenna, a potential first pick in the NHL draft, is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a man in public.

Mar 10 • 05:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former Navy Commander Almir Garnier asks the STM to maintain military position

Former Navy Commander Almir Garnier Santos is contesting an indictment of unworthiness before the Superior Military Court (STM), arguing that a previous criminal conviction does not automatically strip him of his military rank.

Mar 10 • 04:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

During the Court Intermission: 20 People Clash Outside Berlin Court

A violent altercation outside the Berlin Criminal Court in Moabit led to injuries and arrests, disrupting ongoing court proceedings.

Mar 9 • 15:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

The criminal case against a Prison Administration official for sexual acts with children is handed to the court

A prison official in Latvia has been charged with sexual acts involving minors, with disturbing allegations surfacing from social media interactions.

Mar 9 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Golden Dawn: No Mitigation for the Convicts, Proposed the Prosecutor

The prosecutor in the Golden Dawn trial has suggested that no mitigating circumstances should be acknowledged for the convicted members, potentially leading to their imprisonment.

Mar 9 • 07:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Golden Dawn: Today the prosecutor's proposal for mitigation - What will be judged

Today, the Greek court will hear the prosecutor's proposal regarding the mitigating circumstances for convicted members of the Golden Dawn party.

Mar 9 • 06:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The lipstick on Moraes' underwear

A report reveals that Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has not been investigated despite evident communications with a criminal organization leader.

Mar 8 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Triple A Case: Criminal Court Formally Installs the Trial Hearing Against Aquiles Alvarez and 21 Other Defendants

A court in Ecuador has formally initiated the trial proceedings against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, and 21 others involved in the Triple A case related to illegal fuel sales.

Mar 8 • 15:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Criminal court orders preventive detention for the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, prosecuted in the Triple A case

A criminal court has ordered preventive detention for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, amid ongoing investigations into illegal fuel sales as part of the Triple A case.

Mar 8 • 14:19 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore walks into court hand in hand with wife ahead of latest hearing

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore appeared in court amid allegations of threatening behavior after his termination.

Mar 6 • 20:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal judge skeptical of Pentagon rules for reporters, saying 'asking a question is not criminal'

A U.S. District Judge expressed skepticism towards the Pentagon's restrictions on journalists, emphasizing the importance of the right to ask questions without facing consequences.

Mar 6 • 20:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Police rejected criminal prosecution for questioning Beneš decrees and revealed weaknesses in Fico's amendment

Slovak police decided not to pursue criminal charges against activists who challenged a recent amendment on the legality of questioning the Beneš decrees.

Mar 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court authorizes association to plant, transport, and produce cannabis oil for medicinal purposes in Bahia

The Bahia Court of Justice has granted a preventive habeas corpus to an association cultivating cannabis for medicinal use, protecting patients and staff from criminal charges.

Mar 6 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nightmare neighbour banned from every single home in her town - except for own

Courtney Balloch has been banned from entering any residence in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, where she is not a tenant, due to her history of antisocial behavior and criminal offenses.

Mar 6 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

The Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, on trial for rapes, "can appear before the criminal court" according to medical expertise

Tariq Ramadan, a prominent Islamic scholar, is facing trial for multiple charges of rape but was hospitalized just before the proceedings began; medical reports suggest he is fit to appear in court.

Mar 6 • 12:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Albania, rapist at the CPR. Judges return him to Italy

A Moroccan illegal immigrant with a criminal record, including sexual violence, is returned to Italy by the Court of Appeal from a CPR in Albania to assess his asylum request.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The case of a man being beaten in a café has been submitted to the court

A criminal case against two men accused of assaulting a victim outside a café in Jonava has been submitted to court by the Kaunas District Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 6 • 09:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Five Youths Who Met on SNS Committed Suicide; Defendant Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

A defendant who aided the suicides of five young individuals met through social media was sentenced to five years in prison by a Japanese court.

Mar 6 • 08:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Bartoševičius revealed what he is doing between the hearings of the pedophilia trial: named 2 essential matters

In a statement regarding his activities between court hearings, Kristijonas Bartoševičius identified two critical undertakings, one vital for his legal defense preparation and another essential for his overall survival.

Mar 5 • 19:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

What would you do without Gmail, Microsoft, or Mastercard? Trump has leverage over Europeans thanks to them

Former President Donald Trump's sanctions against International Criminal Court judges and prosecutors have restricted their access to essential services like email and payment systems.

Mar 5 • 14:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Criminal Court: Two-Meter Giant Allegedly Kicked, Bit, and Spat at Police Officers

Antonino W., a 34-year-old man from Munich, faces charges for allegedly attacking a passerby and police officers, including throwing a bicycle and physical assaults.

Mar 5 • 13:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Key Progress in the Judicial Struggle Over the Pilar Estate Attributed to AFA Authorities

A significant judicial decision has approved the transfer of a case concerning the ownership of a luxurious estate in Pilar, linked to Argentinian Football Association (AFA) officials, to a new economic criminal court.

Mar 5 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF Operation Targets Illegal Use of Data from Ministers of the STF

The Federal Police of Brazil launched Operation Dataleaks to dismantle a criminal organization illegally obtaining and disseminating sensitive personal data of Supreme Federal Court (STF) ministers.

Mar 5 • 11:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Another 'Kamuolinių' Case Closed – 19 Defendants Heard the Verdict, Millions Awarded

The verdict in the extensive 'Kamuolinių' criminal group case has been delivered, sentencing 19 members to various penalties and involving significant financial awards.

Mar 5 • 09:42 UTC

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