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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Marius's remand period extended – this is how the defense commented

Norwegian 'bonus prince' Marius Borg Høiby will remain in custody as his numerous criminal charges are currently being processed in court.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Police Suggest Discussing Administrative Punishments for Minor Theft

In Latvia, the State Police Chief, Armands Ruks, has suggested a discussion on addressing minor thefts through administrative rather than criminal proceedings as theft numbers continue to rise.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office seeks to revoke Tõnis Mölder's diplomatic immunity

The Prosecutor's Office in Estonia has requested the Chancellor of Justice to propose to the Riigikogu the revocation of Tõnis Mölder's diplomatic immunity, necessary for sending his criminal case to court.

Feb 26 • 11:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Defense and Security Committee is Dangerously Playing a Role in the Bodies Active in Criminal Proceedings

The Slovak National Council's Defense and Security Committee is holding an extraordinary meeting related to the cessation of investigation into the donation of military equipment to Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 08:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Mother is not the killer', after 98 days in jail, justice served in son's murder case

Alka Jain, mother of the deceased 15-year-old Abhyuday Jain, was acquitted by the High Court after spending 98 days in jail, as the court ruled that the criminal proceedings against her were based solely on suspicion without evidence.

Feb 25 • 08:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

15 reporters investigate, former investigator reveals impressions of the Hino Town incident 'that was...'

A former investigator discusses the controversial 1984 Hino Town incident in Japan, highlighting doubts surrounding the investigation and court proceedings.

Feb 25 • 04:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Full details of Bondi attack won’t be heard by royal commission, inquiry head says at first public hearing

The royal commission into antisemitism in Australia will exclude details of the Bondi beach terror attack due to ongoing criminal proceedings against an individual charged with multiple counts of murder.

Feb 24 • 04:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases

David Lammy has announced the lifting of the cap on crown court sitting days in England and Wales in an effort to address the backlog of criminal cases.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation of Man Accused of Assaulting Lesbian Couple in Supermarket in BH

A court in Belo Horizonte has ordered a mental health evaluation for a man accused of verbally assaulting a lesbian couple in a supermarket, pausing the related criminal proceedings.

Feb 23 • 15:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Worst of the worst? Most US immigrants targeted for deportation in 2025 had no criminal charges, documents reveal

A Guardian analysis reveals that 77% of immigrants facing deportation proceedings in 2025 in the US had no criminal convictions, contradicting the Trump administration's claims of targeting 'the worst of the worst.'

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kozani: 39-year-old arrested for illegally recording trial with her mobile phone

A 39-year-old woman was arrested in Kozani for illegally recording a criminal trial with her mobile phone during court proceedings.

Feb 21 • 12:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The government has turned parliamentary immunity into a bargaining chip

The Czech government is accused of using parliamentary immunity as a bargaining chip, risking political stability as high-profile criminal proceedings affect lawmakers.

Feb 20 • 12:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The criminal process against the former rector of UACam concludes; he will leave Campeche

A judge granted conditional suspension of the criminal process against José Alberto Abud Flores, former rector of the Autonomous University of Campeche, allowing him to leave Campeche after being accused of drug possession.

Feb 19 • 21:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Criminal Proceedings: An Intent to Kill is Not Necessarily an Attempted Killing

A 35-year-old man is sentenced to several years in prison after deliberately hitting his ex-girlfriend and her mother with a car, followed by assaulting them.

Feb 19 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The proceedings were closed, debts still neck: a Tallinn woman repays loans taken by swindlers

A resident of Tallinn finds herself still liable for repaying €14,000 in loans taken out by fraudsters, questioning the prosecutor's decision to discontinue the criminal proceedings.

Feb 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

In the case of municipal data leak, the prosecutor's office has charged an employee of 'ZZ Dats'

The prosecution has initiated criminal proceedings against an employee of 'ZZ Dats' for violating information security regulations that led to data theft.

Feb 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"He hit the back of the seat and insulted me as a prostitute!" Client attacked Bolt taxi driver, no grounds for criminal proceedings

An Estonian taxi driver recounted a distressing incident after a client assaulted her during a ride, but authorities have stated there are no grounds for criminal proceedings.

Feb 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ The court dismissed the criminal case against Martin Repinski

The Harju County Court has terminated the criminal proceedings against former MP Martin Repinski, who was accused of causing financial damage to the municipality of Jõhvi.

Feb 18 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Criminal proceedings regarding the introduction of a recording device at the evaluation meeting for the candidates for the position of the Prosecutor General has been terminated

Criminal proceedings regarding the introduction of a recording device at the meeting for candidates for the Prosecutor General position have been closed as no crime was found.

Feb 18 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The police intervened: the credit cooperative is also embroiled in criminal proceedings

The former leader of a Tartu credit cooperative, Andro Roos, has criticized the cooperative's board and the media over social media posts regarding a criminal investigation involving the cooperative.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Criminal proceedings initiated over possible large-scale fraud at 'Jelgava Real Estate Management'

Latvian police have begun criminal proceedings concerning possible fraud at the municipal company Jelgava Real Estate Management.

Feb 16 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

A man is detained in connection with a 12-year-old girl's pregnancy in Vidzeme; he is subjected to pre-trial detention

A 12-year-old girl in Vidzeme, Latvia, has been discovered to be pregnant, leading to the detention of a 20-year-old man on charges related to sexual offenses.

Feb 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Criminal proceedings initiated for hitting a pensioner in a store parking lot

Latvian police have initiated a criminal case against a man who fatally hit an elderly woman in a store parking lot last year.

Feb 13 • 07:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Court issues ultimatum to Ryanair – further sanctions await if judgment is not executed

The Barcelona Economic Court has warned Ryanair that failure to comply with previous judgments against it could lead to criminal proceedings against its management.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Criminal prosecution initiated against a Latvian resident for violating EU sanctions

The Latvian State Security Service has initiated criminal proceedings against a resident for providing unauthorized programming services to a company in Russia, violating EU sanctions.

Feb 12 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF nullifies case against former secretary Allan Turnowski; case will be judged by the Special Body of the TJ

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil annulled the criminal proceedings against former Civil Police Secretary Allan Turnowski, declaring the previous jurisdiction incompetent.

Feb 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kiviberg: We are investigating whether there is support for the establishment of a commission to investigate police leaders

Ando Kiviberg announced the need to assess support for establishing a commission to investigate police leaders' compliance with the rule of law in ongoing criminal proceedings.

Feb 11 • 11:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Is the Last Generation a Criminal Organization? An Unprecedented Trial Begins

The Potsdam District Court has initiated proceedings against activists from the climate group Last Generation, accused of being part of a criminal organization in Germany.

Feb 11 • 10:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Suspended Mayor Bartaševics: I Did Not Receive Security Clearance Due to Criminal Proceedings and Previous Suspension

Suspended Mayor Bartaševics plans to challenge his dismissal and the state's refusal to grant him security clearance, citing a lack of valid grounds from the minister's decision.

Feb 11 • 04:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Criminal proceedings regarding implantable defibrillators at FN Olomouc. It concerns hundreds of patients

Criminal proceedings are underway involving the implantation of defibrillators in hundreds of patients at FN Olomouc.

Feb 10 • 09:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Düsseldorf Holds a Grand Carnival, Ignoring Moscow's Anger

Düsseldorf is preparing for its largest carnival celebration in 20 years, disregarding Russia's criminal proceedings against local artist Jacques Tilly for mocking Vladimir Putin.

Feb 9 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinna Port and TS Laevad filed damage claims against former leaders

Tallinna Sadam and TS Laevad have filed civil damage claims totaling over eight million euros against former board members due to expired criminal proceedings.

Feb 9 • 17:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Request to Charge Employees of Riga Central Market for Bribery Related to Stalls in the Root Pavilion

The KNAB suggests initiating criminal proceedings against a former official and an employee of the Riga Central Market for accepting a total of 4500 euros in bribes to secure rental agreements with specific food service providers in the newly renovated Root Pavilion.

Feb 6 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution proposed for violence against a minor boy in Liepaja

The State Police has initiated criminal proceedings against a boy's mother and stepfather for child abuse in Liepaja, based on reports of family violence that resulted in injuries to the minor.

Feb 5 • 18:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

The police have arrested seven in Haderslev and Horsens

The police conducted seven arrests overnight in Haderslev and near Horsens, linked to a reported closed criminal environment, with further proceedings expected later Thursday.

Feb 5 • 09:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The case of the drug dealer from Kaunas will be reviewed by several judges of the Supreme Court - a plenary session has been convened

The Supreme Court of Lithuania will conduct a plenary session to review the drug distribution case involving a Kaunas resident, with a significant number of judges participating to address the legal implications of evidence obtained under criminal intelligence laws.

Feb 5 • 04:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Läänemets, candidate for chair, hopes for a quick resolution to the criminal proceeding

Lauri Läänemets, the chairman of the Social Democratic Party, expressed his readiness to run for party leadership again in March despite ongoing criminal proceedings.

Feb 4 • 13:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Criminal cases may end faster. Courts, victims, and offenders will benefit from this

The article discusses new measures for expediting criminal proceedings, including voluntary penal submission, mediation dismissals, and the implications for offenders and victims.

Feb 4 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office has not yet reached an indictment in Molder's criminal proceedings

The Prosecutor's Office is still in the pre-trial phase and has not yet filed charges against Tõnis Molder, remaining at the same stage as nearly a year ago.

Feb 4 • 10:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Proceedings Against AfD State Parliament Member: After Ruling in Würzburg, Halemba Files an Appeal

In the criminal case against Bavarian AfD state parliament member Daniel Halemba, both prosecution and defense have lodged appeals against the ruling, which found him guilty of money laundering and coercion.

Feb 4 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge declares nullity of criminal proceedings for discrimination initiated by the Citizen Revolution against Fernando Balda

Judge Ana Lucía Cevallos declared the nullity of the criminal proceedings for discrimination against political activist Fernando Balda, initiated by Marcela Aguiñaga from the Citizen Revolution movement.

Feb 3 • 20:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Deputies in Campeche reactivate constitutional immunity

The Congress of the State of Campeche approved the reactivation of constitutional immunity after almost 10 years since its repeal in 2016, allowing deputies to avoid criminal proceedings.

Feb 3 • 06:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Uber Eats gives up on working with freelancers after Labor Ministry's threat to open criminal proceedings

Uber Eats has decided to cease working with freelance delivery drivers in compliance with the Rider Law, following a threat from the Labor Ministry to initiate criminal proceedings.

Jan 15 • 12:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Bill, Hillary Clinton risk criminal contempt charges after defying House subpoenas in Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton face potential criminal contempt charges for ignoring subpoenas related to the House's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, with Hillary's refusal to testify prompting proceedings against her.

Jan 14 • 15:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Timothy Busfield’s next court move in child sex abuse case hinges on flight risk, legal expert says

Timothy Busfield has surrendered to New Mexico authorities on child sex abuse charges and is currently being held without bail as he awaits a court hearing.

Jan 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Criminal charges for Schab, Radzik, and Lasota over harassment of judge Żurek with disciplinary actions

The Polish National Prosecutor's Office is seeking to remove judicial immunity from former officials for initiating baseless disciplinary proceedings against former judge Waldemar Żurek, marking a precedent in actions against judiciary members during the Law and Justice party's tenure.

Jan 13 • 13:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Letter to Nina „Workin“: Robert Kennedy Jr. criticizes German Corona criminal proceedings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. critiques the German government's prosecution of doctors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing it of violating patient autonomy.

Jan 10 • 18:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Operators of the Bar in Remand

A fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulted in 40 deaths and over 100 injuries, leading to criminal proceedings against the French operators of the bar 'Moretti' for negligent homicide and bodily harm.

Jan 9 • 15:38 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The death of Judge Beni Shgaya may delay the trial of the submarines case

The recent death of Judge Beni Shgaya in a car accident may postpone the trial of the submarines case, raising unprecedented dilemmas for the judicial system on how to handle a criminal case overseen by a judge who has passed away just before delivering a verdict after years of proceedings.

Jan 7 • 15:20 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The New York Prosecutor's Office against Maduro: accusations of drug trafficking and the appearance of 'el Pollo' Carvajal

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces uncertain criminal proceedings as New York prosecutors accuse him of turning Venezuela into a narco-state with rampant bribery and corruption enabling unchecked cocaine trafficking to the United States.

Jan 5 • 16:30 UTC

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