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The prosecution has called for the trial of former high-ranking officials of the Córdoba Penitentiary Service accused of forming a criminal organization involved in corruption and extortion.

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.

A criminal case involving 33 individuals accused of trafficking vulnerable people for drug distribution in Ireland is set to go to trial.

This Thursday, the Federal Oral Court 7 resumes interrogations in the Cuaderno case trial, involving 86 accused individuals connected to an organized criminal group that engaged in illegal fund collection and payments.

A German father has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to kill his three-year-old daughter using rat poison, amid conflicting claims from both parents regarding the incident's nature.

Prosecutors are seeking over seven years of imprisonment for Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s crown princess, due to his involvement in 39 criminal offences, including serious charges such as rape and assault.

A group of five individuals stands trial in Frankfurt for allegedly defrauding investors of over six million euros through a fraudulent call center scheme linked to drug trafficking and weapon sales.

A father has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after appealing his original sentence for abusing his two-month-old son to death.

The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice is set to resume a trial that could potentially reinstate Fábio Schvartsman, the former president of Vale, as a defendant in the criminal case regarding the 2019 Brumadinho dam collapse.

A young couple is accused of murdering and dismembering the man's mother to fund a murder-for-hire scheme targeting the father, with their trial now underway.

A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the possible illegal enrichment of Lithuanian politician A. Gedvilas related to real estate transactions in Vilnius.

A pre-trial investigation has been initiated to determine whether actions related to the acquisition and transfer of real estate in Vilnius by MP Aidas Gedvilas and responsible persons of a private company involved criminal activities.

The South Korean Supreme Court announced the establishment of a task force to address concerns regarding judicial intimidation related to the newly introduced 'distortion of law' offense.

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.

Zimbabwean prosecutors are urging a court to compel Walter Magaya to plead to rape charges, accusing him of using frivolous legal maneuvers to delay his trial.

A friend of Marius Borg Høiby is being investigated for allegedly attempting to influence a witness in a trial against Høiby, which may lead to serious criminal charges.

A 19-year-old mother is facing murder charges for the death of her newborn, which occurred after she reportedly neglected to care for the infant post-birth.

Four individuals have been indicted to stand trial for their alleged involvement in a massacre that left five dead in Rio Branco, Brazil, in November 2023.

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.

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.

Greek judges upheld the initial sentences for seven members of the Golden Dawn party convicted of running a criminal organization, with various prison terms handed down for additional defendants involved in violent acts including murder.

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.

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.

The new trial of Paula Caroline Ferreira Rodrigues, accused of complicity in the murder of photographer José Gustavo Bertuol Gargioni in Brazil, has commenced after her previous acquittal was annulled.

The Attorney General, Gali Baharv-Miara, is poised to submit her opposition regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request to the Pardons Department, arguing that it does not meet legal criteria and would terminate his ongoing criminal trial.

The defence will begin its presentation in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, following the conclusion of the prosecution's case.

The trial of E. Imamoglu, the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul and a rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has commenced amid charges of forming and leading a criminal organization, bribery, and money laundering.

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.

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.

A man in Kaunas is facing trial for 64 separate criminal charges, including fraud, theft, and drug-related offenses.

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.

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.

A jury is deliberating in the sex-trafficking case against Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander, who are accused of exploiting women for sex, following emotional testimonies from multiple alleged victims.

A pre-trial investigation has been initiated to determine whether R. Žemaitaitis engaged in criminal activity while renting and using a vehicle in connection with his role as a member of the Lithuanian Parliament.

The Athens Appeals Court is set to announce its verdict on the case against members of the Golden Dawn party, who were convicted of operating as a criminal organization.

The International Criminal Court is conducting hearings to determine if former Philippine President Duterte will face trial for allegedly ordering the killings of civilians during his controversial war on drugs.

The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, a member of Norway's royal family, is unprecedented as it involves a royal facing criminal charges and numerous celebrity witnesses.

The second trial for the Golden Dawn case is scheduled for March 4, when the court's verdict is expected to be announced.

The decision regarding the Golden Dawn criminal organization trial will be announced on March 4th, after the court postponed the announcement due to lack of readiness.

Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for total immunity from criminal prosecution to prevent a trial before the November elections.

The Argentine Federal Criminal Cassation Court rejected a businessman’s offer to pay and perform community service to avoid prosecution in a corruption trial involving notable political figures.

A pre-trial investigation has been initiated against two Klaipėda men, aged 60 and 65, known to law enforcement for their ties to organized crime and illegal drug distribution.

A summary of the main news topics including a vote on the trial of those accused in the Marielle Franco murder case, recent rainfall fatalities in Minas Gerais, and various criminal issues in Brazil.

A lawyer was caught carrying a gun during a criminal trial at the Athens Court, raising significant concerns about security in judicial premises, according to a statement from the Association of Judges and Prosecutors.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun hearings that may lead to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte facing trial for crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declined to attend his pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court regarding his participation in a controversial anti-drug campaign that resulted in thousands of deaths.

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

A Nigerian man, Afeez Adewale, has been extradited to the US to face charges related to sexual extortion and the death of an American man.

This article discusses the 12th court day in the criminal trial against Marius Borg Høiby, featuring insights from VG's crime commentator.

An Austrian mountaineer expressed deep regret for the death of his girlfriend during a climbing expedition but maintains his innocence in the trial concerning her alleged abandonment.