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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

There are indications that the teenager tortured to death was also a victim of abuse, says investigator

Authorities have revealed that a 16-year-old girl, Marta Isabelle, was tortured to death by family members, and there are indications she was also a victim of sexual abuse.

Mar 3 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Uncle arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting three nieces in MG

A 61-year-old man was arrested in Barroso, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually assaulting three of his nieces over several years.

Mar 3 • 14:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Defendant Explains Reason for Not Surrendering After 18 Years in Case of Six-Year-Old Girl Found Encased in Concrete

A defendant in a brutal case involving the death of a six-year-old girl discussed his reluctance to confess to the crime for 18 years during a court hearing in Osaka.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New accusation against Michael Jackson: four siblings accuse him of being "a serial child sex predator"

Four members of the Cascio family have accused the estate of Michael Jackson of sexual abuse when they were minors, seeking over $200 million in damages.

Mar 2 • 12:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

6-Year-Old Girl's Body Found in Concrete; Accused Uncle Claims He Reported Surrendering, But Father Interfered

A court trial for the uncle accused of killing a 6-year-old girl and encasing her body in concrete began in Osaka, with the uncle detailing his relationship with the girl and the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New allegations against Michael Jackson: the star's heirs must respond in Los Angeles courts

New allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking have been made against Michael Jackson, requiring his heirs to respond in court.

Feb 28 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: CNJ removes judge suspected of sexual abuse; Gilmar Mendes suspends breaking of secrecy for Toffoli's company; storm in Minas hits Cataguases

The National Justice Council dismissed a judge accused of sexual abuse, while Gilmar Mendes suspended confidentiality breaches involving minister Dias Toffoli's family business amidst various incidents including a storm in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes cancels the confidentiality breach of a company belonging to Toffoli's family: 'abuse of power'

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes has annulled the breach of confidentiality on financial and telecommunication records of a company linked to his colleague, Minister Dias Toffoli, citing 'abuse of power' by the Senate's organized crime committee.

Feb 27 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Patricide in Leros: 'The child grew up with violence' – The ignored warning

A 17-year-old has been accused of fatally injuring his father with a tool in a workshop on Leros island, following reports of a tumultuous family background.

Feb 27 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bedridden woman found amidst animal feces and rescued after abuse report in Botucatu

A bedridden woman was rescued in Botucatu, Brazil, after being found living in unsanitary conditions and suffering from possible abuse by her children.

Feb 26 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child is assaulted after knocking down mother's cigarette in Governador Valadares

A three-year-old child in Governador Valadares was allegedly assaulted by his mother after he accidentally knocked down her cigarette, leading to an investigation by the police.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A former police officer accused of femicide now adds a charge of sexual abuse against a family member.

Horacio Grasso, a former police officer, faces new charges of sexual abuse against a relative while already embroiled in a femicide case.

Feb 26 • 19:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Body of 6-Year-Old Girl Found Sealed in Concrete, Uncle Admits to Charges in First Trial

In a tragic case, the uncle of a six-year-old girl whose body was found sealed in concrete has admitted to charges of injury causing death and abandonment of a corpse during his first trial in Osaka.

Feb 26 • 01:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Daughter detailed family turmoil before North Carolina mom vanished for 24 years before turning up alive

A North Carolina mother missing for over 20 years has been found alive, with details emerging about her tumultuous marriage and struggles with alcohol abuse prior to her disappearance.

Feb 26 • 01:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Refrigeration Technician Arrested for Raping His Teenage Daughter in Boa Vista

A 34-year-old refrigeration technician was arrested for the alleged rape of his 14-year-old daughter in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 18:51 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The tearful Høiby in court: – Mom and Haakon have been the world's kindest

Marius Borg Høiby is testifying in court regarding allegations of domestic abuse against his former partner, influencer Nora Haukland, passionately defending his family and criticizing her testimony.

Feb 25 • 08:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Pakistanis Crossed Limits, Salman Agha's Wife and Son are Being Abused

After Pakistan's narrow loss to England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match, the captain's family faced severe online abuse from fans.

Feb 25 • 08:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Former girlfriend says Høiby often grabbed her by the throat

Former girlfriend of Maríus Borg Høiby testified in court about instances of physical abuse during their relationship.

Feb 25 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daughter of soldier found dead in SP witnessed scenes of abuse between military police couple, say family members

Family members reveal that the late soldier's daughter witnessed psychological and physical abuse at home, leading to changes in the investigation of her mother's death.

Feb 25 • 03:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Marius Borg Høiby denies having subjected ex-girlfriend to a "culture of fear"

Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian crown princess, faces serious allegations of abuse from his ex-girlfriend while denying claims of a "culture of fear" in their relationship.

Feb 24 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Virginia Giuffre's family say UK arrests are 'crucial step' towards truth

Virginia Giuffre's family commended UK authorities for their actions against individuals connected to Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting recent arrests as a significant move towards uncovering the truth.

Feb 24 • 04:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

She kept her nightmare a secret for years and when she said her father raped her, 'everyone took his side'

A woman reveals that she was raped by her father at the age of seven, and when she attempted to speak out, her family did not support her.

Feb 23 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

‘Good Family Man’ Drugged His Wife, Allowed Other Men to Rape Her, and Did So Unimpeded for Nine Years

A French man, Dominique Pelicot, drugged his wife, allowed other men to rape her over a nine-year period, and documented the acts to share on sexual websites, only being caught due to an unrelated offense.

Feb 23 • 12:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Parents' addiction turns child's life into a violent hell, yet the Supreme Court sides with the mother

The Latvian Supreme Court ruled in favor of a mother whose custody of her child was challenged due to the family's history of substance abuse and violence.

Feb 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dad 'raped daughters, 7 and 8, in front of 10-year-old son'

A father in Brazil has been arrested for allegedly raping his two young daughters while their 10-year-old brother witnessed the abuse.

Feb 22 • 19:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gisele Pelicot's life now - estranged son, new love and vow to visit rapist ex in prison

Gisele Pelicot is rebuilding her life after enduring years of abuse, facing her abusers in court, and now navigating personal challenges including family estrangement and new relationships.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sisters aged 7 and 8 raped by their father in PR were on school holidays at his house, according to police

Two young sisters in Brazil were sexually assaulted by their father during a holiday visit, as confirmed by police.

Feb 21 • 19:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sources: The princesses were horrified by Andrew's arrest – dark suspicions grow

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly horrified by their father Andrew's arrest linked to abuse of official position.

Feb 21 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice acquits accused of raping 12-year-old stepdaughter due to supposed 'family formation'

A Brazilian court acquitted a man accused of raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter, arguing that their relationship was akin to a family structure, which the court deemed a disproportionate application of the law.

Feb 20 • 23:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Paula Vogel, the writer who fled and portrayed sexual abuse against minors: "Epstein is the great example that abuse is still hidden under silence and secrecy"

Paula Vogel reflects on her experiences and the portrayal of child sexual abuse in her works, linking it to broader societal issues of silence around abuse.

Feb 20 • 20:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Royal Crisis? Andrew, the Law, and the Crown Under Examination

The British government is considering legislation that could remove Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the throne amid ongoing scrutiny regarding allegations of abuse of public office.

Feb 20 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

My hope is that this is just the beginning,” says Virginia Giuffre’s brother

Virginia Giuffre's brother expressed optimism that recent developments in their fight for justice against sexual abuse will lead to more significant changes.

Feb 20 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Prince, ex-prince, vice-admiral... What is now the status of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?

Prince Andrew, now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, was arrested on February 19, 2025, on suspicion of public office abuse linked to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 20 • 13:49 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The lawyer on the rape of children in Märsta: The family is doing very poorly

A lawyer discusses the severe emotional impact on a family affected by a reported child rape incident at a reception center in Märsta, Sweden.

Feb 20 • 13:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Before it was about abuse. Now the police are looking for something else.

Prince Andrew is under investigation for allegedly forwarding emails to Jeffrey Epstein, as authorities seek to determine if he shared confidential information.

Feb 20 • 06:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UK King Charles' younger brother released, arrested in Epstein case

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of UK King Charles III, has been released after being arrested on charges of public office abuse related to the Epstein case, but remains under investigation.

Feb 20 • 00:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Least Royal Family can do is apologise for turning blind eye to Andrew's abuse of power'

The article discusses calls for the British Royal Family to apologize for their negligence regarding Prince Andrew's alleged abuse of power amidst a current investigation into his misconduct.

Feb 19 • 20:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Return of the brother of King Charles III. 'This photo will haunt the royal family'

Andrzej Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, was arrested on his birthday in connection with allegations of public office abuse.

Feb 19 • 20:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew is behind bars, Britain is shaking at its foundations. Heads are rolling in America

The arrest of Prince Andrew, former Duke of York and younger brother of King Charles III, has sparked strong reactions, especially from the family of Virginia Giuffre, a notable victim of Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 18:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Andrew is facing life imprisonment - Here is everything we know about the ex-prince's arrest

Former British Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicions of abuse of his official position, marking the first time he has been taken into custody.

Feb 19 • 18:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Arrest of former prince: Accusations of abuse of position, king has also spoken out

Former Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, has been arrested on suspicion of abusing his position by allegedly sharing government secrets with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Owner of dog hit and thrown into trash container mourns death: 'She was part of the family'

The owner of a dog that was hit by a vehicle and disposed of in a trash container in Brazil expresses deep sorrow over the loss, calling the dog a family member.

Feb 19 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: The brother of the British king has ended up behind bars. No one is untouchable, victims of the Epstein case hope

The brother of the British king, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested over allegations related to abuse of power, marking a significant moment for the British royal family.

Feb 19 • 17:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Virginia Giuffre’s family responds to Andrew arrest: ‘He was never a prince’

Virginia Giuffre's family expressed relief and gratitude after Prince Andrew was arrested for suspected misconduct, marking a significant moment in their pursuit of justice for her alleged abuse.

Feb 19 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The reaction of Virginia Giuffre's family after the arrest of Andrés: “He was never a prince”

Virginia Giuffre's family expressed relief following the arrest of former prince Andrew, asserting he was never a prince and emphasizing that no one is above the law.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Ramón Ayala Breaks Silence Following Accusations Against His Son: 'They Are Trying to Stain My Legacy'

Ramón Ayala publicly addressed the controversy surrounding accusations against his son, Ramón Ayala Jr., regarding alleged sexual abuse and inappropriate conduct, asserting that these claims aim to tarnish his legacy.

Feb 19 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Virginia Giuffre's family after Andrés' arrest: 'He was never a prince'

Virginia Giuffre's family expressed gratitude to Thames Valley police for their investigation into former Prince Andrés, emphasizing their belief that no one is above the law.

Feb 19 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Prince Andrew: The timeline of the beloved son of Elizabeth's fall

Prince Andrew's dramatic decline is examined in the context of his connections and allegations surrounding his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 14:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

He was never a prince: Virginia Giuffre's family, alleged victim of abuse by former Prince Andrew, reacts to his arrest

Virginia Giuffre's family has publicly denounced former Prince Andrew following his arrest, stating he was never a true prince due to his involvement in heinous acts against women.

Feb 19 • 14:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: the decline of the controversial brother of Charles III

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has been arrested for abuse of office on his 66th birthday, in connection with sharing confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 14:17 UTC

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