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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office charges Marçal's aide for fake news against Boulos

Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil charges Rafael Nogueira, aide to mayoral candidate Pablo Marçal, for spreading false videos linking rival candidate Guilherme Boulos to drug use.

Mar 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges federal deputy for money laundering in Adriano da Nóbrega scheme

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has charged federal deputy Rogério Teixeira Júnior in connection with a money laundering scheme linked to the notorious militiaman Adriano da Nóbrega.

Mar 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court Decision Weakens the Action of the Federal Police and the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Investigation of 'Beto Louco' and Mourad in Fuel Sector Fraud Scheme

A federal court in Paraná has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over a case involving significant corruption charges against two fugitives, impacting the investigations by federal authorities.

Mar 18 • 15:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court dismisses ex-IG cyberbullying case against Sowore

A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed cyberbullying charges against activist Omoyele Sowore due to lack of prosecution by the former Inspector General of Police.

Mar 18 • 09:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tucker Carlson expresses fear that he may face federal charges for talking to Iranians

Tucker Carlson fears potential federal charges for allegedly acting as an agent of a foreign power by communicating with Iranians.

Mar 16 • 18:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illegal alien's violent tussle with federal officer leads to multiple charges after suspected Biden-era entry

A Venezuelan man, Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a federal officer during an attempted arrest in Utica, Michigan, stemming from his illegal entry into the U.S.

Mar 13 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB charges in court a debt of R$ 799 thousand from ex-president investigated in the Master case

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) has filed a lawsuit against its former president, Paulo Henrique Costa, to collect a debt of R$ 799,000 amid ongoing investigations for alleged irregularities involving the bank.

Mar 11 • 18:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibaneis Rocha: Opposition files another impeachment request for the governor of the Federal District in the Legislative Chamber

The opposition to Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District has filed a new impeachment request citing multiple charges related to fiscal mismanagement and the alleged misuse of public funds.

Mar 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Erick Valencia, negotiations underway in the US: What will 'El 85', enemy of 'Mencho', deliver?

Erick 'El 85' Valencia intends to plead guilty to drug trafficking charges in the United States, as he seeks a deal with federal prosecutors.

Mar 10 • 04:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Alexander brothers learn fate in federal sex trafficking trial

The Alexander brothers, prominent real estate moguls, were found guilty in a federal court of multiple charges related to sex trafficking.

Mar 9 • 23:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Ministry archives investigation for money laundering against former minister Aloysio Nunes

The Federal Public Ministry has archived an investigation into former minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira due to lack of evidence against corruption charges related to a bribery scheme.

Mar 9 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests Federal Police delegate and former secretary in operation against influence trafficking to favor drug dealer

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a Federal Police delegate and a former state secretary on charges of influence trafficking to benefit a drug trafficker.

Mar 9 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP of DF files charges against 'Moscão': 'largest loan shark of Brazlândia'

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has charged Elismar Donizete Borba, known as 'Moscão', with crimes related to usury and money laundering.

Mar 7 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese man wanted by Interpol arrested by Federal Police in ES

A Portuguese man wanted by Interpol was arrested by Brazil's Federal Police in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, on charges including resistance and threats against law enforcement.

Mar 6 • 10:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Court Acquits Abba Kyari of 23-Count Asset Declaration Charge

The Federal High Court of Abuja has acquitted Abba Kyari of charges related to non-declaration of assets due to insufficient evidence from the prosecution.

Mar 6 • 04:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The strategy of federal judge Salmain from Rosario failed in Comodoro Py

Federal Judge Gastón Salmain's attempt to evade corruption charges has been thwarted as Judge María Servini refuses to open a related case in Comodoro Py.

Mar 5 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast explains new discoveries by the Federal Police about Daniel Vorcaro

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro was arrested again on corruption, intimidation, and money laundering charges in a new phase of Operation Compliance Zero.

Mar 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against US immigration officers

Minnesota's state prosecutor is investigating federal officers for alleged misconduct during an immigration enforcement operation that resulted in two fatal shootings and the use of force against protesters.

Mar 3 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested in operation against the storage of child sexual abuse content in Guarabira, PB

Two men were arrested in Guarabira, Brazil, on charges related to child sexual exploitation as part of a federal police operation.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

JUST IN: Court grants Ozekhome N10m bail over forgery allegation

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria has granted bail to Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, each set at N10m, after they were arraigned on charges of forgery related to documentation for a property claim in London.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal prosecutor admits 'extraordinary' timing in Abrego Garcia smuggling case charges

A federal prosecutor has described the timing of charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia as 'extraordinary,' amidst the legal complexities of his immigration status and previous deportation.

Feb 27 • 04:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Chicago man deported from Bali after prison release for murder arrested on flight back to US

Tommy Schaefer, a Chicago man deported from Bali after serving time for murdering his girlfriend’s mother, was arrested on his flight back to the U.S. facing new federal charges.

Feb 26 • 23:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Expanded prosecutions for Yiyi and 12 other members of a "branch" of the fearsome Tren de Aragua in Argentina

The Argentinian federal judge Gustavo Fresneda has expanded the charges against Yiyi and 12 others linked to a criminal group known as Tren de Aragua, now also charging them with organized crime.

Feb 25 • 21:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

American released from Indonesia jail after serving 11 years for 'suitcase murder' as US case looms

An American man has been released from an Indonesian prison after serving 11 years for the murder of his girlfriend's mother, and he now faces federal charges in the United States.

Feb 25 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: STF acquits ex-delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of murder charges

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court acquitted former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa of planning and ordering the murder of ex-councilor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes but convicted him of corruption and obstruction of justice.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Court Shifts DSS Bid to Arraign El-Rufai On Alleged Cybercrimes to April 23

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime charges to April 23 after he was unable to appear due to an ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Defense of Pedro Turra withdraws from the case; ex-pilot is accused of intentional homicide against a teenager in the DF

Pedro Turra's defense team has withdrawn from representing him in a homicide case involving a 16-year-old, following the acceptance of the charges by the District Federal justice.

Feb 25 • 14:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: London Property - FG Files Fresh Forgery Charge Against Mike Ozekhome

The Nigerian federal government has filed new forgery charges against lawyer Mike Ozekhome relating to the alleged fraudulent claim of ownership over a London property.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Career criminal Oscar Fowler back in custody on state charges after Biden freed him

Oscar Fowler, a repeat offender whose federal sentence was commuted by President Biden, has been arrested again to face state charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Feb 24 • 01:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fidel Félix-Ochoa, alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, appears in Florida on fentanyl trafficking charges

Fidel Félix-Ochoa, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has appeared in a federal court in Florida facing charges of trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

Feb 23 • 22:42 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Pauline Hanson's Muslim comments have been reported to federal police – but could she face charges?

Pauline Hanson's controversial remarks about Muslims have drawn federal police scrutiny, raising questions about potential legal repercussions.

Feb 23 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, prompting US investigation

Federal investigators looked into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with a Customs and Border Protection officer at St. Thomas airport, though no charges were filed against any officers involved.

Feb 20 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims

Federal police in Australia acknowledge receiving reports regarding Pauline Hanson's controversial comments about Muslims, with calls for her to face charges from local leaders.

Feb 20 • 03:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cabeza de Vaca, former governor of Tamaulipas, is now a fugitive from Mexican justice; his capture is demanded

Former Tamaulipas governor Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca is sought by Mexican authorities after a federal judge denied his legal protection from charges of organized crime and money laundering.

Feb 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: FG files charges against El-Rufai over intercepting NSA Ribadu’s phone

The Nigerian Federal Government has filed charges against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly intercepting the phone communications of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

Feb 16 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US officials investigate whether ICE agents lied about Minneapolis shooting

Federal authorities are investigating two ICE agents for potentially lying under oath regarding a shooting incident involving Venezuelan men in Minneapolis, with charges against those men being dropped.

Feb 14 • 00:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Don Lemon, former CNN journalist, pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota

Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges related to a protest at a Minnesota church.

Feb 13 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF charges former Rio police officials accused of obstruction in the Marielle case

Brazil's federal prosecutors have charged three former police officials with obstruction of justice in the Marielle Franco murder investigation.

Feb 13 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: Federal Public Ministry charges delegates and police officer for obstruction of justice and criminal association

The Federal Public Ministry in Brazil has charged three law enforcement officials with obstruction of justice and criminal association in connection to the investigation into the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

Feb 13 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court accepts charges against Pedro Turra for intentional homicide; teenager died 16 days after being assaulted by former driver in the Federal District

The Brazilian court has accepted charges of intentional homicide against former pilot Pedro Turra after a teenager died from injuries sustained in an altercation.

Feb 13 • 15:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Don Lemon to appear in federal court over charges stemming from Minnesota church storming

Don Lemon is facing federal charges related to an incident at a church in Minnesota involving anti-ICE protests.

Feb 13 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Justice department moves to drop charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer in Minnesota

The US Justice Department seeks to dismiss felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men after new evidence emerged contradicting the government's claims.

Feb 13 • 06:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fabiola Yañez asked that Alberto Fernández face the trial accused of gender violence

Fabiola Yañez has requested that former President Alberto Fernández be sent to trial for charges of gender-based violence, following a federal prosecutor's rejection of his appeal to nullify the case.

Feb 12 • 18:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ohio man faces federal charges in case of teen found dismembered

A Columbus man has been federally charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and interstate travel for illicit sexual conduct in connection with the case of a dismembered teenage girl.

Feb 11 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toll fees are reinstated on BR-364 in Rondônia

The Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region has reinstated toll charges on the BR-364 highway in Rondônia after a temporary suspension.

Feb 11 • 18:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Don Lemon hires federal attorney who quit over handling of inquiry into Renee Good’s killing

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has engaged attorney Joseph H. Thompson to defend him against charges linked to his coverage of a church protest where attendees were alleged to have their religious rights interfered with.

Feb 11 • 14:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'I haven't heard that name': Former mayor of Tequila distances himself from CJNG and 'El Rey Mago'

The former mayor of Tequila, Diego 'N', denies any ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and its alleged leader, Severo Flores Mendoza, while facing federal charges for organized crime and kidnapping.

Feb 11 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

MPF accuses Sorocaba mayor of corruption, money laundering, and organized crime

The Federal Public Ministry has filed charges against the suspended mayor of Sorocaba, Rodrigo Manga, and several others for suspected involvement in a criminal organization diverting municipal health funds.

Feb 10 • 23:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FAAN slashes cargo charge at Lagos airport to N15/kg

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has reduced the cargo port charge at Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport to N15 per kilogram after negotiations with cargo handling stakeholders.

Feb 10 • 10:48 UTC

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