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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

France supports 14-year prison sentence for suspect in Tutsi genocide case

A Paris court upheld a 14-year prison sentence for Rwandan-French national Claude Muhayimana for his participation in the 1994 Tutsi genocide in Rwanda.

Mar 1 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Julien Mairesse, successful concert director, indicted for rape

Julien Mairesse, a prominent concert director in the French music industry, has been indicted for rape following allegations of sexual assault in southwestern France.

Feb 27 • 17:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"How could such an individual be free?": the arrest of Kobili Traoré, murderer of Sarah Halimi, provokes an outcry on the right

The arrest of Kobili Traoré, previously declared criminally insane for the murder of Sarah Halimi, has incited outrage among French right-wing politicians over issues of public safety.

Feb 27 • 11:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Brussels, Angèle invited her fans to see the preview of her title What you Want

Belgain singer Angèle premiered her new music video What you Want in front of nearly 10,000 fans in Brussels.

Feb 27 • 08:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda: 15 years in prison requested on appeal against Claude Muhayimana

French-Rwandan Claude Muhayimana faces a 15-year prison sentence on appeal for his alleged complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Feb 26 • 22:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

A French court rules to imprison and deport an Iranian woman for 'glorifying the Al-Aqsa flood'

A French court has sentenced Iranian national Mahdia Esfandiari to four years in prison, including a one-year active term, over charges of glorifying terrorism through social media posts.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Stolen Dishes at the Élysée: A Treasurer, His Partner, and a Receiver to be Tried on Thursday

A treasurer of the French presidency, his partner, and a Louvre guard are set to face trial for stealing dozens of porcelain pieces from the Élysée.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Amazon removed the gothic novel by a French author for "promoting" pedophilia and incest

Amazon has pulled a self-published gothic novel by French author Jessie Auryann from its platform amid backlash for its explicit content regarding child sexual abuse.

Feb 25 • 18:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

French police have released new images from Jeffrey Epstein's Paris flat

French police released images unveiling disturbing scenes from Jeffrey Epstein's Paris flat, revealing his collection of taxidermy and nude women photographs.

Feb 24 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Drinking Water: Justice "annuls the procedure" for awarding a market in Île-de-France to Suez

A French court has annulled the procedure for awarding a drinking water contract to Suez, citing violations of candidate equality that potentially harmed Veolia.

Feb 24 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

PSG star Achraf Hakimi slams 'lies' as he's ordered to stand trial for alleged rape

Achraf Hakimi, the PSG and Morocco football star, has been ordered to stand trial in France for an alleged rape incident, which he strongly denies as lies.

Feb 24 • 11:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

6 months in prison for French player who broke a policewoman's nose

A former French football player was sentenced to six months in prison for assaulting a policewoman who intervened in a brawl in Rennes.

Feb 24 • 11:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

The Edition Case Comes to a Close

A case involving the tragic deaths of a French couple at the Edition Hotel in Reykjavik has been returned to the police for further investigation after the initial case was deemed closed.

Feb 24 • 10:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

"Injustice and the truth will be revealed to the public".. Hakimi responds to his trial decision over rape charges

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi responds to the court's decision to put him on trial for alleged rape, insisting on his innocence and calling the accusations a 'lie'.

Feb 24 • 09:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Licensed members of the French shooting federation burglarized in Aix country, a dozen firearms stolen

Two licensed members of the French shooting federation were burglarized in Aix country, losing around a dozen firearms.

Feb 23 • 14:40 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

French thinker Jerome Horto: Gaza represents a moment of complete denial of the essence of international justice

French scholar Jerome Horto critiques the failure of international law in the context of Gaza, illustrating a broader structural crisis in justice.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I Used to Sleep Without Knowing I Was Being Raped': Gisèle Pelicot Details the Horror of 10 Years of Being Violated by Her Husband to Fantástico

Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman, recounts her harrowing experience of being drugged and raped by her husband for a decade, prompting her to share her story to prevent victim-blaming.

Feb 23 • 01:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gabriel Zucman: "We need to protect democracy from the rise of extreme wealth"

French economist Gabriel Zucman argues for a minimum tax on the ultra-rich to address the growing issue of wealth inequality.

Feb 22 • 04:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Petro 'promotes' seizure of 17 tons of cocaine in Mexico, El Salvador, and Polynesia

President Gustavo Petro announced the record seizure of 17 tons of cocaine across waters of Mexico, El Salvador, and French Polynesia, attributing the success to his country’s intelligence efforts.

Feb 21 • 18:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French minister pledges tight security at rally for killed activist

The French minister has promised strengthened security measures at an upcoming rally for an activist who was recently killed.

Feb 20 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Murder of Inès in Poitiers in 2025: Gérald Darmanin announces the publication of the inspection report to "not hide what we missed"

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced the upcoming publication of an inspection report regarding the femicide of Inès Mecellem, highlighting the failures in the response to domestic violence.

Feb 19 • 10:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

What is the story of Epstein's French associate who died by hanging before he could testify against him?

The article discusses the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Jean-Luc Brunel, a former modeling scout and close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, who was negotiating to testify against Epstein before his untimely death.

Feb 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

A TRUE SURVIVOR ⟩ A French woman raped by 51 men: «Otherwise I wouldn’t exist anymore, I would be dead»

Gisèle Pelicot, a 73-year-old French woman, recounts her traumatic experience of being raped by 51 men over five and a half years and emphasizes her struggle to find joy in life after such a harrowing ordeal.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Utterly charming' period drama with near perfect rating on BBC iPlayer now

The film 'The Crime is Mine' is a French crime comedy directed by François Ozon, featuring Isabelle Huppert and focusing on themes of fame, gender, and justice during the 1930s.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

OVERVIEW: Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot writes about her 'happy' marriage to her rapist lasting 50 years

Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman, recounts in her memoir how she endured ten years of rape by her husband and others, ultimately deciding that shame should reside with the perpetrators, not herself.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

How the killing of a French far-right activist sparked an online manhunt

The murder of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon has led to a chaotic online identification of suspects, raising concerns about the implications for political tensions and justice in France.

Feb 18 • 21:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

In Paris, the orgies of Epstein in the presence of 'numerous wealthy older men': the shadows of the French investigation closed in 2022

The article discusses the reopening of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's network in Paris, highlighting previously undisclosed testimonies from alleged victims following the suicide of his associate Jean-Luc Brunel.

Feb 18 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A woman sues the State for serious misconduct and denial of justice after her mother's murder in 1983

Katy Spicher is suing the French state for serious misconduct and denial of justice over the unresolved murder of her mother, Marylise Spicher, who was killed in 1983.

Feb 18 • 18:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"It's Lunar": At the Trial of Naps, the Accused Claims to Have Never Raped the Victim and Mentions a "Three-Way Plan"

French rapper Naps, on trial for alleged rape, asserts that the encounter was consensual, claiming the victim was awake during the act.

Feb 18 • 17:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Epstein case opens in France: a luxurious apartment in Paris and three French girls aged 12 "as gifts"

The French justice system has opened two cases related to the Epstein scandal, inviting victims to testify about allegations of sexual misconduct and the financier's economic and financial ramifications in France.

Feb 18 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: The Paris Prosecutor Opens Two 'Framework Investigations' and Calls on French Victims to Come Forward

The Paris prosecutor has initiated two investigations related to the Epstein case, inviting potential French victims to come forward.

Feb 18 • 09:48 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

French court sentences former Senate adviser for upskirt photos

A former Senate adviser in France received a one-year suspended sentence for taking over 1,800 illicit sexual images, including upskirt photos in public places and the Senate building.

Feb 17 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Pierre Palmade will have served his sentence on February 27

French comedian Pierre Palmade is set to complete his prison sentence on February 27, 2024, following a conviction for involuntary injuries resulting from a serious car accident.

Feb 17 • 18:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

France, assistant to a Mélenchon deputy arrested for the murder of a nationalist activist

Four suspects have been arrested by French police in connection with the murder of nationalist activist Quentin Deranque, as Lyon's prosecutor investigates for 'premeditated murder.'

Feb 17 • 18:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Victim of long-term rape Gisèle Pelicot publishes her memoirs

French woman Gisèle Pelicot, a victim of years of sexual abuse by her husband and numerous other men, is publishing her memoir on Tuesday, recounting her harrowing experiences and motivations for taking her case to public court.

Feb 17 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Trial of Naps for 'rape': from a working-class neighborhood in Marseille to fame, the journey of a rapper caught up in his addictions

French rapper Naps is on trial for alleged rape, which he denies, as he faces scrutiny over his fall from fame due to personal struggles.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Major cranial trauma, willful homicide... What to remember from the prosecutor's press conference in Lyon after Quentin's death

The prosecutor of Lyon provided details about the violent circumstances surrounding the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, who was fatally assaulted in Lyon.

Feb 16 • 16:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

French Minister of Justice Accuses Far-Left of Protest Death

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin blames the far-left for an attack that led to a fatality during a protest against a far-right demonstration.

Feb 16 • 01:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Epstein's 'Scout' Siad Found in Paris; French Lawyer Encourages Victims from Latvia to Come Forward

Daniel Siad, a self-proclaimed scout for models linked to Jeffrey Epstein, has been found in Paris amid allegations of sexual assault and his connections to Latvian victims.

Feb 15 • 18:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Epstein's 'scouts' found in Paris; French lawyer encourages victims from Latvia to come forward

Latvian connections to Jeffrey Epstein's network are being scrutinized following new allegations against an associate, Siads Epstīna, regarding past sexual assault activities in France.

Feb 15 • 17:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin: Gérald Darmanin attributes this "ignoble drama" to "ultra-left"

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has condemned the political violence associated with the death of student Quentin, blaming ultra-left factions.

Feb 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Quentin D. was "clearly killed by the far left": Gérald Darmanin assures that justice "will shed all light"

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin stated that Quentin D., a 23-year-old nationalist, was clearly killed by the far left during a violent incident in Lyon, and assured that justice would uncover the truth.

Feb 15 • 11:46 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

France establishes unit to review Epstein documents

French authorities have set up a panel of judges to review documents that may link French citizens to potential crimes related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 15 • 05:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

The Epstein Case: French Prosecutor Forms Special Task Force

The French prosecutor has established a special task force to investigate potential connections between French citizens and Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 14 • 22:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

French prosecutors to set up special team to review Epstein files

French prosecutors are forming a dedicated team to investigate potential French involvement in the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 14 • 21:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Epstein Case: What the First French Investigation Contained from 2019 to 2023

The Paris prosecutor's office has announced a comprehensive re-examination of the investigation files related to the Epstein case.

Feb 14 • 21:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fabrice Aidan, Frédéric Chaslin, Daniel Siad... French justice takes hold of the Epstein case by appointing magistrates

French judicial authorities are investigating potential infractions linked to French citizens in connection with the Epstein case.

Feb 14 • 18:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How former French minister Jack Lang fell due to his relationship with Epstein: gifts, favors, and common business

Former French minister Jack Lang resigned due to his and his daughter's associations with Jeffrey Epstein, as revealed in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

The French police shot a man to death under the Sigurbogi

French police fatally shot a man under the Sigurbogi.

Feb 13 • 21:22 UTC

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