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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Peramato rises to García Ortiz's team and punishes the prosecutors of 'procés' and the prosecutor who opposed the leak of Ayuso's boyfriend's data

Spain's new Attorney General Teresa Peramato has made significant appointments favoring allies of her predecessor while sidelining critics involved in the controversial 'procés' investigations.

Feb 27 • 14:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Žilinka vs. Čurillovci / The Attorney General Turned Again. And Undermined Šutaj Eštok

The Slovak Attorney General, Maroš Žilinka, has changed his stance and is now undermining government coalition members, particularly targeting Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

Feb 27 • 05:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Litmus Test for the New Attorney General: Reward García Ortiz's Team or 'Heal the Wounds' in the Prosecutorial Race

The new Attorney General Teresa Peramato faces a crucial decision regarding appointments within the Prosecutor's Office, as she must choose between rewarding her predecessor's team or addressing the rifts caused by recent controversies.

Feb 27 • 00:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Ján Čurilla writes: The Čurillas were never indicted or convicted

Ján Čurilla discusses the implications of Slovak Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka's decision to intervene in court proceedings related to Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok's personnel orders.

Feb 26 • 06:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Maduro's Tough Prosecutor Receives a New Job After Resignation

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned but has quickly been appointed as the public ombudsman.

Feb 25 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor allied with Maduro who accused Lula of being a CIA agent resigns in Venezuela

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, has resigned from his position amid a backdrop of political repression and international controversy.

Feb 25 • 20:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Binda, regarding the unfair detention, the judges now want to re-read the documents. The defense: 'Finally, we are getting to the root'

The Milan Court of Appeals has ordered the General Prosecutor to present all original documents related to the case of Stefano Binda, who was charged with the 1987 murder of Lidia Macchi and arrested in 2016 after a thirty-year investigation.

Feb 25 • 18:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VRK, STT, FNTT and the General Prosecutor's Office confirmed receiving a request regarding the financing of 'Aušra' members

Lithuania's electoral commission, along with anti-corruption and prosecutorial bodies, has received and registered a request concerning the financing of the political party 'Nemuno Aušra'.

Feb 25 • 11:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Žilinka Entered the Dispute of Police Officers Regarding Ján Čurilla. Their Suspension is Illegal

The General Prosecutor's Office in Slovakia is seeking to annul personnel orders by the Minister of Interior that unlawfully suspended police officers associated with Ján Čurilla.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Attorney General's Office supports the semi-liberty of former ETA leader 'Txeroki' due to his "serious and rigorous commitment" to the victims

The Prosecutor's Office of the National Court supports granting semi-liberty to former ETA leader Txeroki, citing his commitment to restorative justice and engagement with victims.

Feb 24 • 16:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Maintains 'Prosecutor General' Title; Publishes Amendment Bill for Consolidated Serious Crime Investigation Agency

The South Korean government has unveiled an amendment bill that consolidates the Serious Crime Investigation Agency while retaining the title 'Prosecutor General' for its head.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The High Court instructed the Attorney General of the Ministry of Justice to transfer the handling of the case to a party in the Prosecutor's Office

Israel's High Court mandated that the Attorney General inform which department in the Prosecutor's Office will take over the case involving former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi within a week.

Feb 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The story of the Vijūnėlė Manor never ends – the Prosecutor General spoke out due to the complaints of convicts

The General Prosecutor's Office of Lithuania is addressing serious corruption claims involving local officials in the case surrounding the Vijūnėlė Manor.

Feb 22 • 14:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Prosecutor General has begun an investigation into the activities of the 'OIK recoverers' lawyers

The Prosecutor General's Office in Latvia has initiated an investigation into the legality of the operations of the organization 'Tiesiskums.lv', prompted by allegations of violations of legal and ethical codes by its associated lawyers.

Feb 18 • 13:14 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Lumber Industry Case: The Prosecutor is Considering this Issue in Three 'Stages'

The General Prosecutor of Latvia, Armīns Meisters, reported that preliminary results from the investigation into the lumber industry case could be available by March or April.

Feb 17 • 20:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bolaños points to platforms in the letter to the Prosecutor's Office: 'They could easily prevent sexual deepfakes'

Spanish Minister of Justice Félix Bolaños has called on the Prosecutor General to address the rise of sexual deepfakes, particularly those affecting minors.

Feb 17 • 13:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"PTSD Worsens Due to Prosecutor's Response" - Former Prosecutor General's Sexual Assault Case, Woman Suing

A female prosecutor is suing former Osaka prosecutor Kenji Kitagawa for damages, alleging that her PTSD worsened due to the prosecutor's response to her sexual assault case.

Feb 17 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office denounces the former Secretary General of the PSOE of Torremolinos for alleged sexual harassment

The Prosecutor's Office of Malaga has filed a complaint against Antonio Navarro, the former Secretary General of the PSOE in Torremolinos, over allegations of sexual harassment made by a party member.

Feb 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Weekly selection by Eva Čobejová / Such a beautiful Sunday, the prime minister just launched a total attack on the General Prosecutor's Office

The Slovak Prime Minister proposed a ban on political discussions on Sundays, claiming it should be a day of rest, but faced rejection from coalition partners and ridicule from the opposition.

Feb 16 • 05:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

PiS MP caused a scandal. The police intervened

Mariusz Gosek, a PiS MP, criticized the actions of Deputy Prosecutor General Tomasz Janeczek on social media, prompting an official response from the police regarding the misuse of police imagery for political aims.

Feb 15 • 15:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Week in Law: What Risks are Associated with Corruption and What do the Ombudsman and the General Prosecutor Have in Common

Radoslav Procházka, a constitutional lawyer and former MP, comments on recent legal developments regarding corruption.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

FGR seeks more years of prison for Javier Duarte: He is accused of embezzlement

The General Prosecutor's Office of Mexico has presented new charges against Javier Duarte for embezzlement involving 5 million pesos.

Feb 12 • 21:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Final decision: Vilhelmas Germanas will soon be released

Vilhelmas Germanas, a suspect in the 'Foxpay' investigation, is set to be released from custody as the Lithuanian Court of Appeals rejected the prosecution's request to extend his detention.

Feb 12 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Specialized lawyers in ten branches of law can apply to occupy the office of the General Prosecutor

Lawyers with higher-level degrees in ten branches of law will be able to enter a public competition to appoint the new General Prosecutor of Ecuador.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office verifies more than 19,000 cases of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office is currently verifying over 19,000 cases of Ukrainian children who have been forcibly taken to Russia, highlighting this as a significant war crime.

Feb 12 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

"You are a failed lawyer": Trump's prosecutor refused to answer questions at the hearing about Epstein and attacked the Democrats

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi defended President Donald Trump and refused to answer questions regarding Jeffrey Epstein, clashing with Democratic lawmakers.

Feb 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Correction: robbery of the wife and daughter of a prosecutor in São Paulo

G1 published an incorrect report stating that two women robbed in Valinhos were the wife and daughter of the State Attorney General of São Paulo, later correcting it to clarify they are relatives of a different prosecutor.

Feb 11 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what led the general delegate of SC to have his conduct investigated in the case of the dog Orelha

The general delegate of Santa Catarina, Ulisses Gabriel, is being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office for his conduct during the investigation of animal abuse related to a community dog named Orelha, who was killed in January.

Feb 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

44.2 thousand euros sought from Dalia Štraupaitė and three other politicians in 'checks' cases

The General Prosecutor's Office of Lithuania is seeking to recover €44,200 from Visaginas council member Dalia Štraupaitė and three other politicians in compensation cases.

Feb 11 • 08:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of Prosecutors / The Government Increased Taxes for Citizens and Businesses, but Created a Paradise for Tax Fraudsters

The Slovak government has increased taxes for its citizens and businesses while potentially facilitating an environment favorable for tax fraudsters, according to a legal analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 10 • 23:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The results of the inspection in the forestry case will be handed over to the prosecutor's office and the State Audit Office

The Latvian government has decided to submit all information related to the forestry industry case to the Prosecutor General's Office for further investigation after an internal review was discussed in a closed meeting.

Feb 10 • 16:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of the General Prosecutor's Office / The government speaks of fighting tax fraud, while the criminal amendment has significantly relaxed rules

A recent analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office reveals that a revision of the criminal code has made tax fraud easier and resulted in lower tax revenues than anticipated by the Slovak government.

Feb 10 • 15:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Urbelis and K. Šikšnys appointed as deputies of N. Grunskienė

A. Urbelis and K. Šikšnys have been appointed as deputies to N. Grunskienė in Lithuania's Prosecutor General's Office.

Feb 10 • 10:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Artūras Urbelis and Kastytis Šikšnys appointed as Deputy Prosecutors General

Artūras Urbelis and Kastytis Šikšnys were sworn in as Deputy Prosecutors General in Lithuania.

Feb 10 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prosecutors have made a decision regarding Vilhelmas Germanas

The prosecutor from the Department of Organized Crime and Corruption of the General Prosecutor's Office in Lithuania has submitted a complaint to the Appeals Court.

Feb 9 • 14:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Holinová, Chorvatovič: Fico does not have control over the prosecutor's office. This is not how he envisioned it

Robert Fico is facing a crisis with the general prosecutor and is also dealing with the fallout from high-profile discussions around Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor investigates shooting attack against the house of the mayor of Banderilla

The Attorney General is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the home of the mayor of Banderilla, following attacks on opposition mayors in Veracruz.

Feb 6 • 23:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Wanted: Ziobro. This is a historic decision and success of the National Prosecutor's Office

This is the first time in history that a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Zbigniew Ziobro, is wanted by a warrant due to a court's approval for his arrest related to the Justice Fund scandal.

Feb 6 • 20:49 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico Opens Another Front and Bet on Total War Against Žilinka

Robert Fico reacted mildly to General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka's press conference criticizing the Criminal Code amendment, calling it a politically motivated attack on the government and Slovakia.

Feb 6 • 19:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Can Fico choose a new General Prosecutor? The Constitutional Court could stop him

The article discusses the political implications and challenges Robert Fico may face in appointing a new General Prosecutor amid resistance from coalition partners and historical context.

Feb 6 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Blackout Case: Prosecutor's Office and Police Execute New Raids in Quito, Guayaquil, and Ambato

The Attorney General's Office and National Police conducted new raids related to the 'Blackout' case in Quito, Guayaquil, and Ambato to investigate alleged irregularities in electrical generation project contracts.

Feb 6 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office defends its decision to rehabilitate García Ortiz because he was not sentenced to prison

The Chief Inspector Prosecutor, María Antonia Sanz Gaite, has justified the Prosecutor General Teresa Peramato's decision not to expel Álvaro García Ortiz after his conviction for revealing confidential information about Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner.

Feb 6 • 11:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

Žilinka's New Clothes / The Cold War with Fico has Turned into an Open Fight

The article discusses Maroš Žilinka's shift in decision-making as Slovakia's prosecutor general and the implications of his actions in ongoing corruption cases linked to political figures like Fico.

Feb 6 • 06:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Motion for detention for Zbigniew Ziobro. The court has made a decision

The District Court for Warsaw-Mokotow has decided to impose a three-month temporary detention on former Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General Zbigniew Ziobro, according to Polsat News.

Feb 5 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peru's Prosecutor investigates whether President José Jerí recommended hiring five women

Peru's prosecutor has opened an investigation into irregular hiring practices involving five women, potentially implicating interim President José Jerí just two months before the general elections.

Feb 5 • 20:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The preliminary investigation against Telšiai council member Algirdas Bacevičius regarding 'checks' has been discontinued

The Special Investigation Service and the Prosecutor General's Office announced the discontinuation of the investigation into Telšiai council member Algirdas Bacevičius due to insufficient evidence of criminal activities related to forgery, fraud, and abuse of office.

Feb 5 • 16:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Shincheonji Asks Members of Parliament to 'Cook' Prosecutor General of Suwon... Lobbying Allegations in Tax Evasion Investigation

Shincheonji attempted to lobby political and legal sectors to cover up a tax evasion investigation around 2021, with evidence of connections between its leadership and political figures being investigated by a joint task force.

Feb 5 • 07:44 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic News Filter: Žilinka Connects with European Prosecutor - The Fight Against Corruption is Allegedly Catastrophic

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's attempt to persuade General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka to reconsider his criticism of the government's approach to fighting corruption ended in failure, as Žilinka affirmed the seriousness of the issue.

Feb 5 • 05:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico can still try to replace Žilinka, but what will happen in the meantime is out of his control

The article discusses how Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, faces criticism and uncertainty regarding the actions of Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka, who recently met with him under controversial circumstances.

Feb 4 • 19:35 UTC

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