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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Criminal proceedings for murder and simple homicide await alias 'Lobo Menor' in Ecuador; to evade justice, the fugitive maintained a false identity

Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales, known as 'Lobo Menor', faces serious criminal charges upon his return to Ecuador, including murder and false identity use to escape justice.

Mar 18 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drivers suspected of running over security guard and motorcyclist are to be indicted for qualified homicide, says delegate

Two drivers involved in fatal accidents in Teresina, Brazil, are likely to face charges of qualified homicide due to being under the influence of alcohol during the incidents.

Mar 17 • 16:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor Charged with Homicide After Patient Death During Mini Lipo in Montes Claros

A doctor is facing homicide charges following the death of a patient during a mini liposuction procedure in Montes Claros, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 21:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Homicide charge dropped against Georgia teen after teacher’s prank death

Charges have been dropped against a Georgia teenager involved in an incident that led to the death of a high school teacher during a prank gone awry, following requests from the victim's family not to pursue prosecution.

Mar 14 • 12:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He was the victim of a robbery, grabbed a gun, and while chasing the thieves, he shot and killed a police officer

A man mistakenly shot a police officer while pursuing thieves following a robbery, leading to an investigation and charges.

Mar 13 • 22:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Professor dies after prank by students in the US; teenager charged with homicide

A high school teacher tragically died after an accident stemming from a prank organized by students, leading to legal charges against a teenager.

Mar 10 • 12:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Death Accident Occurred 14 Meters Away: Background of a Staff's Negligence at a Disabled Facility

A former staff member at a Tokyo disabled facility faces charges of negligent homicide after failing to supervise a resident who was struck and killed by a train last year.

Mar 10 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officer acquitted for the death of a 17-year-old young man who participated in the 'Egg Festival' in Fortaleza

A police officer has been acquitted of homicide charges related to the shooting death of a 17-year-old during a Carnival festival in Fortaleza, while being convicted of abusing authority.

Mar 9 • 23:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Convicted for the murder of a lawyer face charges for executions linked to militias, illegal gambling, and cigarette mafia in RJ

Three men convicted for the murder of lawyer Rodrigo Marinho Crespo in February 2024 are also being investigated for participating in other executions tied to criminal organizations in Brazil.

Mar 8 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In France: for the first time, a pitbull owner is judged for homicide after his dog attacked his pregnant wife

Christophe Ellul is facing involuntary manslaughter charges in France after his pitbull fatally attacked his pregnant wife during a walk.

Mar 7 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

In prison the partner of the 31-year-old found dead in Kolonos

The 38-year-old partner of a woman found dead in her home in Kolonos has been remanded in custody facing serious charges including homicide and domestic violence.

Mar 5 • 16:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Different suspect now faces charges for Saskatoon’s 1st homicide of 2026

A second suspect has been charged in connection with the homicide of Kiefer Kitchemonia-Strongquill in Saskatoon, which marks the city's first homicide of 2026.

Mar 5 • 00:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver of runaway truck that hit vehicles in Chapecó becomes defendant for 20 attempted homicides

The driver responsible for a runaway truck incident in Chapecó, Brazil, which injured ten people, has been charged with 20 counts of attempted homicide.

Mar 4 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man Who Killed Caretaker Escapes Criminal Charges After PB Justice Approves Agreement to Pay R$50,000

A Brazilian man who killed a caretaker in a vehicular incident has reached an agreement with the Public Ministry of Paraíba, allowing him to avoid criminal prosecution through a financial settlement.

Mar 4 • 16:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The driver under investigation: 'It's absurd, I was driving. They only cling to coincidences'

Luca Spada, a 27-year-old ambulance driver in Meldola, Italy, faces charges of intentional homicide for the deaths of five elderly passengers, claiming his innocence amidst the allegations.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office charges clandestine bus driver with qualified homicide after accident with 5 dead on BR-251

The clandestine bus driver has been charged with qualified homicide following an accident on BR-251 that resulted in five fatalities and numerous injuries.

Mar 3 • 12:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial Begins in Neu-Ulm: Baby Dies After Home Birth Without Doctor - Two Women in Court

Two women face charges of negligent homicide after a newborn died following a planned home birth without medical assistance in Neu-Ulm, Germany.

Mar 3 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Military Police Arrests in SP Reach Highest Level Since 2021; Homicide and Corruption Are the Main Causes

The number of military police officers arrested in São Paulo has reached its highest level since 2021, with homicide and corruption being the leading charges.

Mar 2 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Car in flight kills Collatina family, investigation for possible intentional murder

A high-speed police chase involving a car driven by Ramiro Julian Romero led to the tragic deaths of a family in Collatina, prompting authorities to consider charges of intentional murder.

Mar 2 • 14:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Derailed tram, accusations against the driver. The Prosecutor: 'Illness? No line of inquiry is favored'

The driver of a derailed tram in Italy is under investigation for multiple charges, including culpable homicide, after claiming to have lost control due to a medical emergency.

Mar 2 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Leros: Criminal prosecution against the 17-year-old who killed his father – What he claimed to the police

A 17-year-old from Leros faces serious charges for killing his father during a heated argument, claiming it was an accident.

Feb 28 • 09:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect involved in robbery homicide at eatery in Piauí is arrested; employee was tied up when shot

A 33-year-old man, suspected of participating in a robbery homicide at a diner in Piauí, was arrested after being sought for various criminal charges.

Feb 26 • 22:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The letter from Cinturrino: "Forgive me, I will pay for my mistake"

Carmelo Cinturrino, an Italian police officer facing murder charges for the death of Abderrahim Mansouri, expresses remorse in a letter from prison.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Elderly person died in nursing home in Espoo - police suspect a crime

The police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly person in a nursing home in Espoo, Finland, where charges of negligent homicide and endangerment are being considered.

Feb 26 • 11:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Ski center charged with negligent homicide

Kjerringåsen Ski Center and its manager face charges of negligent homicide following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Roald Falch Eriksen in January 2024.

Feb 26 • 06:12 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
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Murder in Rogoredo, Cinturrino remains in prison: the judge orders precautionary custody

Police officer Carmelo Cinturrino remains in custody while facing charges of the homicide of Abderrahim Mansouri, who was killed in January in Rogoredo.

Feb 25 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A surgeon accused of killing Françoise in the Aragonese Pre-Pyrenees: the case reopens 16 years after her unsettling 'disappearance'

A Belgian prosecutor has reopened the case of Françoise Dasnois, whose disappearance in the Aragonese Pre-Pyrenees 16 years ago has led to new homicide charges against her partner, former surgeon Hugues Legendre.

Feb 24 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tutor of pitbulls that attacked and killed a woman will face intentional homicide charges, says Civil Police

The owner of two pitbulls that attacked and killed a woman in São José dos Campos, Brazil, is facing charges of intentional homicide according to the Civil Police.

Feb 24 • 15:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A municipal police officer from Valenciennes charged for killing a man who had injured him with a knife

A Valenciennes municipal police officer faces charges for homicide after fatally shooting a man who had previously injured him with a knife during an altercation.

Feb 22 • 17:49 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Nas at Monaldi: negligent homicide charges for those under investigation regarding the death of Domenico, cell phones seized

Investigators are examining messages from the cell phones of six doctors at Monaldi Hospital in Naples as part of the probe into the death of a child named Domenico.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Collision Accident Off Toba, Mie: Deck Officer of Cargo Ship Arrested on Charges of Negligent Homicide

A deck officer from a cargo ship involved in a collision off the coast of Toba, Mie, has been arrested on charges of negligent homicide and endangerment.

Feb 21 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video of hearing in which man is acquitted after beating son-in-law with whip goes viral on the internet; defendant said he acted to defend his daughter

A man was acquitted of attempted homicide charges after violently attacking his son-in-law, stating he acted to protect his daughter from abuse.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court accepts charges against police officer arrested for shooting at app driver in MT

A Mato Grosso court has accepted charges against police officer Rennan Albuquerque de Melo, who allegedly attempted to murder an app driver in a traffic dispute.

Feb 19 • 19:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French prosecutor seeks homicide charges in killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque

A French prosecutor has sought homicide charges against seven suspects in connection with the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon.

Feb 19 • 17:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

New judicial setback for Pablo Laurta: he is now accused of having child pornography

Pablo Laurta faces new charges of possessing child pornography in addition to his previous accusations of murder and child abduction.

Feb 18 • 21:14 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are prosecuted for health crimes against two women and a man detained for the homicide of Carlos Manzo

Three individuals, including a mother and her two children, have been linked to the homicide of Carlos Manzo and face charges related to health crimes and illegal possession of weapons in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest the mother of a baby who disappeared after entering a river in the interior of SP

The mother of a 20-day-old baby who disappeared after entering a river in São Paulo has been arrested on charges of attempted homicide.

Feb 18 • 14:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The driver who ran over and killed a student and fled will remain in prison: the declaration and why the accusation was aggravated

A driver accused of fatally hitting a student and fleeing the scene will remain imprisoned as the charges against him have been aggravated.

Feb 17 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus driver who overturned and killed rural workers arrested in the act for homicide and bodily injury

The bus driver involved in an accident that killed six rural workers and injured 45 others has been arrested and faces homicide and bodily injury charges.

Feb 17 • 14:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Girl Killed, the Journey of Horror. "The Body in the Car for 20 Kilometers"

The article details the tragic and horrific circumstances surrounding the death of two-year-old Beatrice, allegedly at the hands of her mother, who is currently in jail on homicide charges.

Feb 16 • 05:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Australia: Alleged Attacker from Bondi Beach Appears in Court for the First Time

Naveed Akram, accused of a deadly attack at a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, faced court for the first time, facing multiple charges including murder and terrorism.

Feb 16 • 02:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Initial Trial for Triple Homicide of Family; Defendant Claims 'I Don't Know' as Defense Argues Not Guilty

The initial trial for a defendant accused of murdering three family members in Japan has begun, with the defendant asserting ignorance of the charges and the defense claiming he is not the perpetrator and lacks criminal responsibility.

Feb 16 • 01:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Husband of woman who died after swimming class in gym leaves hospital in SP

The husband of a woman who died after a swimming class at a gym in East São Paulo has been discharged from the hospital while the gym's owners face homicide charges that have been contested by a judge.

Feb 15 • 17:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Former municipal police officer charged with beating a man to death in Michoacán

A former municipal police officer in Michoacán is facing charges of qualified homicide for allegedly beating a man to death while in police custody.

Feb 14 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Jury acquits man accused of beating young man to death in Praia Grande

A jury in Praia Grande, Brazil, acquitted Michel Gonçalves de Araújo of charges related to the fatal beating of 28-year-old Cesar Augusto Miranda da Silva after a heated trial.

Feb 13 • 19:19 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)
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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officers acquitted in the death of teen in Cidade de Deus, Rio

Two police officers in Rio de Janeiro were acquitted of homicide charges in the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy during a police operation.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officers absolved for the death of a 13-year-old in Cidade de Deus

Two police officers were acquitted of homicide charges in Brazil related to the death of a 13-year-old boy during a police operation.

Feb 12 • 02:28 UTC

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