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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

A 'Lie' of a 5-Year-Old Son, Father Spent 23 Years in Jail... Accused of 4 Murders

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who spent 23 years in prison for allegedly murdering his wife and three children, after determining that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.

Feb 27 • 05:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of the Interior implements protection protocols for judge in the Goleada case

The Ecuadorian Ministry of the Interior has updated the risk analysis for Judge Jairo García, activating necessary protection protocols due to threats related to the Goleada case.

Feb 26 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning PE, Thursday, February 26, 2026

A report on various news including sexual abuse allegations against a judge in Brazil, ongoing heavy rain in Minas Gerais, a murder case in São Paulo, and significant political revelations regarding economic forums and nuclear discussions with Iran.

Feb 26 • 11:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The 'reasonable doubt' of those who acquitted Stasi: 'Sempio innocent until proven otherwise'

A new book examines the controversial Garlasco murder case, particularly focusing on the acquittal and subsequent conviction of Alberto Stasi, and suggests the narrative around his innocence is still alive among some.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who does President Karol Nawrocki want to pardon? "Rzeczpospolita"'s findings, the president's reaction

President Karol Nawrocki has requested case files of four convicted individuals, prompting discussions about the presidential pardon process in Poland.

Feb 26 • 03:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cousin accuses judge Magid Nauef Láuar of sexual abuse: 'There was an attempt at the act itself and I managed to get away'

A Brazilian judge has reversed his previous decision to absolve a man living with a 12-year-old girl and has ordered their arrest after reflecting more deeply on the case.

Feb 25 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice cannot bypass process to correct error, says prosecutor about case of man who was acquitted of raping girl in MG

A prosecutor in Minas Gerais criticized a judicial decision that reversed an acquittal of a man convicted of raping a minor, arguing it poses a legal dilemma.

Feb 25 • 18:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Malvinas Case: Committee to Present Extension Resource to Clarify Compliance with Reparation Measures

The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Ecuador plans to monitor and push for compliance with the court's reparations ruling concerning the Malvinas case involving the forced disappearance of four children.

Feb 25 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cousin of judge who acquitted defendant of rape files complaint and claims magistrate asked him to stay silent: 'it was a joke'

Saulo Láuar has filed a complaint against his cousin, Judge Magid Nauef Láuar, alleging past abuse and claiming the judge instructed him to remain silent about past incidents following a controversial acquittal.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Many contradictions in the 'confession', pointed out by negative film: Hino Town case 'posthumous retrial'

The Hino Town case from 1984, regarded as the second posthumous retrial of a murder case in post-war Japan, highlights inconsistencies in the confession of the accused, Hiroshi Sakuhara, leading to new evaluations of the evidence.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Domagalski: Let’s not waste judicial power

The article discusses a legal case in Poland where a party seeks to renew proceedings based on a recent constitutional ruling that impacts the ability to appeal court decisions regarding judicial fees.

Feb 25 • 03:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Bride's Father: 'I Confessed for You' - Hino Town Incident, the Door to a Posthumous Review

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to begin a retrial in the Hino Town Incident case, where Hiroshi Sakohara was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and robbery of a liquor store owner in 1984, based on a confession he claimed he made for the sake of his daughter.

Feb 25 • 03:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

What kind of incident was the Hino Town incident and what were the decisive factors for the retrial? Five key points explained

The Hino Town incident, a murder case from 1984, is set for a retrial after new evidence surfaced, raising questions about the initial conviction and the lengthy judicial process.

Feb 25 • 02:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Dalmasso Case. Accusation Presented Against Three Prosecutors, Starting an Unprecedented Process

In a groundbreaking case in Córdoba, Argentina, three prosecutors are being accused in connection with the femicide of Nora Dalmasso, with a court decision expected by May 28.

Feb 24 • 21:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Petroamazonas requests anti-corruption judge Carlos Serrano to excuse himself from the trial tribunal in the Triple A case; request seeks to avoid delays and annulments

Petroamazonas has requested that anti-corruption judge Carlos Serrano recuse himself from the Triple A trial tribunal in order to prevent potential legal delays and invalidation issues.

Feb 24 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Nisman Case: Former Prosecutor Viviana Fein Declares and Says She Will 'Never' Admit Fault for Irregularities in the Investigation

Former prosecutor Viviana Fein described the investigation into Alberto Nisman’s death as a 'failure' and asserted she will not take responsibility for alleged irregularities.

Feb 24 • 17:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Metastasis Case: Judge Orders Seizure of 50% of Two Houses Owned by Daniel Salcedo and Attorney General Reports Non-Payment by Leandro Norero's Right-Hand Man

A judge in Ecuador has ordered the seizure of 50% of two houses belonging to Daniel Salcedo due to his failure to comply with financial penalties imposed in the 'Metastasis' corruption case.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawsuit Against Former Deputy Accused of Kidnapping Journalist Moves to Second Instance by Decision of TJRR

The case against former Deputy Jalser Renier, accused of kidnapping and torturing journalist Romano dos Anjos, has been elevated to the second judicial instance in Brazil following a unanimous decision by the TJRR judges.

Feb 24 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court acquits Léo Lins in case that sentenced him to 8 years in prison for prejudiced jokes

The Federal Court acquitted comedian Léo Lins, previously sentenced to over eight years for making discriminatory jokes during a comedy show.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After a year, city hall tries to recover 2.1 million lost in scam; case is under secrecy

A year after a scam causing the wrongful transfer of R$ 2.1 million from the Pirassununga city hall, the case remains under judicial secrecy as investigations continue.

Feb 24 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Witness saw Margrét Löf violently attack her mother shortly before she murdered her father

Sigurbjörn Bárðarson attests to witnessing Margrét Halla Hansdóttir Löf perpetrate violence against her mother just days before she killed her father, with the case currently under national scrutiny.

Feb 24 • 00:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Judge Carlos Mahiques resigned from the chamber of the Casation that will define the case of the fifth of Pilar linked to the AFA

Judge Carlos Mahiques has resigned from his temporary position in the Federal Chamber of Penal Cassation due to functional circumstances, just after celebrating his birthday at a property linked to a controversial AFA official.

Feb 23 • 23:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adif obtained judicial permission to reconstruct the area of the accident in Adamuz, but the judge criticizes them for 'extracting material of interest for the case'

Adif received judicial permission to reconstruct the site of a railway accident in Adamuz, but a judge criticized their actions regarding the extraction of potentially relevant evidence.

Feb 23 • 23:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Judges Struggle with Complex Court Cases and Labor Shortages

Judges in Estonia are facing challenges with increasing case complexities and a shortage of judicial staff, leading to prolonged court proceedings.

Feb 23 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

US judge blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case

A federal judge has ruled that a report on former President Trump's handling of classified documents cannot be released to the public by the Department of Justice.

Feb 23 • 16:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Judicial Family, Political Friction, and Controversies: Carlos Mahiques, One of the Judges Who Must Decide the Fate of the Case Linked to the AFA

Carlos Mahiques, a prominent judge in Argentina, is involved in a significant legal case regarding the ownership of a luxurious property attributed to AFA authorities.

Feb 22 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

AFAgate: a judge celebrated his birthday in the estate attributed to Toviggino, and now he must resolve in that case

A judge involved in the AFAgate investigation celebrated his birthday at a property linked to the case he is now examining.

Feb 22 • 05:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The man who has made calling someone 'monkey' and 'black piece of shit' a hate crime in the Supreme Court talks about racism and the 'Vinicius Jr. case'

A significant judicial victory in Spain has categorized derogatory terms like 'monkey' and 'black piece of shit' as hate crimes, spearheaded by a case brought forth by Manu, a 70-year-old who stood against racism.

Feb 21 • 21:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Judgment of Rebellion by Chief Judge Ji Gwi-yeon... Differed from Judges Lee Jin-kwan and Ryu Kyung-jin

The judgment by Chief Judge Ji Gwi-yeon in the rebellion case reveals differing interpretations among various judicial panels regarding the involvement of key figures.

Feb 20 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chronology of the 'Noelia' case | The judicial journey exhausts the instances in Spain

The 'Noelia' case has reached a critical point in Spain as a young woman with paralysis awaits euthanasia amid legal challenges from her father.

Feb 20 • 16:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Zlatica Kušnírová: I would like to talk to Fico. I feel immense anger

Zlatica Kušnírová expresses her frustrations and fears regarding the ongoing judicial processes surrounding her daughter's murder case, feeling disillusioned with the current government and judicial system.

Feb 20 • 11:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The abortion case in Oleśnica. Małgorzata Manowska vs. the prosecutor's office. The court's decision is here

The article discusses a high-profile abortion case involving a woman who sought to terminate her late-term pregnancy due to health concerns, leading to legal implications involving judicial authority and prosecutorial decisions in Poland.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Choi Sang-mok, accused of perjury, applies for disqualification of Judge Jin-kwan Lee overseeing Han Deok-soo's sentencing

Choi Sang-mok, a former economic deputy prime minister indicted for perjury, has requested the disqualification of Judge Jin-kwan Lee, expressing concerns over the fairness of the trial regarding Han Deok-soo's case.

Feb 20 • 06:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Lies of Cristina Kirchner and Her Lawyer

The article discusses the defense strategy employed by Cristina Kirchner's lawyer, focusing on repeated falsehoods despite prior judicial rulings.

Feb 20 • 04:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Audios of Karina: Judicial Setback for Deputy Pagano and Her Husband in a Government Complaint

Deputy Marcela Pagano and her husband Franco Bindi faced a judicial setback as their request to access documents in a government espionage case against Karina Milei was denied.

Feb 19 • 21:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Enrichment and money laundering: a setback for Insaurralde in his attempt to use a decree from Milei to avoid investigation by the UIF

Former mayor Martín Insaurralde received a judicial setback in his case involving alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering after a court rejected his attempt to remove the Financial Information Unit from his case.

Feb 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indore MBA Student Murder Case: Accused Sent to Judicial Remand

The accused in the Indore MBA student murder case has been presented before the court and sent to judicial remand for three days, with the possibility of extension.

Feb 19 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Defense of Aquiles Alvarez requests that the judge's recommendation for transfer to prison 4 in Quito be considered

Aquiles Alvarez's defense attorney has requested the transfer of Alvarez and four other defendants to prison 4 in Quito after a judge's recommendation following the issuance of preventive detention.

Feb 18 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Judges and Prosecutors Union: 'Political Tomb Robbery and Utter Opportunism on the Trial of Tempi'

The Judges and Prosecutors Union of Greece condemned unnamed politicians for undermining the upcoming trial related to the Tempi incident, labeling their actions as desperate opportunism.

Feb 18 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Case Nery: STJ decrees new arrest of PMs suspected of forging confrontation in lawyer's death case

The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil has ordered the preventive detention of several military police officers suspected of fabricating a confrontation linked to the murder of lawyer Renato Nery.

Feb 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alleged pressures on Judge Carlos Serrano are at the center of the accusation against Mario Godoy in the political trial to be resolved in the Assembly

Mario Godoy is facing a political trial in Ecuador for alleged undue pressures on Judge Carlos Serrano regarding a money laundering case.

Feb 18 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crans-Montana, the bodyguard: 'Jessica told us to keep the security doors closed'

A bodyguard from Crans-Montana has revealed that Jessica instructed them to keep security doors shut, amidst rising criticisms directed at the prosecutors regarding their handling of the case.

Feb 18 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

They asked for a federal judge accused of threatening and harassing court employees to go to trial

Federal prosecutors in La Pampa have requested that Judge Pablo Díaz Lacava be tried for threats and workplace harassment against court staff in a case involving gender-based violence.

Feb 16 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

BBC: Wrong person in prison for 23 years for the murder of a student? The false testimonies and the videos that 'vanished'

A BBC Panorama investigation raises serious questions about judicial errors and deliberate evidence tampering in the case of Omar Bengit, who has spent 23 years in prison for the 2002 murder of South Korean student Jeong Ok-sin in Bournemouth.

Feb 16 • 10:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: EU Envoy Warns of 'Dangerous Regression' After Women Sentenced to Death By Stoning in Sudan

The EU envoy to Sudan has raised alarms regarding a recent case where two women were sentenced to death by stoning, warning of a troubling regression in human rights and judicial standards in the country.

Feb 16 • 04:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The judicial battle of Iberdrola against Red Eléctrica regarding the blackout is reactivated

Iberdrola's legal case against Red Eléctrica has been revived as a Madrid court accepts its unfair competition lawsuit related to a major blackout incident.

Feb 16 • 04:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

State Attorney General demands review of case for the release of the crematorium owner in Chihuahua

The State Attorney General of Mexico demands an immediate review of a federal judge's decision that led to the release of José Luis A.C., the owner of a crematorium in Chihuahua.

Feb 15 • 04:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

How does the police case proceed involving the officer who hit a thief in Quilmes?

The judicial situation of a police officer who was involved in a hit-and-run incident with a thief in Quilmes is under review following the thief's condition worsening after the accident.

Feb 14 • 22:06 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Garlasco, the attack on Stasi's consultant: 'Surpassed every tolerable limit'

The Garlasco case remains in a state of public stagnation as investigations by the Pavia prosecutor continue amidst minimal information release.

Feb 14 • 16:20 UTC

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