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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns retired judge and others involved in scheme with precatórios in Campo Grande

A retired judge and several others were sentenced for participating in a scheme that defrauded the public budget of Campo Grande, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 from Monday, March 16, 2026

A series of news highlights from Brazil, including judicial consequences for severe misconduct, a controversial figure linked to a financial scandal, and the government's new emissions reduction strategies.

Mar 16 • 22:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A judicial official was arrested for sexually abusing a teenager, daughter of the aggressor's subordinate

A prosecutor in Santa Fe, Argentina, was arrested for sexual abuse of a minor related to a subordinate.

Mar 14 • 21:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A federal judge has been sent to trial for threatening his employees, and the process for his dismissal is beginning.

Federal Judge Pablo Díaz Lacava of La Pampa has been ordered to stand trial for threats and workplace abuse in a context of gender-based violence against female employees.

Mar 13 • 16:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Gallery of Errors: From Prison for 'Resemblance' to Phantom Bribes

The event hosted by Fratelli d'Italia at Teatro Parenti in Milan highlighted numerous cases of judicial mistakes that have ruined lives and families, illustrating the need for reform in the justice system.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Judge sentenced for raping another judge but still without immunity. Will he face a final verdict?

A judge from the District Court in Bydgoszcz was sentenced to four years in prison for raping a fellow judge, but his case is still pending appeals, raising questions about the finality of the verdict.

Mar 11 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor's defense says it will appeal decision that removed daughter from secretary position in Gramado Xavier

The defense of the mayor of Gramado Xavier has announced plans to appeal a judicial decision that requires his daughter, the city’s finance secretary, to be removed from her position due to nepotism.

Mar 6 • 15:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Grzegorz Braun appeared in court. He had unusual company

Polish MEP Grzegorz Braun is facing trial for an incident in which he extinguished Hanukkah candles with a fire extinguisher, alongside other accusations regarding previous misconduct.

Mar 5 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'He gave me a kiss on the mouth without consent,' says former intern of MG judge

A former intern claims she was sexually assaulted by a judge in Minas Gerais, highlighting a troubling pattern of abuse and recent controversial legal decisions.

Mar 5 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Invitations, poems, and physical contact: see details of the harassment allegations against a judge from the Federal District

The Brazilian Ministry of Public detailed allegations of sexual harassment and persecution against judge João Luís Fischer Dias, leading to his compulsory retirement.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The former DAO of the National Police claims that the officer who reported him for rape did so 'out of jealousy'

José Ángel González claims that a female subordinate's allegations of rape against him stem from jealousy rather than actual misconduct.

Mar 3 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PGR expresses opinion for the archiving of inquiry opened by Moraes against Elon Musk

Brazil's Attorney General Paulo Gonet has recommended the archiving of an inquiry into Elon Musk and his social media platform X, citing a lack of evidence for intentional misconduct by the platform in complying with judicial orders.

Mar 3 • 19:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Judge Makhubele Fights to Keep Her Job

Suspended Judge Nana Makhubele is seeking to overturn a ruling of misconduct and halt her impeachment process by Parliament.

Mar 3 • 14:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jigawa sacks Shari’a Court judge for corruption

The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission has retired a Shari’a Court judge due to corruption and misconduct following an investigation.

Mar 3 • 09:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: The judge Siliņeviča, who is being prosecuted for fraud and is suspended, continues to work in the justice sector

Judge Siliņeviča, currently under investigation for fraud, continues to serve in a different capacity within the justice system despite her suspension.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Crime of Distortion of Law’: Judges Warn Possible Punishments for Yang Seung-tae and Concerns Over Avoiding Criminal Trials

Judges express concerns over the vagueness of proposed legislation targeting judicial misconduct, highlighting potential deterrents to protecting social minorities and clarifying legal interpretations.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG1 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

This article summarizes key events and stories from Brazil, including political developments and social issues.

Feb 25 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Victims of the storm file a lawsuit against the judge in Catarroja and request nullification of the proceedings due to her husband's intervention

Victims of a storm in Catarroja have filed a lawsuit against Judge Nuria Ruiz Tobarra, demanding the nullification of the investigation due to alleged improper intervention by her husband.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Lifting of immunity for Pavlos Polakis for the 13th time

The Greek Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of SYRIZA MP Pavlos Polakis for the 13th time, following a complaint regarding ethical misconduct related to judicial influence.

Feb 19 • 13:29 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The harsh accusation against a former prosecutor in a trial against police for stealing drug shipments and inventing cases

Claudio Scapolan, a former prosecutor, is accused of being a key player in a criminal organization involved in drug theft and falsifying legal documents, though he has not yet been formally tried for his charges.

Feb 17 • 23:10 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
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Judicial Sexual Scandal: A Story of Power, Fear, and 90 Signatures

A disturbing investigation into allegations of sexual harassment involving a judge at the Regional Court in Ostrava reveals a culture of misconduct within Czech judicial institutions.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STJ diverges in judging allegations of sexual abuse in two courts

The STJ took swift action against a minister accused of sexual misconduct, while a similar case involving a judge has seen significantly less urgency.

Feb 13 • 19:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judiciary Council sanctions federal judge for irregularities in amparos

The Judicial Discipline Tribunal in Mexico has suspended a federal judge for one year due to professional misconduct and incompetence following a complaint from a federal deputy.

Feb 13 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF cites law on indications of crimes committed by magistrates when delivering report to STF on Vorcaro's phone

The Federal Police of Brazil reported to the Supreme Federal Court regarding suspicious activities related to magistrates after examining Daniel Vorcaro's phone.

Feb 12 • 00:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Sang-min, accused of serious misconduct, to receive first trial verdict today; will he face a heavy sentence after Han Deok-soo?

Former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min is set to receive his first trial verdict today amid accusations related to serious violations during a state of emergency.

Feb 11 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ana Millán, the 'sheriff' of Ayuso in the Madrid PP under scrutiny by the justice system and who 'understands power as a service to the party'

Ana Millán, a key figure in the Madrid PP, is under judicial investigation for alleged misconduct amid political controversies involving her party's leadership.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

STJ may remove minister accused of harassment after opening of inquiry

Judges of the STJ recommend that Minister Marco Buzzi be removed following allegations of sexual misconduct, with a majority expected to vote for his compulsory retirement after the inquiry concludes.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Disciplinary Tribunal has received 204 reports of sexual, labor, and gender violence

In its first 120 days of operation, the new Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal received 204 reports of misconduct from staff of the newly elected Federal Judicial Power.

Feb 3 • 09:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Daniel Deutsch confronts judge Ana Lovrinov: The judge is trying everything so that my property will not be returned

Daniel Deutsch accuses judge Ana Lovrinov of bias and misconduct in his ongoing legal disputes regarding property restitution.

Jan 3 • 10:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Turudić: Obersnel's question is legitimate. It should have started much earlier

Chief State Attorney Ivan Turudić discussed key judicial processes for 2025, responding to criticisms regarding current indictments and touching on former Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel's allegations of misconduct.

Dec 31 • 09:31 UTC

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