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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Fringe Benefits': a retired judge complained about the lack of snacks and coffee for magistrates during a trial at the STF

During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

How to Utilize the First Instance Judgment for 'Yoon Again' [Im Jae-sung's Together with Law]

The article discusses the implications of the recent first-instance judgment regarding the charge of insurrection against Yoon Seok-youl and others, emphasizing the legal reasoning and the broader context of judicial proceedings in South Korea.

Feb 26 • 20:18 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsoukalas to Marinakis: Ask the Prime Minister why he violates every notion of the rule of law and does not implement the Supreme Court's decision

PASOK spokesperson Kostas Tsoukalas criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for not respecting the Supreme Court's rulings and questions government accountability regarding judicial matters.

Feb 26 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Thursday, February 26, 2026

A summary of various news highlights including political conflicts, crime, education concerns, festival announcements, and serious allegations in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 16:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bartosz Pilitowski: The election of judges to the KRS is not 'rocket science' but a test of the state's seriousness

Bartosz Pilitowski discusses the upcoming election of judges to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland, emphasizing the need for clear procedures and respect for judges' will to avoid further crises in the judicial system.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Juana Rivas's son accuses his father of causing him 'a hell' in which he feared for his life

Gabriel Arcuri, the son of Juana Rivas, has accused his father, Francesco Arcuri, of subjecting him and his brother to abusive conditions, fearing for their lives during a court hearing in Italy.

Feb 26 • 15:48 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Showed understanding: medical student remains free after rape

A medical student who raped a fellow student has had his sentence suspended, leading to public outcry and protests.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Surprising Decision: The Conviction of Democracy Activist Is Nullified

A Hong Kong court unexpectedly overturned the fraud conviction of democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is still serving a 20-year sentence for other charges.

Feb 26 • 12:12 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Constitutional Court: In certain cases, the lack of opportunity to renew civil proceedings does not contradict the Constitution

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania ruled that not allowing the renewal of civil proceedings in specific circumstances is constitutionally permissible.

Feb 26 • 10:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Victim of femicide reported 10 police incidents and had two protective orders denied before being murdered by ex

Júlia Gabriela Bravin Trovão was murdered following a history of reported abuse, having filed 10 police reports against her ex-partner with inadequate judicial protection.

Feb 26 • 10:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Judicial Weighing

An insider announces their resignation from the judiciary, criticizing the judicial system and how citizens struggle to find justice.

Feb 26 • 05:00 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

TJ-MG used 'distinguishing' to acquit at least 41 defendants for sexual abuse of vulnerable individuals in 4 years

The Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais has acquitted over 40 defendants of severe sexual crimes by applying the legal principle of 'distinguishing' between cases.

Feb 26 • 03:00 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)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The STF sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle and Anderson, with additional damages to be paid to their families.

Feb 25 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man convicted of raping a girl is arrested after judge reconsiders decision in MG

A man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais has been arrested after a judge revoked a prior decision that had absolved him.

Feb 25 • 22:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Opposition to Increasing Supreme Court Justices has Weak Logical Grounds

The article discusses the ongoing debate and opposition concerning the proposed increase of Supreme Court justices in South Korea, highlighting the law enforcement's concerns and criticisms of the current arguments against the proposal.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Relatives Demand Review After Father Who Died Regretfully - Hino Town Incident, Retrial Ahead

The relatives of a man who died regrettably after being wrongfully accused in the Hino Town Incident are calling for a retrial and reform of the judicial system following a landmark Supreme Court decision.

Feb 25 • 20:00 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Less than a month in prison: fired 180 shots at a neighbor's house and was released

A man who shot 180 rounds at a neighbor's house in Mar del Plata was arrested and released after less than a month in prison.

Feb 25 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge's wife who released PCC leader acted in rulings, reveals CNJ

The wife of Judge Divoncir Schereiner Maran, Viviane Alves Gomes de Paula, is implicated in a CNJ report concerning her influence over judicial decisions related to the release of PCC leader Gerson Palermo in 2020.

Feb 25 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Athens Court: Lawyer Carried a Weapon During a Trial – What the Association of Judges and Prosecutors States

A lawyer was caught carrying a gun during a criminal trial at the Athens Court, raising significant concerns about security in judicial premises, according to a statement from the Association of Judges and Prosecutors.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Faster Path to the Profession of Court Guardian

The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for court guardians and clarifying regulations within the judicial guardian service.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Avimukteshwaranand say about the anticipatory bail petition?

Avimukteshwaranand has made statements regarding the anticipatory bail petition.

Feb 25 • 08:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The return of the Pavia system and the strange relationships with prosecutor Venditti

A judicial source reveals the collapse of the Pavia system following the sentencing of former regional councilor Massimo Adriatici to 12 years for the murder of Younes El Boussettaoui.

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

Michał Długosz: Judicial Unreasonableness, or Very Slow Courts

The article discusses the issue of judicial unreasonableness and the delays in the Polish court system.

Feb 25 • 03:50 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paraíba Court Denies Habeas Corpus and Maintains Arrest of Hytalo Santos and Husband

The Paraíba Court of Justice upheld the preventive detention of influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband Israel Natã Vicente, rejecting a habeas corpus request after their conviction for producing and sharing sexual content involving minors.

Feb 24 • 20:10 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State courts spend 67% of their budget on staff, and expenses grow faster than revenue

State judicial institutions in Brazil allocated over R$ 62.5 billion for salaries in 2024, which accounts for 67% of their total budgets.

Feb 24 • 18:30 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Turning Point for Trump? He May Face the Judges Face to Face Now.

Donald Trump may come face-to-face with judges he publicly criticized after losing a significant legal battle regarding his trade policies.

Feb 24 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The leaders of the 'patriotic police' minimize their maneuvers against the Pujol in the trial

High-ranking police officials have downplayed their involvement in illicit operations against former Catalan president Jordi Pujol during a trial.

Feb 24 • 13:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Lay Judge Voted for Malin's Baby to be Taken - Regrets it

A social services agency in Örebro faces criticism over the removal of a baby due to incorrect information regarding the mother's intellectual capacity, with the lay judge involved expressing regret over their decision.

Feb 24 • 13:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court Calls National Judges Conference on Judicial Reform Law on the 25th... Attention on Public Backlash

The Supreme Court of South Korea is holding a national judges conference on the 25th to discuss the proposed 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws,' facing staunch opposition from judges regarding their constitutionality.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

What is known about the ruling that acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in MG

A Brazilian court has acquitted a man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, despite a prior conviction, raising serious concerns about the handling of sexual abuse cases involving minors.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Chief Justice is Entering [Cartoon]

A cartoon depicting the entrance of the Chief Justice of Korea.

Feb 24 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Valencia Court orders the opening of a trial against Mónica Oltra against the criteria of the investigating judge

The Valencia Court has ordered a trial against former Vice President Mónica Oltra for allegedly covering up sexual abuse committed by her ex-husband.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Residents of a city in MG report apprehension after acquittal of a man accused of rape

After a man's acquittal for raping a 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais, local residents express concerns about his return and the town's reputation.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

American law professor: The Epstein files should never have been published

Professor Daniel Richman raises significant ethical and institutional concerns regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, emphasizing the impact on privacy and the judicial system.

Feb 24 • 03:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Widow of Marielle says that the trial of the masterminds in the STF can serve as an example against impunity

Mônica Benício, the widow of Marielle Franco, expresses high hopes for the upcoming trial of those responsible for the murder of Marielle and Anderson Gomes at the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court Calls National Court Directors' Meeting on 25th to Discuss the 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' Proposed by the Democratic Party

The Supreme Court of South Korea will hold a national court directors' meeting on the 25th to discuss the upcoming 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' driven by the Democratic Party.

Feb 24 • 01:24 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on super salaries is part of the adjustment in the justice system

The suspension of indemnity payments without legal provisions in the public service addresses excessive payments within Brazil's judicial system, which are estimated at R$ 20 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Courts Ignore STJ Understanding on Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Persons

Brazilian courts have been disregarding a summary from the Superior Court of Justice regarding sexual abuse of vulnerable individuals, resulting in the acquittal of adult offenders.

Feb 23 • 18:00 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increase of Supreme Court Justices as a Means to Alleviate Trial Backlog... Need for Measures to Address Concerns of Undermining Lower Courts

The proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in South Korea raises concerns about potential undermining of lower courts while aiming to resolve trial backlogs.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC

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