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The chief prosecutor in Buenos Aires has called for life sentences for three youths originally sentenced to 15 years for their roles in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa.

The prosecutor's office in Rio Grande do Sul has charged former law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa with sexual crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

Katrine, a Norwegian woman, has been released on parole after spending 19 months in a Spanish prison for the alleged murder of her husband, for which she claims self-defense.

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

The Minas Gerais Court asserts that Judge Magid Nauef Láuar's decision regarding a rape case will not influence the administrative investigation against him for possible misconduct.

A retired police commissioner in Lagos revealed the systemic failures of Nigeria's criminal justice system, emphasizing that police officers often act under resource constraints, making them victims of the system themselves.

Former Estonian Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens passed away at the age of 49.

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.

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of his stepdaughter.

A Lithuanian man who killed three people in a car crash in the UK has been released from prison after serving only three years and subsequently deported back to Lithuania.

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

A Belgian appeals court upheld a controversial decision to suspend the prison sentence of a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his 'considerate' behavior.

A Belgian court confirms the suspension of a five-year prison sentence for a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his good character as justification.

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.

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

A Hong Kong appeal court has overturned a fraud conviction against media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.

A judge in Brazil reversed his initial decision and convicted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, acknowledging previous oversights regarding the victim's vulnerability.

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.

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.

A merchant in Paranavaí, Brazil, was scammed after criminals posed as legal figures and conducted a fake virtual hearing.

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.

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.

The article highlights key moments and clues in the Epstein case, illustrating the long history of ignored allegations and failures in the legal system.

A heated political clash unfolded in the Greek Parliament regarding the exhumation processes and laboratory examinations for the victims of the Tempi tragedy.

Lucas Pertossi, convicted in the murder case of Fernando Báez Sosa, has requested the nullification of his sentence and a new trial.

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.

A Brazilian court initially absolved a man accused of statutory rape after citing a perceived 'Romeo and Juliet' exception involving a relationship with a 12-year-old girl, but the ruling was later overturned following public outrage.

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.

The Greek political party MERA25 has expressed strong opposition to the trial of its secretary, Yanis Varoufakis, accusing the government of manipulating the justice system for political reasons.

A judge in Brazil has overturned a previous acquittal and sentenced a man for raping a 12-year-old girl, following an appeal from the Public Ministry.

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.

A British man, mistakenly released while awaiting trial for rape, misses his court date due to a skiing accident, leading to the postponement of the trial to June.

Justice Clarence Thomas critiques the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling for unnecessarily broadening legal precedent regarding communication between defendants and their attorneys during trial recesses.

A Brazilian judge has reversed an earlier acquittal and convicted a man for the rape of a 12-year-old girl, also sentencing the girl's mother for neglecting to report the crime.

The TJ-SP upheld the acquittal of former Big Brother Brasil contestant Felipe Prior in a rape case from 2018, concluding that criminal responsibility was not proven.

A Polish man, Piotr P., has been imprisoned for over 20 years for a murder he did not commit, as new evidence points to another individual being responsible for the crime.

Rapper Oruam, who is wanted by the authorities, has released a new music video featuring him wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet while discussing the Brazilian justice system.

A woman has been acquitted of charges related to smuggling a GPS tracker into a prison for communication with convicted murderer Philip Patrick Westh due to insufficient evidence regarding its communication capabilities.

A former priest in Denmark has been sentenced to five months in prison for possessing over 80,000 files containing child sexual exploitation material.

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.

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for the rape of three underage boys in Oslo, with his defense attorney planning to appeal the decision.

True crime enthusiasts are reacting passionately to a new docuseries that explores gripping criminal cases.

The appeal regarding the murder of Jonas Aarseth Henriksen will be heard by the Borgarting Court of Appeal starting March 17, 2025.

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.

An individual has been sentenced to six months in prison for assaulting a man with a motorcycle chain in Iceland.

A detention warden in Iceland has been placed on leave due to suspicions of misconduct.

Stefano Bandecchi, a local politician and president of the province of Terni, advocates for a reform of the justice system in Italy, emphasizing that the issue transcends political affiliations.

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to allow a retrial for Hiroshi Sakihara, posthumously convicted of murder and robbery in the Hino Town case, leading to emotional reactions from the victim's family.

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.

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.