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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The trial against the Argentine lawyer accused of racism in Brazil begins: what penalties she faces

Agostina Pรกez, a 29-year-old Argentine lawyer, faces a trial in Brazil where she is accused of three counts of racial injury, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

It Wasn't About the Money. Rapper Hard Rico Admits to Extortion and Robbery in Court

Czech rapper Hard Rico confessed in court to charges of extortion and robbery, indicating a shift in his legal troubles and public image.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Millionaire for a Day: Understand the Dismissal of Witnesses in the Case of the Driver Who Received R$ 131 Million by Mistake

The Brazilian justice system has dismissed witness testimonies in a high-profile case involving a driver who mistakenly received over R$ 131 million from Bradesco bank.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Caregiver receives 600,000 euros from an elderly man with Parkinson's disease, the Court of Cassation: 'Legitimate'

A caregiver was awarded 630,000 euros and a car by an elderly man with Parkinson's, a gesture deemed legitimate by Italy's Supreme Court despite family objections.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trial of Tempe: The president of the Athens Bar Association calls on all lawyers to rise to the occasion

The president of the Athens Bar Association urges lawyers to uphold legal proceedings during the trial concerning the Tempe tragedy in Greece.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Full load of controversial proposals: Useless, says legal expert

Experts interviewed by Iltalehti criticize the government's proposal for groundless fixed-term employment contracts.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Crime & Justice

Dismisses case of selling sex to a minor

The Norwegian police have dismissed the case against a Chinese woman in her fifties who was accused of sexual relations with minors aged 14 to 16 due to uncertainty about the age of the customer.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Kyoto Animation Incident: Appeal Withdrawal Challenged by Death Row Prisoner's Lawyer

The lawyer of death row inmate Shinji Aoba has filed an objection to the Osaka High Court's decision deeming the withdrawal of his appeal valid in the Kyoto Animation arson murder case.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: The Time for Justice โ€“ 36 Defendants on Trial for the Tragedy with 57 Dead

The trial begins for 36 defendants related to the Tempi train disaster in Greece that resulted in 57 fatalities.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

The trial for the tragedy in the Tempi region begins โ€“ 36 defendants in court

The trial for the deadly train crash in Tempi, Greece, that killed 57 people, including many young adults, begins today with 36 defendants facing charges related to the incident.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Victory for Same-Sex Couples in NSA. What Consequences Will It Have for Polish Offices?

The Polish Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) has raised concerns about the country's refusal to recognize and transcribe foreign same-sex marriage certificates, leading to a ruling from the EU Court of Justice supporting these couples' rights.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Will Resume on May 30

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been postponed to May 30, 2026, after connectivity issues and defense complaints.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grandad 'drug mule' fighting for life in Chile jail amid desperate legal race

British pensioner Billy Eastment, accused of drug smuggling, is critically ill in a Chilean prison as legal efforts to secure his release are hindered by challenges in contacting his family.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

George Tsagkarakis: How did he acquire the Gospel? โ€“ The family drama of the 'money maker'

George Tsagkarakis, a renowned art dealer in Greece, is facing serious legal charges including embezzlement and fraud, which he vehemently denies.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Attempted Murder of Count โ€“ Charged with Running Drug Center

A man has been charged with operating a significant drug depot and attempting to murder a count in Gamla Stan in 2009.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN report on prosecutor Karim Khan

The ICC is set to review a report by a panel of judges that disputes findings from a UN inquiry regarding misconduct allegations against chief prosecutor Karim Khan.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Reinstated with Defenders of the Accused in the Encuentro Prison

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been reinstated, with lawyers for the accused traveling to prison to meet their clients in preparation for the legal proceedings.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The shocking sentence: Poste Italiane forced to compensate Hannoun

Poste Italiane has been ordered to compensate Mohammad Hannoun, alleged head of Hamas in Italy, for legal costs amounting to over 8,000 euros despite his involvement in a significant investigation into terrorist financing.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Juan Bautista Mahiques, Minister of Justice: 'I fully trust the President and his explanations'

Juan Bautista Mahiques, the new Minister of Justice of Argentina, expresses confidence in President Milei while discussing political dynamics affecting judicial appointments and other legal matters in an interview.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

1) The real scandal would be not changing a justice system that is no longer just

The article argues that Italy's justice system is in dire need of reform to ensure it serves and protects citizens rather than burdening them.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

An referee who trains with a team. Now let's align ourselves with civilized countries

The article discusses the need for judges in the legal system to maintain impartiality and independence, emphasizing that they should not have close ties to the teams they oversee, akin to a referee training solely with one sports team.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK's Anonymous Criminals Now - 'Grandma' Mary Bell to Maxine Carr's 'New Boobs'

The article discusses the controversial lifelong anonymity granted to some of the UK's most notorious criminals, examining the reasons behind these legal protections and the debates surrounding them.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Family courts in England and Wales โ€˜not good enoughโ€™ for women and children, minister says

A government minister in the UK has criticized the family courts in England and Wales as inadequate, announcing reforms aimed at prioritizing child welfare and improving the legal process for women and children.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'AI should assist, but the decision will always be made by humans...', said CJI Suryakant

India's Chief Justice Suryakant asserted the role of AI in the judicial process during a seminar, emphasizing that while AI can assist with legal tasks, final decisions must remain solely in human hands.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Dancer Monica Chaudhary threatened to adopt Islam, made serious allegations against the Loni police

Haryanvi dancer Monica Chaudhary has accused the Loni police in Ghaziabad of illegally detaining her brother and denying him legal assistance.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

โ€œHe fought.โ€ What the forensic consultancy says about Garlasco

New revelations in the Garlasco case suggest the victim may have fought back against their attacker, potentially altering previous legal conclusions.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Have waited long for compensation and are considering legal action against the state

The article discusses groups in Iceland who have been waiting for compensation and are now contemplating legal action against the government.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Hearing Suspended and Defense of the Accused Must Move to the Encuentro Prison

The specialized Criminal Guarantees Tribunal suspended the trial hearing of the Triple A case and ordered the defense attorneys to move to the Encuentro Prison in Santa Elena.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Process initiated against ร‰rik โ€˜El Terribleโ€™, former official and former boxer, for alleged sexual abuse

ร‰rik โ€˜El Terribleโ€™, a former Tijuana city official and four-time world boxing champion, has been linked to a legal process for aggravated sexual abuse following a nearly 24-hour hearing.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Joseph Duggar's wife released on bond after being charged

Kendra Duggar, wife of reality TV star Joseph Duggar, was released on bail after being charged with endangering the welfare of a minor amidst her husband's serious legal troubles involving child molestation.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor's Office states it will not provide information to defense of alias 'Pipo' due to restrictions of international legal assistance

The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has denied a request from the defense of Wilmer Chavarrรญa, alias 'Pipo', for access to recordings related to the criminal case involving the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Debts Over 140,000 Euros: Con Artist Tarmo Tsauram Has Nearly One Hundred Frauds on His Conscience

Tarmo Tsauram, a notorious con artist in Estonia, is facing legal proceedings for multiple frauds committed between 2020 and 2022, involving the misuse of identities to secure loans and installment contracts.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pazo de Meirรกs: It belonged to a writer, Franco appropriated it, and now Spanish justice restores it

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that the Pazo de Meirรกs, a property appropriated by dictator Francisco Franco, should be returned to the State after a prolonged legal battle.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors stopped Suzanne Morphew's cremation at the last minute, and say Barry Morphew ordered it: docs

Prosecutors intervened to halt the cremation of Suzanne Morphew after her husband Barry Morphew allegedly authorized it amidst ongoing murder charges against him.

Mar 21 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Enough with the system that turns a blind eye to judicial errors

The Italian government is committed to reforming the legal system to create a more efficient and just society for future generations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

R. Jakลกtys, imprisoned for the sexual exploitation of minors, has filed a lawsuit regarding the behavior of a prison guard

R. Jakลกtys has filed a legal complaint seeking compensation for non-material damages due to alleged improper conduct by a prison officer.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

Woman in Georgia charged with murder after taking abortion medication

A 31-year-old woman in Georgia has been charged with murder after she took abortion medication and gave birth to a premature baby who died shortly after.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice forms a dedicated investigation team for the Daejeon factory fire... 'Thorough identification of responsibility'

The South Korean Ministry of Justice has established a dedicated investigation team to determine the causes and accountability for a recent factory fire in Daejeon that resulted in multiple casualties.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from readers: There are other steps missing, Mahiques doctrine, nonsense

The article discusses readers' letters emphasizing the need for more democratic reforms in Argentina and critiques the current legal doctrine under the Ministry of Justice.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

New Orleans attorneys found guilty in plot to stage vehicle accidents for payouts

Two personal injury attorneys in New Orleans were found guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to stage vehicle accidents for insurance payouts.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Sex at Grรถna Lund's classic ride โ€“ Employee had a panic attack

A couple engaged in sexual intercourse on a ride at Grรถna Lund amusement park, causing a panic attack for an employee who witnessed the incident.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice denies request from the City Hall and demands measures within 48 hours in areas affected by gullies in Buriticupu

The Maranhรฃo Justice has ordered the Buriticupu City Hall to address urgent measures regarding areas affected by gullies within 48 hours after the local government failed to comply with previous legal orders.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Justice Minister Hubig: Hubig wants to take legal action against AI porn

Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig plans to introduce stricter laws against AI-generated pornography and abuse, responding to a growing concern over digital violence.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

"Ten thousand to whoever gets naked" and other key phrases in the accusation against Marcelo Porcel for sexual abuse

Marcelo Porcel, facing accusations of sexual abuse, asserts his innocence and plans to submit written statements in response to the allegations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than a month after the crime, four of the five defendants for rape at the Vasco-AC lodging are in prison

Four of five athletes from Vasco-AC accused of collective and vulnerable rape have been imprisoned following their indictment by the Public Ministry of Acre.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Sentenced to 24 years for murdering his ex-girlfriend, a man pending another trial for killing another ex-partner

A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, while also facing another trial for the murder of a previous partner.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Valet claimed self-defense in trial that convicted him for killing beaten neighbor: 'I was afraid for my life'; VIDEO

A valet in Brazil was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the death of his neighbor, which he claims was an act of self-defense during their encounter.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

SK: Fire Chief Accused of Arson

A fire chief employed by Satakunta's rescue service has been charged with arson for deliberately starting a fire that caused significant damage.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Collien Fernandes: German Criminal Law Sets Priorities Like in the 1950s

Actress and presenter Collien Fernandes discusses her decision to file a complaint against her ex-partner in Spain rather than Germany, revealing issues with the German legal system.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Analysis: Who will define Vorcaro's plea bargain is the system

The outcome of Daniel Vorcaro's plea deal will depend more on the institutional, legal, and investigative systems than on Vorcaro himself.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:40 UTC

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