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🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor Palovič acquitted in the case of 100,000 euros bribery to cover up the investigation of Carlton

A specialized court in Banská Bystrica has acquitted prosecutor Bystrík Palovič of charges related to bribery and abuse of public office.

Feb 26 • 17:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Murder Trial Against 19-Year-Old: 15-Year-Old Stabbed – Prosecution Calls for Long Juvenile Sentence

A 19-year-old woman is facing a lengthy juvenile sentence for the murder of a 15-year-old, as prosecutors demand 14 to 15 years in prison, while the defense argues for a much lighter sentence.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Former Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens has Died

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

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Good for him, commented the girl on the stabbing of her mother's ex-partner. The court sentenced her to 12 years in prison

A girl was sentenced to 12 years in prison for making comments about the stabbing of her mother's ex-partner.

Feb 26 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Now speaks the Thai woman accused of 78 serious human trafficking cases: 'I want to apologize for what has happened'

A Thai coordinator accused of multiple serious human trafficking charges expressed deep remorse during the conclusion of Finland's largest human trafficking trial.

Feb 26 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Metastasis Case: Next Monday the trial resumes for the lawyer who attempted to evade prosecution by running for assembly member

The trial for lawyer Armado F. I. resumes on March 2 after he sought to escape legal repercussions by participating in elections.

Feb 26 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Weak Meat': prison director in SC involved with inmate's girlfriend and arrested for corruption

The director of a prison in Santa Catarina was arrested on suspicion of corruption after allegedly intervening in legal proceedings due to his relationship with an inmate's girlfriend.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Conviction of Steina confirmed

The Icelandic Supreme Court upheld the conviction of nurse Steina Árnadóttir for manslaughter due to negligence in the death of a patient.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice suspends supplementary election in Senador Sá scheduled for Sunday

The Superior Electoral Court has temporarily suspended supplementary elections in Senador Sá, Ceará, after a legal appeal by the city's mayor, Bel Júnior, who faced removal from office.

Feb 26 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MS Hospital Is Convicted After False Syphilis Diagnosis in Mother and Newborn

A hospital in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, has been ordered to pay damages after mistakenly informing a mother and her newborn that they tested positive for syphilis.

Feb 26 • 14:10 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to six years in prison for raping stepdaughter

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

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Man in his 40s charged with aggravated sexual assault of children under 14 years

A man in his 40s from Sunnmøre has been charged with aggravated sexual assault against children under 14 years.

Feb 26 • 13:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Dog attacked two people – woman convicted and dog euthanized

A woman has been convicted after her unleashed dog attacked two individuals in Sweden, resulting in the dog's euthanization.

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Extortion group or family estate division? Arigo Toro disputes evidence in court and rejects prosecutor's claims

Arigo Toro contests evidence presented against him in a court case involving allegations of extortion and clarifies his stance on the ongoing legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

First Tripartite Consultation in the 11th Re-trial Request for the Nabari Poisoned Wine Incident

The 11th retrial request for the Nabari poisoned wine incident led to its first tripartite consultation involving the Nagoya High Court, the Nagoya High Public Prosecutor's Office, and the defense team.

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Shown Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

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.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Showed Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

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.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A new turn in the resonant murder case of a 15-year-old – the decision was influenced by unexpected requests

The recent court session in the murder case of a 15-year-old revealed that new procedural documents had been submitted, prompting a delay in proceedings.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

USA: 45-Day Imprisonment for 25-Year-Old Who Gave Alcohol to a Bird

A 25-year-old American has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for giving alcohol to a protected bird in Los Angeles.

Feb 26 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

David Sánchez refuses to inform the Audiencia of Badajoz of his address and will personally collect notifications at the judicial headquarters

David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, brother of the Spanish Prime Minister, continues to refuse to disclose his current address for legal proceedings regarding his alleged involvement in corruption.

Feb 26 • 11:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Inspection Summoned Prosecutors Dealing with the Bitcoin Case

The Czech General Inspection of Security Forces has summoned prosecutors for clarification regarding a high-profile bitcoin case involving allegations against the former Minister of Justice.

Feb 26 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office seeks to revoke Tõnis Mölder's diplomatic immunity

The Prosecutor's Office in Estonia has requested the Chancellor of Justice to propose to the Riigikogu the revocation of Tõnis Mölder's diplomatic immunity, necessary for sending his criminal case to court.

Feb 26 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fake doctor who faked his own death goes to trial for the death of a patient in Sorocaba

Fernando Henrique Dardis, a fake doctor, is on trial for the murder of patient Helena Rodrigues, after having previously faked his own death to escape legal consequences.

Feb 26 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kozani: Theft from chapel solved – Legal case against a 47-year-old

Police in Kozani have solved a theft case involving the chapel of a local church, leading to legal action against a 47-year-old Greek national.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Direct Defense Against the Constitutional Complaint’ Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae... Did It Follow the ‘Plan’ of the Yang Seung-taek Judicial Scandal Documents?

The South Korean National Assembly is on the brink of passing an amendment that allows constitutional complaints against court rulings, which has sparked significant bureaucratic resistance led by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Roula Pispirigkou: Is she getting out of prison? The request, the 'loophole', and the crucial percentage

Roula Pispirigkou, imprisoned for murdering her three children, is attempting to secure her release due to her poor health and a potential legal 'loophole' regarding disability percentages.

Feb 26 • 08:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Jimmy Lai has been vindicated

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

Feb 26 • 04:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Compare the decisions of the judge who acquitted and convicted a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl

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.

Feb 26 • 03:01 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who pays the bill for irresponsibility in nature?

An Austrian climber, Thomas P., is facing legal scrutiny for the death of his girlfriend, Kerstin G., from hypothermia while climbing Grossglockner, raising questions about responsibility in outdoor activities.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking News] Kim Byung-ki's First Appearance Before the Police... 13 Allegations Including Campaign Bribery

Independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki, embroiled in 13 various allegations including illegal political funding, appeared before the police for the first time as a suspect on the 26th of the month.

Feb 26 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends auction of Ana Hickmann and Alexandre Corrêa's mansion in Itu

A São Paulo court has suspended the auction of a mansion owned by TV presenter Ana Hickmann and her ex-husband, Alexandre Corrêa, following a legal challenge.

Feb 25 • 23:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A 'gigantic hoax': the incredible story of the university professor who invented a 'false Nobel' to claim it for himself

A university professor in France is accused of fabricating a prestigious academic award and falsely obtaining recognition for it.

Feb 25 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals pretend to be lawyer, judge, and prosecutor and simulate virtual hearing to scam merchant in PR

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

Feb 25 • 22:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert for those who use ITIN: Justice authorizes the IRS to share immigrant addresses with ICE

A federal court has authorized the IRS to share addresses of immigrants with ICE, posing a risk to immigrants who file taxes using an ITIN.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The Marielle Franco case has already convicted 14 people and has pending lawsuits

The conviction of those involved in Marielle Franco's murder does not conclude all ongoing legal actions related to the case, with 14 people already found guilty and more trials expected.

Feb 25 • 21:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealed that the Department of Justice hid FBI interviews about an accusation against Donald Trump

Democratic lawmakers allege legal violations following the revelation that the Department of Justice concealed FBI witness interviews related to a sexual assault accusation against Donald Trump.

Feb 25 • 21:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

9 Clue-like clues in the Epstein case: a monstrous and sprawling file where suicides abound

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

Feb 25 • 21:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor's comment prompts retrial for man convicted of child sex offences

A man convicted of child sex offences is set to be retried due to a significant breach of protocol by the prosecutor during the trial.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB1 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The article discusses recent legal news, including defendants beginning to serve sentences, ongoing appeals, and the response of various officials to recent judicial decisions in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 1st Edition - on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The article discusses various legal cases and political developments in Brazil, including discussions around sentencing and law enforcement issues.

Feb 25 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaé - Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The article discusses recent significant legal and political events in Brazil, including ongoing prosecutions and legislative changes.

Feb 25 • 19:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

One of the convicts in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa requested nullification of the sentence and a new trial

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

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Notebooks of the Bribes: The Trial Court Rejected an Attempt by Ricardo Jaime to Dismiss One of the Judges

In a legal move, Ricardo Jaime's attempt to disqualify judge Fernando Canero on grounds of perceived bias has been rejected by the Federal Oral Court No. 7.

Feb 25 • 18:46 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Romeo and Juliet' Exception Cited in Ruling, but Does Not Apply to Vulnerable Rape Case in MG

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.

Feb 25 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF condemns Brazão brothers for the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes; see what happens next

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has convicted the Brazão brothers for the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes, leading to significant legal consequences for the defendants.

Feb 25 • 18:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The mega real estate scam of the L'Abbate clan will go to trial with 5 detainees and the demands of the scammed to recover their savings

A major real estate fraud attributed to the L'Abbate clan is advancing to a public trial with five individuals detained, while victims seek to recover their lost savings.

Feb 25 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge overturns decision and sentences man who raped 12-year-old girl in MG

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.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC

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