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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is sentenced to 24 years in prison for accident that killed 5-year-old in RS

A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for causing a traffic accident that resulted in the death of five-year-old Endriel de Camargo Borges in Brazil.

Mar 7 • 01:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Fooled and Forced to Eat Dog Food – Unique Verdict

Three Polish men have been victims of human trafficking and exploitation in southern Sweden, leading to a landmark sentencing of a 35-year-old man to nearly three years in prison.

Mar 3 • 12:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

December 3 Coup: Legal Standards and Historical Evaluation [Column by Ahn Byung-wook]

The article discusses the sentencing of Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for his role in the December 3 coup attempt, analyzing the legal ramifications and broader implications for democracy in South Korea.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Court of Appeal overturns fraud conviction against Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court of appeal has overturned a lower court's conviction against media mogul and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, impacting both the conviction and sentencing for fraud.

Feb 26 • 02:25 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)
Crime & Justice

Judge who acquitted 35-year-old man for raping 12-year-old girl reverses decision and convicts defendant

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.

Feb 25 • 16:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan jailed after 6th arrest in 5 years

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role in 'Home Improvement', has been sentenced to 16 months in jail following multiple arrests for DUI-related incidents.

Feb 24 • 17:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Choi Si-won of Super Junior to Take Legal Action After Political Controversy Following Yoon Seok-yeol’s Sentencing

Choi Si-won faces backlash for a post on social media interpreted as a political statement following the sentencing of former President Yoon Seok-yeol, prompting his agency to announce potential legal action.

Feb 22 • 01:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Prosecutor: "Significant regret over first trial sentence for insurrection"... Yoon's legal team: "A mere formality"

The special prosecutor expressed significant regret over the sentencing of former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life imprisonment for insurrection, while Yoon's defense team dismissed the proceedings as a formality.

Feb 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[View Briefing] Yoon Suk-yeol's 'leader of the coup' sentence

The article discusses the sentencing of Yoon Suk-yeol as the 'leader of the coup' and its implications for his political future.

Feb 19 • 00:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Suk-yeol's treason verdict, sentencing at 3 PM today... death penalty or lesser sentence?

The first-instance verdict for former President Yoon Suk-yeol on treason charges will be delivered, marking a significant legal judgment in a case involving a sitting president accused of rebellion.

Feb 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Is Penetration Necessary? Chhattisgarh HC's Decision on Rape

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that without penetration, ejaculation is not considered rape but rather an attempted rape, leading to a change in the trial court's sentencing and clarification of IPC 375.

Feb 18 • 15:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The sentencing of Yoon Seok-yeol: the judiciary's 'will to uphold the constitution' is being watched by the entire nation

The first-instance sentencing trial for Yoon Seok-yeol, charged with leading a rebellion, is set for the 19th, with a significant public focus on the judiciary's integrity and the legal ramifications of his alleged actions.

Feb 18 • 09:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supporters of Yoon Seok-youl say 'It's not a rebellion' before sentencing... the name change is 'cyber propaganda'

Supporters of former President Yoon Seok-youl insist that the emergency martial law he declared was legal, despite recent guilty verdicts against key aides in rebellion-related charges.

Feb 18 • 02:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Use of artificial intelligence in judges' sentencing lacks regulation in Ecuador

Ecuador lacks regulatory frameworks governing the use of artificial intelligence in judicial sentencing, raising concerns over the accuracy and motivation behind judicial decisions.

Feb 16 • 12:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposed Amendments to the Penal Code Favorable to a Doctor Awaiting Sentencing for Drug Handling

Proposed amendments to Lithuania's Penal Code could lead to a more lenient sentence for biomedicine doctorate Ada Darinskas, who has connections to a well-known figure in the local business community, as stated by a legal committee official.

Feb 12 • 06:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy figure, faces sentencing over national security charges

Jimmy Lai, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate, is facing sentencing for national security violations after a long legal battle that has raised international concern over his treatment and health.

Feb 9 • 00:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Eight Years in Prison in Hungary: Protests Against the Maja T. Ruling

Protests erupted in Hungary over the sentencing of non-binary individual Maja T. to eight years in prison for their involvement in attacks against alleged right-wing extremists, while Germany's Foreign Minister commented on the matter's legal status and ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Feb 5 • 13:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Brazil: a judge orders the transfer of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to a prison with 'more favorable' conditions

A Brazilian judge has ordered the immediate transfer of former President Jair Bolsonaro to a prison with more favorable conditions following his sentencing to 27 years for attempted coup.

Jan 15 • 21:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

“There it was decided not to protect the children”

A spokesperson for Stígamót warns that it is extremely concerning if the legal system considers victims' wishes for leniency towards offenders when sentencing for violence crimes, as it could expose current and future victims to threats and potential further violence from perpetrators.

Jan 15 • 13:26 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

The State of the First Half of the Year in Court: Redl's Silence, Plea Agreements and Sentencing, and a Judgment Far Off

The article discusses the ongoing court proceedings involving Redl, highlighting issues such as his silence during the trial, plea agreements, and the uncertainty surrounding a final judgment.

Dec 28 • 09:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Who is Jimmy Lai? 'Prisoner of conscience' awaits sentence after lengthy legal battle

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai awaits sentencing after being found guilty of national security offences following his role in pro-democracy protests.

Aug 13 • 10:00 UTC

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