Former Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens has Died
Former Estonian Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens passed away at the age of 49.
Angela Ledesma replaces Carlos Mahiques in the case to decide which judge investigates the Pilar mansion attributed to Pablo Toviggino
Angela Ledesma has been appointed to replace Carlos Mahiques in determining whether the investigation of Pablo Toviggino's mansion in Pilar remains with Judge Adrián Gonzalez Charvay or returns to Judge Marcelo Aguinsky.
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.
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.
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.
"Hawks" are going for power over the Supreme Court. A neo-judge will become the new President
The candidates for the new President of Poland's Supreme Court have been announced, with a likely neo-judge being chosen to replace Małgorzata Manowska.
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.
Jimmy Lai has been vindicated
A Hong Kong appeal court has overturned a fraud conviction against media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Criminals pretend to be lawyer, judge, and prosecutor and simulate virtual hearing to scam merchant in PR
A merchant in ParanavaÃ, Brazil, was scammed after criminals posed as legal figures and conducted a fake virtual hearing.
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.
If you call me a thief
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court upheld a law that increases penalties for offenses against the honor of public officials, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
"He had a skiing accident": mistakenly released and accused of rape, a Briton temporarily escapes his trial
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.
Thomas criticizes Supreme Court majority for 'needlessly' expanding precedent in unanimous decision
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.
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.
Charges for former heads of ABW and SKW. Did they fail to fulfill their duties?
Former heads of Polish intelligence agencies ABW and SKW face charges for failing to uphold their duties regarding the use of the Pegasus surveillance system.
The Pegasus Affair: Charges for Former Heads of ABW and SKW
Former heads of Poland's Internal Security Agency and Military Counterintelligence have been charged with failing to ensure the security of operations involving the Pegasus surveillance system.
Woman acquitted of smuggling a GPS tracker to Philip Patrick Westh
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.
Minister Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Exploitation Material
A former priest in Denmark has been sentenced to five months in prison for possessing over 80,000 files containing child sexual exploitation material.
"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System
A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.
The reduction of livelihood protection standards is 'illegal,' instructs the city to withdraw - Sendai High Court
The Sendai High Court ruled that the government's cuts to livelihood protection standards from 2013 to 2015 were illegal and ordered the city to reverse its decisions.
The appeal after the Jonas murder is up for trial in March
The appeal regarding the murder of Jonas Aarseth Henriksen will be heard by the Borgarting Court of Appeal starting March 17, 2025.
Supreme Prosecutor's Office withdraws appeal against Democratic Party members regarding cash envelope allegations
The Supreme Prosecutor's Office has withdrawn its appeal against three current and former Democratic Party members related to cash envelope allegations after the Supreme Court confirmed the acquittal of another implicated former member.
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.
Prosecutor interrupts Høiby: - Cannot see that this has any relevance
The ongoing trial against Marius Borg Høiby sees the prosecutor challenge him on the relevance of his statements about Nora Haukland.
What did Avimukteshwaranand say about the anticipatory bail petition?
Avimukteshwaranand has made statements regarding the anticipatory bail petition.
Was there a conspiracy to kill Lawrence's lawyers?
The article explores a potential conspiracy surrounding the lawyers of Lawrence, raising questions about safety and legal integrity.
Half a year in prison for beating a man with a motorcycle chain
An individual has been sentenced to six months in prison for assaulting a man with a motorcycle chain in Iceland.
The new Taliban penal code: 15 days in jail for breaking a woman's arm and five months for mistreating a camel
Afghanistan's new penal code allows a man to be imprisoned for only 15 days for breaking his wife's arm while providing a harsher penalty of five months for mistreating a camel, reflecting severe gender-based inequality in legal recourse.
The Defendant Appeared Afraid in the Interrogation Room: Contradictory Confessions Still Resulted in Life Imprisonment
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.
Law Professor Accused of Rape and Other Crimes Against 10 Women in RS
A law professor in Rio Grande do Sul has been accused of multiple sexual offenses against ten women, including rape and psychological violence, following a comprehensive investigation.
Decision that acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl has a command and excerpt rewritten by AI
A court decision acquitting a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl included a command for the use of artificial intelligence in writing the ruling.
Man sentenced for raping 13-year-old sister-in-law is arrested during operation in PI; suspect of assaulting his own mother also targeted
Two men were arrested in Teresina, Brazil, one of whom was sentenced for raping his 13-year-old sister-in-law, while another suspected of domestic violence against his mother was also apprehended.
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.
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.
Justice suspends education selection process in São Francisco de Itabapoana
The justice system has temporarily suspended the simplified selection process for hiring in the municipal education network of São Francisco de Itabapoana due to a legal challenge regarding insufficient registration time.
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby - February 25
The article discusses the ongoing trial of Marius Borg Høiby which is set to take place on February 25.
The Court of Appeals Upheld the Life Sentence in the Hervanta Murder – Also Sentenced the Other Perpetrator
The Turku Court of Appeals has upheld a life sentence for Elias Leo Laine, who was convicted of murder in Hervanta, Tampere, while another accomplice received a sentence for negligence.
The lawyer termed the Uday Bhanu case as 'political targeting'
A lawyer has characterized the Uday Bhanu case as an instance of political targeting.
The advisor close to Levin testified in the past in an attempt to avoid indictment. It was determined that her testimony was manipulative and unreliable
Yael Kutnick, the legal advisor to the Ministry of Justice, provided testimony against a senior police officer with hopes of avoiding indictment, but her testimony was deemed manipulative and unreliable by a court over 20 years ago.
Court backlog in England and Wales ‘will rise until 2035 despite reforms’
The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.
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.