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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

E. Švenčionienė sentenced in case regarding comments about the Medininkai tragedy: fined

E. Švenčionienė was fined €3,750 for publicly approving international crimes and belittling severe offenses carried out by the USSR against Lithuanian residents.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

EU Directive Against 3D Weapons

The EU Commission is proposing a new directive aimed at creating uniform penalties across member states for offenses related to illegal weapons, including the possession of 3D weapon blueprints.

Feb 26 • 13:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A school student had a photo of a child with an exposed upper body on his phone - was convicted of sexual offenses

A 16-year-old boy in Central Finland was convicted for possessing and distributing a sexually explicit image of a child, which he received via Snapchat.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Language Use and Arms Circulation: What Offenses Have Recently Cost Saeima Deputies?

Several members of the Saeima have been administratively punished for traffic violations as well as non-compliance with language requirements and violations of arms circulation law.

Feb 26 • 09:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Vilma Andersson's Forensic Psychiatric Examination: 'Lived a Double Life'

A forensic psychiatric examination reveals that Vilma Andersson, suspected of murder, has lived a double life and has a long-standing sexual interest in children, leading to concerns about additional offenses.

Feb 26 • 08:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fewer Assault Crimes in Sweden

Recent statistics from the Swedish Crime Prevention Council reveal a significant decrease in assault crimes and sexual offenses in Sweden, despite a rise in fraud cases.

Feb 26 • 08:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Anil Ambani reaches ED office for questioning in this case

Anil Ambani appeared at the ED office for questioning regarding a financial crime case involving ₹40,000 crores.

Feb 26 • 07:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction quashed but he remains in jail

Jimmy Lai, a British pro-democracy campaigner, has had his fraud conviction overturned but continues to serve a 20-year sentence for national security offenses in Hong Kong.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Murder suspect in Baltimore robbery spree was on probation, records show

A Baltimore man, Brian Burrows, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery offenses following a nine-day crime spree that resulted in the death of a convenience store clerk.

Feb 26 • 03:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sexual Offenders: Missing Testimonies in the Epstein Files That Could Implicate Trump

The article discusses the absence of testimonies in the Jeffrey Epstein documents that could have incriminating implications for Donald Trump, amidst ongoing scrutiny of the government's handling of these files.

Feb 25 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 20:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Tabloid: Riot police sentenced for dozens of sexual offenses in Sweden

Kristian Youssef, a riot policeman in the Stockholm area, has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for 48 sexual offenses against children, including rape and child pornography.

Feb 25 • 18:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Affair: Bill Gates Acknowledges That His Ties with the Sex Offender Were a 'Huge Mistake' but Denies Any Involvement

Bill Gates has apologized for his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a 'huge mistake' while denying any wrongdoing.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

One person arrested and two others detained with drugs in Angra dos Reis

A person was arrested, and two others were detained for drug-related offenses in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, following a police raid on a suspected drug sale location.

Feb 25 • 16:04 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Former priest convicted of possession of child sexual material

A former priest from Denmark has been sentenced to five months in prison for possessing over 80,000 images and videos of child sexual material.

Feb 25 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Yanis Varoufakis: Being tried for 'incitement and advertisement of drugs'

Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis faces charges for drug-related offenses, with his party claiming this is a sign of the judiciary's manipulation by the government.

Feb 25 • 12:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The special prosecutor's office appeals the life sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection offenses

The special prosecutor's office has appealed a life sentence given to former President Yoon Suk-yeol for insurrection charges.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Police investigated million-euro deals in Espoo – Buyer and seller the same person, higher offers not accepted

The police concluded their investigation into a multi-million euro sale of the Espoo Metro arena, determining no criminal offenses were committed despite concerns raised about the transaction.

Feb 25 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Up to R$ 140 thousand: magistrates punished for accusations involving sexual crimes receive amounts boosted with perks

Magistrates punished with mandatory retirement due to serious offenses continue to receive salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling due to additional perks and allowances.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

A 31-Year-Old Man Allegedly Groomed Young Girls in Halmstad

A 31-year-old man from Halmstad faces charges for serious sexual offenses against minors, with police suggesting there may be more victims who have not reported.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 24 • 22:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

PHOTO: Children's lotions and dirty towels: what can be found in Epstein's rotting plane 'Lolita Express'

Photos have emerged revealing the deteriorating state of Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, the 'Lolita Express', which has been sitting in a Georgia aircraft graveyard for a decade.

Feb 24 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor Carlos Alarcón denies that there is political persecution in the Triple A and Goleada cases; clarifies that different crimes are being analyzed in both processes

Ecuador's Prosecutor Carlos Alarcón clarified that the ongoing investigations into the Triple A and Goleada cases are based on different criminal offenses, rejecting accusations of political persecution.

Feb 24 • 17:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario driver caught speeding ahead of Canada-U.S. gold-medal game: police

An Ontario driver was charged with multiple offenses after speeding significantly ahead of a hockey game between Canada and the U.S.

Feb 24 • 16:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Renewed detention of suspected child abuser

A man in his fifties has had his detention extended while facing charges of sexual offenses against a minor in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.

Feb 24 • 14:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ehnbom on contact with Epstein: Did not know

Barbro Ehnbom stated she would have severed ties with Jeffrey Epstein had she known about his crimes, despite having maintained contact even after his 2008 conviction for sex offenses against minors.

Feb 24 • 13:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Several police districts investigate man accused of serious human trafficking

Multiple police districts in Norway are investigating a man suspected of serious drug offenses and human trafficking.

Feb 24 • 13:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Boys visited accused of abuse weekly to play computer games

A group of boys visited a 57-year-old man accused of child abuse several times a week to play computer games.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Predator hid from police under bed after what he did to 13-year-old girl

Omar Saif, a 23-year-old from Manchester, hid from police under his bed after committing sexual offenses against multiple minors, including drugging a girl and transmitting a sexually transmitted disease to another.

Feb 24 • 11:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Literature: Everything is fine after all

The article discusses the troubling legacy of Adolf Loos, a renowned architect, who is still venerated despite having a history of sexual misconduct involving minors, raising questions about society's tendency to overlook such offenses in honoring cultural figures.

Feb 24 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Knesset Approved: Employers Will Be Able to Check with the Police Whether Candidates Were Convicted of Terrorism Offenses

The Knesset has passed a law allowing employers to request police checks on job candidates' criminal records regarding terrorism convictions, pending the candidate's written consent.

Feb 24 • 07:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

On Monday, five people were injured in traffic accidents in Latvia

On Monday, Latvia recorded 175 traffic accidents resulting in five injuries, with police apprehending three drivers for DUI offenses.

Feb 24 • 07:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Sandra Borch appears in court for drunk driving

Sandra Borch, a former government minister, is in court facing charges of drunk driving after admitting to the offenses.

Feb 24 • 06:06 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Sandra Borch appears in court for drunk driving

Sandra Borch, a former minister from the Sp party, is facing court today for two counts of drunk driving, having admitted to the offenses.

Feb 24 • 05:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sanction against assembly members for serious offenses

The Ecuadorian Legislative Administration Council has sanctioned assembly member Roberto Cuero with a 30-day suspension for offensive remarks against another member, amid ongoing concerns about violence from criminal groups in the country.

Feb 24 • 05:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Suspected top diplomat released on bail

Former British top diplomat Peter Mandelson has been released on bail following his arrest in connection with sexual crimes.

Feb 24 • 02:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Child sex offender, 59, stabs himself in throat outside police station

A 59-year-old child sex offender, Stephen McLoughlin, attempted suicide by stabbing himself outside the police station where he was detained after being convicted of sexual offenses against minors.

Feb 23 • 22:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three men are arrested for violence against women during operation in Teresina

Three men were arrested in Teresina, Brazil, as part of an operation targeting fugitives wanted for domestic violence and related offenses against women.

Feb 23 • 22:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Ambassador Who Lost Position Due to Ties with Epstein Arrested

Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of public office offenses following the revelation of his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 23 • 17:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Boy and mother suspected of drug trafficking in Turku - 17-year-old tried to buy a submachine gun

A 17-year-old boy and his mother are under investigation for serious drug offenses in Turku, Finland, after police seized thousands of classified drugs during his arrest.

Feb 23 • 14:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Conditional Sentence for Armed Utility Theft

A woman in her forties has been sentenced to thirty days of conditional imprisonment for multiple offenses, including threatening another woman with a knife and stealing her car.

Feb 23 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Armed police swarm Warrington street during 'stand-off' as man, 34, arrested

Armed police arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of various offenses during a stand-off in Warrington.

Feb 23 • 14:13 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Great concern among parents at the school after sex crime suspicions: "It's like torture"

Parents express deep concern and anxiety after a school employee was arrested on suspicions of sexual offenses against children in Umeå, Sweden.

Feb 23 • 13:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Police: 9% fewer criminal offenses registered last year, mostly thefts recorded

Lithuanian police report a 9% decrease in registered criminal offenses in the past year, primarily due to a reduction in thefts and domestic violence incidents.

Feb 23 • 12:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Detention after police intervention two days in a row

A man in Suðurnesj has been placed in detention following repeated involvement with the police over two consecutive days due to suspicions of theft and other traffic offenses.

Feb 23 • 10:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Grasse, the end of police custody for certain traffic offenses divides police officers

In Grasse, police officers are divided over a new policy that eliminates police custody for some minor traffic offenses, including driving under the influence of drugs or without a license.

Feb 23 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Two Arrests Last Night

Last night, the police made two arrests in Reykjavik, including one for assault and another for drug-related offenses.

Feb 23 • 06:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Revealed that former Prince Andrew sent two of his guards to work as security at Jeffrey Epstein's parties

Documents reveal that former Prince Andrew sent two of his bodyguards to work as security at parties hosted by Jeffrey Epstein, despite Epstein's prior conviction for sex offenses.

Feb 22 • 19:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Marius Borg Høiby’s Explanations to Rape Charges: I Don’t Remember, I Don’t Force, I Don’t Lie with Sleeping Women

Marius Borg Høiby, charged with multiple counts of rape and related offenses, denies all allegations, claiming he cannot recall the incidents.

Feb 22 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police shuts down clandestine gun factory and seizes drugs with cousins in Boa Vista

The Roraima Civil Police dismantled a clandestine gun factory and arrested two cousins for drug-related offenses in Boa Vista.

Feb 22 • 14:48 UTC

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