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🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Court trial in New York: Three brothers who abused women

Three wealthy brothers, Tal and Oren Alexander, celebrated in the real estate industry, face trial in New York for the alleged sexual abuse of women.

Mar 11 • 14:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Podcast series about Jeffrey Epstein: Epstein's victims

This podcast series explores the system of sexual exploitation and abuse orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein and aims to untangle the dynamics of power and dependency involved.

Mar 11 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technological Eugenics and the Abuse of Women on Epstein's Island

The article discusses the intersection of technological eugenics, women's abuse, and the implications of Jeffrey Epstein's actions as they relate to power structures.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Dangutė Mikutienė, who ended up in court, lost her position in Trakai

Dangutė Mikutienė has been dismissed from her role as head of the Trakai Hospital following allegations of corruption and abuse of power involving embezzlement of funds.

Mar 10 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

‘Cover-Up’: A Reporter Against the Impunity of Power and the Horror of War

The article discusses the documentary 'Cover-Up' about celebrated journalist Seymour M. Hersh and his relentless investigations into government impunity and wartime horrors.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

What's happening in Munich at the Music Theatre?: From Rigoletto to Bluebeard: When Men Abuse Power

The article discusses upcoming productions in Munich's music theatres, focusing on the themes of male power and abuse in works like Rigoletto.

Mar 4 • 14:44 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Hrašák and Gašpar testified against Čurilla and others. The Inspection sees Čurilla as the head of the group whose manipulations were covered by Šúrek

Police officers from the canceled National Criminal Agency (NAKA) are accused of coercing individuals in custody to confess to crimes.

Mar 4 • 12:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Elite doctors responded to Jeffrey Epstein while attending to his 'girls'

Elite medical professionals provided services to women involved with Jeffrey Epstein, showcasing a troubling intersection of healthcare, power, and privilege.

Mar 4 • 09:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Power strengthens what already exists in a person, says psychologist and recommends five books on power abuse and trauma of victims

A psychologist discusses the nature of power and provides recommendations of five books that address the abuse of power and the trauma experienced by victims.

Mar 4 • 08:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Epstein Case: Repugnant and Obscene Promiscuity

The article discusses how the Epstein scandal has revealed the dark underbelly of abuse among powerful figures, undermining the facade of respectability.

Mar 4 • 03:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sarah Everard murder: Five years on - dozens of cops investigated for rape

Since the murder of Sarah Everard five years ago, numerous police officers across the UK have been investigated for rape and sexual assault, highlighting broader issues of power and abuse within law enforcement.

Mar 3 • 14:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The police inspection detained Čurilla and his former colleagues from NAKA. They also came to the office of prosecutor Šúrek

The Slovak police inspection detained several former and current members of the National Criminal Agency (NAKA), including investigator Ján Čurilla, due to serious allegations of extortion and abuse of power.

Mar 3 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"Testimony of a Lost Adolescence": Irini Lamprinopoulou Directs the Story that Shocked France

The article discusses a new film directed by Irini Lamprinopoulou which deals with the controversial and abusive relationship between the French author Gabriel Matzneff and a young girl, Vanessa Springora, highlighting the societal implications surrounding consent and abuse of power.

Mar 2 • 13:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gina Gustavsson: All politicians should be afraid of the power they have and the impulse to abuse it

Gina Gustavsson argues that the dissatisfaction many feel during early childhood years may stem from a lack of autonomy in decision-making.

Mar 1 • 08:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Scandal in Ski Mountaineering: The Abandoned

Two athletes raise alarms about misconduct in ski mountaineering, facing career risks and an investigation by the prosecutor's office.

Feb 28 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes cancels the confidentiality breach of a company belonging to Toffoli's family: 'abuse of power'

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes has annulled the breach of confidentiality on financial and telecommunication records of a company linked to his colleague, Minister Dias Toffoli, citing 'abuse of power' by the Senate's organized crime committee.

Feb 27 • 18:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Malin Ullgren: 'Everyone' Knew That Prince Andrew Abused His Position

Malin Ullgren argues in Dagens Nyheter that widespread knowledge of Prince Andrew's abuse of power has existed for a long time, and he seems surprised to finally face consequences.

Feb 27 • 16:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Charges Filed Against Three Council Members in the 'Chekiai' Case

Charges of abuse of power, fraud, and document forgery have been filed against Palanga municipal council member S. Simė and two others.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Legal Advisor of the Knesset on the Law Aimed at Preventing the Supreme Court from Removing Ben Gvir: Concern about Personal Legislation and Abuse of Power

The legal advisor of the Knesset expresses concerns over a proposed law that would prevent the Supreme Court from dismissing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, warning it may lead to personal legislation and abuse of authority.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The case of MP E. Sabutis's 'checks' transferred to the court

The Kaunas District Prosecutor's Office has transferred the case against MP E. Sabutis, involving allegations of abuse of power and document forgery, to the court.

Feb 26 • 11:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Teachers seek to suspend the principal of Alytus gymnasium: accusations made

Teachers from Alytus gymnasium are demanding the suspension of their principal due to alleged misconduct and abuse of power.

Feb 26 • 07:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Argentina is the most heavily taxed country in the world

The article discusses Argentina's extremely high tax burden and the responsibility of judges in addressing abuses of political power associated with this issue.

Feb 26 • 03:10 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina: four senior magistrates and three customs officers convicted of corruption

Four magistrates and three customs officers in Burkina Faso have been sentenced for corruption, following a trial concerning bribery and abuse of power.

Feb 24 • 20:48 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

After historic ruling: Thousands of arrests may have consequences for the British government

The UK Supreme Court's ruling against the ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action raises concerns about power abuse and potential legal claims from activists.

Feb 24 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

After historic ruling: Mass arrests may have consequences for British government

The UK Supreme Court has ruled the ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action illegal, prompting concerns of abuse of power and potential lawsuits against the British government.

Feb 24 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD Lower Saxony: A 'System of Abuse of Power' in the AfD?

The AfD is currently facing internal turmoil as Euro MP Anja Arndt accuses party officials of a structural system of power abuse, intimidation, and potentially criminal activities in Lower Saxony.

Feb 22 • 15:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police to summon Kim Byeong-gi for the first time on the 26th regarding ‘13 types of allegations’ including illegal political funds and preferential treatment

Police in Seoul are set to summon independent lawmaker Kim Byeong-gi on the 26th and 27th for questioning about various allegations, including illegal political funding and abuse of power.

Feb 22 • 11:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Malin Ullgren: Andrew was no womanizer, he was just a disgusting bastard

Malin Ullgren reflects on societal justice and the implications of power, pointing to the fall of those who abuse their strength.

Feb 20 • 12:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

From a mansion in Palm Beach to Windsor Palace: how the 'Epstein case' triggered a global earthquake

The arrest of Prince Andrew marks a significant consequence of the ongoing revelations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's international network of power and sex trafficking.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

General treason and abuse of power... There are still 6 more first-instance trials for Yoon Seok-yeol

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol faces multiple upcoming trials, with two first-instance judgments already delivered, and implications for his appeals looming.

Feb 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At the Premiere of Short Films – Rarely Seen S. Siparis

The short film 'Assessment' by L. Kazbaraitė premiered in Rome, highlighting themes of power abuse relevant across Europe, with future festival screenings planned in Greece and Spain.

Feb 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol found guilty of coup attempt in 2024

Yoon Suk-yeol was found guilty of attempting a coup and abuse of power, risking a death penalty, following an emergency declaration in December 2024 that sparked widespread protests and led to his impeachment in January 2025.

Feb 19 • 06:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: alleged military personnel beat and torture a young man in Peribán, Michoacán; 'We are death'

Alleged military personnel were filmed physically assaulting and torturing a young man in Peribán, Michoacán, amid claims of abuse of power.

Feb 18 • 06:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Oi goes to court against creditors who were once reference shareholders of the company

The Brazilian telecommunications company Oi has filed a lawsuit against foreign funds, formerly influential shareholders, alleging abuse of power and undue influence during their tenure.

Feb 18 • 01:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Against Abuse of Power and Misogyny: Visual Shouts from Women at the Macba

An exhibition at the Macba in Buenos Aires features the work of female artists depicting resistance against power abuse and misogyny.

Feb 16 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Parade about Lula opens breach for condemnation for electoral illicit, say experts

A tribute parade for President Lula in Brazil raised concerns among experts about the potential for electoral condemnation due to allegations of early campaigning and abuse of power.

Feb 16 • 15:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Novo party to request Lula's ineligibility due to carnival parade in his honor

The Novo party is set to request the ineligibility of President Lula due to a carnival parade held in his honor in Rio de Janeiro, claiming abuse of political and economic power.

Feb 16 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A witness confirms the alleged sexual harassment of a minor by the mayor of La Algaba: 'There was clear sexual harassment and abuse of power'

A witness has corroborated allegations of sexual harassment against La Algaba's mayor, Diego Manuel Agüera, involving a minor bullfighting apprentice.

Feb 16 • 00:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Epstein Is Not the Only One: 5 Similar Stories that Shook the World and Revealed the Hidden

The article discusses the notorious case of Jeffrey Epstein and compares it to other shocking stories that expose the darker side of power and wealth.

Feb 15 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice determines the revocation of mandates of the mayor and vice of Porto da Folha

The Electoral Court of Sergipe has revoked the mandates of Porto da Folha's mayor and vice mayor due to economic power abuse.

Feb 13 • 16:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'You are smart, leave your husband...,' a police officer falls in love with the complainant woman and issued threats

A police officer in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, faces allegations of misconduct after reportedly falling in love with a complainant woman during an investigation and threatening her husband.

Feb 12 • 07:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

More rights for true refugees and a crackdown on creative sentences. "But the power of judges remains"

The article discusses the European Union's new asylum regulations aimed at providing rights to legitimate refugees while streamlining the asylum process in response to abuse.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

I am ready to reveal everyone's secrets... Epstein's girlfriend begs Trump for pardon

Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend, is seeking a pardon from Donald Trump amid revelations from the Epstein files that expose a network of power abuse and exploitation involving high-profile individuals.

Feb 10 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Spanish Obsession with Pederast Epstein: "a harem like the Alhambra," the library of El Escorial, and the chef who saw "questionable-aged girls from Spain"

The article discusses the connections between the Spanish social sphere and Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting interactions with Spanish women and the cultural implications of these relationships.

Feb 9 • 14:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now who owns Epstein's 'Island'? Where girls used to come by private jet...

The article discusses the fate of Jeffrey Epstein's private island following his death and the allegations of sexual misconduct that surrounded him.

Feb 9 • 12:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Abuses and Weariness

The article critiques the increasing arrogance and abuse of power by Mexican senators, highlighted by Andrea Chávez's use of Senate beauty salon services, which underscores a disconnect from the public and a growing discredit around the current regime.

Feb 9 • 07:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who was Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend, who helped him in his dirty deeds

The article discusses the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and his girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting her crucial role in facilitating his crimes.

Feb 8 • 07:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Dark Power of Sex

The article discusses the extensive implications of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and its ties to systemic corruption and exploitation in society.

Feb 7 • 21:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Jeffrey Epstein: the infernal mechanics of an untouchable predator

The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's rise to power, detailing his systematic abuse of minors and the influential circles that allowed him to thrive unchecked.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Police searched Peter Mandelson's estates due to connections with Epstein

Police have searched the estates of Peter Mandelson as part of an investigation into alleged abuse of power and authority in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 08:37 UTC

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