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🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Woman, 80, receives probation and no jail time over San Francisco crash that killed four

An 80-year-old woman has received probation and community service but no jail time after causing a crash in San Francisco that resulted in the deaths of four family members.

Mar 20 • 23:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Verdict at the District Court: Former youth coach of TSV 1860 admits to abusing two girls

A former athletics coach from TSV 1860 has been sentenced to one year and ten months probation for sexually abusing two minors.

Mar 19 • 14:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A three-year sentence and probation for the mistreatment of homeless people in a shopping mall in Prague

A court in Prague sentenced a perpetrator to three years imprisonment and probation for mistreating homeless individuals in a shopping mall.

Mar 19 • 12:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Barely released on probation from prison, he began trading methamphetamine again

A man, recently released on probation from prison, has resumed trafficking methamphetamine shortly after his release.

Mar 18 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice denies goalkeeper Bruno's request to resume probation

The Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice denied Bruno Fernandes' defense request to reinstate his probation after he was deemed a fugitive.

Mar 18 • 08:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Nerve Severed by Drill During Surgery, Resulting in Partial Paralysis - Doctor Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison, 3 Years Probation

A doctor's negligence during surgery left an elderly patient with permanent paralysis, leading to a suspended prison sentence for the medical professional.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A man is sentenced to probation and ordered to pay 27,500 euros for the illegal felling of a notable oak tree in Mārupe

A Riga city court has sentenced a man involved in the illegal felling of an oak tree in Mārupe to two years of probation and ordered him to compensate the state 27,500 euros.

Mar 12 • 09:27 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service investigates employees in Sala and Västerås – invited to a hotel and dinner

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is investigating staff after allegations of receiving gifts including hotel stays and dinners, resulting in temporary work-from-home arrangements for affected employees.

Mar 11 • 13:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Former lawmaker Kang Hyo-sang found guilty of leaking South Korea-US summit call contents, sentenced to 6 months in prison with 1-year probation

Kang Hyo-sang, a former South Korean lawmaker, has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for leaking details of a phone conversation between leaders of South Korea and the United States.

Mar 11 • 01:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Patrick Mahomes Sr released from jail as court extends probation after Texas withdraws revocation bid

Patrick Mahomes Sr. has had his probation extended by two years after Texas withdrew its motion to revoke it due to alleged violations.

Mar 10 • 20:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Neuburg an der Donau: After Attack on Daycare Staff: Father Must Undergo Therapy

A man was placed on probation after a serious attack on daycare staff, as a court ruled him mentally unfit due to a psychological illness.

Mar 10 • 16:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Nuremberg: Care Service Employees Convicted of Fraud

Four officials of a care service in Nuremberg have been sentenced to probation for billing fraud, amounting to a total loss of nearly 430,000 euros for the health insurance funds.

Mar 10 • 14:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Defendant appeals murder sentence in probation officer killing case

The defendant in the murder of probation officer Hiroshi Shinjo has appealed against the life sentence imposed by the Otsu District Court.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Former dean of the university in Plzeň received probation and a fine for scholarships paid out

The former dean of a university in Plzeň has been sentenced to probation and fined due to misconduct related to scholarship disbursements.

Mar 6 • 20:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Students handed over tithe from scholarship to the dean in Plzeň. He received a conditional sentence and a fine

A dean from Plzeň has been sentenced to probation and fined for receiving a portion of scholarship funds from students.

Mar 6 • 15:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

“The Convicted Will Be Left out in the Cold.” More People Will End up in Prisons Without Probation Services, Warn Non-Profits

Non-profit organizations in Czechia are warning that the lack of funding for probation programs will lead to more individuals remaining in prison as they will not receive crucial support for rehabilitation.

Mar 5 • 14:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Verdict in the Winterhoff Case: He acted with "curative intent"

The Bonn Regional Court sentenced psychiatrist Michael Winterhoff to nine months probation for bodily injury after more than 900 former patients filed complaints against him.

Mar 4 • 13:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Court Trial: Probation Sentence for Child Psychiatrist Winterhoff

The Bonn District Court sentenced child psychiatrist Michael Winterhoff to nine months' imprisonment on probation for bodily harm after he prescribed a controversial medication to children without medical necessity.

Mar 4 • 12:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mother sentenced to probation for 36-week abortion; hospital director receives 6 years in prison... What is the court ruling?

A hospital director was sentenced to six years in prison for carrying out an abortion at 36 weeks on a mother who also faced legal consequences but received probation.

Mar 4 • 08:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"Justice has not been up to the task": the predator of a 12-year-old girl, found by her father, sentenced to one year in prison with probation

A 37-year-old man was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation period for targeting a 12-year-old girl on Snapchat, which has left her father questioning the adequacy of the justice system.

Mar 3 • 21:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Expressing Discontent Against the Country and Probation System" Life Imprisonment Verdict in the Case of the Murder of a Probation Officer

A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his probation officer, with the court acknowledging his mental competency and attributing the crime to his discontent with the probation system.

Mar 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Judgment of life imprisonment for the homicide case of a probation officer - Otsu District Court

The Otsu District Court sentenced Kohei Iizuka to life imprisonment for the murder of his probation officer, reflecting the serious implications of the case for the legal system and community safety.

Mar 2 • 06:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Martine Vassal's office vandalized in Marseille: a young man sentenced to four months probation

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to four months in prison with probation for vandalizing Martine Vassal's campaign office in Marseille.

Feb 27 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Convicted of Theft and Receiving Stolen Goods is Arrested in Boa Vista

Jefter Soares Gomes, a 32-year-old semi-open prisoner, was arrested in Boa Vista for violating probation regulations.

Feb 26 • 18:35 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt University: President on Probation

Enrico Schleiff has been narrowly confirmed as president of Goethe University amid criticism of his leadership style and concerns about future performance in excellence competitions.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Suspected serial violent homophobe walked free over gay bashing

A suspected serial offender linked to an Islamic State network has been released on probation after pleading guilty to a violent gay assault that was filmed and shared on social media.

Feb 25 • 18:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The son of Leo Mattioli was sentenced for running over and killing a cyclist

Nicolás Mattioli, son of famed cumbia singer Leo Mattioli, was sentenced to three years of probation for running over and killing a cyclist in Santa Fe.

Feb 25 • 14:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Alexis Zárate, the footballer who was imprisoned for five years, is on probation, and faces Boca in the Argentine Cup

The article discusses Alexis Zárate, a footballer who spent five years in prison for sexual abuse and is now playing on probation in an upcoming match against Boca.

Feb 25 • 01:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The murdered probation officer's wife called out "Iizuka-kun" in court, to which the defendant...

In a trial regarding the murder of probation officer Hiroshi Shinjo, his wife addressed the accused, Kohei Iizuka, in court, expressing deep pain and disappointment.

Feb 24 • 11:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Murder of probation officer in Otsu, life imprisonment sought for defendant who says it was 'the biggest mistake of his life'

In Otsu, a 36-year-old defendant, Kohei Iizuka, faces life imprisonment for the murder of a probation officer while claiming it was his greatest mistake.

Feb 24 • 10:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Hannu Pikkarainen is soon to be released on probation – Talks about his plans

Former Finnish ice hockey player Hannu Pikkarainen discusses his upcoming release on probation and plans to stay in Lapland for the foreseeable future.

Feb 21 • 12:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Eye to Eye, They Told Him What He Did." Hundreds of Victims Met with the Perpetrator Last Year

Last year, hundreds of crime victims in Czechia confronted their perpetrator through meetings organized by the Probation and Mediation Service, emphasizing the importance of restorative justice.

Feb 20 • 18:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The court confirmed that people close to Smer were stealing from the state treasury

A Slovak court sentenced oligarch Jozef Brhel and his son to probation for stealing millions from state IT contracts, raising concerns about the leniency of economic crime penalties.

Feb 20 • 13:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Left his girlfriend to freeze under Austria's highest mountain, received a five-month suspended sentence

A man was sentenced to five months probation after abandoning his girlfriend, who subsequently died from exposure, near the peak of Austria's highest mountain.

Feb 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Left partner on the mountain - sentenced

An Austrian man has been sentenced to five months probation for the death of his girlfriend, whom he left behind on a mountain while seeking help.

Feb 19 • 23:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Crime & Justice

The court imposed a probation sentence on Rakušan for allowing his partner to freeze in the Alps

A Czech court has sentenced a man named Rakušan to probation for failing to assist his partner who froze while they were in the Alps.

Feb 19 • 22:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Großglockner Trial: Woman Died on the Mountain – Boyfriend Sentenced to Five Months on Probation

A man was sentenced for grossly negligent homicide after his girlfriend died during a climbing expedition in the Austrian Alps.

Feb 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

A teacher in Zemgale sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of children

A teacher from the Zemgale region has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and 7.5 years of probation for sexual crimes against children.

Feb 19 • 13:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Defendant Apologizes to Victims in Otsu Probation Officer Murder Case

In a court session, Kohei Iizuka, the defendant in the murder case of a probation officer in Otsu, expressed deep remorse and apologized to the victim's family.

Feb 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Court Exempts Šilutė Council Member E. Padimanskis From Criminal Responsibility in 'Chekiukų' Case

The Lithuanian court has imposed a two-year probation on council member E. Padimanskis for fabricating expense reports and exempted him from criminal liability.

Feb 18 • 15:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hackers Sent Emails in the Name of a Prison Administration Employee

Hackers impersonated an employee of the Icelandic Prison and Probation Administration to send out deceptive emails.

Feb 18 • 14:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

No Grudges Against the Victim: Testimony of the Defendant in the Otsu Probation Officer Murder Case

In a recent court session regarding the murder of a probation officer in Otsu, the defendant stated he held no resentment towards the victim, despite committing the crime.

Feb 18 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Probation officer jailed after being caught on CCTV kissing teen murderer

A probation officer, Bethany Dent‑Reynolds, has been sentenced to prison for her inappropriate relationship with Kieran Robinson, a convicted murderer, caught on CCTV.

Feb 17 • 16:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The High Court confirmed probation for a man for fighting in Ukraine and promoting terrorism

A Czech man received a suspended sentence for participating in the Ukraine conflict and promoting terrorist activities.

Feb 17 • 11:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Judgments in the Mýtnik case / Jozef Brhel senior received a four-year probation and a record fine of 1.5 million euros

Jozef Brhel senior has been sentenced to four years of probation and a record fine of 1.5 million euros for his role in overpriced IT tenders in Slovakia's financial administration from 2013 to 2018.

Feb 17 • 09:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Because Mr. Shinjo reached out his hand, the man who received support also attended the hearing

A man, who received support from probation officer Hiroshi Shinjo before his tragic death, reflects on how this guidance helped change his life.

Feb 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Why was the probation officer who supported rehabilitation killed? Focus on motive as the first trial begins today

The first trial regarding the murder of a probation officer supporting rehabilitation commenced, focusing on the motive behind the attack.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Don't Stop. Don't Waste a Life": Words of Attention at the First Trial

The story discusses the ongoing efforts of probation officers in Japan to support reintegration of individuals previously under observation, highlighting a specific project aimed at combating isolation and other complex issues.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Moment ex-probation officer kisses convicted murderer during prison visit

A former probation officer has been captured on camera kissing a convicted murderer during a prison visit, leading to her recent sentencing for their inappropriate relationship.

Feb 16 • 17:52 UTC

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