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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor proposes that Sanepar reimburse consumers for bad taste and smell of water in Ponta Grossa

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraná has proposed that Sanepar reimburse residents of Ponta Grossa for issues related to bad-tasting and smelling water and pay a total indemnity of R$ 5 million.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutors’ Office to Replace Prosecutor General After 78 Years... Turmoil Over Supplementary Investigation Powers Expected

Amid planned prosecutorial reforms in South Korea, the transition from the Prosecutor's Office to a newly established Public Prosecution Office marks a significant shift in the country’s legal landscape.

Mar 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Trial for the Rape and Murder of Justine Vayrac: The Attorney General Seeks Life Imprisonment for the Accused

The public prosecutor has requested life imprisonment for Lucas Larivée, accused of the rape and murder of Justine Vayrac, along with a 22-year parole ineligibility period.

Mar 21 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EXCLUSIVE: 'The rescue of memory is essential,' says prosecutor about the Chainsaw Crime

The prosecutor from the Acre Public Ministry emphasizes the importance of keeping the memory of the 1996 'Chainsaw Crime' alive as a civil action seeks compensation for the victims' family.

Mar 21 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP Public Prosecutor requests suspension of authorized sale of research building by the SP government; understand

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking to halt the sale of a public building that houses health research laboratories, following a lawsuit from the Association of Scientific Researchers of São Paulo.

Mar 21 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor investigates honorary consul of Lebanon for suspected slavery work in SP

The Public Labor Ministry of São Paulo is investigating the honorary consul of Lebanon, Siham Harati, over allegations of keeping a Filipino domestic worker in conditions similar to slavery.

Mar 20 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office charges Marçal's aide for fake news against Boulos

Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil charges Rafael Nogueira, aide to mayoral candidate Pablo Marçal, for spreading false videos linking rival candidate Guilherme Boulos to drug use.

Mar 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Legal Advisor of the Public Ministry of Amazonas dies and prosecutor is injured in an accident on AM-363

A legal advisor for the Public Ministry of Amazonas died and a prosecutor was injured in a car accident on the AM-363 highway in Brazil.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Zaira Cruz Case: Public Prosecutor Appeals Decision Allowing Convicted Police Officer to Semi-open Regime and Requests Criminal Analysis

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio Grande do Norte has appealed a court decision permitting military police officer Pedro Inácio Araújo de Maria to serve his sentence in a semi-open regime after being convicted of the murder and rape of Zaira Cruz.

Mar 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Another Trani Case: How the Prosecutor Destroyed Another Innocent

The case of Tommaso Minervini, the former mayor of Molfetta, highlights critical issues regarding judicial procedures in Italy following his exoneration by the Court of Cassation.

Mar 20 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor: Aurimas Drižius is accused of defamation

Lithuanian public information creator Aurimas Drižius faces defamation charges, with multiple articles and videos being evaluated during an ongoing investigation into his publications.

Mar 20 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amid negotiations with Vorcaro, STF may reconsider the possibility of PF closing plea deals on its own

The Brazilian Supreme Court is contemplating whether the Federal Police can independently finalize plea agreements without the approval of the Public Prosecutor's Office, sparked by the case of banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 19 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP-SP charges four more for planning and executing the murder of former delegate Ruy Ferraz

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has charged four additional individuals in connection with the murder of former police chief Ruy Ferraz Fontes, who was killed in September 2025.

Mar 19 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaint about precarious structure of Samu in Luís Correia leads MP to demand urgent adjustments

The public prosecutor's office in Piauí has recommended urgent improvements to the emergency medical service in the municipality of Luís Correia due to its poor conditions.

Mar 19 • 15:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Söder does not file a criminal complaint: 'Son of a whore' video: No punishment for Green Youth leader Bobga

The Munich Public Prosecutor's Office has discontinued the investigation against Green Youth leader Luis Bobga following a controversial video due to the lack of a criminal complaint from CSU leader Markus Söder.

Mar 19 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP tries to maintain jury trial of ex-fiancé accused of killing lawyer and simulating suicide in Itaberaí

The Goiás Public Prosecutor's Office aims to uphold the jury trial for Luís Felipe Silva Lima, accused of murdering his ex-fiancée, lawyer Jordana Fraga Martins David, in 2018.

Mar 19 • 13:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Gratteri is wrong; I've also been threatened by the camorristi

Catello Maresca, a prosecutor in Italy, reports receiving threats from camorristi after public comments made by Prosecutor Gratteri.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Acting Prosecutor General Koo Jae-hyun expresses regret over the lack of reflection of prosecutor's efforts in proposed legislation

Acting Prosecutor General Koo Jae-hyun voiced disappointment over the proposed Public Prosecution Act, noting significant portions of the prosecutor's efforts were not incorporated.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Prosecutor Requests Arrest of Kim Hyun-tae, Claims Justifying Martial Law Promotes Social Division

The special prosecutor's team investigating the insurrection case has submitted a request to detain former Special Warfare Command Colonel Kim Hyun-tae, citing his actions as promoting societal division.

Mar 19 • 04:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jardim da Alah: Justice authorizes revitalization works of the park between Ipanema and Leblon

The Rio de Janeiro court has authorized the continuation of revitalization works at Jardim de Alah, a park situated between Ipanema and Leblon, despite opposition from local residents and the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP opens procedure to investigate the rise in fuel prices in RN

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Norte has initiated a procedure to investigate potential abusive practices related to the recent hikes in gasoline and diesel prices in the state.

Mar 18 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends that Alcântara regularize the management of Fundeb resources and gives a 60-day deadline

The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has recommended that the municipality of Alcântara take measures to regularize the management of Fundeb resources within 60 days.

Mar 18 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Latvian police arrest 21 people due to a 1.5 million euro procurement fraud

Latvian police arrested 21 individuals, including several officials, in connection with a 1.5 million euro procurement fraud case initiated by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rakuten's player Asamura and others, who were sent for simple gambling suspicion, not prosecuted - Sendai District Public Prosecutor's Office

A player from the Rakuten Eagles, Eito Asamura, along with two others, has been not prosecuted after being sent documents for simple gambling allegations related to online casino activities in Miyagi.

Mar 18 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In a case of information technology fraud, among those arrested are also state officials

Latvian police arrested 21 people, including state officials, in connection with a €1.5 million information technology procurement fraud investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 18 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

YEARBOOK: Prosecutor's Office: Russia uses manipulation and threats to recruit people for intelligence operations

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office reports that Russia is conducting influence operations in Estonia, seeking to intimidate the public and incite social tensions.

Mar 18 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor's Office charges Comando Vermelho for drug trafficking in tourist spots in Lapa, Rio

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio de Janeiro has charged members of the Comando Vermelho for leading drug trafficking in tourist areas of Lapa.

Mar 18 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Doris Abe: On the Objectives of Punishment for Drug Offenses

Doris Abe argues that rehabilitative measures are more effective than imprisonment for those involved in drug offenses in her commentary originally published in a prosecutor's yearbook.

Mar 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon considers filing a legal distortion charge against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki as Myung Tae-kyun fails to attend trial

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is considering filing charges of legal distortion against Special Prosecutor Min Jung-ki after Myung Tae-kyun, a key witness in his corruption trial, failed to appear in court.

Mar 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor points out neglect by the City Hall of Campinas and asks for R$ 2 million for the death of a child in Taquaral

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking R$ 2 million in damages from the City Hall of Campinas following the death of a child due to a falling eucalyptus tree.

Mar 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP rejects action calling for the dismissal of the mayor of Mangaratiba over alleged electoral scheme

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio de Janeiro has rejected a request for the removal of Mangaratiba's mayor, Luiz Cláudio de Souza Ribeiro, over allegations of electoral misconduct.

Mar 17 • 22:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: The prosecutor cried at the wrong grave and Fico is starting to be laughed at due to the police around Čurilla

The article discusses the ongoing legal troubles and public relations challenges faced by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok regarding former investigators from the police unit NAKA.

Mar 17 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor's Office of DF investigates possible irregularities in appointments to positions at Iprev

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Federal District is investigating potential nepotism and favoritism in appointments within the Iprev.

Mar 17 • 16:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Blocking Prosecutor's Investigation Interference"... The Party, Government, and Blue House Finalize the Bill for the Serious Crimes Investigation Department and the Public Prosecution Department

The Democratic Party of Korea has adopted the final amendments to the establishment law of the Serious Crimes Investigation Department and the Public Prosecution Department, signaling an end to conflicts over judicial reforms within the ruling party.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR charges Bacellar, TH Joias, judge, and two others for obstructing investigation linked to CV

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against several individuals, including a state deputy and a judge, for obstructing an investigation into the Comando Vermelho.

Mar 16 • 17:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Prosecutor Files Charges Against Rutulis for Drunk Driving

The prosecutor has charged singer Normunds Rutulis for driving under the influence following an incident in Riga.

Mar 16 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Gratteri on Justice Reform: "Inspired by Gelli and Berlusconi, they wanted the public prosecutor to beg"

Nicola Gratteri, the prosecutor of Naples, criticizes the proposed justice reform in Italy, claiming it is influenced by notorious figures Licio Gelli and Silvio Berlusconi, and warns against diminishing the independence of public prosecutors.

Mar 16 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges guest with attempted feminicide against receptionist in Curitiba, differing from police classification

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraná has charged Jhonathan Reynaldo dos Santos with attempted feminicide and other crimes following an attack on receptionist Maria Niuzete Batista in a Curitiba hotel, conflicting with the police's prior assessment of the case.

Mar 16 • 14:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

It does not reflect reality, prosecutors said about Deník N articles. Then events in the bitcoin case were confirmed.

Czech prosecutors, including the Chief Public Prosecutor, denied any external interference in the ongoing bitcoin case, while simultaneously confirming details about potential charges against former minister Pavel Blažek and his deputy, which were reported by Deník N.

Mar 16 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office: Lecturer K. Andrijauskas recognized as a suspect for public order violation

A lecturer has been identified as a suspect in a public order violation case involving a protest in Vilnius.

Mar 16 • 11:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The ‘Prosecutor Reform’ Bill Must Reflect Public Concerns and Enhance Completeness

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the swift passage of the prosecutor reform bill during meetings with first-term lawmakers from his party.

Mar 16 • 11:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prosecutors seek to recover €15,800 from three Kupiškis district municipality politicians

The Panevėžys District Prosecutor's Office is seeking the recovery of €15,800 from three current and former Kupiškis district municipality council members for allegedly unjustified payments made to them.

Mar 16 • 09:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutor Reform Promotion Team Leader Says, 'Supplementary Investigation Rights Should Be Considered Reasonably from the Public's Perspective'

The head of the Prosecutor Reform Promotion Team advocated for a focus on enhancing legal services for the public in discussions about supplementary investigation rights for prosecutors.

Mar 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 11 cases of child labor, MPT notifies the City Hall of Rio Claro for awareness measures

The Ministry of Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) has notified the City Hall of Rio Claro, SP, following the discovery of 11 cases of child labor in the area, urging participation in an awareness program.

Mar 15 • 12:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The judge is a 'brother' of the public prosecutor: there is a storm over the magistrate's words

A magistrate's comments about judges being 'brothers' with public prosecutors have sparked controversy, prompting responses from political figures regarding judicial reform in Italy.

Mar 14 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New zoning regularized clandestine land subdivision in green areas of SP, points out the Public Prosecutor's Office

A region in Itaquera, São Paulo, previously designated as an Environmental Protection Zone, has undergone a zoning change allowing construction despite being covered in vegetation and facing legal challenges from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor requests the breaking of banking and phone secrecy of a Brazilian missing in England

The Ceará Public Prosecutor's Office has requested judicial approval to break the banking and phone secrecy of Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, a psychologist missing in England for ten days.

Mar 13 • 23:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor requests the suspension of law naming field in Codó that suggests personal promotion of the mayor

The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit seeking to suspend a local law that changes the name of a sports field in Codó to avoid personal promotion of the mayor.

Mar 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mubi is the target of a civil investigation by the MPF for the absence of Portuguese subtitles

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into Mubi for failing to provide Portuguese subtitles for a section of its streaming content, potentially leading to legal agreements or actions.

Mar 13 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor’s Office conducts operation against tax fraud in SP; vice of Tupi Paulista is removed

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an operation to investigate a tax fraud scheme involving public officials and businesses in the Greater São Paulo area.

Mar 13 • 13:59 UTC

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