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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates use of explosives in mining in Bonito, Brazil's ecotourism capital

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Bonito has initiated an investigation into the environmental impacts of mining activities in the region, particularly focusing on the use of explosives.

Feb 27 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP accuses influencer who offended police officers in Ribeirão Preto, SP

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has filed charges against influencer Aline Bardy Dutra for racial slander against police officers during an incident in Ribeirão Preto.

Feb 27 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Therapeutic community is closed and two responsible individuals are arrested, in Paraíba

A therapeutic community in Paraíba was shut down and two of its operators were arrested following a public prosecutor's inspection that revealed serious irregularities.

Feb 27 • 14:25 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Côte d'Ivoire: three years in prison required against the executive secretary of the PDCI

The Ivorian public prosecutor has recommended a three-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs against Calice Yapo, the executive secretary of the PDCI, for public disorder related to electoral disputes.

Feb 27 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prisoners Were Forced to Vote for Candidates Chosen by Criminal Organization in ES; Five People are Charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office

In Espírito Santo, Brazil, five individuals have been charged with coercing prisoners to vote for specific candidates during the 2022 elections, allegedly under threat of retaliation.

Feb 27 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Three Lawyers Registered in the Contest to Be Ecuador's Prosecutor

Three lawyers have registered for the public contest to become Ecuador's next prosecutor, with the application period closing soon.

Feb 26 • 19:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor Palovič acquitted in the case of 100,000 euros bribery to cover up the investigation of Carlton

A specialized court in Banská Bystrica has acquitted prosecutor Bystrík Palovič of charges related to bribery and abuse of public office.

Feb 26 • 17:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Investigations Closed on Bartolozzi, Nordio: 'Perplexed by Timing'

The Roman Public Prosecutor's Office has notified the conclusion of preliminary investigations against Giusi Bartolozzi, with Justice Minister Carlo Nordio expressing perplexity over the timing.

Feb 26 • 17:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

First Tripartite Consultation in the 11th Re-trial Request for the Nabari Poisoned Wine Incident

The 11th retrial request for the Nabari poisoned wine incident led to its first tripartite consultation involving the Nagoya High Court, the Nagoya High Public Prosecutor's Office, and the defense team.

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Singer João Lima completes one month in prison for assaulting ex-wife, and Justice will judge the request for freedom

Singer João Lima has been in prison for one month after being accused of assaulting his ex-wife, and the court is set to review a request for his release.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee to Remain Until President Lee's Indictment is Cancelled

The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee announced it will continue its operations until President Lee's indictment is cancelled, despite calls for its dissolution following the establishment of a new official party organization.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Maduro's Tough Prosecutor Receives a New Job After Resignation

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned but has quickly been appointed as the public ombudsman.

Feb 25 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests woman suspected of extorting Justice Prosecutor from MS with intimate photos

A woman was arrested for extortion after creating a false profile to deceive a Prosecutor from the State Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Feb 25 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates rehabilitation clinic suspected of mistreatment, wrongful confinement, and torture in RN

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Norte has launched an operation to investigate allegations of human rights violations at a rehabilitation clinic in Parnamirim.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Italy: The European Public Prosecutor's Office requested the arrest of 16 researchers

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers and professionals involved in technology who allegedly misused EU funds for personal benefits.

Feb 25 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Deliveroo Placed Under Judicial Administration: "Exploits Riders, Wages 90% Below Poverty Line"

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has implemented urgent judicial control over Deliveroo for exploiting workers, with some being paid nearly 90% below the poverty line.

Feb 25 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

TV, iPad, and PCs with EU funds. The scandal of Italian teachers

A European investigation has uncovered a corruption scandal involving university professors, researchers, and educators in Italy, leading to a request for arrests by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 25 • 06:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP appeals the decision of the TJ-MG that acquitted a man convicted of sexual abuse of a vulnerable person; the victim was a 12-year-old girl

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Minas Gerais is appealing a court decision that acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.

Feb 25 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 30 members of PCC for drug distribution scheme in Roraima

The Roraima Public Prosecutor's Office has charged 30 members of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) for operating a drug distribution scheme in the state.

Feb 24 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPE asks police to investigate former aide of Raquel Lyra for post with complaint against Recife secretaries

The Pernambuco Public Prosecutor's Office has requested an investigation into journalist Manoel Medeiros for allegedly making false accusations against public officials.

Feb 24 • 20:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"With the little treasure they bought iPhones, TVs, and PCs": the EU prosecutor requests the arrest of 16 Italian professors and researchers

The European Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian educators and IT company employees for corruption and manipulating public contracts.

Feb 24 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PGR requests conviction of those accused of ordering the murders of Marielle and Anderson Gomes

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the Supreme Court to convict five individuals charged with the murder of politician Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes, in 2018.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MA Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry to investigate failures in collective transportation in São Luís

The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an inquiry to investigate potential violations of users' rights in the urban collective transportation system of São Luís.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PSG's Hakimi to be tried in France for rape

Moroccan player Achraf Hakimi from PSG is set to be tried in France for the alleged rape of a young woman in February 2023, according to his lawyer and the Nanterre Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 24 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

15-year-old charged with planning school shooting in Kolding: Now the case is dropped

A 15-year-old boy who was charged with planning a school shooting in Kolding will not face prosecution, according to the public prosecutor's office.

Feb 24 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Fake Signatures: How Election Fraud Can Occur in Local Elections

The Frankfurt public prosecutor is investigating allegations of election fraud related to the 'Frankfurt - Social' list led by former Mayor Peter Feldmann, amid ongoing concerns about potential electoral manipulation.

Feb 24 • 09:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office charges former Secretary of Agriculture of SP for alleged illegal increases in rural program

The São Paulo Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against former Agriculture Secretary Francisco Matturro and current deputy Ricardo Lorenzini for allegedly authorizing illegal price increases for companies responsible for road construction in rural areas.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They thwart a drug plot preparing the assassinations of a minister, a federal judge, and a prosecutor

A drug-related plot to assassinate key public figures in Argentina has been uncovered, involving coordinated attacks on officials linked to a major narcotrafficking trial.

Feb 21 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor says Gaviões da Fiel muse bought car and property with PCC money

The Public Prosecutor's Office claims that Natacha Horana, a model and muse for the Gaviões da Fiel, purchased luxury items using funds from the criminal organization PCC.

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate tribute to Vasco-AC players arrested on suspicion of gang rape

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Acre will investigate a tribute made to Vasco-AC players who are held on suspicion of gang rape.

Feb 21 • 01:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PGR opposes house arrest for Jair Bolsonaro

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has opposed the request for house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is sentenced to 27 years and 3 months for attempted coup.

Feb 20 • 20:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba charges 32 people for being part of a criminal faction involved in drug trafficking

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba has charged 32 individuals with being part of a drug trafficking criminal faction in the Patos region.

Feb 20 • 18:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pact with Iran: Why is the start of the trial against Cristina Kirchner for the complaint of prosecutor Nisman delayed?

The trial against Cristina Kirchner for alleged cover-up in the AMIA bombing case is delayed despite a Supreme Court ruling for a public debate.

Feb 20 • 17:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Megashow in Paulista may be allowed despite chaos during pre-Carnival, says São Paulo prosecutor

A São Paulo prosecutor indicated that the chaos experienced during pre-Carnival events will not affect the decision to allow the city to hold large free concerts on Avenida Paulista.

Feb 20 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Anarchism That Works

A public prosecutor in Brazil has filed a civil action against Globo TV for alleged mispronunciation of the word "recorde," claiming it damages the Portuguese language's cultural heritage.

Feb 20 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor requests a fine of R$ 100,000 from Sabesp for pollution in the Pirapora river

The Public Prosecutor's Office of São Paulo requests that fines for Sabesp due to the irregular discharge of sewage into the Pirapora River be increased to R$ 100,000 a day.

Feb 20 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ramagem's wife has been out of work for more than 90 days and will have to justify 45 days of absence

Rebeca Ramagem, a state prosecutor in Brazil, has not worked for 96 days and must explain her prolonged absence.

Feb 20 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation of frauds in rural roads during Rodrigo Garcia's management reaches South Zone of SP

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating fraud suspicions in contracts for rural road works during the administration of former governor Rodrigo Garcia, now extending to the South Zone of the capital.

Feb 19 • 23:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court denies request from the Public Prosecutor's Office and maintains the law that increases property tax and other taxes in Piracicaba

The São Paulo Court of Justice upheld a law increasing municipal tax rates, despite a request for suspension from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sergipe Public Prosecutor's Office archives investigation into the death of four young people during police operation

The Sergipe Public Prosecutor's Office has archived an investigation into the deaths of four young individuals during a police operation in Nossa Senhora do Socorro, claiming there was no excessive use of force by the officers involved.

Feb 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor demands that Military Police investigate assaults against businessman and lawyer during approaches in PI

The Public Ministry of Piauí has demanded that the Military Police investigate the aggression against a businessman and a lawyer carried out by police officers during stops in Brazil.

Feb 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

State official escaped a 200,000-euro criminal suspicion by paying 3,000 euros

A former transport agency executive avoided prosecution for allegedly directing a 200,000-euro state contract to companies connected to his alleged mistress by agreeing to pay 3,000 euros to the state.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor's office files against SP teachers' union for event that celebrated Hamas attacks

The São Paulo Public Ministry filed a lawsuit against the teachers' union for hosting an event celebrating the Hamas attack on Israel, demanding a R$120,000 fine.

Feb 19 • 17:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Indictment Filed Against Joško Jeličić for Giving False Testimony

The Croatian public prosecutor's office has filed an indictment against former footballer Joško Jeličić for providing false testimony in a trial related to financial misappropriation at NK Dinamo.

Feb 19 • 14:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Moroccan public prosecutor demands imprisonment for 18 Senegalese fans

A Moroccan prosecutor has called for up to two years of imprisonment for 18 Senegalese fans charged with inciting riots during the controversial Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Socialists will take a municipal land exchange in Valencia for 39 already promised protected homes to the Prosecutor's Office

The Socialist Party in Valencia plans to report a municipal land exchange to the Prosecutor's Office amid allegations of potential fraud.

Feb 19 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-SP files actions against alleged scheme of frauds in roadworks during Rodrigo Garcia's management

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated legal actions against an alleged fraud scheme involving rural roadworks executed during the administration of former Governor Rodrigo Garcia, potentially costing the public treasury up to R$ 50 million.

Feb 18 • 23:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Paris prosecutor makes public appeal for Epstein victims in France to come forward

A Paris prosecutor urges victims of Jeffrey Epstein to come forward, emphasizing their readiness to receive testimony and jurisdiction over related offenses.

Feb 18 • 17:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office seeks to convict the mayor of Birštonas, N. Dirginčienė, in the 'checks' case

The prosecutor is pushing for a conviction of Birštonas mayor N. Dirginčienė for embezzlement and related charges.

Feb 18 • 05:14 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: According to the public prosecutor, the death of a student from Ucad is not related to police violence

The Senegalese public prosecutor stated that the death of a university student was due to a fall, not police violence.

Feb 18 • 00:01 UTC

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