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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The trial against the Argentine lawyer accused of racism in Brazil begins: what penalties she faces

Agostina Páez, a 29-year-old Argentine lawyer, faces a trial in Brazil where she is accused of three counts of racial injury, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Bruce Pardy: Racial Discounts for Violent Criminals Was Inevitable in Equity-Obsessed Canada

The article discusses the controversial sentencing of Everton Downey, a Black man convicted of second-degree murder, arguing that race-based sentencing practices in Canada undermine equality before the law.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man convicted of racial insult after racist offenses against sergeant in MG

A man in Frutal, Brazil, was sentenced to prison for racial insults after the Minas Gerais Court of Justice overturned an initial acquittal.

Mar 20 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is indicted for racial slur after saying colleague has 'smell of black'; VIDEO

Victor Fortes has been indicted for racial injury after he was recorded making offensive comments about a colleague's racial identity.

Mar 20 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court increases sentence of retired firefighter who killed black police officer

A retired firefighter in Brazil has had his prison sentence increased from 17 to 20 years and 18 days for the murder of a black police officer following a discriminatory argument.

Mar 19 • 22:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns teacher from the interior of SP to nearly 10 years in prison for asking a student if 'he is not ashamed of being black'

A teacher in São Paulo, Brazil, was sentenced to 9 years and 10 months in prison for racial slur after asking a student if he was ashamed of his race.

Mar 12 • 21:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Police officer with 'mild anxiety attack' took the ambulance of a man who had been shot

A police officer who experienced a 'mild anxiety attack' took the ambulance intended for a man shot by the officer, leading to the man's death shortly thereafter.

Mar 12 • 08:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Argentina woman charged with racial insult in Rio apologizes and admits to racist reaction

Agostina Páez, an Argentine lawyer charged with racial insult in Rio, publicly apologized for her racist behavior towards bar staff in Ipanema.

Mar 11 • 23:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Texas to execute man who killed his girlfriend and her eight-year-old son in 2013

Cedric Ricks is scheduled for execution in Texas for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Roxann Sanchez and her son Anthony Figueroa, after the US Supreme Court rejected his final appeal.

Mar 11 • 16:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Audio Released: The Apology Request of the Argentine Lawyer Accused of Racism in Brazil and the Twist in Her Defense

Agostina Páez, an Argentine lawyer accused of racial insult in Brazil, has publicly apologized in an effort to change her defense strategy and return to Argentina.

Mar 10 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Foreign tennis players investigated for racism in SC are authorized by the Justice to return to their countries

Two foreign tennis players investigated for racial slander during a tournament in Itajaí, SC, have been allowed by the court to return to their home countries after complying with certain legal conditions.

Mar 10 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested for racial slur after calling son-in-law 'monkey' and 'bald black man' in Várzea Paulista

A woman was arrested for racial slurs against her son-in-law during a family dispute in Várzea Paulista, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Let's leave because this place is full of black people': Justice condemns woman for racial slur in Campinas shopping mall

A woman has been sentenced for racial slur after offending a young woman at a shopping mall in Campinas, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Woman denounces racial slur committed by elderly woman at Army barracks in BH

A 42-year-old woman reported racial insults she experienced from a 61-year-old elderly woman while waiting at an Army police station in Brazil.

Mar 4 • 18:50 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Björn af Kleen: Ilhan Omar Doesn't Back Down an Inch Against Trump

Ilhan Omar stands firm in her criticism of Donald Trump, despite his harsh attacks and a tumultuous exchange during his state of the union address.

Feb 26 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Influencer arrested for insulting traffic officer with racist terms in Pará: 'Dirty Negro'

A digital influencer was arrested in Pará for racially insulting a traffic officer during a vehicle inspection.

Feb 26 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Family members of Marielle celebrate the conviction of the masterminds by the STF: 'Justice for her is a lifelong task'

Relatives of assassinated councilwoman Marielle Franco celebrated the conviction of the crime's masterminds by Brazil's Supreme Court during an emotional session.

Feb 25 • 20:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Our photo went viral... The couple accused of misbehaving with girls clarifies

A couple has given their side of the story after a viral video alleged they misbehaved with women in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, leading to police investigation and public outcry.

Feb 25 • 02:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Man with Tourette syndrome 'deeply mortified' after shouting racial slur at awards show

John Davidson, a man with Tourette syndrome, expressed deep mortification after shouting a racial slur during the BAFTAs, stating his tics are involuntary and not meant to offend.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who ripped off hijab and assaulted Muslim women in Foz do Iguaçu charged with racial slur, bodily harm, and racism

Augusto César Vieira has been charged with racial slur, bodily harm, and racism after attacking two Muslim women at a shopping mall in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Sell Momos, You Are in the Business...': Northeast Girls Harassed in Delhi, Neighbor Crossed Limits

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh faced racial abuse from their neighbor in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, after an argument about home repairs escalated.

Feb 22 • 16:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

São Paulo Tourist Arrested Suspected of Racial Insult Against Hotel Employee in Bahia

A tourist from São Paulo was arrested in Bahia for allegedly making racial insults towards a hotel employee.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ denies government's request and keeps law prohibiting racial quotas in SC universities suspended

The Santa Catarina Court of Justice denied the state government's request to suspend the action regarding the law that prohibits racial quotas in higher education institutions funded by the state.

Feb 20 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of racial insult, PF agent goes through custody hearing and is released

A Federal Police agent in Brazil was released after a custody hearing following accusations of racial insults made during a Carnival party.

Feb 18 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Jesse Jackson, the icon whose voice managed to break the ceilings

Jesse Jackson, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and a two-time presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

Feb 17 • 17:57 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Jesse Jackson: Civil rights leader dies aged 84

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84.

Feb 17 • 16:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Jesse Jackson: a veteran of civil rights seeking common ground

The family of Jesse Jackson announced his death, honoring his unwavering faith in justice, equality, and love that inspired millions.

Feb 17 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'His voice was softer after Charleston Church massacre, but Jesse Jackson still roared'

The article reflects on Jesse Jackson's enduring legacy and influence in America following his death, particularly highlighted by his response to the Charleston Church massacre.

Feb 17 • 12:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Civil Rights Advocate in the U.S. and Founder of Rainbow PUSH

The United States mourns the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights figure and political activist who fought for racial justice and economic equality for over sixty years.

Feb 17 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man arrested on suspicion of racial slur during Carnival in Salvador

A 60-year-old man was arrested in Salvador for racial slurs and threats made during Carnival festivities.

Feb 15 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Racist maniac jailed after hacking stranger with axe at Edinburgh train station

Brian Patterson has been sentenced for a brutal axe attack on a stranger at Edinburgh Waverley station, marked by racial abuse and premeditated violence.

Feb 13 • 20:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fannie Lou Hamer, activist from the U.S.: 'I am fed up and tired of being fed up and tired'

The legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer remains relevant amid current debates on racial justice, highlighted by controversial statements from Donald Trump.

Feb 13 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

California to launch investigation over delayed response to wildfire in Altadena

California's Department of Justice is investigating potential racial discrimination in wildfire response efforts in the predominantly Black community of west Altadena after significant delays compared to a wealthier area nearby.

Feb 12 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are We Imprisoning Inequality?

The article discusses Brazil's selective prison system that disproportionately affects Black and poor populations, highlighting the systemic violence and socio-economic inequality behind crime.

Feb 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I did not have a racist intention; it was an emotional reaction,' says Argentine woman accused of racial injury in Rio

Agostina Páez, an Argentine lawyer and influencer, claims her actions leading to accusations of racial insults in Rio de Janeiro were not intentionally racist but an emotional reaction.

Feb 11 • 00:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Indian couple received millions for 'food racism'

An Indian couple has been awarded millions in damages due to a case involving food discrimination.

Feb 10 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends the competition of the City Hall of Campos for considering insufficient percentage of racial quotas

The Rio de Janeiro Justice has suspended a public competition in Campos dos Goytacazes due to inadequate racial quota representation in the job positions offered.

Feb 10 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I never imagined the gravity of it all,' says Argentine lawyer accused of racism in Rio

Argentine lawyer Agostina Páez, facing racial insult charges for racist gestures against bar staff in Ipanema, claims she never intended to be racist and reflects on her emotional state during the incident.

Feb 10 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for racial slur against police officer inside police station in the interior of SP

A 31-year-old man was arrested for uttering racist insults against a military police officer inside a police station in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Feb 8 • 15:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice revokes preventive imprisonment of Argentine influencer accused of racial slander in Rio

The Brazilian Justice system has revoked the preventive imprisonment of Argentine lawyer and influencer Agostina Páez, who was accused of racial slander against bar staff in Ipanema.

Feb 7 • 14:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Racism, Trump, and Agostina

Brazilian lawyer Carla Junqueira discusses the troubling circumstances of Agostina Páez, a young woman arrested in Brazil for allegedly making racist insults towards bar employees in Rio de Janeiro, facing potential prison sentences ranging from 2 to 5 years for racial injury.

Feb 7 • 01:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court orders release of Argentine defendant for racial slur against bar staff in Ipanema

A Rio court on Friday ordered the release of Argentine lawyer and influencer Agostina Páez, who was accused of racial slurs against bar staff in Ipanema, shortly after her arrest.

Feb 6 • 22:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest Argentine tourist accused of racial slander in RJ

Argentine lawyer and influencer Agostina Páez was arrested in Rio de Janeiro after being accused of making racist remarks against bar staff in Ipanema.

Feb 6 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest Argentine accused of racial slur against bar staff

Rio de Janeiro police arrested Argentine lawyer and influencer Agostina Páez for racial slurs against bar staff in Ipanema while she was wearing an electronic ankle bracelet.

Feb 6 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecution accuses woman who insulted market cashier as 'monkey' in São Pedro da Aldeia

A woman has been charged with racial slander, assault, and threats against a market cashier in São Pedro da Aldeia, as reported by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 6 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Argentinian lawyer says she is 'dying of fear' after Justice decrees prison for racial slander in RJ

Argentinian lawyer Agostina Páez expressed her fear following a preventive detention order issued by the Rio de Janeiro court for allegedly making racist remarks against bar staff in Ipanema.

Feb 6 • 15:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Minneapolis: Native Americans report racial profiling in ICE crackdown

Native Americans in Minneapolis are reporting incidents of racial profiling during a recent ICE enforcement operation.

Feb 6 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After being sentenced to prison for racial insult, Argentine woman says she is 'dying of fear'

Argentine lawyer and influencer Agostina Páez expressed extreme fear after a Brazilian court issued a preventive prison order against her for racial slurs made towards bar staff in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 6 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Foreign tennis players accused of racial slur and incitement to prejudice after imitating and calling an employee a monkey during a game in SC

Two foreign tennis players have been charged with racial slurs and inciting prejudice after mocking an employee during a match in Itajaí, Brazil.

Feb 5 • 20:16 UTC

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