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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge's retreat in rape trial does not affect investigation against him, says TJ-MG

The Minas Gerais Court asserts that Judge Magid Nauef Lรกuar's decision regarding a rape case will not influence the administrative investigation against him for possible misconduct.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man accused of raping woman in tent at Green Man Festival sobs in court

Thomas Mason denies raping a woman at the Green Man Festival, claiming sexual activity was consensual, while the alleged victim contends otherwise.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Councilors are dismissed for failing to investigate a report of vulnerable rape in Amparo

Two councilors in Amparo, Brazil, were dismissed for neglecting to investigate a report of vulnerable rape, which led to a formal investigation and subsequent actions by local authorities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation by PM and PF arrests 17 fugitives of feminicide, homicide, rape, and trafficking in MG and ES

A joint operation by Brazilian law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of 17 fugitives wanted for serious crimes in Minas Gerais and Espรญrito Santo.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

European Parliament: Itโ€™s time for the EU to explicitly define 'rape' based on the absence of 'consent' - 'Only 'yes' means 'yes'

The European Parliament has called for a uniform definition of rape based on consent, emphasizing the need for legislation that centers on the absence of consent in legal proceedings.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Neighbor locked the door and tried to rape... The minor committed suicide feeling distressed!

A teenager in Jhansi, India, allegedly took her own life after being assaulted by a neighbor, leading to widespread shock and the arrest of the suspect.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Showed understanding: medical student remains free after rape

A medical student who raped a fellow student has had his sentence suspended, leading to public outcry and protests.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Shown Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

A Belgian appeals court upheld a controversial decision to suspend the prison sentence of a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his 'considerate' behavior.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Showed Insight: Medical Student Remains Free After Rape

A Belgian court confirms the suspension of a five-year prison sentence for a medical student convicted of raping a fellow student, citing his good character as justification.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1876: Justice in MG acquitted 41 defendants for vulnerable rape in 4 years; Heavy rain returns to the Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais; Iran and the USA have a decisive meeting regarding the nuclear agreement

A summary covering judicial acquittals, severe weather conditions, and international diplomatic negotiations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Morocco: Few Official Reactions to the Trial of Footballer Achraf Hakimi for Rape

The Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to be tried for rape, but there has been a noticeable lack of official responses from Moroccan authorities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Murder of Louise: the suspect, Owen L., also charged with the rape of two teenage girls

Owen L., the suspect in the murder of 11-year-old Louise, is also facing charges for the rape of two teenage girls, with accusations dating back to 2021 and 2023.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves including in the law that any relationship with a minor under 14 is rape; understand

The Brazilian Senate has approved a law stating that any sexual relationship with a minor under 14 years old will be classified as rape, regardless of consent or other circumstances.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

PSG supporters unfurl Achraf Hakimi banner with defender set for rape trial

Paris Saint-Germain supporters show their support for defender Achraf Hakimi, who is set to stand trial for alleged rape.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Reaction to the defense's use of 'rape myths' in the trial against Marius Borg Hรธiby

Dixi resource center is criticizing the defense team of Marius Borg Hรธiby for relying on 'rape myths' that demonstrate a misunderstanding of how victims perceive assaults.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

35-year-old man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl was arrested at a friend's house shortly after arriving home from work in Minas Gerais

A 35-year-old man convicted of the rape of a 12-year-old girl was arrested at a friend's house after returning home from work in Brazilian Minas Gerais.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves including in Brazilian legislation that any relationship with a minor under 14 years old is considered rape, regardless of consent

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill stipulating that any sexual relations with minors under the age of 14 are classified as rape, irrespective of consent.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest five over alleged murder of suspected rapist

The Bayelsa State Police have arrested five suspects linked to the murder of a man allegedly accused of rape.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nana Gouvรชa says she was forced to marry after being raped in adolescence

Brazilian actress Nana Gouvรชa revealed on social media that she was coerced into marriage at the age of 16 after becoming pregnant due to a rape incident during her teenage years.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Experts point out technical flaws in the decision that annulled acquittal for rape in MG

A judge in Minas Gerais has reversed the acquittal of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, citing technical flaws and public interest in the decision.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Rape: 55-year-old man jailed 60 years in Delta

A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl in Delta State, Nigeria.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves bill that ends the relativization of rape of vulnerable individuals

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill to amend the Penal Code, ensuring that penalties for the rape of vulnerable individuals will be applied regardless of the victim's sexual experience or resulting pregnancy.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ministry of Women and AGU request that CNJ investigate judges who acquitted defendant for the rape of a minor

The Ministry of Women and AGU have requested an investigation into judges who acquitted a man accused of raping a minor.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A pack in an institute in Valencia: three minors spread the rape of a classmate among their friends

Three minors are accused of raping a classmate and spreading the news among their peers in Valencia.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Rape: Police release Mirabel to Ogun women affairs, continue probe

The Ogun State Police have released TikTok influencer Mirabel to the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs while continuing their investigation into her rape allegation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Football Superstar: Rape Charge

Achraf Hakimi, a star defender for Paris Saint-Germain, is accused of rape, with allegations arising from an incident in February 2023 in Paris.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Man jailed 60 years for raping minor in Delta

A 55-year-old man in Nigeria has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the repeated rape of an 11-year-old girl.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Hakimi starting in Champions League in PSG-Monaco. Yesterday, the indictment for sexual violence was issued

Achraf Hakimi has been identified as a starter for PSG against Monaco despite facing sexual assault charges.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Refrigeration Technician Arrested for Raping His Teenage Daughter in Boa Vista

A 34-year-old refrigeration technician was arrested for the alleged rape of his 14-year-old daughter in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

PSG Fans Support Hakimi in the Stands

Paris Saint-Germain fans expressed their support for Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi during a UEFA Champions League match against Monaco, following a judicial decision to refer him for trial on a rape charge.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Tabloid: Riot police sentenced for dozens of sexual offenses in Sweden

Kristian Youssef, a riot policeman in the Stockholm area, has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for 48 sexual offenses against children, including rape and child pornography.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice cannot bypass process to correct error, says prosecutor about case of man who was acquitted of raping girl in MG

A prosecutor in Minas Gerais criticized a judicial decision that reversed an acquittal of a man convicted of raping a minor, arguing it poses a legal dilemma.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Romeo and Juliet' Exception Cited in Ruling, but Does Not Apply to Vulnerable Rape Case in MG

A Brazilian court initially absolved a man accused of statutory rape after citing a perceived 'Romeo and Juliet' exception involving a relationship with a 12-year-old girl, but the ruling was later overturned following public outrage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"He had a skiing accident": mistakenly released and accused of rape, a Briton temporarily escapes his trial

A British man, mistakenly released while awaiting trial for rape, misses his court date due to a skiing accident, leading to the postponement of the trial to June.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge who acquitted 35-year-old man for raping 12-year-old girl reverses decision and convicts defendant

A Brazilian judge has reversed an earlier acquittal and convicted a man for the rape of a 12-year-old girl, also sentencing the girl's mother for neglecting to report the crime.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

PSG and Morocco national team star Hakimi will stand trial after rape allegations

Achraf Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, is facing trial after being accused of raping a 24-year-old woman at his home in Paris, a charge he denies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Four Syrians and an Iraqi Charged with Group Rape of 17-Year-Old Girl

Four Syrians and one Iraqi have been arrested and charged with the group rape of a 17-year-old girl in a small German village named Heinsberg-Unterbruch.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Update as girl, 13, dies after four cardiac arrests and boy arrested for โ€˜rapeโ€™

A 13-year-old girl named Casey-Louise Horrocks has died after suffering four cardiac arrests, and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of her murder and rape.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJ-SP maintains acquittal of Felipe Prior in rape case in the interior

The TJ-SP upheld the acquittal of former Big Brother Brasil contestant Felipe Prior in a rape case from 2018, concluding that criminal responsibility was not proven.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cousin of judge who acquitted defendant of rape files complaint and claims magistrate asked him to stay silent: 'it was a joke'

Saulo Lรกuar has filed a complaint against his cousin, Judge Magid Nauef Lรกuar, alleging past abuse and claiming the judge instructed him to remain silent about past incidents following a controversial acquittal.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

Handed Over Man Suspected in Gang Rape Case Is Imprisoned

A 27-year-old man suspected of participating in a gang rape in Aarhus in August 2024 has been imprisoned after a preliminary hearing.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A Wild Claim in Court: Does Norwayโ€™s 'Bonus Prince' Marius Have a Child?

Norwegian 'bonus prince' Marius Borg Hรธiby faces accusations in court, including a surprising claim that he may have a child.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

18-year-old convicted of raping three underage boys in Oslo

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for the rape of three underage boys in Oslo, with his defense attorney planning to appeal the decision.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Crime & Justice

18-year-old convicted of rapes

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for raping three minor boys in Oslo.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
Crime & Justice

Acclaimed Canadian Oscar-winning filmmaker pays his rape accuser nearly $2-million settlement

Filmmaker Paul Haggis has paid nearly $2 million to his rape accuser, Haleigh Breest, settling her case after a jury initially ordered him to pay $10 million in damages.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

UN criticizes acquittal of man for raping 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais

UN agencies express deep concern over the acquittal of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Brazil.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Achraf Hakimi referred for trial included in PSG's squad to face Monaco

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international footballer indicted for rape, has been included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad for their Champions League match against Monaco despite the legal allegations he faces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Paedophile, 44, who plied 15-year-old with drugs before rape attack dies behind bars

Robert Kennedy, a convicted rapist, has died in prison while serving a seven-year sentence for raping a 15-year-old girl in Glasgow.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Three minors aged 14 and 15 arrested for the rape of another minor in Valencia and for disseminating the recording

Three minors aged 14 and 15 have been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old minor in Valencia and sharing footage of the incident.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Man detained after DNA match โ€“ rape investigation dropped

A man initially detained for theft has had rape allegations against him dropped after new evidence revealed the alleged victim was a sex worker at the time of the incident.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:26 UTC

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