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🇧🇷 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 Láuar's decision regarding a rape case will not influence the administrative investigation against him for possible misconduct.

Feb 26 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 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 Láuar has filed a complaint against his cousin, Judge Magid Nauef Láuar, alleging past abuse and claiming the judge instructed him to remain silent about past incidents following a controversial acquittal.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 11:58 UTC
🇨🇦 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 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: Storm leaves dozens dead in Minas Gerais; MP appeals the decision of TJMG that acquitted a person convicted of rape of a vulnerable child

A storm in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais has resulted in numerous fatalities and disappearances, complicating rescue efforts due to saturated ground, while the Public Ministry appeals against an acquittal in a child rape case.

Feb 25 • 00:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Thirty-Year-Old Man Raped 14-Year-Old Girl in Particularly Humiliating Manner in Public Place in Jyväskylä

A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for the public rape of a 14-year-old girl in Jyväskylä, Finland, with the court upholding the original sentence despite his appeal.

Feb 24 • 19:15 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Allegation of Unknown Child Emerges in Court – The Palace Silent

During a recent court session in Oslo, an allegation involving a previously unknown child was presented in connection with the ongoing rape case against Marius Borg Høiby, who denies the charges.

Feb 24 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Husband’s ‘physical and sexual violence’ caused wife to kill herself, UK court told

A UK court is hearing a case involving a woman who took her own life after enduring severe abuse from her husband, who is now facing multiple charges including manslaughter and rape.

Feb 24 • 14:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Luis Enrique breaks his silence on the Hakimi case

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has commented on the allegations against player Achraf Hakimi, stating that the matter is now in the hands of justice following an official rape accusation.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The DNA test of samples taken from the only arrested suspect for the rape of a teenager in Miramar yielded negative results

The DNA test results from the only detained suspect in a teenage rape case in Miramar were negative, raising the possibility of his release as police investigate new leads.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Women in Burqas Used to Come at Night, Young Males Always Queued': The Inside Story of the Beautician's Rape Case

A beautician in Bhopal has made shocking allegations of being drugged and sexually assaulted in various locations while being pressured to convert to another religion.

Feb 24 • 11:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

PSG star to go to court charged with rape

Achraf Hakimi, a star player for Paris Saint-Germain, faces court in France over rape allegations three years after they surfaced, maintaining his innocence throughout the legal process.

Feb 24 • 11:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The DNA of a cigarette helped solve a crime from 44 years ago

A 64-year-old man was convicted of the 1982 rape and murder of Sarah Geer in California after DNA from a discarded cigarette linked him to the crime.

Feb 24 • 10:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

A Girl Was Looking for a Sugar Daddy... The Bengaluru Gang Rape Accused Told the Full Story of That Night

A new twist has emerged in the alleged gang rape case linked to a villa party in Bengaluru, where one of the accused claims the 19-year-old college student attempted extortion by alleging he assaulted her after a party night.

Feb 24 • 02:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Rape of a vulnerable person is a crime

A 35-year-old man was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in a case highlighted by a Brazilian court ruling, emphasizing that consent does not preclude the crime of rape against minors.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Correction

A Finnish news article published over the weekend contained an error regarding a rape case, mistakenly stating that the perpetrator would receive compensation from the state instead of the victim.

Feb 23 • 13:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Read important news for February 23, 2026, Monday in one click

The article discusses notable news from India for February 23, 2026, including a rape case against an IRS officer and the sighting of a suspicious drone near the India-Pakistan border in Jammu & Kashmir.

Feb 22 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 on Saturday, February 21, 2026

The article covers various topics including a man's acquittal in a rape case, a Brazil-India agreement on critical minerals, remarks from the Iranian president, the presence of U.S. military bases worldwide, and events featuring popular Brazilian artists.

Feb 21 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand the case of a 35-year-old man acquitted after being convicted of rape against a 12-year-old girl

A 35-year-old man from Indianópolis was acquitted of raping a 12-year-old girl after the court determined their relationship was consensual, sparking legal and political debates in Brazil.

Feb 21 • 15:53 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

"It has torn me apart"

The mother of a woman from Lofoten reflects on the emotional impact of her daughter's testimony against Marius Borg Høiby, who is accused of rape.

Feb 21 • 06:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Curious lessons from the PP in the case of rape

The article discusses the left's response to a recent case related to the Popular Party (PP) and the emergence of far-right sentiments in Spain.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

The Police's Response to Høiby Criticism: - No Duty to Notify Suspects about Criminal Cases Being Opened

Høiby, accused of a fourth rape case, criticized the police for informing him of the charges through the media rather than directly.

Feb 20 • 17:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

How ‘Norway's most hated man’ can be acquitted of the alleged sleeping rapes

Marius Borg Høiby, facing serious allegations, finds his defense team focusing on legal arguments rather than moral judgment in a high-profile case in Oslo.

Feb 20 • 16:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Taapsee Pannu's 'Assi' addresses an old ailment in films!

Taapsee Pannu's film 'Assi' features a surprising vigilante-style hero character who seeks justice amidst a failed legal system for a rape case.

Feb 20 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

What is known and what remains to be clarified about the rape in front of the patrol car and security base

The case of alleged rape in front of a police vehicle in Brazil has led to the suspension of three Metropolitan Guard agents, and investigations are ongoing.

Feb 20 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

What is known about the case of players suspected of collective rape in the Vasco-AC dormitory

The investigation into the collective rape allegations against Vasco-AC players is ongoing, with several arrests made in connection to the case.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Case opened against 24-year-old for the rape of a 17-year-old at his workplace

A case has been opened against a 24-year-old for allegedly raping a 17-year-old in Thessaloniki.

Feb 20 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Marlaska, who was once a judge

The article discusses the political implications of Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska's actions regarding a reported rape case, emphasizing the erosion of democratic dignity in Spain.

Feb 19 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

51 perpetrators and one victim: France's most shocking rape case draws attention again

A woman in France has published a memoir recounting her ordeal after her husband was convicted of calling upon dozens of men to rape her unconscious body.

Feb 19 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Rape of a foreign woman at a famous entrepreneur's equestrian center: the case will be reviewed by judges in Kaunas

The case involves the conviction of a renowned entrepreneur, Tautvydas Barštys, for the rape of a foreign national at his equestrian center in Lithuania.

Feb 19 • 17:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

"I am ashamed." Syrian accused of rape complained about the female interpreter in court

A Syrian man accused of raping a young woman expressed embarrassment during the trial in Düsseldorf because the interpreter was a woman.

Feb 19 • 16:43 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Høiby: – I drove out the back way, under a blanket

During a court case against the Crown Princess's son, he discussed the experience of being incarcerated and facing serious charges, specifically highlighting the stigma associated with those charges.

Feb 19 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The complainant of the DAO rape will have police protection after being offered it by the Interior

The complainant in the DAO rape case has been offered and accepted police protection from the Ministry of the Interior after facing months of sexual harassment and workplace abuse.

Feb 19 • 11:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

What Happens in Court Today

The court case against Marius Borg Høiby involves allegations of rape, with updates provided through live reporting by Aftenposten.

Feb 19 • 06:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Is Høiby punished for being a jerk? – Coming into a very steep uphill battle.

The defense in the trial against Marius Borg Høiby criticizes the court's focus on moral behavior and argues that it should not influence the judges' decisions.

Feb 19 • 05:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Interior Minister Claims They Were Informed of the Report at Six PM, but Investigates Whether the Circle of the Former Police Chief Covered Up the Rape Case

Spain's Interior Minister stated that he only learned of a police officer's rape accusation late Tuesday, as investigations commence into whether there was a cover-up by senior police officials.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Murder of a Girl, Rape of the Body, and Google Search... The Indore Murder Case Will Haunt You

The Indore murder case uncovers a gruesome crime where a young man kills his girlfriend, attempts to communicate with her spirit post-mortem, and perpetrates unspeakable acts on her remains before fleeing the scene.

Feb 19 • 02:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fourth alleged victim of rape testifies against son of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway

A fourth victim testified against Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, alleging sexual assault in a case involving multiple accusations and severe charges.

Feb 18 • 23:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Preacher Magaya Case Rocked By Claims of Coercion and Interference

The rape case against Zimbabwean preacher Walter Magaya has become controversial following the withdrawal of charges by one alleged victim amid claims of coercion.

Feb 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Rape of Student in Train's AC Coach Under the Pretext of Providing a Ticket, Case Filed Against TTE

A student has accused a Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) of rape in an AC coach of the Gorakhpur Express while she was returning from an exam.

Feb 18 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Rape victim shares artwork amid plea to help solve historical case

Police in Australia are seeking public assistance to solve a 1988 case of abduction and rape in St Kilda, where the victim appealed for information to identify one of her attackers.

Feb 18 • 02:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Testimony linking Jerí to abuse case published; reasons for the removal of the president of Peru

A new testimony involving Peru's interim president, José Jerí, has emerged, linking him to a rape allegation just before Congress debated his potential removal.

Feb 18 • 00:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vasco-AC player suspected of rape turns himself in to police: 'I did nothing wrong'

Football player Alex Pires Júnior, known as Lekinho, turned himself in to the police amid allegations of his involvement in a rape case involving two women at the team’s accommodation.

Feb 17 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

DNA WAS USED FOR HELP ⟩ A brutal rape and murder case from over 30 years ago was solved in America

A man was sentenced to 45 years in prison last week for the 1993 rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Indianapolis, finally bringing closure to a decades-old cold case.

Feb 17 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Victim of long-term rape Gisèle Pelicot publishes her memoirs

French woman Gisèle Pelicot, a victim of years of sexual abuse by her husband and numerous other men, is publishing her memoir on Tuesday, recounting her harrowing experiences and motivations for taking her case to public court.

Feb 17 • 11:20 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

The woman's father: – A lot of anger

The father of a rape victim spoke about his concerns and anger in a court case involving the accused, who is charged with multiple offenses including filming the assault.

Feb 17 • 10:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

What Happens in Court Today

The article provides live updates and key information on the ongoing trial of Marius Borg Høiby, focusing on the conclusion of evidence presentation related to allegations of rape.

Feb 17 • 06:59 UTC

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