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The special prosecutor's team has appealed against the life sentence of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, arguing that the declaration of martial law was a long-planned maneuver rather than a spontaneous decision.

Doctor Alfredo Dias Junior has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager during a medical consultation, with a previous lesser sentence increased following an appeal by the Public Ministry.

A caregiver in Madrid has been sentenced to a revisable permanent prison term for the murder of an elderly man he was supposed to care for, alongside charges of theft.

French-Rwandan Claude Muhayimana faces a 15-year prison sentence on appeal for his alleged complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

The Supreme Court of Argentina has upheld the five-year prison sentence for former mayor David Bravo for his involvement in human trafficking related to cabarets in La Pampa.

Ruben Vardanyan, a former official from Karabakh, has decided not to appeal his 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan, a decision that raises questions about the political and legal implications of his case.

Porto Alegre has witnessed its first conviction under the new femicide law, with a man sentenced to 24 years for killing his partner.

Afghanistan's new penal code, introduced by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, prescribes just 15 days of imprisonment for domestic violence against women, while harsher penalties apply for animal fighting.

The author reflects on the struggle of maintaining creativity and passion in the face of life's mundanity and personal apathy.

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji's competition ban from four years to two, despite the IAAF's request for a longer sentence.

Steina Árnadóttir, a nurse convicted of negligent manslaughter, plans to appeal her sentence citing violations of her fundamental rights.

A 19-year-old woman is facing a lengthy juvenile sentence for the murder of a 15-year-old, as prosecutors demand 14 to 15 years in prison, while the defense argues for a much lighter sentence.

A 35-year-old man convicted of the murder of 20-year-old Linea Bjørnnes in Stjørdal has appealed his sentence to the Norwegian Supreme Court.

A former medical student from USP, Alicia Duddy Muller Veiga, has received a new conviction for embezzling funds from a graduation committee.

Child killer Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence, faces increased vulnerability to attacks by fellow inmates after being injured in a prison assault.

Premier League officials are warned that neglecting financial support for EFL clubs could lead to more clubs facing financial ruin, akin to the situation with Sheffield Wednesday.

Erika Švenčionienė has been sentenced for her statements regarding the Medininkai massacre, with a proposed sentence involving community service and restrictions on her activities.

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

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.

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.

A Hong Kong court unexpectedly overturned the fraud conviction of democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is still serving a 20-year sentence for other charges.

Asaram has been granted bail by the Gujarat High Court for six months on medical grounds, with his sentence temporarily suspended during this period.

The defendant in a tragic accident in Gumma that resulted in the deaths of three people has filed an appeal against a 20-year sentence for dangerous driving.

An Indigenous man received a 6.5-year sentence for being an accessory to murder, after boasting about a potential sentence reduction due to the Gladue principles.

A court in Greece sentenced four defendants to eight years in prison for violations related to wiretapping and breaches of personal data laws, pending appeal.

Julius Kivimäki, convicted of serious crimes related to the Vastaamo hacking case, has left Finland following an appeal to his sentence.

The prosecution has requested a three-year prison sentence for a former middle school teacher in Hokkaido involved in a child pornography case.

Aleksanteri Kivimäki, currently abroad, expresses disappointment over a recent court ruling regarding his involvement in the Vastaamo compensation agreements.

A special counsel team has appealed the life sentence given to former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, arguing that the sentence is too lenient.

Convicted in the Vastaamo case, Aleksanteri Kivimäki is disappointed with his court sentence and is currently hiding abroad.

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki to 6 years and 11 months in prison for his role in a serious data breach that affected vulnerable individuals.

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Aleksanteri Kivimäki to six years and eleven months in prison for a highly premeditated crime with numerous victims.

Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been sentenced to 6 years and 11 months in prison for severe data breaches and extortion against a psychotherapeutic center in Finland.

Two women in Uganda face the possibility of life in prison after being arrested for allegedly kissing in public, an act deemed as same-sex activity in the country.

A 68-year-old man has been arrested in Thessaloniki for being a fugitive convicted for illegal trafficking of migrants, facing a 28-year prison sentence and a fine of 180,000 euros.

Supermarket merchants in South Korea oppose amendments to the Distribution Industry Development Act that would allow large retailers to conduct early morning deliveries, claiming it threatens local economies.

American basketball player Jared Shaw avoids the death penalty in Indonesia after receiving a reduced sentence related to a drug case.

Jimmy Lai, a British pro-democracy campaigner, has had his fraud conviction overturned but continues to serve a 20-year sentence for national security offenses in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's appeal court has overturned the fraud conviction of media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai, but he remains imprisoned for other charges.

A Hong Kong court has overturned a nearly six-year prison sentence for pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai while he remains incarcerated on other charges.

A professor at Incheon University is facing a six-month prison sentence for repeatedly breaking into a colleague's research lab, according to prosecutors.

The article discusses the legacy of Rwandan gospel singer Kizito Mihigo, whose recent death and previous arrests underline ongoing government repression of free speech in Rwanda.

An 87-year-old woman in Finland was sentenced to five months of conditional imprisonment for serious money laundering after unknowingly participating in a scam that involved transferring over 55,000 euros from online frauds.

A martial arts instructor in Japan was sentenced to 24 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting eight female students, causing distress and trauma, including one student fearing she might be pregnant.

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's conviction and sentence for fraud, allowing him to appeal his case.

The Supreme Court has upheld a sentence of 3 years and 6 months in prison for Lee Soo-hong's older brother for embezzling about 6.17 billion KRW from the celebrity's management company.

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has overturned Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction, allowing him to avoid a previous five-year and nine-month jail sentence.

Paulo Odilon Xisto Filho, who was initially sentenced to 12 years for murdering his girlfriend, Isadora Viana Costa, has seen his sentence increased to 16 years by the Santa Catarina Court of Justice.

Alice shares her journey of fighting for justice in Latvia after being knowingly infected with HIV by a partner, highlighting the impact on her life and the social stigma she faces.