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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In the second review of requirements, five candidates for Attorney General of the State fail to meet regulations and could be dismissed

Five candidates for Attorney General of Ecuador may be dismissed for failing to meet necessary documentation regulations during the second review of their applications.

Mar 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Paxton racks up Texas endorsements as bitter Cornyn runoff hits fever pitch

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gaining significant political endorsements from within the state as he prepares for a tense Senate primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Mar 19 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Arizona is the first US state to sue Kalshi for illegal betting

The Arizona Attorney General filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business and allowing betting on elections.

Mar 17 • 17:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Illinois primary results live: the one who will face Pritzker in November is defined

Voters in Illinois participate in primary elections to select candidates for various state offices, including governor and attorney general, on March 17, with JB Pritzker facing no competition in his party.

Mar 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Henriksbø in court: Should not care about Høiby's 'cocaine haze'

In a court case against Marius Borg Høiby, attorney Henriksbø argues that the case's focus should be on the victims' capability to resist., rather than Høiby's state during the incident.

Mar 16 • 09:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Legalize prostitution effort left candidate ‘shocked’ in blue state with rampant human trafficking

Michael Allen, a Republican candidate for attorney general in Colorado, expressed astonishment over a Democratic proposal to legalize prostitution, fearing it would exacerbate human trafficking in the state.

Mar 12 • 21:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Scrapping indirect primaries may worsen godfatherism, ex-Benue AG warns

A former Attorney General from Benue State has warned that removing indirect primaries in Nigeria's electoral law could exacerbate political manipulation and godfatherism ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 10 • 08:59 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General of the Ministry of Justice to the Supreme Court: The case of the military prosecutor should be transferred to the State Attorney

The Israeli Attorney General Yaal Kutik has informed the Supreme Court that the investigation of former Chief Military Prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi should be moved to State Attorney Amit Isman due to potential conflicts of interest.

Mar 8 • 18:50 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Legal Advisor of the Ministry of Justice to the Supreme Court: The Case of the Former Military Prosecutor Should Be Transferred to the State Attorney

The legal advisor Yaal Kutik is set to inform the Supreme Court that the investigation of former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi should be handed over to the state attorney due to concerns of a conflict of interest involving the legal advisor of the government.

Mar 8 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public competition opens 10 vacancies for State Attorney of Acre; see the announcement

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the State of Acre has announced a public competition for 10 positions for the role of State Attorney, with applications open until April 2.

Mar 7 • 21:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Top 5 wildest moments as GOP lawmakers clashed with Walz, Ellison in heated fraud hearing: 'Unbelievable'

During a heated House hearing, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison faced intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers regarding their handling of a significant fraud scandal in the state.

Mar 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the 75 candidates for the contest of Attorney General of the State

A total of 75 applicants have registered for the Attorney General of the State contest in Ecuador, with notable candidates including the acting Attorney General and a former government minister.

Mar 4 • 17:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carlos Leonardo Alarcón seeks to become the titleholder and applies for the position of Attorney General of the State

Ecuador's acting Attorney General, Carlos Leonardo Alarcón, has submitted his application to participate in the competition for the permanent Attorney General position.

Mar 4 • 06:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A few hours before the registration deadline, these are the candidates for Attorney General of the State

As the registration deadline closes, 64 candidates have emerged for the position of Attorney General in Ecuador.

Mar 4 • 02:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Former Minister José de la Gasca runs for Attorney General of the State on the last day of registrations at CPCCS

Former Ecuadorian minister José de la Gasca has officially registered to run for the position of Attorney General as the deadline for submissions nears.

Mar 3 • 22:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Texas: the story of Gina Hinojosa, the Latina seeking to defeat Greg Abbott and win the governorship

Gina Hinojosa, a state legislator and attorney of Mexican-American descent, is running against Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race, emphasizing her personal story and dedication to public education.

Mar 3 • 13:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Prediction markets point to Talarico-Paxton showdown in Texas Senate race

Prediction markets show strong support for a potential matchup between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the upcoming Texas Senate race.

Mar 2 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends selection process for hiring temporary teachers in Taubaté after action by the MP-SP

A Brazilian court has temporarily suspended the selection process for hiring temporary teachers in Taubaté following a public civil action initiated by the São Paulo state attorney's office.

Feb 27 • 15:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Florida opens investigation into the death of four crew members of a state-registered boat following Cuban attack

Florida's Attorney General has initiated an investigation into the deaths of four crew members following an attack by Cuban authorities on a state-registered boat.

Feb 25 • 20:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Turudić confirmed initiated DORH investigations regarding Dabro

Croatian State Attorney Ivan Turudić confirmed that investigations have begun concerning controversial allegations involving politician Josip Dabro.

Feb 25 • 20:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pam Bondi criticizes Democrats for not standing for grieving mother of murdered refugee at SOTU

Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized Democrats for not standing to honor the grieving mother of Iryna Zarutska during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 16:52 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Police prosecutor: Investigation of Høiby completed

The police have completed their investigation into violence and threats involving Marius Borg Høiby, and the case has been forwarded to the state attorney for a decision on prosecution.

Feb 25 • 08:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rebel GOP Senate candidate enters lion's den for Trump's State of the Union

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a GOP Senate candidate, plans to confront establishment opponents during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 24 • 20:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The State Attorney Stops Case Against Maersk's Emissions in the North Sea

The State Attorney in Viborg has decided to close a case against Maersk Oil and Gas regarding chemical emissions in the North Sea without filing charges.

Feb 24 • 13:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Career criminal Oscar Fowler back in custody on state charges after Biden freed him

Oscar Fowler, a repeat offender whose federal sentence was commuted by President Biden, has been arrested again to face state charges, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Feb 24 • 01:19 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Head of the Police Investigations Division Excluded from Government Meeting on Spyware – and the Legal Advisor Refused to Participate

The legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara and the state attorney Amit Isman refused to attend a government meeting on spyware due to the exclusion of Police Investigations Division head Boaz Balat.

Feb 22 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun AG slams misuse of police power in civil cases

The Ogun State Attorney-General has condemned the misuse of police authority to resolve civil disputes, emphasizing that such actions violate constitutional rights.

Feb 19 • 09:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Aníbal Castro, the former judge accused by Harfuch of defending criminals, is set to arrive at the FGE Baja California

Aníbal Castro Borbón, a former federal judge accused of favoring criminals, is expected to be appointed as delegate for the State Attorney General's Office in Baja California, prompting renewed scrutiny of his judicial record.

Feb 17 • 01:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oil wells not returning to Cross River, insists Akwa Ibom AG

The Akwa Ibom Attorney General insists that the state's oil wells will not be returned to Cross River State, countering reports suggesting otherwise.

Feb 16 • 13:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem governor in deep-red state calls for ICE pullout, triggering clash over enforcement authority

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's call to withdraw ICE agents from cities has sparked a significant political conflict with Attorney General Russell Coleman, highlighting tensions over immigration enforcement authority in the state.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

State Attorney General demands review of case for the release of the crematorium owner in Chihuahua

The State Attorney General of Mexico demands an immediate review of a federal judge's decision that led to the release of José Luis A.C., the owner of a crematorium in Chihuahua.

Feb 15 • 04:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Witnesses in the trial about the fatal fire are required to be excluded: 'I didn’t think this case could get more grotesque'

The Danish state attorney is attempting to prevent essential independent legal experts from testifying in a significant and historic trial concerning the 1990 'Scandinavian Star' ferry fire that resulted in 159 deaths.

Feb 14 • 20:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ignorance Drives Injustice in Lagos – AG

The Lagos State Attorney-General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, highlights that widespread ignorance of justice mechanisms is the primary cause of injustice in the state, rather than a lack of legal institutions.

Feb 12 • 01:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Alex Murdaugh attorney argues state Supreme Court should overturn guilty verdict

Alex Murdaugh's attorney is seeking to have his murder conviction overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court, citing allegations of jury tampering by a former court clerk.

Feb 11 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Correction: robbery of the wife and daughter of a prosecutor in São Paulo

G1 published an incorrect report stating that two women robbed in Valinhos were the wife and daughter of the State Attorney General of São Paulo, later correcting it to clarify they are relatives of a different prosecutor.

Feb 11 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Criminal Offense for Fun. "There is an increase in violent experiences among children," says Chief State Attorney Bradáčová

Lenka Bradáčová, the Chief State Attorney of Czechia, discusses the rising trend of violence among children and addresses concerns about recent legal issues involving the government and law enforcement communication.

Feb 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office and the State Attorney's Office support amnesty for Puigdemont against the Supreme Court's decision

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office and the State Attorney's Office support amnesty for former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont amid legal challenges regarding his immunity and the Supreme Court's ruling on corruption charges.

Feb 11 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office and the State Attorney's Office Advocate for Amnesty for Puigdemont

The Prosecutor's Office and the State Attorney's Office in Spain are calling for amnesty for former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont regarding charges linked to the 2017 illegal referendum.

Feb 11 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Assembly names delegate to citizen commission that will appoint the Attorney General

The Ecuadorian National Assembly appointed Jorge Espinoza Espinoza as an alternate delegate to the citizen commission responsible for selecting the Attorney General of the State.

Feb 10 • 23:22 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The State Attorney appeals the ruling in the case of a young woman who joined the Islamic State

The Danish State Attorney has appealed a five-year prison sentence given to Zahra Halane for joining the Islamic State, seeking a longer sentence and her permanent expulsion from Denmark.

Feb 10 • 13:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

FGR calls for harmonization of federal and state laws to combat crimes

The Mexican Attorney General's Office (FGR) advocates for the alignment of federal and state laws to effectively combat various crimes across the country.

Feb 8 • 23:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Assembly to appoint a delegate to the commission that will elect the Attorney General of the State

The Ecuadorian National Assembly will appoint a delegate to participate in the selection commission for the new Attorney General following the departure of Daniel Caicedo.

Feb 8 • 16:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Joo-hyung Says 'Please Speak Like Woo Young-woo' to Park Eun-bin; Kiwoom 'Deeply Reflecting'

Kiwoom Heroes' player Lee Joo-hyung faced criticism after commenting on Park Eun-bin's Instagram live asking her to speak like her character from 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', prompting the club to state that he is reflecting on his actions.

Feb 8 • 03:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The heaviest charge against NHL draft potential number one Macken has been dropped

The Central Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office announced that the most serious charge of aggravated assault against Gavin Macken, a star hockey player from Penn State and a likely first pick in the NHL draft, has been dropped, although lesser charges remain.

Feb 7 • 09:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government ordered the State Attorney's Office to stop being a plaintiff in the case regarding the IMF loan in 2018

The national government has instructed the State Attorney's Office to cease its role as a plaintiff in the case concerning the 2018 IMF loan, justifying the decision by stating that the case has been dismissed.

Feb 6 • 05:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Expanded Investigation by DORH: Director Sold Company Real Estate Below Market Price

The Varaždin County State Attorney's Office has expanded its investigation into a Croatian citizen suspected of economic fraud involving the sale of company real estate below market value.

Feb 5 • 20:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Director near Varaždin sold company real estate below market price

The State Attorney's Office in Varaždin has expanded its investigation into a 60-year-old director suspected of selling company real estate below market value, amidst allegations of trust abuse in business dealings.

Feb 5 • 20:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ernestina Godoy calls on state prosecutors to combat extortion more effectively

Ernestina Godoy, head of the Federal Attorney General's Office, urged state prosecutors to intensify efforts against extortion, emphasizing the need for organized and coordinated action to tackle this crime impacting society.

Feb 5 • 02:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Bjelovar: Three-month-old baby dies, second child urgently removed from family

Bjelovar police, in collaboration with the County State Attorney's Office, are investigating the sudden death of a three-month-old baby, while another child from the same family has been urgently placed in foster care.

Feb 4 • 22:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Švaljek wants to replace Vujčić. The DORH just dismissed the criminal complaint against her

The Croatian State Attorney's Office dismissed a criminal complaint against Sandra Švaljek, deputy governor of the HNB, submitted by MP Zvonimir Troskot.

Feb 4 • 11:10 UTC

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