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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Defendant Appeared Afraid in the Interrogation Room: Contradictory Confessions Still Resulted in Life Imprisonment

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.

Feb 25 • 03:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MPRN says it did not err in case of a Paraíba man imprisoned by mistake, and that the true accused provided the incorrect information

The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte stated that there was no error in the imprisonment of a Paraíba man who was wrongfully detained instead of a convicted robber, attributing the mistake to incorrect information provided by the actual perpetrator during arrest.

Feb 20 • 11:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Paraibano arrested by mistake will enter court for compensation; Video shows his release from prison

A Brazilian man wrongfully imprisoned for three days due to mistaken identity is seeking compensation from the state for moral damages.

Feb 18 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraibano spends three days in jail after being confused with convicted person of the same name: 'Worse days of my life'

A man from Paraíba was wrongly imprisoned for three days due to a mix-up with another individual sharing his name who had a criminal record.

Feb 17 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street fans in tears as Debbie Webster is imprisoned before 'devastating' twist

In a recent episode of Coronation Street, fans were emotional as Debbie Webster was wrongfully imprisoned, leading to a serious health crisis for her character.

Feb 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brit grandad jailed in Dubai 'forced to drink from toilet' after 'false allegation'

Albert Douglas, a British grandfather, claims he was tortured and wrongfully imprisoned in Dubai for nearly five years, during which he was forced to drink toilet water, and is now seeking justice after returning home to London.

Feb 3 • 14:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Agreement with the Free State: Justice Victim Manfred Genditzki Receives 1.3 Million Euro Compensation

Manfred Genditzki received 1.31 million euros from the Free State of Bavaria for the 13 years he spent wrongfully imprisoned, concluding his case with a settlement covering all claims from his conviction, imprisonment, and retrial.

Jan 14 • 10:28 UTC

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