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Appeals Court Postpones Decision in Martin Cani Murder Case
Worldbalkan-web7d ago

Appeals Court Postpones Decision in Martin Cani Murder Case

The Court of Appeals has postponed its decision regarding Mario Përlleshaj, the perpetrator of the murder of 14-year-old Martin Cani. The incident occurred near the 'Fan.S.Noli' school in Tirana on November 18, 2024, and the postponement was due to the absence of a judge.

UK Rape Ruling Sparks Nationwide Outcry
PoliticsFrance 2412d ago

UK Rape Ruling Sparks Nationwide Outcry

A UK judge's decision to spare three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls from prison sentences has sparked nationwide outrage. The UK attorney general has since referred the judgment to the Court of Appeal.

Worldpublico14d ago

Lisbon Court Frees PCC Leader "Hulk" Due to Legal Vacuum

Ygor Daniel Zago, known as "Hulk" and a leader of the PCC criminal organization, was released by the Lisbon Court of Appeal due to a legal vacuum regarding his asylum request, despite being held since November awaiting extradition and facing a 29-year sentence in Brazil.

Polish Appeals Court Overturns 'Poisoners Gang' Verdict
Politicstvn2415d ago

Polish Appeals Court Overturns 'Poisoners Gang' Verdict

The Court of Appeal in Warsaw has issued a verdict in the case of the 'poisoners gang,' which allegedly administered contaminated alcohol to victims and took over their apartments, overturning parts of the previous ruling and remanding the case for retrial.

Taiping Pair Denied Bail, Remain Under Indefinite Detention
Politicsmalay-mail26d ago

Taiping Pair Denied Bail, Remain Under Indefinite Detention

A Taiping pair, convicted as teenagers for the murder of a girl's brother, will remain under indefinite detention after the Court of Appeal rejected their bail application. Their continued detention is subject to the Perak Sultan's pleasure order.

Trump Discusses Xi Talks, Geopolitical Issues After China Visit
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+122bloombergNYTFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+114 more26d ago125 sources

Trump Discusses Xi Talks, Geopolitical Issues After China Visit

Following his interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump commented on a range of topics including trade deals, Iran's nuclear program, Taiwan arms sales, and the unlikely release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. He also reflected on the overall dynamic and potential for lifting sanctions related to Iranian oil.

Mimmo Lucano Appeals Removal as Riace Mayor
Politicsil-sole-24-ore1mo ago

Mimmo Lucano Appeals Removal as Riace Mayor

Following a Court of Appeal ruling in Reggio Calabria, Mimmo Lucano's removal as mayor of Riace has become a legal matter, with an appeal to the Court of Cassation and a request for suspension of the appellate judgment pending.

Lithuanian Court Upholds Detention for DHL Arson Suspects
Worlddelfi-lt7d ago

Lithuanian Court Upholds Detention for DHL Arson Suspects

The Lithuanian Court of Appeal overturned a lower court's decision to release one of the defendants, 63-year-old Ukrainian citizen Vasyl Kovach, in the DHL incendiary parcel case, ruling that both suspects must remain in custody.

Finnish Man Appeals 9-Year Sentence for Fatal Car Crash
Worldyle-uutiset9d ago

Finnish Man Appeals 9-Year Sentence for Fatal Car Crash

A 20-year-old man received a nine-year prison sentence for a fatal car crash in Tampere, Finland, which killed a 16-year-old boy in September 2024. The district court found the driver guilty of manslaughter, and he has appealed to the Court of Appeal.

Lenient Sentences for Young Rapists in UK to Be Reviewed
Worldobservador15d ago

Lenient Sentences for Young Rapists in UK to Be Reviewed

Three young men convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire, UK, initially avoided prison, but following widespread outrage, the Attorney General has referred their case to the Court of Appeal for review of the 'lenient' sentences.

Kaunas Mayor's company wins major debt case
Politicsdelfi-lt22d ago

Kaunas Mayor's company wins major debt case

The Lithuanian Court of Appeal ruled that tenants must pay significant debts to "Magnumo investicijos," a company associated with the Mayor of Kaunas, concluding a four-year civil case.

Kittilä Case: Court of Appeal Reviews Misuse of Official Position
Politicsyle-uutiset1mo ago

Kittilä Case: Court of Appeal Reviews Misuse of Official Position

The Kittilä case, involving the misuse of official position in an old job selection, is being reviewed by the Court of Appeal. The District Court of Lapland had previously convicted seven Kittilä decision-makers, and the Court of Appeal will rule on the matter in August.

Magistrate Blames Political Discourse for Prison Overpopulation
Worldle-figaro16h ago

Magistrate Blames Political Discourse for Prison Overpopulation

An attorney general at the Versailles Court of Appeal criticized political leaders for influencing judicial action on prison overcrowding. He argued that political discourse urging judges not to fill prisons has significantly impacted sentencing and enforcement in recent years.

Daughter Testifies About Parental Torture in Chania Court Case
Worldiefimerida7d ago

Daughter Testifies About Parental Torture in Chania Court Case

Emotional testimony was heard at the Chania Court of Appeals during the trial of parents accused of years of abuse and domestic violence against their three daughters in Rethymno. The eldest daughter testified via teleconference, stating she wanted to leave to protect her sisters, one of whom has a disability.

GN Savings and Loans Wins Court of Appeal Ruling
Politicsmyjoyonline18d ago

GN Savings and Loans Wins Court of Appeal Ruling

Dr. Papa Kwesi Ndoum, founder of GN Savings and Loans, thanked former President John Dramani Mahama after the financial institution secured a victory in the Court of Appeal. Ndoum's lawyer clarified that the ruling was a court decision, not linked to any government promises.

Romanian Prosecutors Suspended After Corruption Arrests
Politicshotnews23d ago

Romanian Prosecutors Suspended After Corruption Arrests

Two prosecutors, Gigi Ştefan and Teodor Niţă, from the Constanţa Court of Appeal Prosecutor's Office, have been preventively arrested on corruption charges and subsequently suspended from their positions by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM).

Constanța Prosecutors Arrested for Alleged Influence Peddling
Politicshotnews26d ago

Constanța Prosecutors Arrested for Alleged Influence Peddling

Prosecutors Gigi Ștefan and Teodor Niță from the Constanța Court of Appeal have been placed under 30-day preventive arrest by the High Court of Cassation and Justice, accused of promising interventions for favorable outcomes in legal cases and inspections.

Man's Sentence Doubled for Domestic Violence in Liège
Worlddh-les-sports27d ago

Man's Sentence Doubled for Domestic Violence in Liège

A man previously convicted for assaulting, harassing, and threatening his ex-partner, including threatening her daughter, has had his prison sentence increased from two to four years by the Liège Court of Appeal.

Court of Appeal Revises Gufunes Case Sentences
Worldruvmorgunbladid28d ago2 sources

Court of Appeal Revises Gufunes Case Sentences

The Court of Appeal has issued its ruling in the Gufunes case, modifying the original sentences. While some defendants, such as Lúkas and Stefán, saw their punishments mitigated, others received stiffer sentences.

Chełm Loses Appeal in Dispute Over Volhynian Massacre Museum Funding
Worldrzeczpospolita29d ago

Chełm Loses Appeal in Dispute Over Volhynian Massacre Museum Funding

The Court of Appeal in Lublin rejected the city of Chełm's appeal concerning the withdrawal of a grant for the construction of the Museum of Memory of the Victims of the Volhynian Massacre. This decision means the city will not receive 180 million PLN for the investment.

School Stabbing Case Returns to Court in Poland
Worldtvn241mo ago

School Stabbing Case Returns to Court in Poland

The Białystok Court of Appeal will review appeals in the case of a school attack in Kadzidło, where a 21-year-old man injured three students with a knife after threatening to kill at least eight people.

Former Vlora Chief Prosecutor Aurel Zarka Released from Prison
Politicsnaftemporikireporter-albalkan-web+1cdm-me1mo ago4 sources

Former Vlora Chief Prosecutor Aurel Zarka Released from Prison

The Special Court of Appeals has confirmed the release of Aurel Zarka, the former chief prosecutor of Vlora, from prison. Zarka was convicted in the 'Toyota Yaris' case and had been held since June 2024, sentenced to four years for 'corruption' and 'illegal influence'.

Legal Battle Over Mayoral Candidate's Exclusion in Orhei, Moldova
Worldnewsmaker-md1mo ago

Legal Battle Over Mayoral Candidate's Exclusion in Orhei, Moldova

The complaint from the "Democracy at Home" party regarding the exclusion of candidate Victor Pertu from the mayoral race in Orhei has reached the Supreme Court of Justice. This follows the Orhei court's refusal to hear the case after it was transferred from the Court of Appeal.