Lithuanian prosecutors are proposing an additional 14-year prison sentence for Gediminas Filipavičius, who is already incarcerated for the kidnapping and other crimes committed against a minor girl.
The prosecution's case against Zaldy Co is building on the theory that he is the beneficial owner of Sunwest, a contractor allegedly involved in corruption.
A property forgery scheme has been uncovered in Lushnje, Albania, detailing the legal ordeal of Sefedin Shefa, whose inherited property was allegedly seized and converted into an apartment building. Shefa has been pursuing justice through prosecutors and courts.
An Albanian investigative report details how an inherited property in Lushnje was allegedly transformed into a 12-story building by Ferit Tabaku, with a falsification complaint by Sefedin Shefa pending with prosecutors.
More than 100 judges claim they were fired or forced out by the Trump administration and replaced with prosecutors, facing threats of disciplinary action if they did not deport immigrants fast enough.
Former Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has suspended his party membership after prosecutors initiated a process to remove his parliamentary immunity.
Indonesian activists have filed a genocide complaint with prosecutors against Myanmar’s newly elected President Min Aung Hlaing, seeking accountability for alleged international crimes.
Polish prosecutors in Ciechanów have filed charges against five individuals in connection with the disappearance and death of 23-year-old Adrian P., facing potential sentences of five to 25 years.
Prosecutor Bogdan-Silviu Staicu, Vice President of Romania's Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), criticized the appointments of top justice officials made by Nicușor Dan, stating that the will of prosecutors was not fully heard in the process.
Former BOR officers face charges for false testimonies regarding former Prime Minister Beata Szydło's accident nine years ago, and 'Rzeczpospolita' reports that police officers and prosecutors may also face charges in connection with the incident.
A Hawaii anesthesiologist, Gerhardt Konig, has been found guilty of attempted manslaughter after being accused of trying to murder his wife during a birthday trip to Honolulu last year. Prosecutors alleged he planned the attack on a cliffside hike.
Claudiu Sandu, a prosecutor and former vice-president of the Superior Council of Magistracy, expressed his shock following President Nicușor Dan's announcement of decrees appointing seven of eight proposed prosecutors. Sandu suggested the decision undermines the rule of law in Romania.
The Union of Prosecutors of Greece has issued a statement expressing its full support for Greek European delegated prosecutors, following recent public discussions concerning the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
A police officer in Liège, Belgium, is suspected of sexually assaulting a young woman he met in the city's 'carré' district. Prosecutors believe the intoxicated victim was unable to consent to sexual relations.
The Council of Public Prosecutors in North Macedonia accepted the resignation of prosecutor Lenče Ristoska without debate. Ristoska had submitted her resignation on April 2, 2026, citing political pressure from the Prime Minister and the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party.
Prosecutors are seeking 14 years of preventive detention for a 17-year-old boy charged with multiple murder plots spanning Norway, Sweden, and England.
The Regional Prosecutor's Office in Wrocław has filed an indictment against seven individuals, including four legal advisors, for their alleged involvement in the extortion of court deposits, fraud, misappropriation of property, and money laundering.
A man in Suonenjoki, Finland, is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of mail deliveries over a period of more than two decades, with prosecutors seeking a suspended sentence.
Spanish model Andrea Aybar is facing accusations from prosecutors in Ho Chi Minh City for allegedly paying her personal assistant to supply her with methamphetamine for drug parties at her luxury apartment.
The high-profile case concerning the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and the planned murders of prosecutors has returned to Slovakia's Special Criminal Court, with Miroslav Marček expected to testify.
Prosecutors from SPAK presented their arguments in the trial against Ilir Beqaj, where serious accusations of theft through abuse of office remain unresolved, leading to a reported stalemate in the legal process.
Three people died on Easter Sunday near Flensburg, Germany, when an ash tree fell on a group during strong gusts of wind. Prosecutors are investigating the incident, noting visible wood rot at the tree's base.
Prosecutors revealed an Indonesian baby trafficking syndicate sold 34 babies, with at least 10 of them trafficked to Singapore using fake identities and forged birth certificates.
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Prosecutors allege that 18-year-old Yefry Archaga, held on a federal immigration detainer, lured 15-year-old Miles Young into a fatal ambush in Missouri, where the victim's final pleas were reportedly unheard.
Prosecutors in Târgu Mureș have placed a mayor from a Mureș county commune and an accomplice, an electrician, under judicial control for 60 days, following accusations of stealing electricity for five years.
The union representing Portuguese prosecutors has scheduled a one-day strike for April 24, citing excessive workload as the primary reason for the industrial action.
The Kaunas District Court has decided not to hear the criminal case against one of Lithuania's wealthiest businessmen, Rimandas Stonys, and other defendants, returning it to the prosecutor's office. The case involves alleged large-scale fraud related to the embezzlement of value-added tax (VAT).
An AUR party deputy in Romania has been sent to trial by prosecutors, accused of public incitement following comments made after the annulment of the 2024 elections.
A controversial and reportedly illegal police raid on the Belgrade University Rectorate last week, marked by procedural errors and political undertones, has stirred public debate and highlighted fears among prosecutors and judges, with almost no professional judicial associations reacting to the incident.
North Macedonia's parliament is set to debate new rules for the election and dismissal of prosecutors, aiming to enhance transparency in the Council's work through public disciplinary proceedings with clear exceptions for personal data protection.
In 2025, Montenegrin prosecutors handled cases involving 1,111 minors, marking a sharp increase in reported juvenile offenders compared to previous years. Most offenses involved violence, with children frequently being victims of domestic and sexual violence.
A Polish court has ruled that a driver, who had been managing type 1 diabetes for nearly 25 years, will not be held responsible in a case where prosecutors accused him of driving despite his medical condition.
After an 11-year investigation, Polish prosecutors have closed the case regarding the collapse of the Alfa Star travel agency, which left 1,600 clients stranded abroad. Investigators found no evidence of a crime after examining several leads.
Authorities in Amsterdam are investigating statements made during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the Dam for potential antisemitism, while also reviewing other circumstances of the event.
European prosecutors are probing an increasing number of Greece's ruling party politicians for potentially skimming EU farm subsidies, widening an almost year-long scandal. This follows the European Prosecutor's Office filing a new case against Greek MPs related to the OPEKEPE case, with two case files on OPEKEPE now submitted to Parliament, revealing interventions and conversations between MPs and ministers.
The Union of Prosecutors of Greece categorically and unequivocally condemned the intervention with leaflets at the home of former Supreme Court Prosecutor Isidoros Dogiakos.
French prosecutors have launched a hate speech investigation into the rolling news channel CNews, controlled by Vincent Bolloré's Vivendi group. The probe follows comments made on the channel, specifically targeting a Black mayor.
Prosecutors in Soria, Spain, have launched an investigation into six companies and two mayors for allegedly allowing the Val reservoir's purification system to be used as a dumping ground for pig waste, turning a 96-million-euro project into a 'pig slurry bathtub'.
Moldova's Evaluation Commission has completed its re-evaluation of prosecutors' integrity, proposing the promotion of two, including Alexandru Cernei, who is an accuser in the "Bank Fraud" case involving Vlad Plahotniuc.
Vilnius district prosecutors have concluded the pre-trial investigation into the 2024 shooting of a lawyer in the city center and proposed compulsory medical measures for the suspect.
The Union of Judges and Prosecutors has issued a new intervention, criticizing Zoi Konstantopoulou's unprecedented behavior towards the president of the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Larissa, calling for a reaction from the legal community.
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Rapper Gucci Mane was allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint at a Dallas music studio, with federal prosecutors charging Pooh Shiesty and eight others in connection with the incident stemming from an alleged contract dispute.
Police authorities in Paris have banned an annual French Muslim festival in the northern part of the city, citing a high risk of a large-scale terrorist attack, with state prosecutors believing an Iran-backed group had planned an assault.
The son of a Hawaii doctor has revealed details from a FaceTime call where his father allegedly admitted to attempting to kill his stepmother, shedding light on the domestic incident.
Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted its annual conference of chief prosecutors, where discussions included France's commitment to send data from Sky ECC and Anom criminal cases by December.
Turkish prosecutors have indicted journalist Mehmet Murat Yıldırım on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan through his reporting and social media posts.
A former CIA officer's lawyer alleges that Montenegrin prosecutors threatened to prosecute Joseph Assad if he refused to testify in the now-dismissed 2016 'coup plot' case.
Italy has been referred by the International Criminal Court to the Assembly of States for alleged non-cooperation, while former Undersecretary Bartolozzi faces trial for providing false information to prosecutors.
Three alleged MS-13 gang members are currently on trial in Las Vegas, accused of a brutal multi-state killing spree that prosecutors claim was intended to elevate their gang status.
A political scandal is unfolding in Greece, centered around the OPΕΚΕΠΕ case, with calls for immunity waivers for active and former MPs. A new subsidy probe file is also heading to Parliament, further fueling strong political statements questioning the government's stability and calls for new elections.
The Public Prosecutor's Office and the defense have requested the archiving of the case against Begoña Gómez, though Judge Peinado continues to push for a trial with a popular jury. The legal proceedings against her remain contentious.
The Greek Union of Judges and Prosecutors has strongly criticized Nikos Konstantopoulos, calling his remarks a 'delirium' in response to his comments about communication between the Ministry of Justice and the Union regarding the Tempi issue.
A man in Galveston County, Texas, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a 1980s cold case. Prosecutors allege he killed a teenager and helped conceal the remains of a woman, both found in the area known as the 'Texas Killing Fields'.
The 14th anniversary of the devastating fire at the Kontrast disco in Serbia was commemorated with flower laying and candle lighting at the memorial, alongside a criminal complaint filed against prosecutors.
Anti-corruption prosecutors from DNA have conducted searches at the Romanian Road Authority (ARR) headquarters and other locations, targeting 12 suspects including Cristian Anton, the institution's head and former chief of staff to Sorin Grindeanu, in a corruption case where 350,000 euros cash was found. The AUR party reacted to Anton's detention, linking it to corruption around Grindeanu, while PSD President Sorin Grindeanu previously expressed hope for Anton's innocence.
Prosecutors have filed attempted murder charges against three individuals in connection with a sword attack in Rovaniemi, Finland, while charges against one person were dismissed.
Prosecutors have responded to claims that the bullet in the Charlie Kirk killing does not match the alleged weapon, stating that test results were inconclusive but do not remove the suspect from suspicion.
Cristian Anton, head of the Romanian Road Authority (ARR) and former chief of staff to Grindeanu, has been detained for 24 hours by anti-corruption prosecutors (DNA) following audios at their Bucharest headquarters.
Maria Karystianou has criticized the president of the Union of Judges and Prosecutors for his intervention regarding the ongoing trial of the Tempi train accident.
For the fourth time, the Prosecutors' Section of Romania's Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) failed to reach a consensus on the Justice Minister's proposals to appoint Alex Florența and Marius Voineag as deputy prosecutors, indicating further delays in the appointments.
A joint investigation by prosecutors and police in South Korea has cleared Democratic Party Rep. Chun Jae-soo, a Busan mayor candidate, of bribery allegations linked to a broader Unification Church scandal.
Federal prosecutors are pushing to overturn a magistrate judge's decision, seeking to directly search Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's seized phone and laptops. The Department of Justice aims to obtain information relevant to an ongoing leak investigation.
Prosecutors have filed a motion for a subpoena to obtain golfer Tiger Woods' prescription drug records, including dosage and warnings, following his rollover crash and subsequent arrest in Florida, with a legal order expected later this month.
Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, is challenging his 50-month sentence for prostitution charges at an appeal hearing, with prosecutors arguing against his bid for freedom.
The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Subotica, Serbia, has no information regarding who placed explosive devices found near a gas pipeline in northern Serbia on April 5.
A former courier has admitted to the murder of a seven-year-old girl in Wise County, Texas, with prosecutors now seeking the death penalty for the accused.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan is facing a wave of criticism from political parties, including USR, and civil society organizations following his appointments to lead prosecutor's offices, with accusations of handing over justice to PSD or appointing controversial prosecutors.
A criminal group, including an Estonian and a Latvian national, defrauded 25 people in Lithuania of 237,000 euros through phone scams between December 2024 and February 2025, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors claim a teenager believed he was meeting a girl but instead walked into a deadly ambush. The incident highlights the dangers of online interactions and planned violence.
North Macedonia's Deputy Minister of Justice, Alen Dereban, presented a draft law for the Council of Public Prosecutors to parliament, which introduces significant changes aimed at strengthening the council's independence, professionalism, and transparency, moving it to a second reading.
Greek prosecutors are providing support to their European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) counterparts in an ongoing investigation into a farm aid scandal. This collaboration aims to uncover and address irregularities in agricultural subsidies.
Zoi and Nikos Konstantopoulos, representing victims of the Tempi train crash, announced plans to sue the president of the Union of Judges and Prosecutors and appeal to international observers.
Prosecutors from the DNA – Pitești Territorial Service have indicted Marius-Florinel Nicolaescu, the vice-president of the Argeș County Council, in a case concerning the acquisition of five homes for vulnerable persons.
Prosecutors from Romania's DIICOT are conducting IT searches as part of an investigation into a scandal involving photos allegedly published by Elena Lasconi during her 2025 campaign, potentially linking Florian Coldea, Nicușor Dan, and Victor Ponta.
Indonesian prosecutors have charged 19 individuals with human trafficking for their alleged involvement in a scheme to buy babies from new parents and sell them for profit to clients both domestically and in Singapore.
Volunteer lawmakers from the Japan Innovation Party met to discuss revisions to the retrial system, proposing a provision to prohibit prosecutors from appealing decisions to begin a retrial, a move supported by the sister of Iwao Hakamada, who was acquitted in a retrial.
Italian authorities are conducting further interrogations, including the father and daughter, in the mysterious poisoning case of a mother and daughter in Pietracatella. Prosecutors are concerned about potential evidence tampering as the investigation into the administration of the poison continues.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called on EU prosecutors to quickly decide on indictments in a farm fraud probe that implicates lawmakers from his New Democracy party, aiming to contain the political fallout.
Prosecutors Andrei Balan and Radu Palencu from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office in Moldova were audited by the Evaluation Commission on Tuesday, April 7.
Vietnamese prosecutors have charged 18 individuals for operating a cannabis trafficking ring that used upscale apartments in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to stash over 412 kg of the drug, valued at US$3.5 million.
Prosecutor Cristina Chiriac, proposed for Romania's Prosecutor General, provided new explanations regarding the case of the former Bishop of Huși, denying accusations that she blocked the file and stating that prosecutors cannot act based on public pressure.
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The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has received the autopsy report for the death of a 25-year-old student from the Faculty of Philosophy, M.Ž., which indicates that her death on March 26, 2026, was caused by injuries sustained from a fall from height.
Amit Forlit, accused of running a global hacking operation targeting climate activists on behalf of a Washington lobbying group, has been extradited to New York. Prosecutors allege the operation aimed to obstruct environmental lawsuits against oil companies.
The SMMP, a prosecutors' union, has called for a national strike on April 24th to pressure the Superior Council of the Public Ministry to review service accumulation rules, stating the Prosecutor-General can prevent the strike.
A public debate was held in the North Macedonian Parliament concerning a legal solution aimed at strengthening the role of the Council of Public Prosecutors to ensure the independence of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
An 80-year-old woman in Ehime Prefecture was scammed out of approximately 1.2 billion yen by individuals who posed as police officers and prosecutors, claiming her account was being used for money laundering. Police are investigating the incident as a special fraud case.
Prosecutors and police conducted five home searches in Bucharest and Ilfov, Romania, as part of an investigation into the illegal import of 15 luxury cars from Andorra using falsified documents.
Prosecutors have sought a 10-year prison sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during an appellate hearing. The charges are related to obstruction of justice and his alleged attempts to evade arrest following a failed martial law declaration.
A special counsel is seeking a 10-year prison term for former South Korean President Yoon in his obstruction of justice appeals trial, as prosecutors continue to press for a severe sentence.
A Roman Catholic priest with ties to Texas and Louisiana is accused of exploiting parishioners' emotional dependency for sexual conduct. Prosecutors are seeking a single trial for charges from three separate accusers.
Police report that a woman was held captive by a man in Greve, Denmark, with prosecutors seeking pre-trial detention for the 37-year-old suspect on charges of unlawful detention and coercion.
A 19-year-old suspect, Strahinja B., has been questioned by the Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in connection with throwing a hand grenade at a gym in Zemun on March 23, with prosecutors seeking his detention.
American rapper Gucci Mane was kidnapped and robbed under the pretext of meeting another musician, according to authorities. Eight individuals have been charged in connection with the incident, and one suspect remains at large.
French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.
Federal authorities in Los Angeles have arrested eight individuals in connection with an alleged $50 million hospice fraud scheme. Prosecutors claim the scheme exploited Medicare through cash kickbacks and the provision of fake care to healthy patients.
The Permanent Working Group for Journalist Safety in Serbia has announced its priority will be to monitor the work of prosecutors and police in cases of violence against journalists during local elections on March 29, promising assistance and protection to those attacked.
Federal charges have been filed against an illegal immigrant accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, with the attorney noting a lack of faith in state prosecution.
The Madras High Court has made a critical observation, highlighting that individuals described as 'poster affixers' are being appointed as prosecutors while rape victims continue to suffer.
Margaret Satterthwaite, the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, has expressed concern over proposed changes to the law on the judiciary in Serbia.
A Chinese national in his 50s has been referred to prosecutors on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault following a stabbing attack in Seoul that resulted in the victim suffering severe facial and optic nerve injuries.
Prosecutors allege a jealous ex-boyfriend orchestrated a severe sulfuric acid attack that left a young New York college student with severe burns and disfigurement.
The 2,500-year-old golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets stolen from a Dutch museum in January 2025, have been recovered more than a year after the heist, with new reports from Dutch art sleuths confirming the recovery of the ancient golden helmet.
The trial has commenced for a man suspected of homicide in Konala, Finland, with prosecutors alleging he began shooting immediately upon entering the apartment.
Zoe Konstantopoulou launched an attack on Christoforos Sevastidis, president of the Union of Judges and Prosecutors, calling him the 'new press representative' of Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa's feature film 'The Two Prosecutors,' which premiered at last year's Cannes Film Festival, is set to be screened in Lithuanian cinemas starting April 3.
Italy has been referred to the Assembly of States concerning the 'Almasri case,' which now sees prosecutors requesting the indictment of Nordio's former chief of staff, Bartolozzi, while the Chamber of Deputies pushes for a conflict of attribution before the Constitutional Court.
Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice has issued a definitive ruling, giving prosecutors a maximum of six months to finalize the 'Colectiv 2' case, an investigation that has been ongoing for ten years.
The victims' lawyer accuses public prosecutors of a lack of willingness to implement the new criminal provision, which has been in effect since September 1.
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Israeli military strikes have intensified in Lebanon, hitting Beirut and southern areas, killing at least 8-10 people. The Lebanese army has redeployed in the south due to an Israeli ground offensive and incursions, as Israel aims to control swathes of the region.
Prosecutors used a teenager's hip-hop lyrics as evidence to help sentence James Broadnax to death for capital murder in Texas, raising concerns about the disproportionate use of rap music in criminal cases.
New details have emerged in a corruption case involving Cristian Anton, the head of the Romanian Road Authority (ARR), who was recorded counting money and had €500,000 discovered at his home by prosecutors.
A tugboat captain has been charged in connection with a July 28 crash in Miami Beach where a sailboat was struck by a barge, resulting in the deaths of three children.
Prosecutors are demanding a life sentence for the main defendant responsible for an illegal car race that resulted in the deaths of two uninvolved women, Selin (22) and Merve (23).
Savski has announced that he will withdraw all authorizations for cases from prosecutors who are not from their own prosecutor's offices, with the rule applying to all prosecutors with given authorizations, except for those in Kočani, Resen, and Kriva Palanka.
Howard Wang, accused of killing his wife and mother-in-law, is now tied to a third murder in the Los Angeles area, which prosecutors say he allegedly carried out almost a year before the other two killings.
Turkish prosecutors have ordered the detention of 12 individuals, including five civil servants, due to alleged links to the Gülen movement. This action is part of the government's continuing crackdown on the faith-based group.
A Macedonian opinion piece questions the Public Prosecutors' Council's conclusion that there was no external influence on prosecutor Ristoska's integrity, suggesting it might be a manipulation of truth.
A fan festival dedicated to Alla Pugacheva in Moscow has been canceled following a complaint filed by Vitaly Borodin, head of the Federal Project on Security and Anti-Corruption, with prosecutors.
The Japanese government is considering revisions to the retrial system based on a legislative council's report, with discussions including a potential ban on prosecutors appealing retrial decisions.
Jelena Nedović, President of the Administrative Board, commented on the distinction between private and state media during a session discussing requests from the Constitutional Court and Prosecutor's Office for additional allowances for judges and prosecutors.
Portugal's Prosecutor General's Office voted against proposals to alter rules for prosecutor competitions, a decision that is expected to lead to a new strike by prosecutors.
In the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessman Frank Stronach, his defense lawyer is arguing that some complainants were coached by Crown prosecutors prior to their testimony.
Prosecutors have charged a 32-year-old woman who assaulted a taxi driver with a kitchen knife in Łódź, Poland. The incident was recorded by a car camera, and the woman faces three to 20 years in prison.
Prosecutors in Ciechanów, Poland, are investigating a case of "kidnapping combined with particular torment" following the discovery of a young man's body. The case is linked to the disappearance of Adrian P., and arrests have been made.
Law enforcement officials in Istanbul have detained 11 individuals, including actor Burak Deniz, as part of an ongoing drug investigation targeting publicly known figures.
Two prosecutors in Moldova have filed requests with the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) to defend their professional reputation following allegedly defamatory posts by Marin Andoni, prompting an inspection to verify the circumstances.
Three foreign nationals have been indicted on charges of attempting to smuggle yaba, a new type of drug valued at 2.2 billion won ($1.48 million), into South Korea via international mail. The indictment was made by prosecutors in Incheon.
An investigation is underway in Moldova regarding a reported $400,000 cryptocurrency bribe intended for prosecutors and police, with questions remaining about the management of an e-wallet containing $55,000.
Former prosecutors suggest that a probe related to Powell, led by Pirro, faces a challenging path to appeal, potentially leaving Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh in an uncertain position.
A 45-year-old mother of three in Zagreb faces a potential 10-month prison sentence for stealing 102 Milka chocolates, valued at 650 euros, from a Spar store. Prosecutors are seeking a strict penalty due to her prior convictions.
Miroslav Marček, who has been legally convicted, once again exercised his right to remain silent and refused to testify in the case concerning the ordered murder of journalist Ján Kuciak and the planned murders of prosecutors.
Prosecutors allege that suspects who threw a bomb outside the NYC mayor's home, Gracie Mansion, intended to kill 60 people, with one reportedly stating, "All I know is I want to start terror, bro."
A Polish man has been arrested and charged after being identified in a shocking CNN report about men who drugged, raped, and recorded their partners. Prosecutors in Radzyń Podlaski presented him with charges.
Prosecutors have requested an 18-month prison sentence for Patrick Balkany, the former mayor of Levallois-Perret, on charges of public funds embezzlement. The magistrate highlighted his unchallenged reign and charisma that made it difficult to oppose him.
The informal group of Serbian judges and prosecutors, 'Odbrana struke' (Defense of the Profession), has issued a statement expressing their full and unequivocal support for the journalists of N1 TV and all media professionals working in the public interest.
Romania's Justice Minister has overridden the Superior Council of Magistracy's reviews, maintaining controversial candidates for top prosecutor positions.
Prosecutors have initiated investigations against two justice officials and two other potential unknown perpetrators concerning a suicide that occurred in the Josefstadt correctional facility.
Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has offered to formally admit she killed her three children in a legal move ahead of her July murder trial, a proposal prosecutors are pushing back against.
Prosecutors have launched an investigation after a police officer fatally shot a 51-year-old suspect during an escape from a hospital in Ostrów Mazowiecka, Poland.
Cs. Dávid, the man involved in a fatal Aston Martin accident on February 14, wishes to personally apologize to the victim's family, stating that many false reports have emerged about the incident. Prosecutors had filed charges against him, but the court did not accept them.
A woman in Japan was defrauded of ¥1.2 billion by individuals posing as police and prosecutors, marking the largest scam loss on record in the country.
Environmental inspections in Poland can affect nearly every business sector, with non-compliance or obstruction of officials risking severe financial penalties and even criminal charges from prosecutors.
Prosecutors allege that a neighbor in the Las Vegas area threatened a family, telling them they were 'next,' before purchasing a gun and subsequently killing a pastor.
Newly obtained video footage of a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis reportedly contradicts the account provided by ICE, with prosecutors not viewing the video until weeks after charging the wounded man.
Five elected members from the ranks of public prosecutors have taken their positions on Serbia's High Prosecutorial Council (VST). The council has now commenced discussions regarding the election of its president.
Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a women’s rights association, accusing it of disseminating misleading information regarding its statements on the suspicious deaths of a woman and her daughter who had previously reported sexual abuse.
Georg Kodek, President of Austria's Supreme Court, has criticized the lack of judicial resources leading to unacceptably long legal proceedings. He also called the proposed parliamentary election of federal prosecutors "madness."
Two Ukrainians accused of planning a sabotage operation in Bucharest, involving incendiary packages at a Ukrainian courier company, have been indicted by DIICOT prosecutors.
Montenegro's Special State Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against 12 defendants for allegedly forming a criminal organization and engaging in smuggling activities. This legal action targets a significant organized crime group.
A 72-year-old doctor was found murdered and his apartment set on fire in Bucharest, with a 39-year-old woman identified as the primary suspect. Prosecutors have detailed the crime, and the suspect has been detained pending an arrest proposal.
The High Public Prosecutor's Office in Prague proposed custody for a person arrested and accused in connection with the arson of an LPP Holding armory hall in Pardubice.
The trial related to the Tempi train collision in Greece is continuing with legalization procedures, while the President of the Judges and Prosecutors Union has publicly criticized Zoe Konstantopoulou's behavior during the proceedings.
The director of 'Vojin Popović' Elementary School in Montenegro has been detained by prosecutors on suspicion of committing the criminal offense of abuse of official position.
Data from the National Public Pensions House indicates that 11,898 people in Romania received special pensions in February 2026, with judges and prosecutors being the largest group of beneficiaries, and the highest average special pension exceeding 25,000 lei.
Three individuals, including two men and a teenager, have been arrested and charged in connection with an arson attack that destroyed four Hatzalah ambulances belonging to a UK Jewish charity in March, and have now been ordered to remain in UK custody. The London police stated the incident has not been declared a terrorist act.
Former Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert has publicly defended her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, following child sexual abuse charges filed against him by New Mexico prosecutors.
Prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the attempted murder of Polish soldiers in Lebanon. The probe concerns an attack that left a non-commissioned officer from the 12th Mechanized Brigade injured.
A proposed revision to Japan's retrial system law is facing difficulties for cabinet approval next week, as the LDP strongly advocates for a provision prohibiting prosecutors from appealing retrial decisions, which is not in the government's draft.
Gëzim Spahiu, head of the Albanian Association of Prosecutors, held a series of meetings with high-ranking US justice officials this week as part of the State Department's IVLP program.
Prosecutors allege that hip-hop star Gucci Mane was kidnapped and robbed by another rapper, Pooh Shiesty, who forced him to sign documents releasing him from his record contract.
After more than five years, prosecutors have filed an indictment in the case of an explosive device placed on a cafe terrace in Zagreb, charging individuals known to police for endangering lives and property.
The Greek Prosecutors Union has criticized MP Zoe Konstantopoulou for her behavior during the Tempi train tragedy trials, while Maria Karystianou also accused the Larissa judicial council of attempting to 'wash away' the crime.
Moldova's Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) upheld disciplinary sanctions, leading to the dismissal of two prosecutors from Chișinău and Glodeni, with one having been recently caught driving under the influence.
Regarding the prosecutor indicted for remarks such as "viewing the prosecution as anti-social forces" during an interrogation in a case investigated by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department, it has become known that the defendant who was interrogated has appealed to the Tokyo District Court, requesting a criminal trial.
Prosecutors in England and Wales are currently reviewing thirteen suspected cases of assisted dying, according to the latest data. Since April 2009, a total of 209 such cases have been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service by police.
Prosecutors have filed an indictment in the case of three large store arsons, including the Marywilska hall fire in Warsaw, with five individuals accused in connection with the incidents.
French authorities have charged four individuals, including three minors, in connection with an apparent attempt to detonate a homemade explosive device outside the Bank of America headquarters in Paris, an incident anti-terror prosecutors link to a lesser-known group.
Moldovan National Anti-Corruption Center (NAC) employees and prosecutors conducted searches in northern and central Moldova, detaining four civil servants, including a regional head, in connection with criminal cases involving passive and active corruption and influence peddling.
After an eight-month investigation, prosecutors have charged two individuals in connection with the death of a 15-year-old scout who drowned during a night swimming challenge at a scout camp.
The Moldovan Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) reported applying seizures worth over 550 million lei, indicting 1800 individuals, and the departure of 12 prosecutors from the system in 2025.
The President of the Judges and Prosecutors has strongly criticized Nikos Konstantopoulou, accusing him of using 'vulgar slander' against those who do not conform to his narrative, referring to his statements as 'delirium'.
Dutch supervisory authorities, police, and the Public Prosecution Service are urging the EU to implement more robust measures, stating that the current ban on "nudify" apps is insufficient.
Sociologist Alfred Bulai has been indicted by prosecutors in Sector 1 for sexual assault allegations involving SNSPA students, following a journalistic investigation.
A 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of committing indecent acts against a teenage girl under the guise of 'exorcism' has not been indicted by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office.
North Macedonia's VMRO-DPMNE party suggests that some prosecutors should face criminal charges for allegedly stealing public money from the Special Public Prosecutor's Office (SPO) to conduct political persecution.
Zoe Konstantopoulou, leader of Plefsi Eleftherias, criticized the President of the Union of Judges and Prosecutors during a parliamentary session in Greece. She accused him of abusing his union role and acting as a 'reserve' for the government.
Montenegrin prosecutors have charged two former top officials with abuse of office and unlawful influence in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the government in 2016.
Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating whether NYC Council member Farah Louis and a top aide to Governor Hochul accepted bribes related to migrant shelter contracts.
Latvian prosecutors have sent a criminal case against businessman Oskars Zeiza to the Riga City Court, accusing him of sexual violence, distribution of pornographic material depicting violent sexual acts, and intentional theft of property.