Me Fabien Arakélian, representing victims' families, strongly criticized Portugal's decision not to extradite Cédric Prizzon, a former police officer suspected of a double murder in Aveyron, France.
A 46-year-old man accused of shooting minors in Aigio, Greece, has been released from custody after the victims' families stated they did not wish to pursue charges and he paid compensation.
Searches are scheduled to resume for two weeks in the area known as Émile Louis' 'cemetery' in Yonne, France, following strong demands from the victims' families.
Public hearings have begun in Australia concerning the recent Bondi Beach attack, with testimonies from victims' families and the Jewish community highlighting a surge in antisemitism. The inquiry aims to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and the broader issue of hate.
Families of victims from a Canadian mass shooting have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in a US court. They allege that the shooter utilized ChatGPT, leading to the legal action.
Amidst the ongoing trial for the Tempi tragedy, the Greek government is proposing to waive its right to legal recourse against compensation claims made by the victims' families.
During the ongoing Tempi tragedy trial in Larissa, Zoe Konstantopoulou, president of Plefsi Eleftherias and a lawyer for the victims' families, claimed she is facing unprecedented targeting from the government and spoke of 'perjured judges'.
The 21st anniversary of the JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident, which killed 107 people, is marked today, with challenges remaining in passing on lessons and memories as 70% of JR West employees joined after the incident and victims' families age.
The state of Kerala has ordered a judicial probe into the Thrissur fireworks blast and fire tragedy that killed 14 people and injured 40. Authorities have also announced ₹14 lakh in compensation for victims' families, with Pooram fireworks likely to be scrapped.
On the 27th anniversary of the crime in Kaluđerski Laz, representatives of victims' families, civil activists, and Albanian political parties have renewed calls for the case to be resolved.
A convicted murderer has been granted parole, sparking controversy as they have never disclosed the location of their victim's body. This decision raises questions about justice and closure for victims' families.
President Tinubu has offered condolences to Kebbi State following a bandit attack that claimed lives, including security personnel and the Speaker, and pledged support for the victims' families.
Families of victims expressed outrage after a double murderer, Lazerith Carrillo, was sentenced to 50 years behind bars, potentially making him eligible for parole in just 25 years despite initially facing a capital murder charge.
Simon Dudley, Reform UK’s housing spokesperson, was sacked after his comments about the Grenfell Tower fire, stating that 'everyone dies in the end,' were condemned by the prime minister, fire victims' families, and described as 'ignorant and callous'.
During a public inquiry, the partner of a Nottingham incident survivor testified that authorities have "prolonged their suffering" and "tortured" the victims' families.
An inquiry into the Nottingham attack was told that victims Grace O’Malley-Kumar and her friend were tested for drugs after their deaths, but the killer, Valdo Calocane, was not, a decision her father called "disgusting." Families of the victims have also reported facing "evasion and downright lies" during the inquiry process.
The long-awaited trial into Greece's deadliest rail disaster, the Tempi accident, was immediately adjourned until April 1 after its opening, due to severe overcrowding in the courtroom and an emotional uprising by victims' families.
Ian Huntley, the convicted Soham murderer, is reportedly scheduled for a secret cremation without a public funeral service, a decision made by his family out of respect for the victims' families.
The trial for the Tempi train tragedy, which claimed 57 lives on February 28, 2023, is set to commence tomorrow in Larissa, Greece, with victims' families seeking justice.
A year after a tragedy in Kočani, North Macedonia, which claimed over 60 lives and injured more than 200, the city and victims' families continue to grapple with grief and a persistent search for truth and justice.
The family of Elias, who was killed by a machete in Paris in January 2025, is demanding accountability from the French justice system and advocating for a law that would require magistrates to meet victims' families in cases of judicial malfunction.
Three years after the devastating train accident in Tempi, Greece, victims' families and officials continue to mourn and demand justice for the tragedy.
While supporters of jailed former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte rallied outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, victims' families recounted years of fear, loss and…
The Kozhikode Corporation Council has called for a comprehensive government probe into a building collapse in Kozhikode, demanding ₹25-lakh compensation for victims' families and government jobs for their dependents.
President Trump hosted a White House vigil for victims' families, using the event to emphasize crime in the immigration debate and defend his deportation campaign.
Lawyers representing victims' families in the appeal trial of Nicolas Sarkozy, related to a 1989 plane bombing attributed to Libya, have denounced what they call an 'inversion of victimhood' amid Sarkozy's denial of a corrupt pact.
Lawyers representing victims' families in the UTA DC10 attack have fiercely attacked the defendants, particularly Nicolas Sarkozy, during the 'Libyan financing' trial.
A tragic accident in Durrës, Albania, resulted in the deaths of two young children and injuries to an 8-year-old, with a fourth child miraculously surviving. Reports detail the emotional impact on the victims' families and the community.
Serbia commemorated the third anniversary of the mass shooting at Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School in Belgrade, with students holding protests and victims' families expressing deep disappointment over the lack of accountability and perceived societal decline since the tragedy.
The Greek state has made a landmark decision to waive its right to legal remedies and will not appeal compensation for the families of the Tempi train crash victims. This means the state will not pursue further legal action regarding the compensation already awarded or to be awarded.
An employee testified that nightclub owners were aware of structural issues prior to a roof collapse that resulted in 236 deaths, as attorneys for victims' families seek upgraded charges.
Families of the victims of the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve disaster are now permitted to view video recordings of the incident, with a psychotherapist discussing the potential benefits and risks.
Kerala has ordered a judicial inquiry into a fireworks explosion at a Thrissur unit that killed nine people, with compensation announced for the victims' families and the injured.
Families of victims in Karur are struggling with profound grief and are also considering their support for politician Vijay amidst their personal tragedy.
Families of victims allegedly harmed by illegal immigrants slammed Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., for dismissing their tragedies during a hearing on sanctuary policies, accusing him of pivoting to attack 'MAGA Republicans'.
The death toll from a boiler explosion at a Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh has increased to 20. Investigations are ongoing, and compensation has been announced for the victims' families.
Bereaved families of two victims in the Seoul motel drug killings have filed a civil damages suit against a female suspect and her parents with the Seoul Northern District Court.
Human remains of Srebrenica victims were discovered buried in the yard of a doctor in Brčko. However, an investigation will not be conducted due to the absolute statute of limitations, a decision that has caused outrage among victims' families.
Malaysia's Ministry of Transport is drafting amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to mandate that intoxicated drivers pay compensation to victims' families.
A revised House aviation safety bill has secured support from the NTSB, though victims' families are pushing for tougher timelines and more stringent measures.
Families of victims from an incident in Nottingham have reported facing 'evasion and downright lies' in the aftermath, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Families of victims from an incident in Nottingham have reported facing 'evasion and downright lies' in the aftermath, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
The trial for the deadly Tempi train disaster, which killed 57 people, was postponed due to chaotic scenes in the courtroom as victims' families expressed anger over the unsuitable venue.
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A train collided with a bus at an unmanned crossing in Bangladesh, killing 12 people. The state minister announced that families of the victims will receive Tk 1 lakh each in compensation.
The Yobe State Governor has donated N10 million to support families affected by the recent Borno bombing, offering condolences and urging continued vigilance.
On the 18th anniversary of the Gërdec tragedy, victims' families have issued a joint statement expressing that the justice process is still in its early stages, likening it to the age of the children who were never allowed to grow up.
An organization formed by the families of victims of murder cases held its annual general meeting, confirming that they will continue to demand the introduction of a system where the state advances compensation and then seeks reimbursement from the perpetrator, to ensure that damages to victims and their families are reliably paid.
Relatives of those who died in a midair collision over D.C. last year were stunned after an air safety bill they supported failed to pass in the House.
A decorated Croatian police officer was sentenced to eight years in prison for a fatal incident, expressing deep condolences to the victims' families and admitting guilt.
As part of Colombia's peace process, former army soldiers are confessing to extrajudicial killings to the victims' families, aiming for reconciliation and truth.
A drunk driver, Nikoll Radaçi, caused a tragic accident in Durrës, Albania, killing two minors and injuring another after swerving onto a sidewalk. The incident sparked public mourning and led to the driver's court appearance, where details of his intoxication and the victims' families' grief emerged.
Victims' associations met with prosecutor Serge Brammertz in Sarajevo, reiterating that there should be no freedom for Ratko Mladić and other genocide convicts. They highlighted the ongoing pain of victims' families still searching for remains, contrasting it with Mladić's family having a grave.
New legislation is set to be brought before the Cabinet for approval, aiming to remove guardianship and parenting rights from individuals convicted of killing their spouse. The move has been welcomed by victims' families, including the brother of Valerie French.
There are ongoing discussions and concerns in Serbia regarding the slow progress in establishing a memorial center for the victims of the Ribnikar school shooting. While government officials state the process is not stalled, victims' families express frustration that the project remains "at zero."
Families of victims from a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a US court. They allege that OpenAI had identified the perpetrator prior to the attack.
Turkish authorities have refused to authorize an investigation into 36 public officials regarding alleged negligence in a 2025 wildfire that resulted in 10 deaths. This decision has drawn objections from victims' families and opposition politicians.
Survivors and families of victims gathered to mark the 21st anniversary of a train derailment that occurred in western Japan, remembering the tragic event.
Four years have passed since a tourist boat sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, resulting in 20 deaths and 6 missing. A memorial service will be held in Shari Town, where the boat departed, attended by victims' families and related parties.
On the 7th anniversary of the Ikebukuro runaway car accident in Tokyo, which killed a mother and her young child, victims' families visited the site to mourn and advocate for traffic accident prevention.
Families who lost loved ones in the Stardust fire are planning a protest outside the coroner's court in Dublin to express dissatisfaction with the "slow pace" of the garda review into the disaster.
Families of apartheid victims continue their search for justice, underscoring the limitations of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, whose hearings commenced three decades ago, with specific mention of the 1985 deaths of Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli, and Sparrow Mkonto.
Zoi Konstantopoulou, president of Plefsi Eleftherias, claimed an "organized effort to impede the exercise of her duties" during the ongoing trial for the tragic Tempi train disaster, where a lawyer for one of the victims' families also attended.
Funeral director Robert Bush is accused of defrauding hundreds of bereaved families by failing to cremate their loved ones and keeping bodies on his premises, with victims' relatives, including a mother whose stillborn son's funeral he arranged, expressing relief as the case unfolds and seeking justice.
The 29th anniversary of the Otranto tragedy, which claimed 81 lives, was commemorated in Vlora, Albania, with victims' families and officials still seeking justice.
The family members of a slain Kenyan journalist are reportedly still awaiting compensation, highlighting ongoing issues with justice and support for victims' families.
Families of the victims in the Nottingham attacks have come forward, claiming they faced 'evasion and downright lies' from authorities or involved parties following the tragic events.
Families of victims from the Pike River Mine disaster express concerns that proposed changes to health and safety laws could lead to another tragedy, advocating for stronger regulations.
The trial for the train collision near Tempe, Greece, which resulted in 57 fatalities, was adjourned shortly after it began due to chaotic and overcrowded conditions, with victims' families describing the environment as undignified.
Grief has gripped families in Jhenaidah district following a train-bus crash in Cumilla that resulted in the deaths of five individuals from the area. The Railways State Minister has now declared compensation for the victims' families.
The trial of Zoran Gašović, accused of crimes against humanity in Hadžići, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992, continued before the High Court in Podgorica with the testimony of three witnesses, including victims' families.
A court in Aveiro, Portugal, upgraded the conviction of a couple from negligence to intentional homicide for deaths caused by toxic gases, increasing their prison sentence and raising compensation for victims' families to 250,000 euros.
During a phone conversation with the President of the UAE, Prime Minister Mickoski expressed solidarity with the people of the UAE and condolences to the victims' families, stating that attacks on sovereign states violate international law.
Judge Miroslava Todorova criticized acting Chief Prosecutor Borislav Sarafoff for undermining the prestige of justice with his statements on the 'Petrohan' case, and apologized to the victims' families.
Courts in Bengal are experiencing a pile-up of cases and deferred hearings as they begin 'SIR work'. Concurrently, the Mamata government plans to provide Home Guard jobs to the families of 'SIR victims'.
400 days have passed since Donald Trump claimed he would stop the war in Ukraine in a single day, with the article reflecting on what has changed since then and noting Trump's invitation of crime victims' families to the White House.