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Leiria Court Convicts 10 for Drug Trafficking
Worldobservador2d ago

Leiria Court Convicts 10 for Drug Trafficking

Ten defendants have been convicted of drug trafficking in Leiria, Portugal, with five receiving effective prison sentences. The case also included convictions for illegal weapon possession and driving without a license.

Lawyer Absences Delay Fier Incinerator Case in Albania
Politicsreporter-al4d ago

Lawyer Absences Delay Fier Incinerator Case in Albania

The criminal proceedings in the Fier incinerator affair, involving former Environment Minister Lefter Koka and 16 other defendants, have been suspended since last month due to the absence of lawyers in the Special Court of Appeal.

Worldzdg-md4d ago

Moldovan Lawyer Detained for Influence Peddling and Fraud

Officers from Moldova's National Anti-corruption Center (CNA) have detained a lawyer in a case involving influence peddling and fraud, alleging he received 1300 euros under the pretext of hiring an expert to secure lighter sentences for defendants.

Prosecutor Recommends Conviction for Parents in Angelos Case
Worldiefimeridanewsbeast6d ago2 sources

Prosecutor Recommends Conviction for Parents in Angelos Case

The prosecutor in the trial for three-year-old Angelos delivered a scathing statement, recommending the conviction of both the mother and stepfather. The prosecutor asserted that both defendants were lying and had relentlessly beaten the child.

WorldNHK World10d ago

Sentencing in Ebetsu Robbery-Homicide Case

Three defendants have been sentenced in the Sapporo District Court for a robbery-homicide case in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, where a male university student was robbed, assaulted, and killed two years ago.

Abalos Seeks Annulment of 24-Year Prison Sentence
Politicsel-mundo10d ago

Abalos Seeks Annulment of 24-Year Prison Sentence

Ábalos announced he will seek the annulment of his 24-year prison sentence, citing a "violation of fundamental rights" and questioning the Supreme Court's protection of his presumption of innocence against a co-defendant's testimony.

Court Delivers Verdict in Murder Case in Braga
Worldyle-uutisetobservador18d ago2 sources

Court Delivers Verdict in Murder Case in Braga

A court in Braga is reading the verdict for a defendant accused of killing a young person. Simultaneously, a district court in Finland is delivering its judgment in a homicide case.

Prosecutor Seeks Conviction for Anna Michel Asimakopoulou in Email Leak Case
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast19d ago3 sources

Prosecutor Seeks Conviction for Anna Michel Asimakopoulou in Email Leak Case

The prosecutor has requested the conviction of former New Democracy MEP Anna Michel Asimakopoulou, former Interior Ministry Secretary General Michalis Stavrianoudakis, and two co-defendants for their involvement in the leak of expatriate voter emails during the 2024 European elections.

Trial Begins in Edition Case
Worldmorgunbladid23d ago

Trial Begins in Edition Case

The main hearing in the Edition case has begun, with reports indicating that the defendants had expressed a desire to 'leave this world all together.'

Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

EFCC Arraigns UNIBEN Staff for N3.2m Salary Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a staff member of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for alleged N3.2 million salary fraud, alongside other defendants in separate money laundering and false pretense cases.

Quang Lé Remains in Custody in Major Human Trafficking Case
Politicsruv2d ago

Quang Lé Remains in Custody in Major Human Trafficking Case

The Icelandic Court of Appeals has upheld the continued custody of Quang Lé, a defendant in the largest human trafficking case investigated by Icelandic police, who is suspected of human trafficking, document forgery, and money laundering involving 29 victims.

FBI Arrests Two More in Alleged White House UFC Attack Plot
WorldFox NewsaftonbladetThe Independent+3hindustan-timesn1-bihnewsbeast12d ago6 sources

FBI Arrests Two More in Alleged White House UFC Attack Plot

The FBI has arrested two additional individuals, William Lee Spartacus Falkner and Jordan W Rincker, in connection with an alleged plot to carry out a mass-casualty attack at a UFC event planned for the White House. This brings the total number of suspects charged to six, as the federal investigation expands.

Worldpublico15d ago

Defendants in SOS Racismo Case Released in Portugal

Defendants accused of identifying over 200 targets, linked to a database at SOS Racismo headquarters, have been released from preventive detention in Portugal. A prosecutor requested the release of one defendant, which was approved by the investigating judge, while the other had not been detained.

CCTV Footage Shown in Parnell Square Attack Trial
Worldirish-timesirish-independentrte-news+1the-journal24d ago4 sources

CCTV Footage Shown in Parnell Square Attack Trial

The jury in the trial of the man accused of the Parnell Square attack was shown CCTV footage tracing the defendant's movements before the incident. Emotional testimony from parents of the child victims was also heard in court.

FBI Launches 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' List Amid $30M Medicaid Scam Probe
PoliticsFox Newshindustan-times1mo ago2 sources

FBI Launches 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' List Amid $30M Medicaid Scam Probe

The FBI has launched a new 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list and released photos of suspects as the Department of Justice investigates an alleged $30 million Medicaid fraud scheme. Ohio defendants have been charged in connection with the scheme, which targeted children's healthcare.

Four Sentenced to Death for Owo Church Attack in Nigeria
WorldBBCPremium Timespunch-ng+2vanguard-ngmyjoyonline1mo ago5 sources

Four Sentenced to Death for Owo Church Attack in Nigeria

A Nigerian court has sentenced four individuals to death by hanging for their involvement in the 2022 Owo church attack that killed dozens of worshippers. One defendant was acquitted in the trial.

Tensions Rise at Tempi Trial Over Defendant's Lawyer Request
Worldnaftemporikinewsbeast4d ago2 sources

Tensions Rise at Tempi Trial Over Defendant's Lawyer Request

Tensions escalated at the Tempi trial after a defendant requested the appointment of a lawyer, leading to a heated exchange between supporting counsel. The incident highlights procedural challenges and disagreements during the proceedings.

Nigerian SSS Secures Terrorism Convictions, 12 Sentenced to Death
WorldPremium Times4d ago

Nigerian SSS Secures Terrorism Convictions, 12 Sentenced to Death

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) secured convictions in terrorism trials, leading to 12 defendants being sentenced to death by hanging and dozens more receiving prison terms up to life imprisonment for terrorism, kidnapping, and other security-related offenses.

First Convictions Under Russia's 'Extremist LGBT Movement' Ban
Worldlsm-lvmeduza6d ago2 sources

First Convictions Under Russia's 'Extremist LGBT Movement' Ban

Three employees of a Russian gay bar have been sentenced to up to seven years in prison, marking the first convictions under Russia's ban on the 'extremist LGBT movement.' This case sets a precedent for the enforcement of the controversial law.

New Courtroom for Large Trials Inaugurated at Athens Appeals Court
Worldiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast11d ago3 sources

New Courtroom for Large Trials Inaugurated at Athens Appeals Court

A new courtroom designed for multi-defendant trials has been inaugurated at the Athens Appeals Court, with Justice Minister G. Floridis presiding. This initiative is part of a broader upgrade project for the court, costing over 5 million euros.

Two Teenagers Planned School Attack in Tampere, Finland
Worldhelsingin-sanomat12d ago

Two Teenagers Planned School Attack in Tampere, Finland

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, are accused of planning a detailed school attack in Tampere, Finland, handling weapons, and filming videos. The defendants deny the charges, with the older one claiming the plans were part of a role-playing game.

Gufunes Case Defendants Seek Supreme Court Appeal
Politicsruv19d ago

Gufunes Case Defendants Seek Supreme Court Appeal

Three defendants in the Gufunes case, Stefán Blackburn and Lúkas Geir Ingvarsson (sentenced to sixteen years for manslaughter), and a woman (sentenced to six months), have requested permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Four Defendants Found Guilty in Halkidiki Amusement Park Accident
Worldiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast+1avgi22d ago4 sources

Four Defendants Found Guilty in Halkidiki Amusement Park Accident

All four defendants were unanimously found guilty in the Halkidiki amusement park accident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old on the 'Crazy Dance' ride. The verdict was delivered after a period of anticipation regarding the outcome of the trial.

Alleged Leader of Subsidy Fraud Ring Jailed in Greece
Worldiefimerida26d ago

Alleged Leader of Subsidy Fraud Ring Jailed in Greece

The alleged leader of a subsidy fraud ring operating in Kozani and Agrinio has been remanded in custody after his testimony to the European investigator, with two other defendants also imprisoned. The questioning of 14 arrested individuals in the case concluded late last night.

Alleged Victim Testifies in Danny K. Fraud Trial
Cultureder-standard1mo ago

Alleged Victim Testifies in Danny K. Fraud Trial

In the fraud trial of Danny K., an alleged victim testified, raising questions about whether he defrauded even a homeless woman, as the court examined the defendant's diverse investment activities.