Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly violating the anti-graft law. Police suspect he failed to report a luxury Dior bag, worth 5.4 million won, received by his wife, Kim Keon Hee, in 2022. This is the latest legal challenge for Yoon, who is already serving a life sentence for insurrection.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecuting a Texas marijuana user for owning guns violates the Second Amendment. The decision, based on the vagueness of the term "unlawful user" in the relevant law, does not address all potential gun restrictions for drug users.
An inquiry into Muckamore Abbey hospital in Northern Ireland revealed widespread abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, including physical harm, over-medication, and systematic bullying. The report made 106 recommendations to prevent recurrence.
An inquiry into Muckamore Abbey hospital in Northern Ireland found that mistreatment of vulnerable adults, including physical abuse, neglect, and over-medication, had become 'normality'. The hospital is under the UK's largest police investigation into vulnerable adult abuse, with 124 referrals for prosecution.
The appeal trial for executives related to the Stella Daisy shipwreck, which sank in the South Atlantic in 2017 resulting in 22 missing, has concluded. The prosecution is seeking a 5-year prison sentence for the former CEO, maintaining the first-instance sentencing request, while the defense argues a lack of causal relationship between the defendants' actions and the sinking.
Financial authorities have uncovered two cases of fraudulent trading, including a stock manipulation ring involving an accountant and a current journalist, and a separate case involving a journalist. Two individuals have been arrested and sent to prosecution, along with five others facing non-detention charges.
Paul Powlesland, a lawyer and environmental campaigner, faces prosecution by the Environment Agency for illegally cleaning a section of the River Roding without a permit. He organized volunteers to remove 200 bags of rubbish, branches, and silt over 10 days.
UK MP Rupert Lowe read victim testimonies alleging race and religion played a role in grooming gang abuse. He plans to use parliamentary privilege to name perpetrators and pursue private prosecutions, citing a lack of faith in the justice system.
Evelyn Ballentyne testified in Bristol crown court that she found her four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, "floppy and grey" and making "gasping noises" after his father, Tony Bartlett, allegedly shook him violently, causing brain damage. The baby later died. Tony Bartlett denies murder and manslaughter.
The Seoul High Court acquitted former National Security Advisor Seo Hoon and former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Hong-hee again in the appellate trial for the 2020 West Sea public official shooting case. The court stated there was no evidence to conclude the deceased did not self-defect, nor could the prosecution confirm it, thus acquitting them of charges of fabricating and using false official documents.
The Court of Appeal has ruled the ban on Palestine Action lawful, overturning a previous High Court decision. This means over 3,000 individuals arrested since the ban could face prosecution, sparking anger and fear among protesters who view the ban as a "grave misuse of sweeping counter-terrorism powers."
The prosecution has requested a supplementary investigation into the 'onboard party' allegations involving former presidential aides Kim Yong-hyun and Kim Sung-hoon. The police special investigation headquarters will also reinvestigate the involvement of First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who was previously cleared due to insufficient evidence.
A new analysis of over 62,000 criminal incidents in England found that drug diversion schemes, which steer individuals towards treatment and education instead of prosecution, are significantly more effective in reducing reoffending than traditional legal approaches. Despite evidence of their success, these schemes are underutilized, with disparities in their application based on socioeconomic status and race.
The prosecution has requested a 4 million won fine for Yoo Dong-gyu, former head of the Seongnam Development Corporation, in his appeal trial for violating election laws. Yoo is accused of using a loudspeaker for negative speeches about then-presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung before the 21st presidential election.
Prosecutors have launched a forced investigation into Samsung Electronics' headquarters in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, over allegations that Rainbow Robotics executives and employees used undisclosed information to gain illicit profits during Samsung's acquisition process. The Financial Services Commission had previously reported 16 individuals, including Rainbow Robotics' CEO and former CFO, for violating the Capital Markets Act.
The prosecution is considering a plan to have an external committee review appeals for cases where a not-guilty verdict was issued in the first trial. This aims to reduce mechanical appeals and focus on cases with significant public interest.
Kim So-young, accused in a series of motel murders, denied charges of injuring three men. The prosecution requested an electronic tag order, citing past offenses, while the defense argued against it, claiming no risk of reoffending.
A man in his 70s and his common-law wife have been indicted for the murder of his severely mentally disabled younger brother, whom they allegedly abused and then left untreated for over 24 hours in critical condition, leading to his death.
Prosecutors raided a US Air Force base in Gunsan and the residence of a local employee suspected of embezzling hundreds of millions of won by inflating the prices of electrical materials. The employee allegedly received kickbacks from a supplier between 2021 and 2023.
Prosecutors are investigating a USFK employee for allegedly inflating prices of materials supplied to a US Air Force base in Gunsan, South Korea, and embezzling the difference. The base and the employee's residence were searched.
A university student in South Korea was sent to prosecutors for allegedly creating and distributing child sexual exploitation material involving 11 teenage girls. The suspect lured victims through social media, demanding personal information and explicit photos before coercing them into producing more content.
A YouTuber accused of spreading false information about Kim Hee-young, partner of SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, claiming she is a Chinese spy, has had 8 months in prison sought by the prosecution. The YouTuber admitted to all charges, and sentencing is scheduled for July 9.
Prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a woman in her 20s accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a motel sink, leading to the infant's death. The defense argues against intent to kill, citing the mother's distress and financial exploitation.
The prosecution has dismissed all charges filed by Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR, against HYBE executives, including defamation and obstruction of business. The charges stemmed from HYBE's press release regarding alleged shamanistic management and ADOR's plot to terminate NewJeans' contract.
