The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Muhammadali K.P., Palakkad district president of the banned PFI, at IGI Airport, New Delhi, upon his arrival from Riyadh. He was an absconder in the 2022 Sreenivasan murder case and had been hiding for four years.
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman, identified as Kwon, previously convicted of murdering a baby delivered after a 36-week pregnancy termination attempt. The case, which saw two doctors' murder convictions upheld, highlights the legal vacuum in South Korea's abortion laws since decriminalization in 2019.
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, prime accused in her husband's alleged murder during their Meghalaya honeymoon in May 2025. She was directed to surrender within three weeks, following the Meghalaya government's challenge to the high court's decision.
The Korean National Police Agency plans to expand its rotational personnel system by H1 next year and permanently transfer officers disciplined for corruption, responding to controversy over alleged mishandling of a high-profile murder case in Gwangju.
Hadi Matar is on trial in a federal case in Buffalo, New York, charged with transnational terrorism for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. Prosecutors allege Matar acted to fulfill a decades-old fatwa issued by Iran's late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, while the defense urges jurors to question Matar's intent.
Hadi Matar, convicted of attempting to kill Salman Rushdie, researched the author for years before the 2022 stabbing. Federal prosecutors at his terrorism trial in Buffalo, New York, argue Matar intended to fulfill a 1989 fatwa against Rushdie.
Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, faced a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles where graphic images of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's dismembered body were shown. Prosecutors allege Burke murdered Celeste after years of abuse to prevent her from revealing their relationship, presenting evidence of online purchases for body disposal and tattoos linking them.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, is reportedly deeply angered by Candace Owens' public claims questioning the investigation into Kirk's 2025 assassination. While the murder case against Tyler Robinson proceeds, family sources state Erika seeks justice, not revenge, and views Owens' actions as attention-seeking.
Singer D4vd has asked a Los Angeles judge to allow him to appear without handcuffs during his preliminary hearing for the first-degree murder of Celeste Rivas. His lawyer cites good behavior in previous appearances, while prosecutors prepare to present evidence, including DNA and surveillance, to advance the case to trial.
A judge will begin hearing evidence to determine if singer D4vd, identified as David Burke, should stand trial for the alleged murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Hollywood Hills in April 2025, reportedly to prevent her from exposing their relationship.
A Hong Kong High Court has ordered the release of 14 defendants, including 12 men and one woman, charged with the alleged murder of former triad gangster Luk Wing-ho five years ago. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Luk's fatal head injuries resulted from deliberate assaults rather than boxing bouts at his gym, directing the jury to acquit all defendants due to insufficient evidence regarding the 2021 incident.
South Korea's acting police chief, Yoo Jae-seong, committed to a thorough overhaul of the police investigation system, including forming a reform task force and implementing rotational personnel, following allegations of mishandling a high-profile murder case in Gwangju.
Pamela Smart's lawyers are seeking a new trial in New Hampshire, arguing constitutional violations in her 1990 conviction for orchestrating her husband's murder. They claim prosecutors used inaccurate transcripts of recorded conversations and that media attention tainted the verdict, with a judge expected to rule on Monday.
Prosecutors presented DNA evidence and a text confession as "devastating" proof against Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally, at Utah Valley University. The defense questioned evidence validity during preliminary hearings.
Le suspect présumé du meurtre de Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, aurait exprimé des remords peu après avoir avoué son crime, selon le témoignage de son colocataire diffusé lors d'une audience préliminaire.
Vishal Agarwal, father of murder victim Ketan Agarwal, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for a fast-tracked investigation and trial in his son's murder case. The family has suffered immense loss, with Ketan's grandfather also passing away shortly after.
A Utah court heard emotional recordings of Lance Twiggs, ex-roommate of the accused, detailing Tyler Robinson's alleged confession to the murder of activist Charlie Kirk. Twiggs testified Robinson admitted to the killing and sent incriminating texts.
Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering activist Charlie Kirk, are presenting their case in a Utah court. They are challenging ballistics and DNA evidence, and questioning statements made by Robinson, aiming to prevent the case from going to trial.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens is under fire from fellow right-wing figures for questioning the prosecution's case against Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Critics accuse Owens of aiding Robinson's defense by casting doubt on evidence, sparking a public dispute among conservative media personalities.
An alleged attempt by a detective to conceal evidence in a murder case involving a fellow officer's son has ignited public anger and fueled debate over judicial reform in South Korea. The incident has intensified discussions around a proposal to strip prosecutors of their investigative oversight powers, potentially shifting unchecked authority to the police.
Prosecutors in Utah presented evidence in the murder case of conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk, including an interview with the suspect's roommate. The suspect, Tyler R., faces aggravated murder charges and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
A Ukrainian intelligence agent, Vladyslav Reut, initially confessed to murdering Anastasiia Berezovska, the suspect in a Monaco assassination attempt. In court, Reut retracted his confession, blaming his co-defendant Vitalii Zhykovych and claiming he was threatened.
Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok visited Gwangju to discuss a murder case probe, but failed to meet the local police chief. The case involves allegations of leaked information and destroyed evidence, highlighting the importance of the prosecution's investigative rights.
A murder case in Jeonnam-Gwangju reveals police mishandling of evidence, including destruction by the suspect's father, an incumbent officer. This highlights the critical role of prosecutors' supplementary investigations, which are under threat of abolition by the Democratic Party of Korea.
