Sweden has implemented a new law introducing tougher penalties for gang-related offenses, allowing courts to impose prison sentences up to double the previous maximum, effective Saturday, as the country addresses rising organized crime.
Robert Bush, a funeral director jailed for 20 years in Hull for 67 offences including denying proper burials and selling fake funeral plans, has had his assets frozen. Prosecutors are seeking to confiscate proceeds of his crimes to compensate victims, revealing he stole millions and lived lavishly.
South Korea's defense ministry disciplined former senior officers, including dismissing two commanders, for the 2023 death of Marine Cpl. Chae Su-geun during a flood rescue without safety gear. Separately, a special counsel requested a five-year prison sentence for former 1st Marine Division commander Lim Seong-geun in an appeals trial.
A 17-year-old Guinean student with sickle cell disease, Mamadou Djouma Bah, died days after being imprisoned for exam cheating. His father blames authorities for his death, alleging inadequate medical care in detention, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrived in Miami after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition of exile. Greeted by supporters, he accepted parole to continue his art and activism, though other political prisoners remain incarcerated.
A federal appeals court ruled that a 28-year prison sentence for Libyan militant Ahmed Abu Khatallah, convicted in the 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others, is too lenient and ordered the case back for resentencing.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrived in Miami after his release from a five-year prison sentence in Cuba, conditioned on his exile. He was greeted by supporters, carrying a broken Virgin Mary statue as a symbol of hope.
Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her ban from electoral office. She faces a dilemma over an electronic tag sentence but vowed to appeal, positioning herself as a tougher candidate than her protege Jordan Bardella.
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a German court for fatally assaulting a train conductor during a ticket inspection. The assault, which occurred five months ago in Rhineland-Palatinate, led to the conductor's death from a brain hemorrhage. The case has prompted discussions on train safety, with Deutsche Bahn planning to equip staff with bodycams.
Marine Le Pen, 57, awaits a court ruling on her appeal against a ban from public office and a jail sentence for embezzling EU funds. The decision could determine her eligibility for the 2027 French presidential election and impact the leadership of the National Rally party.
Mark Nelson, a Jamaican national who has lived in the UK for over 20 years, faces deportation despite having British children and a partner. Arrested at a Home Office reporting centre, Nelson, who previously served a sentence for growing cannabis, reports severe mental health deterioration and distress over separation from his family.
Billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, was sentenced by Judge Analisa Torres for defrauding thousands of online followers of hundreds of millions of dollars between 2018-2023, using funds for a lavish lifestyle. He was ordered to forfeit $889 million.
The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is advocating for state lawmakers to introduce harsher penalties for protest-related crimes, classifying them as felony "civil terrorism" offenses, sparking concerns among legal experts about chilling effects on public demonstrations.
A London drug network supplying £174,000 worth of cocaine and heroin, led by Hardeep Thind (aka Harry Singh) from prison, has been dismantled. Thind, along with Indian-origin men Bikramjit Brar, Purshotam Dhillon (a serving magistrate), and Leandrea Lynch, were jailed for their roles.
Samuel Bateman, a polygamous sect leader already serving a federal sentence, was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges. Girls aged 11-14 were found in a hot, unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona in 2022.
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information from notes for his book, facing up to five years in prison and a $2.25 million fine. He admitted sending sensitive diary entries to family and expressed regret, with sentencing scheduled for October 28.
A South Korean appeals court upheld the six-month prison sentence for controversial streamer Johnny Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, after rejecting his request for a reduced term and prosecutors' bid for a longer one. The ruling follows his conviction for obstruction of business, minor offenses, and deepfake-related charges.
An ex-Marine reservist and seven others received sentences of up to 100 years for a shooting that injured a police officer during a Texas protest. Prosecutors called the incident terrorism and linked the group to antifa, a claim denied by defense attorneys and families who argued the demonstration was peaceful.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has begun his prison sentence at Maghaberry Prison for child sex crimes, including rape. He faces a lengthy sentence and will be under observation, with limited contact with the outside world. His downfall has significantly impacted Northern Ireland's political landscape and the DUP.
President Trump threatened a 10-year prison sentence for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after its recent $14.7M renovation failed, turning green within weeks. He blamed "sick, deranged" individuals, alleging a "slit" was made, though evidence was not provided. Five people were arrested.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson convicted of 18 sexual offences against two child victims over 30 years ago. He was remanded into custody, with a lengthy prison sentence expected. His wife was found to have aided and abetted.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated he is 'certain of a not guilty verdict' in the 'Myung Taegyun opinion poll suspicion' case, for which prosecutors demanded a 1-year and 6-month prison sentence. He also commented on Han Dong-hoon's potential return to the People Power Party, advising him to proceed cautiously.
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Raymond Wong Pak-ming starts 5-month prison term for insider trading, awaiting High Court appeal, after making unlawful gains through shares of Transmit Entertainment.
Dmitriy Popov, convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime in the 2023 stabbing death of vogue dancer O'Shae Sibley, faces 8-25 years in prison. Popov, 17 at the time, claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued anti-LGBTQ+ motive. He was acquitted of murder but found guilty of other charges.
