Marat Ganiev, charged in connection with the death of Melbourne woman Isla Bell, failed to secure a permanent stay on his case. Bell's remains were found after she was last seen at Ganiev's St Kilda East home, and he now faces trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Russia's parliament passed a law allowing the stripping of property rights, bank accounts, and consular services for Russians abroad facing political prosecution, effectively revoking citizenship for those deemed "traitors" or "extremists" by the state.
The prosecution of leading human rights barrister Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court, stemming from his closing speech in a Palestine Action trial, has caused significant concern and fear among lawyers, according to the Criminal Bar Association chair. Senior legal figures have criticized the move, believed to be the first such prosecution.
A man surnamed Si in Anyang, Henan province, faked his death in June last year to avoid prosecution for drink-driving, a case recently revealed by prosecutors. He staged a fatal overdose after being arrested in January and released on bail, fearing imprisonment due to prior offenses and debts.
A Melbourne court heard arguments in a rape trial where the prosecution suggested the complainant's inconsistencies enhanced her credibility, while the defense called the case a "horrendous mixture" of lies. The accused faces two counts of rape and one of sexual assault, pleading not guilty.
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe, whose body was found in her Devon home. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday.
Residents in Pontycymer, Bridgend, face potential prosecution and £7,000+ costs from Welsh Water to repair a shared pipe leak. Insurers won't pay without leak evidence, causing stress and an approaching 11-day deadline.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US following 38 new charges issued by British authorities, including seven counts of rape and sex trafficking. Extradition proceedings to the UK have begun for the dual British-US citizens.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, dual British-US citizens, were arrested in Miami as part of a UK police investigation into alleged sexual offences. The Crown Prosecution Service has brought further charges, including rape and human trafficking, and requested their extradition to the UK.
Unpaid carers in the UK faced demands to repay over £33m in 2025-26 due to earnings-related overpayments in the carer’s allowance system, despite government pledges to reform the system and prevent such errors.
The prosecution has requested a supplementary investigation into the police's handling of inflated overseas trip expenses by local councils in the Jeonbuk region, criticizing the exclusion of local council members who were the primary beneficiaries. Citizens' groups are condemning the police's investigation as a 'tail-cutting' tactic, demanding a full reinvestigation.
The prosecution has requested a one-year prison sentence for a 50-year-old man accused of posting false information about the victims and bereaved families of the Sewol and Itaewon disasters. The man allegedly spread false claims on his blog, including that the Sewol victims' families were the same as the Itaewon victims' families and that the Itaewon disaster was a planned event. He also posted insulting remarks targeting the Sewol victims' families. The sentencing is scheduled for next month.
A landmark lawsuit held Meta and Google accountable for designing addictive social media platforms that harm children. Plaintiff Kaley was awarded $6m after a jury found the companies liable for malice, oppression, or fraud. Lawyer Mark Lanier utilized AI in his "righteous case" against the tech giants.
Comedian Park Na-rae has been referred to the prosecution on charges of verbal abuse and physical assault against her former managers. She also filed a countercomplaint alleging threats and demands for money.
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.
검찰이 상가 여자 화장실 휴지에 캡사이신을 뿌려 여성을 다치게 하고 불법 촬영까지 한 20대 남성에게 징역 9년을 구형했다. 성폭력 치료 프로그램 이수 및 취업제한 명령도 함께 요청했다. 선고는 내달 25일이다.
Immigration authorities are reportedly pressuring witnesses, including the brother and co-workers of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, to self-deport after he was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas. Advocacy groups accuse ICE of trying to remove key witnesses to the incident.
The Supreme Court ruled that anyone with knowledge of a Pocso Act offense must report it, allowing the prosecution of a headmistress who ignored a student's rape complaint. The court stated 'knowledge' includes information received from the victim, not just direct observation, to protect children.
Five individuals have been sent to the prosecution for spreading fake news claiming the government would forcibly sell dollars due to an economic crisis originating from the Middle East. The fake news circulated online and on social media in March and April.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warned state election officials they could face criminal charges for knowingly allowing noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls. The letters, sent to all 50 states, are part of the Trump administration's effort to tighten election rules, though critics argue the threat is based on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud.
Greater Manchester Police arrested three individuals in connection with a financial crime investigation into the University of Greater Manchester, alleging fraud, bribery, and money laundering involving over £1m and a million emails.
The Supreme Prosecutors' Office has stated that the proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which aims to abolish the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, requires thorough review and deliberation, effectively opposing the bill. The Ministry of Justice also expressed concerns about potential issues in redressing victims of crime if supplementary investigations are abolished.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill to abolish the prosecution's right to conduct supplementary investigations, facing opposition from the People Power Party who boycotted the legislative meeting.
