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.
Egyptian prosecution ordered the arrest of Sabry Nakhnoukh for four days pending investigations into money laundering charges. His assets, including bank accounts, stocks, real estate, and cars, have been seized, and he is banned from travel.
Robert Dillon is suing Florida law enforcement agencies after being wrongly arrested and prosecuted due to faulty AI facial recognition software. The algorithm identified him with 93% probability, despite him living 300 miles away. The case was dismissed, and Dillon alleges the investigation omitted exculpatory evidence.
Robert Dillon is suing Florida law enforcement agencies after being wrongly arrested and prosecuted due to faulty AI facial recognition. The system identified him with 93% probability, but he lives 300 miles away and has never visited the city. Charges were dropped, and Dillon seeks accountability for the "devastating social stigma" and reputational damage.
New South Wales has admitted to battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, who was punched in the eye by a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney. The state will pay her medical costs, but denies claims of malicious prosecution.
David Stroud, 44, received a 12-month community order for harassing a woman on a train under a new law banning sex-motivated harassment, in the first such UK conviction.
NSW prosecutors have launched proceedings against former Labor MP Ernest Wong and restaurateur Jonathan Yee for allegedly disguising $10,000 in donations to Chris Minns' 2014 election campaign, circumventing election funding laws.
US President Donald Trump ended an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker after she pressed him for evidence of election fraud claims, accusing her and major US news networks of being 'crooked'.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Indian government to provide classified documents to retired Major General V K Singh, accused under the Official Secrets Act (OSA), ensuring his right to a fair trial.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is creating 'roadblocks' to protect President Trump from potential prosecutions after 2029, citing Democratic plans for 'political retribution'
Karen Read, acquitted of murdering her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, sues Massachusetts State Police and Canton, alleging misconduct and negligence in the investigation, seeking damages for emotional distress, reputational damage, and more.
