South Korea's prosecution will not appeal the acquittals of two former government officials, Suh Hoon and Kim Hong-hee, accused of covering up the 2020 murder of fisheries official Lee Dae-jun by North Korea. The officials were accused of distributing false press releases to suggest Lee was trying to defect.
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore sentenced four senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to 10 years in prison for their role in the May 9, 2023 riots. Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and 11 others were acquitted due to insufficient evidence. PTI condemned the verdict, calling the case fabricated.
A special court acquitted 8 individuals, including Padamsinh Patil, brother of Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar and his driver. The judge cited inconsistencies and lies from the approver witness, Parasmal Jain, as the primary reason for acquittal.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of two rape charges. He faced 40 criminal charges, including assault and drug offenses, stemming from incidents between 2018 and 2024.
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, acquitted of rape charges but convicted of lesser offenses, faces sentencing after a seven-week trial that detailed his drug addiction and sexual encounters. The case has impacted the Norwegian royal family's popularity.
A TikToker has been acquitted of charges of offending a religious confession through his viral videos reviewing masses. The court ruled that while the content was irreverent, it lacked the specific intent to offend, classifying it as social parody and pop satire.
A TikToker was acquitted of charges of offending a religious confession through his satirical reviews of masses. The judge ruled that the videos, which used metaphors from football, Harry Potter, and gaming, were intended as social parody and entertainment, not as an offense.
Louis Dassilva, acquitted of the murder of Pierina Paganelli due to lack of evidence, stated his desire to remain in Italy, calling it his dream country. He also thanked his wives for their support and expressed plans to visit his partner and children in Senegal before returning to Italy.
Louis Dassilva, acquitted of the murder of Pierina Paganelli due to lack of evidence, stated his desire to remain in Italy, calling it his dream country. He also thanked his wives for their support and plans to visit his partner and children in Senegal before returning to Italy.
A court dismissed charges against former Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon-il, who was accused of practicing law without registration for Hwacheon Daeyu. The court cited illegal investigation procedures by prosecutors as grounds for dismissal.
Louis Dassilva was acquitted of the murder of Pierina Paganelli by the Court of Assizes in Rimini. The 35-year-old Senegalese neighbor of the victim expressed relief and a desire to work, while the victim's family awaits the court's reasoning before the prosecution appeals.
A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death for the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic church in Owo, where 41 worshippers were killed. The men also received 20-year sentences for terrorism.
Mary Mavis Crabtree, 59, was acquitted of her son's murder in Australia but is now charged with the murder of her daughter, Erin, who died in 2012. She is also accused of fraud.
A Rome court acquitted the manager of the Globe Theatre of charges including negligent injury and structural collapse after a wooden staircase collapsed in Villa Borghese in September 2022, injuring 11 young people. The judge ruled the manager did not commit the act, despite prosecutors seeking a six-month sentence.
Four prominent UK lawyers, including Dominic Grieve and Helena Kennedy, have written to Keir Starmer urging him to ask Indian prosecutors to drop charges against Jagtar Singh Johal. Johal, a British national, has been jailed for eight years and was acquitted of terror charges last year, yet faces eight duplicate cases. The lawyers argue continued prosecution violates the double jeopardy rule, a fundamental principle of justice recognized internationally and in Indian law.
Malaysian singer Namewee has been acquitted of drug charges, including possession of ice and aphrodisiacs, related to the case of Taiwanese internet celebrity Xie Yuxin. Namewee, who appeared in court in a wheelchair due to a foot injury, expressed mixed emotions about the verdict, noting that the acquittal received less attention than the initial scandal.
Italy's Court of Cassation has overturned the conviction of Paolo Calligaris for the 2008 murder of his partner, Tatiana Tulissi. The court ruled Calligaris did not commit the act, ending a complex legal battle.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been acquitted by the Alipore Court in a cheque bounce case filed by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. The case involved a Rs 1 lakh cheque and had been ongoing for nearly four years.
A Libyan appeals court acquitted 31 former officials of Muammar Gaddafi's regime on charges of suppressing 2011 protesters. The case, which began in 2014 and saw death sentences issued in 2015, concluded Monday with acquittals, though some defendants face separate charges.
A Northern Territory police officer, Karol Jarentowski, has been acquitted of attempting to pervert the course of justice. He was accused of pressuring his former partner, also a police officer, to withdraw an aggravated assault charge against him.
A Hong Kong court acquitted ex-HSBC banker Kenneth Tung Hoi-yi of assaulting his wife, suggesting she may have tried to frame him for divorce proceedings. The court found Tung did not draw suspicion upon himself during the alleged incident.
A Spanish court acquitted singer Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return over 55 million euros in wrongly imposed fines and interest. The court found that Spanish tax authorities failed to prove Shakira was a resident in 2011, as she spent only 163 days in the country, falling short of the 183-day requirement.
Charlotte Proudman’s comments follow trial of Christopher Trybus, who was acquitted of all charges against wife Tarryn BairdA barrister has suggested that a “dead woman was put on trial” in the case of Christopher Trybus, who was cleared of manslaughter by a jury.Charlotte Proudman’s comments came after Trybus was found not guilty by a jury of eight women and four men, who deliberated for more than 40 hours. He was acquitted of all charges: manslaughter, coercive and controlling behaviour and two counts of rape. Continue reading...
Jordan Devlin, who was acquitted at trial where four co-defendants were convicted, says he was saving livesA Palestine Action activist who was acquitted over a protest at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK site has said he and his five co-defendants “did the right thing”.Four of those who stood trial with Jordan Devlin were convicted of criminal damage in relation to the direct action protest at the Elbit Systems UK site near Bristol on 6 August 2024 but he said they were acting to save Palestinian lives. Continue reading...
