Justice

Brazil's Federal Public Ministry has opened an inquiry into the Lula government's climate emergency omissions and alleged irregularities in funds for COP 30 preparations.

May 10, 2026 Reported by AI

Aaron Brown Myers, an off-duty security guard, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault for fatally shooting 17-year-old Hazrat Ali Rohani outside a sporting goods store in Renton, Washington. Prosecutors said Myers mistook a BB gun for a real firearm and opened fire despite the teens' pleas that it was fake.

The defense of former president Jair Bolsonaro filed a request for criminal review with the Supreme Federal Court on Friday, May 8. Lawyers claim judicial error in the conviction for coup attempt.

May 08, 2026 Reported by AI

The Audiencia Nacional has incorporated testimony from Víctor de Aldama and Koldo García—originally given in the masks trial—into its investigation of alleged irregular PSOE financing. The move follows a prosecutor's request citing new details on cash payments and rigged contracts.

Lidia Mabel Ojeda began her transfer from Buenos Aires to Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña on Friday under police custody. Chaco justice officials are investigating her for practicing medicine without a license in several public hospitals since 2023.

May 08, 2026 Reported by AI

Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to comment on the Dosimetry Law. The rule, promulgated on Friday (8), reduces sentences for those convicted in the January 8 events and could benefit former President Jair Bolsonaro.