Justice
Appeals court explains why rapist avoids deportation
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An 18-year-old man convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl in Skellefteå will not be deported due to his refugee status, despite the prosecutor's request. The ruling has sparked widespread anger and international attention, including from Elon Musk. The migration minister now seeks to lower the threshold for deportations and review international conventions.
SQM case judge reveals personal costs of lengthy trial
Judge Claudia Santos, part of the tribunal that acquitted the accused in the SQM case, shared on Instagram the personal toll of the nearly three-year trial. The process, one of the longest since the penal reform, imposed significant costs on her health and family. A letter to the editor also criticizes the judiciary's role in the procedure's inefficiency.
Gérald Darmanin visits Nicolas Sarkozy at La Santé prison
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited former President Nicolas Sarkozy at La Santé prison on Wednesday evening, fulfilling a prior announcement. The meeting, in the presence of the prison director, lasted from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The visit has drawn criticism regarding judicial independence.
Lusivochu released in Tanzania
Lusivochu has been released in Tanzania. This event was reported by Fana Media Corporation.
Former apartheid officials deny involvement in Cradock Four murders inquest
Three elderly former apartheid-era officials testified at the third inquest into the 1985 murders of the Cradock Four, vehemently denying any role in the killings. The inquest, held in Gqeberha, revisits the brutal deaths of anti-apartheid activists Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sicelo Mhlauli, and Sparrow Mkonto. Families continue seeking justice decades after the apartheid police hit squad carried out the attack.
Court overturns apartheid-era ruling on Chief Albert Luthuli's death
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Dahbia Benkired sentenced to incompressible life for Lola's murder
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The Paris Assizes Court sentenced Dahbia Benkired to incompressible life imprisonment for the rape, acts of torture, and murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet. The crime, which occurred on October 14, 2022, in the 19th arrondissement, was described as a true ordeal due to its extreme cruelty. The victim's family expressed relief mixed with pain at this rare decision.
High court orders government to pay Nelson Havi KSh 5.2 million
Kenya's High Court has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Attorney General's office to pay lawyer Nelson Havi KSh 5.2 million. The payment stems from the violation of his constitutional rights during his arrest. This ruling underscores efforts to protect lawyers' rights in the country.
Under Trump, Justice Department brings cases against Comey, Letitia James and Bolton as appointments face legal scrutiny
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The Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and former national security adviser John Bolton in separate cases, prompting warnings from legal experts and former prosecutors about the politicization of federal law enforcement.
Lawyer detained in trial for Cecilia Strzyzowski femicide
During jury selection in the trial for Cecilia Strzyzowski's femicide in Chaco, a lawyer defending Emerenciano Sena was detained for attempting to film potential jurors. The incident disrupted the hearing at the Centro de Convenciones Gala in Resistencia. The selection process, started on Tuesday, was not completed and will continue on Thursday.
School employee sentenced for assaults on 16 girls in Uppsala
A 58-year-old former school employee in Uppsala has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for gross sexual crimes against 16 primary school-age girls. The offenses occurred at the school from 2023 to spring 2025. The prosecutor is satisfied with the verdict.
Justice department apologises for unauthorised service of court papers to UN rapporteur
South Africa's Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued an apology to United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese after an unauthorised attempt to serve her with court papers disrupted an event in her honour. The incident occurred following Albanese's delivery of the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi withdrew the irregular process and extended regrets to Albanese, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the UN.
Robinho denies privileges and details routine in Tremembé prison
Former soccer player Robinho, convicted of collective rape, described in a video his routine at Tremembé prison in São Paulo, denying any privileges. He stated he is treated like other inmates and emphasized the focus on rehabilitation. The testimony was published by the Taubaté Community Council on YouTube.