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DNA results reveal grandfather fathered four grandchildren in Moroccan incest case

The case of incest in Ain Aouda, Morocco, has taken a horrifying turn as DNA results confirmed that a 60-year-old grandfather fathered four of his grandchildren. The shocking revelation has sparked outrage across the country, highlighting the devastating consequences of generational sexual abuse. DNA......

Morocco accelerates implementation of alternative sentencing law

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly rejected recent reports suggesting delays in the implementation of Law 43.22 on alternative sentences. In a statement, the DGAPR clarified that significant progress has been made to ensure the law’s effective......

Morocco takes Pegasus defamation case to Germany’s highest court

Morocco is pursuing a legal battle against German media outlets over allegations linked to the Pegasus spyware controversy, with the case now reaching Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) in Karlsruhe. The court will hear arguments on November 11, marking a significant legal test......

Son of Norman Reedus charged in alleged assault on woman in Chelsea

Mingus Reedus, the 25-year-old son of acclaimed actor Norman Reedus, has been charged with assault and criminal obstruction of breathing following an alleged attack on a 33-year-old woman in Chelsea, New York. Reedus was released on his own recognizance after appearing before a Manhattan judge, with......

Morocco launches alternative sentencing law to reshape criminal justice system

Morocco has enacted its alternative penalties law, marking a transformative shift in the nation’s criminal justice approach. Effective as of Friday, the legislation introduces non-custodial sentences for certain offenses, aiming to alleviate prison overcrowding while fostering rehabilitation and......

Morocco’s prison authority refutes Spanish media claims about ‘pardoned’ terrorist

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly denied allegations published by the Spanish newspaper La Gaceta regarding a Moroccan national recently arrested in Spain. In a statement issued Thursday, the DGAPR dismissed the claims as “completely unfounded.” Allegations......

High Court rules against Noel Clarke in libel case over Guardian misconduct reports

A High Court judge has dismissed Noel Clarke’s libel claim against the Guardian’s publisher, ruling that the newspaper’s 2021 reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct by the actor and filmmaker was both substantially true and published in the public interest. Verdict upholds public......

US judge denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury records

A US federal judge has rejected a Department of Justice (DOJ) request to unseal grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, citing that the government already possesses extensive investigative materials it could disclose if it chose to. Judge Berman’s ruling Judge......

Tangier police arrest Danish citizen wanted for murder in Denmark

Moroccan police in Tangier apprehended a 26-year-old Danish citizen of Palestinian origin on Tuesday evening. The man was wanted internationally by Danish authorities for an intentional murder committed with a firearm. The arrest followed a routine police check in Tangier, where officers discovered......

Spanish-Moroccan counterterrorism operation leads to arrests in Lleida

Spanish authorities have arrested two men in Vallfogona de Balaguer, Lleida, for alleged links to jihadist terrorism. The joint operation, conducted in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), highlights the ongoing collaboration between the two countries......

Moroccan man arrested in Spain for alleged church arson amid rising tensions

Spanish police have arrested a 21-year-old Moroccan man accused of breaking into the Santiago Apóstol church in El Pozuelo, Granada, and setting it on fire. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, caused significant damage to the historic building and has reignited debates around immigration and......

UK accelerates deportation program for convicted foreign nationals

The UK government has announced an expansion of its deportation program for convicted foreign nationals, extending its reach to 15 additional countries, bringing the total to 23. The policy, known as "deport now, appeal later," allows deportation without waiting for foreign nationals to serve......

Moroccan activist arrested for wearing blasphemous T-shirt

Morocco’s judicial police have arrested activist Ibtissame Lachgar following the circulation of a controversial photo showing her wearing a T-shirt with the phrase "Allah is a lesbian." The image quickly sparked outrage across the country and beyond, prompting mass reports on social media......