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Morocco and Saudi Arabia enhance judicial cooperation with new agreements

The Moroccan Government Council recently reviewed two pivotal cooperation agreements signed with Saudi Arabia, signifying a significant advancement in judicial collaboration between the two nations. Signed on November 13, 2024, in Riyadh, these agreements were presented by Morocco’s Minister of......

Hate speech trial of Isabel Peralta: Neonazi leader faces charges for inciting violence against migrants

The prosecution has called for a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Isabel Medina Peralta, the leader of the neonazi organization NS Bastión Frontal, for "incitement to violence and hostility" against migrants and Moroccan Muslims during a rally on May 18, 2021, outside the Moroccan......

Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was taken into custody on March 11, 2025, at Manila's international airport following a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant accuses him of crimes against humanity linked to his controversial war on drugs,......

Casablanca Fitness Chain CEO Faces Check Fraud Allegations Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Jonathan Harroch, CEO of Morocco's City Club gym franchise, appeared before the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance in Casablanca on Wednesday to address allegations of issuing checks without sufficient funds. The hearing required Harroch's temporary transfer from Ain Sebaa prison, where he is......

Moroccan Influencers and the Law: A Troubling Trend of Social Media Scandals

The sentencing of Moroccan social media personality Reda Bouzidi, known as "Ould Chinwiya," to three years in prison has reignited discussions about the ethical boundaries and responsibilities of influencers in the digital age. Bouzidi, alongside another influencer, "Bent Abbas,"......

Moroccan Actress Karima Gouit Sentenced to Two Months in Prison for Insulting Public Official

The First Instance Court of Marrakech has handed Moroccan actress Karima Gouit a two-month prison sentence, along with a fine of MAD 500 ($50) and additional legal fees. Furthermore, the court ordered her to pay MAD 5,000 ($500) in damages to the civil plaintiff. The charges stemmed from an incident......

City Club Tycoon's Legal Woes Deepen Amid Drug Allegations and Business Scandal

In a startling turn of events, Jonathan Harroch, the owner of the prominent Moroccan gym chain City Club, finds himself at the center of a complex legal and public relations storm. Harroch's police custody has been extended until October 15, potentially lasting up to 72 hours, as authorities delve......

Music Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs Entangled in Escalating Legal Turmoil

In a shocking turn of events, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the 54-year-old music industry titan, finds himself at the center of a growing scandal as allegations of sexual misconduct continue to mount. The hip-hop mogul's empire is under siege as federal authorities and multiple accusers close in,......

Popular TikTok Creator Mr. Prada Arrested Amidst Controversy

Terryon Thomas, widely recognized as Mr. Prada, a popular TikTok creator with nearly 4 million followers, has been apprehended in Dallas on charges including aggravated criminal damage to property, resisting arrest, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The Baton Rouge Police Department in Louisiana......