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Tinder rapist Salim Berrada faces appeal trial in France, verdict expected in early October

The appeal trial of Salim Berrada, dubbed by the press as the “Tinder rapist,” opened on Tuesday in Créteil, near Paris. The 40-year-old Moroccan former photographer was sentenced in March 2024 to 18 years in prison for the rape or sexual assault of 15 women he had contacted through......

Spain's government faces turmoil as top prosecutor and PM's wife face legal trials

Spain’s leftist government is under intense scrutiny as legal challenges mount against key figures, including the nation’s top prosecutor and the prime minister’s wife. These developments have intensified political tensions, threatening the stability of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s......

Bolsonaro’s defense claims police aim to “Demoralize” former president

Brazilian former president Jair Bolsonaro’s legal team has denied claims that he violated precautionary measures during his trial for an alleged attempted coup, accusing the police of trying to “demoralize” him, according to a document submitted to the Supreme Court. The Brazilian......

Former Swedish security adviser on trial over lost classified documents

Henrik Landerholm, Sweden’s former national security adviser, has gone on trial for allegedly mishandling classified information, seven months after resigning amid claims he left official documents in a hotel. Landerholm, a longtime associate of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, appeared......

Bolsonaro’s lawyers request acquittal in alleged coup attempt trial

Lawyers for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro have formally requested his acquittal in the ongoing trial before the Supreme Court, where he is accused of orchestrating an attempted coup following his electoral defeat in 2022. In a detailed 197-page defense submitted on Wednesday, Bolsonaro’s......

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar prosecuted for blasphemy in Morocco

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar is facing legal action in Morocco over alleged blasphemy, following her arrest by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ). The Rabat prosecutor’s office has decided to detain and prosecute Lachgar, whose activism and outspoken advocacy for individual liberties......

Brazilian Supreme Court places Bolsonaro under house arrest ahead of coup trial

The Brazilian Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest as he faces trial for allegedly conspiring to instigate a coup in January 2023. The decision, announced on August 4, restricts Bolsonaro to his Brasília residence under......

Trial of ex-Bangladesh PM begins as shooting victim testifies

The trial of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina began on Sunday with a powerful testimony from one of the victims of last year’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. Khokon Chandra Barman, a 23-year-old man who was shot in the face during the demonstrations, took the stand......

Joseph Kabila faces treason trial amid allegations of rebel ties

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and other serious crimes, including murder, rape, and torture. The charges stem from his alleged support of the M23 rebel group, responsible for widespread violence......