Tag: crime
justice reform takes effect
Since January 1, 2023, only the biggest cases will be judged by assize courts composed of jurors, that is to say citizens drawn by lot from the electoral lists. For…
The police on the shooting in Vällingby: “Connected to network crime”
In the past week, several serious acts of violence have hit Stockholm and the latest in the series was the shooting in Vällingby on New Year’s Eve. One person died…
Lobby, organized crime… Lula’s difficult battle to save the Amazon
The planet can breathe: Jair Bolsonaro, alias “Chainsaw Captain”, leaves the Planalto, the Brazilian presidential palace with its elegant curvilinear layout. Winner of the October 30 poll, Lula da Silva,…
record cocaine seizures for a country that has become a trafficking hub
Drug seizures, mainly cocaine, are constant and substantial in Ecuador. In 2021, 210 tons were seized, and in this year 2022, the total still rose to 196 tons. These figures…
Spain experiences an “appalling” spike in feminicides at the end of 2022
Three feminicides in just 48 hours in Spain. Dramas which bring to thirteen the number of murders of women by their spouses or ex-spouses during the month of December, which…
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate arrested in Romania for aggravated pimping
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxing champion turned controversial social media influencer, was arrested on Thursday (December 29th) in Romania along with his brother. The two men were wanted in connection…
Criminal courts will “cause aggravation of the difficulties of justice”
A reform of French justice comes into force on January 1, 2023 with the creation of criminal courts which will be generalized. These assize courts without a popular jury are…
We explain the ending of Rian Johnson’s hit crime thriller
For his crime thriller Knives Out, Star Wars 8 director Rian Johnson brings together a remarkable cast of stars around Daniel Craig as investigator Benoit Blanc in a murder case.…
custody lifted, the suspect presented to an investigating judge
While a white march in tribute to the three Kurds killed in Paris on Friday set off in the French capital on Monday, December 26, the custody of the main…
In the spotlight: the press returns to the attack against the Kurdish community in Paris
The newspapers report the latest developments in the investigation and return to the motivations of the assailant, and the racist motive retained by the courts. ” Suspect wanted to kill…