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Finland Begins Trial in Massive Icon Economic Crime Case
Businessyle-uutiset11d ago

Finland Begins Trial in Massive Icon Economic Crime Case

The Pohjanmaa District Court has commenced proceedings in Finland’s largest-ever economic crime case involving the defunct fintech company Icon. The trial, which will span approximately 50 days, examines allegations concerning hundreds of victims and tens of millions of euros in losses.

Inmate Escapes Police Custody in Croatia
World24ur18d ago

Inmate Escapes Police Custody in Croatia

Croatian police are searching for a 47-year-old inmate who escaped from officers in broad daylight outside the district court in Velika Gorica. The man was ordered into one-month detention due to the risk of repeating domestic violence offenses.

Marius Borg Høiby's Appeal Against Continued Detention Rejected
Worlddr-dknrkvg25d ago3 sources

Marius Borg Høiby's Appeal Against Continued Detention Rejected

Marius Borg Høiby's appeal against the district court's decision for continued detention has been rejected by the Borgarting Court of Appeal. He will continue to serve his detention with an electronic ankle monitor at Skaugum, as requested by the prosecution.

Judge Suspended for Drunk Driving in Szczecin
Politicsrzeczpospolitahvg26d ago2 sources

Judge Suspended for Drunk Driving in Szczecin

The President of the District Court in Szczecin has suspended a judge for one month after he was caught driving under the influence. This incident also led to the suspension of immunity for a Tisza representative who was driving while intoxicated.

Solicitor Accused of Conflict of Interest Amidst Legal Dispute
Politicsirish-independent28d ago

Solicitor Accused of Conflict of Interest Amidst Legal Dispute

A judge has highlighted a case where a solicitor refused to act in a district court but represented the same person in the High Court for thousands of euros. This comes as TD Willie O’Dea criticizes the ongoing legal professionals’ dispute as 'a mess'.

Margrét Helga Appointed Judge in Iceland
Worldruv1mo ago

Margrét Helga Appointed Judge in Iceland

Margrét Helga Kristínar Stefánsdóttir has been appointed as a judge to the District Court of Northeast Iceland, having previously served as a judge and court manager in other Icelandic district courts.

Man Indicted for Decapitating Tito Statue in Slovenia
Politicsjutarnji-list1mo ago

Man Indicted for Decapitating Tito Statue in Slovenia

Miroslav Pačnik has been indicted by the Celje District Court for decapitating a bronze statue of Josip Broz Tito in Velenje, Slovenia, and transporting the head in his car trunk last December. He faces a potential five-year prison sentence.

Uzbek Students Fined for TOPIK Proxy Test Scheme
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

Uzbek Students Fined for TOPIK Proxy Test Scheme

Two Uzbek students were each fined 5 million won ($3,400) by the Chuncheon District Court for attempting to cheat on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) by having one take the exam on behalf of the other.

Man who spat at Jews is offered freedom restriction
Politics10d ago

Man who spat at Jews is offered freedom restriction

A man who temporarily visited Lithuania and spat at Jews in Vilnius is offered freedom restriction – the prosecutor has filed a statement with the Vilnius City District Court regarding the termination of the proceedings by court...

Indian National Kamal on FBI Most Wanted List
Politicshindustan-times16d ago

Indian National Kamal on FBI Most Wanted List

An Indian national identified as Kamal has been placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list, with a federal arrest warrant issued by a US District Court in Los Angeles for alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Reykholt Case Trial Continues in Iceland
Politicsruv18d ago

Reykholt Case Trial Continues in Iceland

The main hearing in the so-called Reykholt case continues in the District Court of South Iceland, following the start of proceedings yesterday with the playing of phone recordings from one of the six defendants accused of kidnapping a man in Reykholt.

Monk Remanded for Attempted Murder at Paphos Monastery
Worldin-cyprus19d ago

Monk Remanded for Attempted Murder at Paphos Monastery

A 51-year-old monk has been remanded in custody until October 7 by the Paphos District Court, facing charges of attempted murder against a 53-year-old employee at the Holy Stavropegic Monastery of Agios Neophytos in Tala, Paphos.

Indictment Details Roles in Asante Berko Bribery Case
Politicsmyjoyonline23d ago

Indictment Details Roles in Asante Berko Bribery Case

An indictment document filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in the Asante Kwaku Berko case describes the duties and roles of Ghana Official 2 and others involved in the alleged bribery.

Man (49) arrested in Derventa for alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old girl
klix-ba24d ago

Man (49) arrested in Derventa for alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

A 49-year-old man from Derventa, identified as R. S., has been remanded in one-month custody by the District Court in Doboj. He is suspected of the serious criminal offense of sexually assaulting a child under 15 years of age after allegedly luring a 14-year-old girl onto a SUP board.

Politicsnrk27d ago

Marius Borg Høiby Appeals Continued Custody with Electronic Tag

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is appealing the Oslo District Court's decision to keep him in custody with an electronic tag, rather than releasing him with a reverse violence alarm. His defense lawyer confirmed the appeal against the decision for him to remain under house arrest at Skaugum.

Mika Moring Faces Murder Charges in Finland
Worldyle-uutiset1mo ago

Mika Moring Faces Murder Charges in Finland

Mika Moring is on trial in the North Savo District Court, accused of manslaughter and aggravated unlawful deprivation of liberty in connection with the death of Saara Arva, whose body was found over two years ago.

Finnish Investment Company Casyr Declared Bankrupt
Businessyle-uutiset1mo ago

Finnish Investment Company Casyr Declared Bankrupt

The District Court has declared the real estate investment company Casyr, formerly known as Gapcon, bankrupt. Oma Säästöpankki has claims of approximately 13 million euros against Casyr, which also has ties to Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho.

Icelandic Court Case Appeal
Worldmorgunbladid1mo ago

Icelandic Court Case Appeal

A defendant, Ming Ting Mancel, has decided to appeal a district court's verdict, stating the sentence was heavier than expected.

Man Sentenced for Cocaine Smuggling in Iceland
Politicsruv16d ago

Man Sentenced for Cocaine Smuggling in Iceland

A man has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison by the District Court of Reykjavík for drug smuggling, after receiving two shipments containing a total of nearly 1.3 kilograms of 80-81% pure cocaine hidden in pots.

Witnesses Testify in Reykholt Case in Iceland
Politicsmorgunbladid16d ago

Witnesses Testify in Reykholt Case in Iceland

The daughter and former wife of the victim in the so-called Reykholt case testified before the District Court of South Iceland. The daughter recounted that the victim's jaw was not in the right place.

Soldier Remanded Over Alleged Murder in Ghana
Worldmyjoyonline18d ago

Soldier Remanded Over Alleged Murder in Ghana

A 43-year-old soldier, WOII Dzisenu Ben, has been remanded into police custody by the Ashaiman District Court in connection with the alleged murder of a 45-year-old man, Abdul Shaban, in Mawugbedzibe, Ghana.

Two Men Remanded Over Limassol Stabbing
Worldcyprus-mail24d ago

Two Men Remanded Over Limassol Stabbing

A Limassol district court has ordered two men, aged 30 and 37, to be remanded for seven days in connection with the alleged stabbing and assault of a 44-year-old man at a home in Limassol.

Lithuanian Priest Accused of Child Pornography Was Praised a Year Ago
Worlddelfi-lt25d ago

Lithuanian Priest Accused of Child Pornography Was Praised a Year Ago

A Vilnius city district court is scheduled to begin hearing the criminal case against suspended priest Ryšardas Peciunas in mid-September, who is accused of possessing child pornography, despite having been publicly thanked by parishioners for his service just over a year ago.

Drunk Judge Arrested in Szczecin, Poland
Politicsrzeczpospolita27d ago

Drunk Judge Arrested in Szczecin, Poland

Police in Szczecin, Poland, arrested a district court judge on Sunday for allegedly driving under the influence. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the incident.

Court Posthumously Rehabilitates Artist Milan Knížák
Politicsirozhlas1mo ago

Court Posthumously Rehabilitates Artist Milan Knížák

The District Court for Prague 10 posthumously rehabilitated the recently deceased artist and educator Milan Knížák, whose decision immediately became legally binding as both parties waived their right to appeal. Knížák had been detained in 1974 for alleged damage to the state.

Lawsuit Filed for Return of Paintings from Lubomirski Collection
Worldrzeczpospolita1mo ago

Lawsuit Filed for Return of Paintings from Lubomirski Collection

A lawsuit has been filed with the District Court in Słupsk by a representative of one of Andrzej Lubomirski's heirs. The suit seeks the return of two paintings from the Lubomirski collection, which are currently on display at a Lviv museum in Słupsk.

Businessbloomberg1mo ago

Tokyo Court Rules Shidax Tender Offer Undervalued Firm

The Tokyo District Court has ruled that hospitality company Shidax Corp.'s 2023 tender offer to go private undervalued its shares. This decision marks a rare instance in Japan where legal authorities resolve financial disputes between companies.

Hong Kong Doctor Spared Jail for Drug Misappropriation
BusinessSCMP1mo ago

Hong Kong Doctor Spared Jail for Drug Misappropriation

A former consultant doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital, Lee Chi-leung, has been spared a jail sentence after being found to have fraudulently obtained cough syrup and ADHD drugs for personal use by prescribing excessive medication to patients. The District Court delivered the sentence.

Prosecutor Appeals Dismissal in Cardiologist's Case
Politicsruv1mo ago

Prosecutor Appeals Dismissal in Cardiologist's Case

An Icelandic district prosecutor has decided to appeal a Reykjanes District Court ruling that dismissed the case against cardiologist Skúli Tómas Gunnlaugsson to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeals). The case had previously been dismissed by the District Court.