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State prosecutors confirmed the deaths following a shootout where authorities seized vehicles, weapons, and tire deflation devices.
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State prosecutors confirmed the deaths following a shootout where authorities seized vehicles, weapons, and tire deflation devices.

State prosecutors in Nuevo León are investigating allegations of sexual offenses and human trafficking following a raid on a college in southern Monterrey, though no arrests have been confirmed.

State prosecutors in Cagayan de Oro City have dismissed cyber libel and data privacy complaints filed against broadcast journalist Menzie Montes by a city government department head.

Montenegro's Prosecutorial Council announced that a decision regarding state prosecutors' right to housing rent was made during its recent session.

State prosecutors accused Yorgen Fenech's legal team of acting in bad faith after they requested to cross-examine a convicted killer with a court document from another case that had not been previously admitted.

Chief Public Prosecutor Lenka Bradáčová stated that the resignations of experienced state prosecutors Petra Lastovecká and Adam Bašný are not exceptional, despite their vocal comments about their departure.

The State Prosecutor's Office in Montenegro announced a high success rate, with over 99% of indictments confirmed, demonstrating the effectiveness of state prosecutors in proving charges and conducting court proceedings.
A dramatic scene unfolded in court as a judge proceeded with the bail hearing for Kivumbi despite the absence of state prosecutors.

Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has filed a lawsuit to seize assets worth $2.9 billion belonging to the founder of agribusiness giant Rusagro. The move targets the jailed billionaire's holdings as part of a forfeiture effort.
In Botswana, Seretse and his co-defendants are challenging state prosecutors in a legal battle, the details of which are currently unfolding.
South African state prosecutors have reinstated bribery charges against a former minister, reopening a high-profile corruption case.

The Prosecutorial Council has decided to announce job openings for eight state prosecutors, including two in the Higher State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica and one in the Higher State Prosecutor's Office in Bijelo Polje.

Following the arraignment of suspected money launderer and car thief Adrian Muscat earlier this month, State prosecutors confirmed that Ibrahim Halim, one of three victims whose car was “towed” by Muscat, was later found dead in the parking area of a nearby supermarket. Last week, The Shift reported that Muscat, who stands accused of money … Continued

State prosecutors in Mazatlán are investigating after authorities discovered an abandoned refrigerated truck containing human remains alongside a roadway, along with cardboard signs bearing cryptic messages.
State prosecutors allege that self-described political operative Brown Mogotsi attempted to evade custody by disguising himself as a prison guard during his fourth bail hearing at a Johannesburg magistrate court.

Russian state prosecutors are seeking a 12-year prison sentence for prominent anti-war activist Lev Shlosberg.

The Institute Alternative (IA) has called on Montenegrin members of parliament to improve the integrity and accountability of state prosecutors through amendments, noting that prosecutors currently lack sufficient security checks despite broad powers.

State prosecutors have accused Yorgen Fenech’s legal team of deliberately misleading the jury by being selective in their references to evidence during the trial.

A year after Mexico's crematorium scandal, 131 bodies remain unidentified, leaving families in limbo. State prosecutors report 251 sets of remains have been returned to relatives, but the owner remains at large and no public officials have faced sanctions.

Police in Podgorica, in cooperation with state prosecutors, arrested B.V. (27) after finding cocaine and marijuana, and D.M. after seizing 100 grams of marijuana during a search.

New Orleans state prosecutors have filed formal misdemeanor battery charges against actor Shia LaBeouf, four months after an incident, though they opted not to pursue hate-crime charges despite anti-gay slurs captured on video.

A decision has been made to re-announce a public call for the selection of eight officials. This follows a session where four complaints regarding the legality of work of state prosecutors and their superiors were considered, with three deemed unfounded.
Police authorities in Paris have banned an annual French Muslim festival in the northern part of the city, citing a high risk of a large-scale terrorist attack, with state prosecutors believing an Iran-backed group had planned an assault.

State prosecutors from across Moldova are gathering for their General Assembly (AGP) in an online format, bringing together prosecutor collectives from all subdivisions of the Prosecutor's Office.

State prosecutors in Russia are seeking to label the venture capital fund founded by Ukrainian-born entrepreneur Galitsky, Almaz Capital, as 'extremist' and ban its operations.

Adrian Muscat, who is currently facing money laundering and car theft charges in court, owns an illegal entertainment venue that is located just across the street from the Malta Police Force’s academy in Ta’ Kandja, Siġġiewi, an investigation by The Shift can confirm. State prosecutors accuse Muscat, who also owns the Galletta Auto Dealer showroom … Continued

A former adviser to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has been preventatively arrested in Kyiv as part of the latest corruption scandal in Ukraine. This event occurs amidst broader anti-corruption efforts and protests in other countries.
State prosecutors have presented newly collected audio evidence in the ongoing treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye, intensifying legal proceedings ahead of key hearings.

Uswag Ilonggo party-list Representative Jojo Ang has questioned the Sandiganbayan's jurisdiction over two of his 14 graft cases, for which state prosecutors indicted him for allegedly violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

Hungary's opposition Fidesz party has accused the new center-right government of tyranny after state prosecutors searched an office housing its internet servers, alleging an attempt to shut down its operations.

On State Day, the President of Lithuania awarded two state prosecutors for their dedicated work in investigating serious crimes.

The Prosecutorial Council (TS) in Montenegro announced that 19 complaints have been submitted to the Commission for the Ethical Code of State Prosecutors, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and transparency.

Milorad Marković, the Chief State Prosecutor of Montenegro, opened a two-day training program focused on strengthening the ethical and disciplinary responsibility of judges and state prosecutors.

Human Rights Action (HRA) has submitted five proposals to the Ministry of Justice during a public debate, suggesting that judges and state prosecutors be allowed to work until the age of 67.

The Prosecutorial Council of Montenegro decided in its latest session to re-issue a public call for the selection of eight special prosecutors for the Special State Prosecutor's Office. The decision was made after reviewing four complaints regarding the work of state prosecutors.

Stevo Muk stated that the Montenegrin Parliament's rules of procedure and past practice indicate that the Supreme State Prosecutor (VDT) and Special State Prosecutor (GST) are subject to control hearings by the parliament.

The Prosecutorial Council of Montenegro decided at its session today to issue a public call for the selection of eight special prosecutors for the Special State Prosecutor's Office, as well as two state prosecutors for the Higher State Prosecutor's Office.

The situation where prosecutors and MPs point to attempts at mutual disciplining is undesirable, according to Stevo Muk. Tea Gorjanc Prelević notes that politicians can criticize the work of state prosecutors, but not in a way that exerts undue pressure on them.

Russian state prosecutors have requested life sentences for 15 defendants involved in the March 2024 Crocus City Hall attack as closing arguments begin.