Italian Court Acquits Former Judge Bellomo of Extortion
A Bari court acquitted Francesco Bellomo of extortion charges, rejecting the prosecution's appeal and concluding that the underlying accusations of violence were unsubstantiated, closing a case that began with his 2019 house arrest and subsequent removal from the judiciary.
Italian Court Acquits Former Judge Bellomo of Extortion
A Bari court acquitted Francesco Bellomo of extortion charges, rejecting the prosecution's appeal and concluding that the underlying accusations of violence were unsubstantiated, closing a case that began with his 2019 house arrest and subsequent removal from the judiciary.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Appeals Court Upholds Acquittal in Yeşim Akbaş Death Case
A Turkish appeals court upheld the acquittal of Doğan Can Yıldız in the death of 26-year-old Yeşim Akbaş, despite evidence suggesting homicide; this decision, along with unanswered questions about alleged police misconduct, has sparked outrage and calls for judicial reform.
Turkish Appeals Court Upholds Acquittal in Yeşim Akbaş Death Case
A Turkish appeals court upheld the acquittal of Doğan Can Yıldız in the death of 26-year-old Yeşim Akbaş, despite evidence suggesting homicide; this decision, along with unanswered questions about alleged police misconduct, has sparked outrage and calls for judicial reform.
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56% Bias Score
Salvini Acquitted in 2019 Migrant Standoff Case
A Sicilian court acquitted Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of kidnapping charges related to the 2019 Open Arms migrant standoff, where he blocked a rescue ship from docking in Lampedusa for almost three weeks, causing humanitarian crisis among 147 migrants rescued from the Libyan coast;...
Salvini Acquitted in 2019 Migrant Standoff Case
A Sicilian court acquitted Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of kidnapping charges related to the 2019 Open Arms migrant standoff, where he blocked a rescue ship from docking in Lampedusa for almost three weeks, causing humanitarian crisis among 147 migrants rescued from the Libyan coast;...
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48% Bias Score
Italian Court Acquits Salvini in Migrant Ship Case
An Italian court acquitted Matteo Salvini, the far-right vice-premier, on December 20, 2024, of charges related to the 2019 detainment of 147 migrants aboard the Open Arms ship off the coast of Italy, rejecting a six-year prison sentence sought by prosecutors.
Italian Court Acquits Salvini in Migrant Ship Case
An Italian court acquitted Matteo Salvini, the far-right vice-premier, on December 20, 2024, of charges related to the 2019 detainment of 147 migrants aboard the Open Arms ship off the coast of Italy, rejecting a six-year prison sentence sought by prosecutors.
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52% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, after concluding that the officers acted in self-defense despite an erroneous perception of the situation.
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, after concluding that the officers acted in self-defense despite an erroneous perception of the situation.
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48% Bias Score
Wittlich Stabbing Acquittal Prompts NATO SOFA Review
A US soldier's acquittal in a fatal stabbing in Wittlich, Germany, has prompted a review of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement by Rhineland-Palatinate's Justice Minister due to an investigative error and subsequent protests.
Wittlich Stabbing Acquittal Prompts NATO SOFA Review
A US soldier's acquittal in a fatal stabbing in Wittlich, Germany, has prompted a review of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement by Rhineland-Palatinate's Justice Minister due to an investigative error and subsequent protests.
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32% Bias Score
Spanish Court Acquits Banco de Valencia Executives
A Spanish court acquitted former Banco de Valencia executives accused of falsifying accounts before its 2011 bailout, citing insufficient evidence to prove intentional wrongdoing despite a €600 million shortfall and ongoing Bank of Spain inspections.
Spanish Court Acquits Banco de Valencia Executives
A Spanish court acquitted former Banco de Valencia executives accused of falsifying accounts before its 2011 bailout, citing insufficient evidence to prove intentional wrongdoing despite a €600 million shortfall and ongoing Bank of Spain inspections.
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40% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Train Stabber Due to Insanity
A German court acquitted a 32-year-old Turkish man of attempted murder for stabbing a 21-year-old train passenger in Saarbrücken on June 11th, citing insanity, and mandated his psychiatric hospitalization; the victim suffered severe injuries and seven weeks of incapacitation.
German Court Acquits Train Stabber Due to Insanity
A German court acquitted a 32-year-old Turkish man of attempted murder for stabbing a 21-year-old train passenger in Saarbrücken on June 11th, citing insanity, and mandated his psychiatric hospitalization; the victim suffered severe injuries and seven weeks of incapacitation.
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24% Bias Score
Salvini Acquitted in Migrant Ship Case
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was acquitted in Palermo on charges of abuse of office and unlawful detention for blocking a migrant rescue ship in 2019, a decision praised by allies but criticized by the Open Arms organization.
Salvini Acquitted in Migrant Ship Case
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was acquitted in Palermo on charges of abuse of office and unlawful detention for blocking a migrant rescue ship in 2019, a decision praised by allies but criticized by the Open Arms organization.
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52% Bias Score
Acquitted Subway Chokehold Defendant Attends Army-Navy Game with Trump
Following his acquittal on charges related to the death of Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny attended the Army-Navy game with President-elect Trump and other Republican figures, sparking further controversy.
Acquitted Subway Chokehold Defendant Attends Army-Navy Game with Trump
Following his acquittal on charges related to the death of Jordan Neely, Daniel Penny attended the Army-Navy game with President-elect Trump and other Republican figures, sparking further controversy.
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56% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, who had a knife. The court found the officers' actions, though resulting in death, not criminal.
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, who had a knife. The court found the officers' actions, though resulting in death, not criminal.
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40% Bias Score
Daniel Penny Acquitted: Civil Suit Remains, Political Fallout Ensues
After a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminal charges in the death of Jordan Neely, he celebrated with his attorneys; however, a civil lawsuit remains, and the case has ignited significant political debate.
Daniel Penny Acquitted: Civil Suit Remains, Political Fallout Ensues
After a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminal charges in the death of Jordan Neely, he celebrated with his attorneys; however, a civil lawsuit remains, and the case has ignited significant political debate.
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44% Bias Score