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Turkey Increases Penalties for Assault, Drunk Driving, and Illegal Firearm Use
Turkey's Justice Minister announced significant amendments to the Criminal Enforcement Law, increasing penalties for assault, threats, firearm use (including blanks) in residential areas, drunk driving, and road blockage, while extending home incarceration for the elderly and disabled.
Turkey Increases Penalties for Assault, Drunk Driving, and Illegal Firearm Use
Turkey's Justice Minister announced significant amendments to the Criminal Enforcement Law, increasing penalties for assault, threats, firearm use (including blanks) in residential areas, drunk driving, and road blockage, while extending home incarceration for the elderly and disabled.
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60% Bias Score
Lenient Sentence for Illegal Immigrant Teen in Fatal Colorado Crash
A 15-year-old unlicensed Colombian immigrant racing at 90 mph in Aurora, Colorado, caused the instantaneous death of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver in July 2024; he received two years' probation and 100 hours community service.
Lenient Sentence for Illegal Immigrant Teen in Fatal Colorado Crash
A 15-year-old unlicensed Colombian immigrant racing at 90 mph in Aurora, Colorado, caused the instantaneous death of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver in July 2024; he received two years' probation and 100 hours community service.
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68% Bias Score
Menendez Brothers Resentenced, Eligible for Parole
A California judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law after serving 35 years; the decision followed a hearing with testimony from family members and former inm...
Menendez Brothers Resentenced, Eligible for Parole
A California judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law after serving 35 years; the decision followed a hearing with testimony from family members and former inm...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Prosecution Service Reports Increased Caseload, Strategic Shift in 2024
In 2024, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) handled 214,500 misdemeanor cases, a 10% increase from 2023; 53,000 cases were resolved via administrative penalties, freeing court time for serious crimes while facing challenges in sexual assault and cybercrime case management.
Dutch Prosecution Service Reports Increased Caseload, Strategic Shift in 2024
In 2024, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) handled 214,500 misdemeanor cases, a 10% increase from 2023; 53,000 cases were resolved via administrative penalties, freeing court time for serious crimes while facing challenges in sexual assault and cybercrime case management.
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40% Bias Score
Early Release of Illegal Immigrant Convicted of Manslaughter Sparks Outrage
Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, an illegal immigrant, was released early from prison in California on July 19, 2024, after serving only a fraction of his 10-year sentence for killing two teens in a drunk driving accident, sparking outrage and prompting federal intervention.
Early Release of Illegal Immigrant Convicted of Manslaughter Sparks Outrage
Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, an illegal immigrant, was released early from prison in California on July 19, 2024, after serving only a fraction of his 10-year sentence for killing two teens in a drunk driving accident, sparking outrage and prompting federal intervention.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Prosecution Service's Increased Use of Penalty Orders Sparks Concerns
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service's decision to handle nearly all cases with a maximum six-year sentence via penalty orders, bypassing judges, has sparked concerns about fairness and due process, with parliament members and judges citing potential for increased impunity and a two-tiered justice s...
Dutch Prosecution Service's Increased Use of Penalty Orders Sparks Concerns
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service's decision to handle nearly all cases with a maximum six-year sentence via penalty orders, bypassing judges, has sparked concerns about fairness and due process, with parliament members and judges citing potential for increased impunity and a two-tiered justice s...
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48% Bias Score
Former Inmate Heads Trump's Pardon Efforts, Advocates for Reform
Alice Marie Johnson, formerly serving a life sentence for a crime she maintains she didn't commit, now works as President Trump's pardon czar, seeking non-violent offenders for presidential pardons while advocating for systemic change in the American justice system.
Former Inmate Heads Trump's Pardon Efforts, Advocates for Reform
Alice Marie Johnson, formerly serving a life sentence for a crime she maintains she didn't commit, now works as President Trump's pardon czar, seeking non-violent offenders for presidential pardons while advocating for systemic change in the American justice system.
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52% Bias Score
Peru's Controversial Law Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility Faces Backlash
Peru's Law 32330, lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 16, is facing widespread criticism for violating international treaties and the country's constitution, sparking concerns about its inapplicability and potential negative impacts on juvenile rehabilitation.
Peru's Controversial Law Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility Faces Backlash
Peru's Law 32330, lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 16, is facing widespread criticism for violating international treaties and the country's constitution, sparking concerns about its inapplicability and potential negative impacts on juvenile rehabilitation.
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52% Bias Score
DNA Evidence Frees Man Jailed 38 Years for Murder
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead, Merseyside, was released after his conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal due to new DNA evidence that revealed a different attacker, marking potentially the longest miscarriage of justice for a living prison...
DNA Evidence Frees Man Jailed 38 Years for Murder
Peter Sullivan, wrongly convicted of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead, Merseyside, was released after his conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal due to new DNA evidence that revealed a different attacker, marking potentially the longest miscarriage of justice for a living prison...
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24% Bias Score
Justice Department Investigates Minneapolis Prosecutor's Race-Conscious Plea Bargaining Policy
The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office on May 2nd, focusing on a new directive instructing prosecutors to consider race in plea deal negotiations, prompting concerns about potential constitutional violations.
Justice Department Investigates Minneapolis Prosecutor's Race-Conscious Plea Bargaining Policy
The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office on May 2nd, focusing on a new directive instructing prosecutors to consider race in plea deal negotiations, prompting concerns about potential constitutional violations.
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56% Bias Score
Times Crime Commission Urges Radical Reform of UK Justice System
The Times's Crime Commission, after hearing from over 500 experts, proposes a ten-point plan for UK criminal justice reform, including a digital ID system, targeted policing with AI, improved victim care, and sentencing reform, urging government action to address a broken system.
Times Crime Commission Urges Radical Reform of UK Justice System
The Times's Crime Commission, after hearing from over 500 experts, proposes a ten-point plan for UK criminal justice reform, including a digital ID system, targeted policing with AI, improved victim care, and sentencing reform, urging government action to address a broken system.
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48% Bias Score
France Prioritizes Imprisonment for Short Sentences
The French Parliament adopted a bill on April 3, 2024, making imprisonment the default sentence for short prison terms, overturning the automatic application of alternatives like electronic bracelets for sentences under six months, reflecting a shift towards stricter justice and reversing aspects of...
France Prioritizes Imprisonment for Short Sentences
The French Parliament adopted a bill on April 3, 2024, making imprisonment the default sentence for short prison terms, overturning the automatic application of alternatives like electronic bracelets for sentences under six months, reflecting a shift towards stricter justice and reversing aspects of...
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56% Bias Score
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