Tag #Judicial Corruption

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Spanish Judge Accused of 850,000 Euro Fraud

A suspended Spanish judge, Benito Pérez Bello, is on trial in Barcelona for allegedly defrauding three individuals of 850,000 euros, alongside a fugitive co-defendant, Rafael Ruiz Lemonche, with involvement from a former ACB player turned financial guru, Aitor Zárate.

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Accused Wife Poisoner Allegedly Solicited Inmates to Kill Detective, Witnesses

Dr. James Craig, accused of poisoning his wife Angela in March 2023, allegedly solicited fellow inmates Nathaniel Harris and Kacy Bohannon to murder a detective and other witnesses, offering payment and other incentives, while attempting to manipulate evidence and discredit witnesses from prison.

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Armenian Judge Arrested for Alleged Bribery in Drug Case Delay

A 22-year veteran Armenian judge, Artush Gabrielayan, was arrested for allegedly accepting a \$10,000 bribe to delay a drug trafficking case near its statute of limitations; the Anti-Corruption Committee completed its investigation in one month and referred the case to the Prosecutor General's offic...

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New Mexico Judge, Wife Charged with Evidence Tampering in Migrant Gang Case

Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Jose Luis Cano and his wife Nancy are federally charged with evidence tampering related to the arrest of Venezuelan migrant Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, suspected of being linked to the Tren de Aragua gang; investigators found videos of the Canos discussing deletin...

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La Luz del Mundo Candidates Challenge Mexico's Judicial System

Four candidates with ties to La Luz del Mundo, a church whose leader was convicted of child sexual abuse, are running for judicial positions in Mexico, prompting concerns about the church's influence and the integrity of the judicial process. Victims have challenged their candidacies.

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Brazilian Judges' Excessive Privileges Fuel Corruption Concerns

Bruno Carazza's book, "O país dos privilégios," exposes how Brazilian judges and prosecutors exploit legal loopholes to amass excessive privileges and salaries, despite a constitutional cap, resulting in 93% earning more than Supreme Court justices in 2023 and contributing to Brazil's low ranking in...

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Turkish Lawyer Arrested for Alleged $150,000 Bribery in Judicial Case

Turkish lawyer Rezan Epözdemir was arrested for allegedly facilitating a $150,000 bribe to secure the release and overturn house arrest for Zekeriye and Ahmet Mesut Yurtçak, with evidence including WhatsApp messages and promissory notes totaling 2,490,000 Turkish Lira.

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Second Investigation Opened into Alleged Attempt to Obstruct Justice in Sánchez Brother's Case

A Badajoz court opened a second investigation into Socialist advisor Leire Díez, businessman Javier Pérez-Dolset, and former magistrate Luis José Saénz de Tejada for allegedly attempting to remove the judge investigating Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's brother, based on leaked audio recording...

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Armenian Judge Arrested on Bribery Charges

Judge Artush Gabrielyan, 60, was arrested for two months in Armenia on bribery charges following a High Judicial Council warrant; his lawyer contests the arrest's legality, and the prosecution seeks to seize his assets.

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New Mexico Judge, Wife Arrested for Obstructing Justice in Gang Case

Former New Mexico Judge Joel Cano and his wife Nancy were arrested for evidence tampering in a federal investigation involving a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member residing illegally on their property, directly contradicting the Trump administration's 'zero tolerance' policy.

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Turkish Drug Smuggling Acquittal Highlights Judicial Corruption

A Turkish truck driver's discovery of 900 kg of captagon and 72 kg of hashish led to a corruption investigation involving a judge, lawyer, and politician, resulting in the acquittal of the accused drug smugglers despite strong evidence, raising concerns about systemic issues within the Turkish justi...

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Oksana Makar Murder Sparks Nationwide Protests in Ukraine

The rape and murder of Oksana Makar in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, on March 9, 2012, by three men, one with powerful family connections, led to mass protests across Ukraine after the initial release of two suspects, highlighting issues of corruption and impunity.

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