Turkey: Double Murder in Batman; Infidelity Cited as Motive
In Batman, Turkey, on March 17, 2024, Ramazan Baykara murdered his girlfriend, Esra Yılmaz, and her friend, Rükneddin Özdemir, after a dispute stemming from alleged infidelity; he was arrested and charged with murder.
Turkey: Double Murder in Batman; Infidelity Cited as Motive
In Batman, Turkey, on March 17, 2024, Ramazan Baykara murdered his girlfriend, Esra Yılmaz, and her friend, Rükneddin Özdemir, after a dispute stemming from alleged infidelity; he was arrested and charged with murder.
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72% 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
Illegal Immigrants' Violent Crimes in 2024 Raise Public Safety Concerns
In 2024, several illegal immigrants were arrested and convicted for violent crimes across the US, including murder, arson, and sexual assault, highlighting failures in border security and raising concerns about public safety.
Illegal Immigrants' Violent Crimes in 2024 Raise Public Safety Concerns
In 2024, several illegal immigrants were arrested and convicted for violent crimes across the US, including murder, arson, and sexual assault, highlighting failures in border security and raising concerns about public safety.
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76% Bias Score
Trump to Face No Penalty for Hush Money Conviction
A New York judge ruled that President-elect Donald Trump will face no penalties for his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made before the 2016 election, making him the first convicted felon to hold the office; the judge cited concerns about interfe...
Trump to Face No Penalty for Hush Money Conviction
A New York judge ruled that President-elect Donald Trump will face no penalties for his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made before the 2016 election, making him the first convicted felon to hold the office; the judge cited concerns about interfe...
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Prison's Water Crisis: Minister Unresponsive to Inmate Concerns
CHP Deputy Chair Gökçe Gökçen criticized Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç for not responding to questions about Kars T-Type Prison's water issues, where inmates face shortages and are forced to buy water, highlighting inadequate infrastructure and insufficient support for economically disadvantaged pris...
Turkish Prison's Water Crisis: Minister Unresponsive to Inmate Concerns
CHP Deputy Chair Gökçe Gökçen criticized Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç for not responding to questions about Kars T-Type Prison's water issues, where inmates face shortages and are forced to buy water, highlighting inadequate infrastructure and insufficient support for economically disadvantaged pris...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Man Charged with Extensive Child Sex Abuse via Snapchat
In Enkhuizen, Netherlands, Winston A., 27, faces charges for grooming hundreds of boys on Snapchat, including the rape of a 13-year-old and abuse of other minors; police found almost 500 folders of images on his computer, and the investigation continues.
Dutch Man Charged with Extensive Child Sex Abuse via Snapchat
In Enkhuizen, Netherlands, Winston A., 27, faces charges for grooming hundreds of boys on Snapchat, including the rape of a 13-year-old and abuse of other minors; police found almost 500 folders of images on his computer, and the investigation continues.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Sentencing Scheduled 10 Days Before Inauguration
A New York judge ruled that Donald Trump's sentencing for falsifying business records to hide hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels will take place ten days before his inauguration, a decision Trump denounced as politically motivated, prompting him to accuse both the judge and the Manhattan District...
Trump Sentencing Scheduled 10 Days Before Inauguration
A New York judge ruled that Donald Trump's sentencing for falsifying business records to hide hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels will take place ten days before his inauguration, a decision Trump denounced as politically motivated, prompting him to accuse both the judge and the Manhattan District...
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48% Bias Score
Appeal Filed in Новосибирск Child Abandonment Case
Svetlana Bashtakova, 22, was sentenced to six years for abandoning her newborn son in a Новосибирск dumpster on February 16th; her lawyer is appealing, arguing for a lesser charge under Article 106 instead of the current Article 105 of the Criminal Code.
Appeal Filed in Новосибирск Child Abandonment Case
Svetlana Bashtakova, 22, was sentenced to six years for abandoning her newborn son in a Новосибирск dumpster on February 16th; her lawyer is appealing, arguing for a lesser charge under Article 106 instead of the current Article 105 of the Criminal Code.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Lawyer Receives Death Threats in Family Dispute Case
Lawyer Necip Kumandan in Istanbul, Turkey, reported death threats and harassment from two clients' relatives, Ö. F. İ. and H. İ., after representing them in a family dispute; he filed a complaint, seeking legal protection and prosecution for threats, blackmail, and harassment.
Turkish Lawyer Receives Death Threats in Family Dispute Case
Lawyer Necip Kumandan in Istanbul, Turkey, reported death threats and harassment from two clients' relatives, Ö. F. İ. and H. İ., after representing them in a family dispute; he filed a complaint, seeking legal protection and prosecution for threats, blackmail, and harassment.
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48% Bias Score
Key Witness in Pecci Murder Found Dead in Colombian Prison
Key witness in the murder of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, Francisco Luis Correa, was found dead in his prison cell in Bogotá, Colombia, raising concerns about potential foul play and jeopardizing the ongoing investigation.
Key Witness in Pecci Murder Found Dead in Colombian Prison
Key witness in the murder of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, Francisco Luis Correa, was found dead in his prison cell in Bogotá, Colombia, raising concerns about potential foul play and jeopardizing the ongoing investigation.
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32% Bias Score
China's Swift Justice After Deadly Attacks Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Two men in China received extremely harsh sentences for recent violent attacks that killed and injured dozens; authorities are trying to deter further violence amid economic woes and rising social unrest.
China's Swift Justice After Deadly Attacks Amidst Growing Social Unrest
Two men in China received extremely harsh sentences for recent violent attacks that killed and injured dozens; authorities are trying to deter further violence amid economic woes and rising social unrest.
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48% Bias Score
Eight-Year Sentence Sought for The Hague New Year's Eve Bombings
Four men face up to eight years in prison for ordering multiple explosions in The Hague on New Year's Eve 2022, caused by a drug conflict; one explosion hit the wrong address.
Eight-Year Sentence Sought for The Hague New Year's Eve Bombings
Four men face up to eight years in prison for ordering multiple explosions in The Hague on New Year's Eve 2022, caused by a drug conflict; one explosion hit the wrong address.
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44% Bias Score