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Life Sentence Sought in Bielefeld Boxer Murder
A 34-year-old German man faces a life sentence for the premeditated murder of former boxer Besar Nimani in Bielefeld on March 9, 2024; the motive remains unclear, and a subsequent shooting targeted the defendant's family.
Life Sentence Sought in Bielefeld Boxer Murder
A 34-year-old German man faces a life sentence for the premeditated murder of former boxer Besar Nimani in Bielefeld on March 9, 2024; the motive remains unclear, and a subsequent shooting targeted the defendant's family.
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44% Bias Score
Emergency Law on Ethnic Minority Sentencing Delayed Until After Easter
New sentencing guidelines in England and Wales, advising judges to consider the backgrounds of ethnic minority offenders before sentencing, will remain in effect until after Easter due to the government's failure to pass emergency legislation before the parliamentary recess, despite claims of a 'two...
Emergency Law on Ethnic Minority Sentencing Delayed Until After Easter
New sentencing guidelines in England and Wales, advising judges to consider the backgrounds of ethnic minority offenders before sentencing, will remain in effect until after Easter due to the government's failure to pass emergency legislation before the parliamentary recess, despite claims of a 'two...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Court Overturns Dani Alves' Sexual Assault Conviction
A Spanish court overturned soccer player Dani Alves' four-year sentence for sexual assault due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborating evidence, sparking debate on the challenges of prosecuting such crimes.
Spanish Court Overturns Dani Alves' Sexual Assault Conviction
A Spanish court overturned soccer player Dani Alves' four-year sentence for sexual assault due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and lack of corroborating evidence, sparking debate on the challenges of prosecuting such crimes.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Child Benefit Scandal: Debt a Factor, but Not Sole Cause in Child Removals
A Dutch investigation into 397 child removals from parents affected by the child benefit scandal found that while debt was prevalent, it never solely caused removal; other family issues were the primary deciding factors for judges, though the investigation acknowledges the significant stress debt ca...
Dutch Child Benefit Scandal: Debt a Factor, but Not Sole Cause in Child Removals
A Dutch investigation into 397 child removals from parents affected by the child benefit scandal found that while debt was prevalent, it never solely caused removal; other family issues were the primary deciding factors for judges, though the investigation acknowledges the significant stress debt ca...
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28% Bias Score
Erdoğan Pardons 10 Prisoners, Including Hizbullah Convicts
President Erdoğan pardoned 10 prisoners before the religious holiday, including two convicted in Hizbullah cases, citing health reasons and "old age"; this decision has raised concerns regarding justice and political influence.
Erdoğan Pardons 10 Prisoners, Including Hizbullah Convicts
President Erdoğan pardoned 10 prisoners before the religious holiday, including two convicted in Hizbullah cases, citing health reasons and "old age"; this decision has raised concerns regarding justice and political influence.
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52% Bias Score
Sentencing Council Rejects Calls to Remove Ethnicity from Sentencing Guidelines
England and Wales' Sentencing Council rejected calls to remove ethnicity as a sentencing factor, sparking controversy; new guidelines recommend pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities, effective April 2024.
Sentencing Council Rejects Calls to Remove Ethnicity from Sentencing Guidelines
England and Wales' Sentencing Council rejected calls to remove ethnicity as a sentencing factor, sparking controversy; new guidelines recommend pre-sentence reports for ethnic minorities, effective April 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Controversial Sentencing Guidelines Delayed After Political Backlash in England and Wales
England and Wales' Sentencing Council delayed new sentencing guidelines for ethnic minorities after facing political backlash from the Justice Secretary, who deemed them discriminatory and threatened to overturn them through legislation; the guidelines would have made pre-sentence reports usually ne...
Controversial Sentencing Guidelines Delayed After Political Backlash in England and Wales
England and Wales' Sentencing Council delayed new sentencing guidelines for ethnic minorities after facing political backlash from the Justice Secretary, who deemed them discriminatory and threatened to overturn them through legislation; the guidelines would have made pre-sentence reports usually ne...
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56% Bias Score
Reichsbürger Group Leaders on Trial for Intimidation Campaign
A German court is trying two men accused of leading a Reichsbürger group that sent over 300 threatening letters to authorities, aiming to evade payments and intimidate officials. The group, formed in late 2020 and including family members, used organized structures and intimidation tactics.
Reichsbürger Group Leaders on Trial for Intimidation Campaign
A German court is trying two men accused of leading a Reichsbürger group that sent over 300 threatening letters to authorities, aiming to evade payments and intimidate officials. The group, formed in late 2020 and including family members, used organized structures and intimidation tactics.
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56% Bias Score
Colombian Judge Releases Ex-Narco Carlos Lehder Due to Statute of Limitations
A Bogotá judge released Carlos Lehder, a former Medellín cartel leader, from custody on Monday after determining that the statute of limitations had expired on his 1995 conviction for illegal weapons possession; he was detained Friday upon arrival in Colombia from Germany after serving a US prison s...
Colombian Judge Releases Ex-Narco Carlos Lehder Due to Statute of Limitations
A Bogotá judge released Carlos Lehder, a former Medellín cartel leader, from custody on Monday after determining that the statute of limitations had expired on his 1995 conviction for illegal weapons possession; he was detained Friday upon arrival in Colombia from Germany after serving a US prison s...
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40% Bias Score
Saxon Minister Averts Speeding Trial with Settlement Proposal
Saxon Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens faces a €10,000 fine, community service, and traffic instruction for speeding at 81 km/h in a 30 km/h zone in Krauschwitz in 2023; the case may be settled out of court.",
Saxon Minister Averts Speeding Trial with Settlement Proposal
Saxon Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens faces a €10,000 fine, community service, and traffic instruction for speeding at 81 km/h in a 30 km/h zone in Krauschwitz in 2023; the case may be settled out of court.",
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28% Bias Score
Dutch Public Prosecution Service Investigates Major IT Outage
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) suffered a major IT outage on Friday, temporarily shutting down its internet access due to a persistent system disruption; an internal investigation ruled out a cyberattack, but the exact cause remains undisclosed, highlighting ongoing systemic IT challenges...
Dutch Public Prosecution Service Investigates Major IT Outage
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) suffered a major IT outage on Friday, temporarily shutting down its internet access due to a persistent system disruption; an internal investigation ruled out a cyberattack, but the exact cause remains undisclosed, highlighting ongoing systemic IT challenges...
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36% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Femicide in Mérignac Highlights Police Failures
Mounir Boutaa was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2019 femicide of his wife, Chahinez Daoud, in Mérignac, France; police mishandling of prior complaints led to policy changes regarding the automatic dismissal of officers convicted of domestic violence.
Life Sentence for Femicide in Mérignac Highlights Police Failures
Mounir Boutaa was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2019 femicide of his wife, Chahinez Daoud, in Mérignac, France; police mishandling of prior complaints led to policy changes regarding the automatic dismissal of officers convicted of domestic violence.
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52% Bias Score
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