Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
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48% Bias Score
Life Imprisonment for Murder, but Lack of Stalking Recognition Stirs Controversy
A court sentenced Filippo Turetta to life in prison for murdering Giulia; however, the victim's sister criticizes the court for not recognizing stalking, arguing it reflects a lack of institutional concern for women and sets a dangerous precedent.
Life Imprisonment for Murder, but Lack of Stalking Recognition Stirs Controversy
A court sentenced Filippo Turetta to life in prison for murdering Giulia; however, the victim's sister criticizes the court for not recognizing stalking, arguing it reflects a lack of institutional concern for women and sets a dangerous precedent.
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52% Bias Score
Mother Sentenced for Child Abuse and Death in Novosibirsk
A Uzbekistan citizen in Novosibirsk, Russia, was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the abuse and death of her 1.5-year-old daughter; the child's body was found buried in the garden two and a half years after her death, hindering the murder charge; the mother claims her husband was responsible...
Mother Sentenced for Child Abuse and Death in Novosibirsk
A Uzbekistan citizen in Novosibirsk, Russia, was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the abuse and death of her 1.5-year-old daughter; the child's body was found buried in the garden two and a half years after her death, hindering the murder charge; the mother claims her husband was responsible...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's DEA Nominee Withdraws Amidst Criticism
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday, citing the gravity of the responsibility, after facing criticism from conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and immigration enforcement.
Trump's DEA Nominee Withdraws Amidst Criticism
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday, citing the gravity of the responsibility, after facing criticism from conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and immigration enforcement.
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36% Bias Score
Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew from consideration for President-elect Trump's nomination as DEA Administrator three days after the announcement, citing his commitments in Florida; this is Trump's second withdrawn nomination.
Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew from consideration for President-elect Trump's nomination as DEA Administrator three days after the announcement, citing his commitments in Florida; this is Trump's second withdrawn nomination.
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32% Bias Score
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
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24% Bias Score
Turkish Court Rules Turkcell's Credit Card Fees Illegal
Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals ruled Turkcell's credit card payment service fees illegal, impacting millions of subscribers who paid up to 5 TL monthly, generating an estimated 200 million TL monthly revenue for Turkcell.
Turkish Court Rules Turkcell's Credit Card Fees Illegal
Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals ruled Turkcell's credit card payment service fees illegal, impacting millions of subscribers who paid up to 5 TL monthly, generating an estimated 200 million TL monthly revenue for Turkcell.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Release of Inmates
Due to severe overcrowding in Dutch prisons, State Secretary Coenradie is implementing a policy of releasing inmates three days early, potentially escalating to full sentence reductions for all but those with TBS sentences or sentences under one week, to address the immediate crisis.
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Release of Inmates
Due to severe overcrowding in Dutch prisons, State Secretary Coenradie is implementing a policy of releasing inmates three days early, potentially escalating to full sentence reductions for all but those with TBS sentences or sentences under one week, to address the immediate crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Court Sentences Migrant Mother to Four Years for Child Torture
A migrant mother in Russia, Gulmira Asanova, received a four-year prison sentence for torturing her 1.5-year-old daughter, who died in August 2021; the death was not attributed to the beatings, and the case came to light after a video of the child's burial surfaced online.
Russian Court Sentences Migrant Mother to Four Years for Child Torture
A migrant mother in Russia, Gulmira Asanova, received a four-year prison sentence for torturing her 1.5-year-old daughter, who died in August 2021; the death was not attributed to the beatings, and the case came to light after a video of the child's burial surfaced online.
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24% Bias Score
Queensland Rail Service Disruptions Due to Cable Theft
Copper cable theft and vandalism on the Queensland Rail Shorncliffe-Cleveland line caused service disruptions on November 30 and December 1, necessitating replacement buses and delays up to an hour, highlighting a wider issue of increased theft targeting transport infrastructure.
Queensland Rail Service Disruptions Due to Cable Theft
Copper cable theft and vandalism on the Queensland Rail Shorncliffe-Cleveland line caused service disruptions on November 30 and December 1, necessitating replacement buses and delays up to an hour, highlighting a wider issue of increased theft targeting transport infrastructure.
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24% Bias Score
Germany's Judiciary Recruits Hundreds of Lawyers Amidst Staffing Crisis
A recent survey reveals that at least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecutor's offices in the last five years, addressing a significant personnel shortage of 2,000 positions, with many lateral entrants coming from private practice and a high retirement rate expected in the coming year...
Germany's Judiciary Recruits Hundreds of Lawyers Amidst Staffing Crisis
A recent survey reveals that at least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecutor's offices in the last five years, addressing a significant personnel shortage of 2,000 positions, with many lateral entrants coming from private practice and a high retirement rate expected in the coming year...
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40% Bias Score
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
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44% Bias Score