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The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions in the killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul. Murdaugh, a former lawyer, was convicted in 2023 in a case that drew national attention. The ruling throws the high-profile verdict into question, and it remains to be seen whether prosecutors will seek a retrial.

The ex-husband of a mother on trial for allegedly killing her three children has taken the stand to testify. Details of his testimony have not been made available in the reporting, but the case is drawing widespread attention as prosecutors present their evidence against the mother, who faces charges in the deaths of the three children.

Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying publicly before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Republican lawmakers examine the Justice Department investigations he led into Donald Trump. The hearings, covered live by major outlets, are expected to focus on how the classified documents and election interference cases were conducted. The appearance marks a rare public account from Smith, who brought two federal criminal cases against Trump.

The U.S. government's sanctions on the International Criminal Court in early 2025 had swift, far-reaching effects. The measures cut off the ICC's chief prosecutor's access to Microsoft services, including email, highlighting how deeply dependent international institutions are on American technology firms. Observers say the episode raises questions about digital sovereignty and the vulnerability of global justice bodies to unilateral US pressure.

A father in the US who shot his wife three times, saying he acted to protect his children, has been charged with murder. The case is drawing attention because of the tension between his claim of defending his kids and prosecutors' decision to pursue a murder charge as the case moves through court.

A second prosecutor has resigned from the 'grand conspiracy' case involving Donald Trump, according to a New York Times report dated September 28, 2026. The departure of a second lawyer from the prosecution team suggests growing instability around the case, though the reported snippets do not detail the reason for the resignation or its likely impact on proceedings.

Prosecutors are reopening a rape case connected to a fraternity at Cornell University in New York, according to NPR. The decision to revisit the case has drawn attention given the university's prominence and ongoing concerns about sexual assault and accountability in college Greek life. Details about the original case, the individuals involved, or the reasons for reopening it have not yet been made public.

UK prosecutors have determined that the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London, was a hate crime rather than an act of terrorism. The decision shapes how the case will be charged and prosecuted, and it has drawn attention amid heightened concern about antisemitic violence in Britain.

The operator of Bitcoin Fog, a cryptocurrency mixing service, has lost his appeal against his money laundering conviction. Roman Sterlingov was found guilty of running the service, which prosecutors said laundered hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin, including funds linked to dark web markets. The upheld conviction is being watched closely as a test case for how far criminal liability extends to crypto privacy tools.

The Justice Department is bringing in military attorneys to serve as prosecutors in California and New York, according to an ABA Journal report. The move raises questions about the use of armed forces legal personnel in civilian federal prosecutions, and is drawing attention from legal observers concerned about the blending of military and civilian justice roles.

Prosecutors are reopening the case against a Chi Phi fraternity member at Cornell University accused of rape, revisiting details of the original allegations. The reexamination has drawn renewed attention to how the university and authorities handled the incident, with coverage from NPR summarizing what is known so far and what the renewed review could mean for the parties involved.

German actress Marisa Burger is leaving the long-running ZDF crime series 'Die Rosenheim-Cops', where she has played prosecutor Miriam Stöckl for two decades. BUNTE reports on how her departure is being written into the show and what it means for the series' future. Fans are discussing the end of an era for one of the show's best-known faces.

An investigation has been opened in Bois-Guillaume, near Rouen in Normandy, after a man was found dead inside a house. Local media report the discovery was made in the town, and prosecutors have opened an inquiry to determine the circumstances of the death. Details about the man's identity or possible causes have not been released.

US prosecutors have charged a California man over an alleged scheme to route roughly $300 million worth of Nvidia AI servers to China through Malaysia and Singapore, circumventing American export controls on advanced chips. The case is drawing attention across Southeast Asia, where Singapore and Malaysia are seen as potential transshipment hubs for restricted technology amid tightening US-China tech restrictions.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation strengthening the state's laws on mentally disordered offenders. The measure changes how offenders with mental disorders are handled after commitment, and it is being welcomed by prosecutors including the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, which highlighted the signing. Supporters say the law closes gaps in public safety and treatment oversight for this group of offenders.

A prosecutor has reopened a rape case linked to Cornell University after new allegations came to light, according to NPR reporting. The decision revives a campus sexual assault case that had previously been considered closed, and it is drawing attention to how universities and prosecutors handle such allegations.

Venezuela's first lady Cilia Flores is at the center of a dispute between her defense team and prosecutors, who disagree over whether her health problems are genuine or being invoked as a legal tactic. The clash has put her medical condition at the heart of ongoing proceedings, with each side questioning the other's motives.

A guide from Bolts highlights 25 sheriff and prosecutor elections across a dozen states where voters face stark choices over offices with vast powers on policing and punishment. The races are drawing attention because sheriffs and prosecutors decide enforcement priorities, and in many counties the outcome will shape how far local law enforcement cooperates with ICE on immigration enforcement.

A federal judge has dismissed the case against David Hearn, a former Olympian, over an incident at the National Mall's Reflecting Pool, barring U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from bringing charges against him. The ruling has drawn attention because it blocks a high-profile prosecutor from pursuing the case, and it is generating interest given Hearn's athletic background and the unusual involvement of Pirro's office.

Caleb Flynn, a former 'American Idol' contestant, is on trial for the murder of his wife Ashley. Prosecutors and the defense are centering arguments on an extramarital affair and the defense's claim that an intruder may have been responsible for her death. Further details of the evidence and testimony have not been reported in the available coverage.

Greg Lui, a 38-year-old tech executive, was arrested outside his company in San Gabriel, California, in an arrest caught on camera. Federal prosecutors accuse him of helping smuggle more than $300 million worth of export-controlled computer servers to China, in a case likely to draw attention amid ongoing US-China technology export tensions.

Following an alleged group sexual assault at an elite university in New York, authorities have appointed a special investigator, with reports saying the move comes amid concerns that trust has been undermined. In Germany, attention is turning to the role of prosecutors in the case, with searches for 'Staatsanwalt' rising as people follow how the investigation will proceed.

Caleb Flynn has denied killing his wife in a police interview that was played in court during his murder trial. Jurors heard Flynn reject accusations that he was responsible for his wife's death as prosecutors present their case. The trial continues as the court weighs the evidence against him.

A look back at American lawyer Ben Ferencz, who at 27 served as chief prosecutor in the Einsatzgruppen trial at Nuremberg, which opened on 29 September 1947 and has been called the biggest murder trial in history. He brought 22 Nazi death squad leaders to justice and later recalled that none of the defendants showed any remorse for their roles in mass killings.

Prosecutors have requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a 50,000 euro fine against François Bayrou at the Paris appeal trial over the MoDem parliamentary assistants affair. The case concerns allegedly fictitious jobs for European Parliament aides, with Bayrou accused of using funds to pay party staff. Prosecutors' sentencing demands were laid out on Monday as the appeal proceedings continue.

A request has been submitted to Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes calling for the removal of Deltan Dallagnol, the former Lava Jato prosecutor who now serves as attorney general of Paraná. Commentary from Poder360 notes that Senate leader Gleisi Hoffmann stands to benefit from the case, adding a partisan angle to the legal dispute.

Prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence for Russian blogger Alexei Podnebesny, who is on trial on charges of sexual acts with a minor. The case has drawn wide attention in Russia, where high-profile criminal trials involving popular online personalities regularly spark debate about influencer culture and accountability.

Nicole Linton, a Los Angeles nurse, is on trial for a high-speed 2022 crash in Windsor Hills that killed six people, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Prosecutors argue it was murder, pointing to her alleged reckless driving, while the defense calls it a tragic accident. Jurors must now decide between a murder conviction or lesser charges.