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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. The ruling throws out the 2023 verdicts in one of the most closely followed criminal cases in recent American history, and it remains unclear whether prosecutors will seek a retrial. Legal observers say the decision marks a stunning turn for the disbarred lawyer already serving decades in prison for financial crimes.

A bus driver in Japan has been sent to prosecutors over a downhill accident that injured six people, after investigators found heavy use of the foot brake caused brake fade, leaving the vehicle with little stopping power on the slope. The case is drawing attention to how drivers handle long descents and whether engine braking should be used instead of relying on the foot brake.

Federal prosecutors say Wanying Zhang, a 34-year-old from Irvine, California, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport as she tried to board a flight to China. The FBI arrested her on a federal complaint charging that she acted as an unregistered agent of the People's Republic of China. The announcement has drawn wide attention as tensions between Washington and Beijing continue over espionage and influence operations.

A California woman was detained at Los Angeles International Airport just before a planned trip to China. Federal prosecutors accuse her of collecting photos, videos, and license plate information around Seattle to pass to Chinese officials. She faces a federal charge of failing to register as a foreign agent, and the case has drawn wide attention amid ongoing US-China tensions.

New polling shows Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes at 51.1% against Ruas's 42.1% ahead of the runoff, putting the incumbent on course for re-election. Meanwhile, Garotinho's defense has denied involvement in a Public Prosecutor's office opinion, adding to the political noise around the race. Voters and commentators are weighing whether Paes's lead is decisive.

Federal authorities have arrested a Minnesota man accused of plotting a terrorist attack at the Mall of America in Bloomington, one of the largest shopping centres in the United States. The arrest follows a federal investigation, and the suspect is expected to face terrorism-related charges as prosecutors detail the alleged plot in court.

Maria Rosaria Boccia's legal case is moving to trial in Italy, with former tourism minister Daniela Santanchè's associate at the centre of proceedings. Prosecutors have listed Il Fatto Quotidiano editor Marco Travaglio's colleagues? reports indicate Alessandro Ranucci and Paolo Giuli will testify. The case has drawn wide attention in Italy due to Boccia's links to a government minister and the political controversy that followed.

Spanish prosecutors have requested the acquittal of Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in the case over alleged irregularities linked to her chair at the Complutense University of Madrid. The request also covers her advisor ahead of a trial by jury. The prosecutor's office found insufficient evidence to support conviction, a significant turn in a case that has fuelled political controversy in Spain.

Federal prosecutors are reportedly seeking a criminal indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson, the former aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows who became a key witness before the January 6 committee in 2022. The Bloomberg report has driven fresh searches and discussion about the case and what charges could involve.

Carlo Calenda, leader of the Italian party Azione, says he will denounce energy companies Enel, A2A and Edison to the competition authority Antitrust and to prosecutors. The announcement, reported by ANSA, is drawing attention in Italy as a high-profile politician takes on major utility groups. No details were given on the grounds for the planned complaints, and the companies have not yet responded.

Italy's Court of Cassation has upheld the conviction of former anti-mafia prosecutor Piercamillo Davigo, confirming a sentence of one year and three months, suspended. Davigo, once one of the country's best-known magistrates for his work on major mafia trials, now sees the ruling become final. Italian media, including Corriere della Sera, are reporting the confirmation, and the case is drawing wide attention given his prominence.

A judge in Spain has charged six people under investigation for homicide in connection with a fatal fire at a restaurant in Madrid, with five confirmed as formally processed. Other juge-related news driving attention includes the suspension of judge Sergio Sigales, the first sanctioned by the Judicial Discipline Tribunal, who calls his case political, and a judge asking the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor to rule on the PP's request to charge the PSOE.

The criminal case against former FBI director James Comey, which involves an image of seashells prosecutors allegedly tied to obstruction, is at a pivotal stage as judges weigh whether it can proceed. Reports describe the indictment as facing a crossroads, with questions over its legal footing drawing wide attention and debate about its prospects.

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have unsealed an indictment against ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, charging them with conspiracy to commit torture of US citizens. The filing escalates the US legal campaign against Venezuela's former leadership and raises questions over enforcement, since both remain outside American custody.

An Ohio court has ruled that prosecutors produced sufficient evidence to convict a man of a rape committed in 2010. The decision, published by Court News Ohio, confirms the conviction will stand. The ruling underscores that even years-old cases can result in guilty verdicts when the evidence presented at trial meets the legal standard, a point drawing attention among followers of criminal court proceedings.

The murder trial of Rodney Hinton Jr. moved into its first full day of witness testimony on Thursday as proceedings continued in court. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to present their opening evidence in the case. Local outlets are following the trial closely, with further testimony anticipated in the coming days as the case unfolds before the jury.

The trial over Diego Maradona's 2020 death has entered its closing arguments phase in Argentina, with prosecutors and lawyers debating whether medical negligence caused the football legend's fatal cardiac arrest. Argentine and Italian media are following the case closely, with questions about the care team's responsibility still unanswered as the verdict approaches.

In Argentina's trial over Diego Maradona's death, prosecutors have accused the medical team of providing 'anarchic' care and are asking for severe prison sentences for the defendants. The football legend died in November 2020 while recovering at home, and the case against the doctors and caregivers has drawn wide attention in Argentina and beyond.

US prosecutors have filed a new indictment against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, adding charges of torture to the existing narcotics and corruption case against him. The move escalates Washington's legal campaign against Maduro, who remains unrecognized by the US as Venezuela's legitimate leader. Observers see it as part of broader US pressure on his government.

An East Jerusalem student has been charged with plotting terror attacks, which prosecutors say were motivated by anger over parking tickets he received. According to the indictment, the man planned attacks as revenge for the fines. The unusual stated motive has drawn attention, with the case highlighting ongoing security concerns in the contested city. Further details of the alleged plot and the suspect's identity have not been widely reported.

A former Nashville paramedic has been found guilty of the murders of his wife and father-in-law, closing a case that has drawn attention in Tennessee. The verdict follows a trial in which prosecutors secured convictions on both counts. Details of sentencing and the motive have not been reported in the available coverage, and reaction so far has focused on the unusual background of the defendant as a former emergency medical worker.

Israeli prosecutors have indicted a pharmacy student from East Jerusalem accused of planning a mass-casualty attack using poison. The indictment follows an investigation into the alleged plot, with authorities citing the suspect's pharmaceutical studies as enabling access to toxic substances. The case has drawn attention amid heightened security concerns in Jerusalem and the wider region.

Prosecutors have filed charges against a man accused of planning an attack on the Mall of America in Minnesota, one of the largest shopping centres in the United States. Authorities say the plot was disrupted before anyone was harmed, and the case is now moving through the federal court system as more details emerge.

The trial of Naresh Bhatt, accused of murdering his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt, is under way in Virginia, with the victim's mother appearing among the witnesses. Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a nurse, was reported missing in 2024, and the case drew wide attention. Her mother's testimony is a closely watched moment as prosecutors present their case against the husband.

A teenager in Minnesota has been charged with plotting a terror attack, according to local reporting from Rochester, MN. Prosecutors have filed charges alleging the teen planned an act of terrorism, though details about the alleged target, any co-defendants, or how the plot was uncovered have not been made available. The case adds to ongoing concerns about young people being radicalised and drawn into extremist planning.

Testimony continues in the trial over the killing of a University of North Carolina student, with the victim's roommate facing cross-examination from the defense. Attorneys pressed the roommate on details of what was seen, including a disputed stain described variously as blood, a slushie or vomit, as prosecutors and defense lawyers spar over evidence in the case.

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) is set to rule on the case against Senator Deltan Dallagnol, a decision that could affect his mandate. The same session will also address the withdrawal of Anthony Garotinho from a related matter. The ruling is being closely watched given Dallagnol's high profile as the former Lava Jato prosecutor.

U.S. federal prosecutors have filed a torture charge against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The new charge adds to existing U.S. criminal cases against Maduro, who is already indicted on narcotics-related charges and remains in power in Caracas despite not being recognized by Washington as Venezuela's legitimate president.

Nicole Linton, a former nurse, has been convicted of murder for a 2022 crash in Los Angeles that killed six people, including a pregnant woman. Prosecutors argued she deliberately drove through a busy Windsor Hills intersection at speeds approaching 100 mph after a family dispute, while her defense pointed to a possible blackout or medical episode. The verdict was met with strong public reaction.