Court trials

Homeless man reportedly insults Erdogan to get food, bed in jail

Authorities in Turkey have charged many thousands, from journalists to teenagers and even a former Miss Turkey, for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Hong Kong teen pleads guilty to acid attack on Singaporean tourist

Anson Kew turned himself in two days after the incident, but refused to answer questions and did not explain the attack.

Spanish prosecutors back abuse probe into singer Julio Iglesias

Two women allege they suffered sexual abuse and forced labour while working at the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias’ properties.

British comedian Russell Brand’s accuser told police she blamed herself for alleged rape

Venezuela’s Maduro due in court over new US torture charge

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US military on Jan 3.

Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old girl at Johor school

The 16-year-old boy allegedly hit the victim on the head several times with a pipe in the hall of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato’ Seth on Oct 3.

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by former father-in-law, court hears

Abby Choi, who was 28 when she died, was the scion of a wealthy family reportedly involved in the construction industry.

Maradona family divided over sentences at death trial

Diego Maradona’s medical team is accused of providing grossly inadequate care in the lead-up to his death.

Mary Chia insolvency proceedings dismissed, but $350,000 loan dispute remains unresolved

As part of these directions, Mary Chia transferred $651,498.97 to the court’s account on Oct 6.

Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, say British prosecutors

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