World’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan
ReutersIwao Hakamada has been awaiting his potential execution for 56 yearsAn 88-year-old man who is the world’s longest-serving death row inmate has been acquitted by…
Sandeep Lamichhane: Nepal cricketer acquitted over rape conviction
Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has been cleared of raping an 18-year-old woman after a hearing at an appeal court.The 23-year-old was found guilty of the…
Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape on appeal | Cricket News
High court overturns eight-year jail sentence on appeal by former captain, who could now join the T20 World Cup squad. Nepalese cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane’s…
Iranian refugee hopes to be acquitted in Greece smuggling appeal trial | Refugees News
Athens, Greece – It was April 2022 when Homayoun Sabetara finally told his daughters he was in a Greek jail cell. Sabetara, an Iranian national,…
OJ Simpson, former US football star acquitted of murder, dies aged 76 | American Football News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Simpson died this week after a battle with cancer, his family announced in a statement on social media. OJ Simpson, a former United States…
Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong Acquitted in 2015 Merger Case
February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 Seoul Central District Court has acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of all charges related to a controversial 2015 merger…
Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong acquitted of financial crimes over controversial 2015 merger
In short: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been acquitted of financial crimes over a merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015.Lee has denied any wrongdoing in the case, describing…
NT police officer acquitted of disclosing confidential COVID-19 information during pandemic
A high-ranking Northern Territory police officer has been found not guilty of disseminating confidential COVID-19 information in a group chat at the height of the pandemic last…
Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton was acquitted Saturday of corruption charges following a historic impeachment trial, a resounding verdict that reaffirms the power…
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted in Philippines tax evasion case | Freedom of the Press News
Prominent journalist who founded the Rappler news outlet is facing multiple charges brought during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential term. Maria Ressa, a Nobel prize winner and…
Trump’s lawyer says he ‘will be acquitted’ if Pence testifies
From left, attorney for former President Donald Trump Todd Blanche, attorney John Lauro and attorney Alina Habba arrive with Trump at Ronald Reagan Washington National…
Kevin Spacey acquitted of all nine sexual offence charges in UK trial | Sexual Assault News
A tearful Kevin Spacey was found not guilty on Wednesday by a jury at a London court of committing historical sex offences against four men.…
Ex-Man City player Benjamin Mendy acquitted of UK sex offences | Sexual Assault News
French defender, 28, breaks down in tears after he is found not guilty of one count of rape and one of attempted rape. A British…
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ actor who participated in Jan. 6 riot acquitted
A five-time Broadway actor who played Judas in a national tour of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' before his arrest for participating in the Jan. 6 riot…
Businessman Kocner acquitted over journalist’s murder in Slovakia | Media News
A judge finds Marian Kocner not guilty of murdering Jan Kuciak and his fiancée in 2018. A court in Slovakia has acquitted for a second…
Popular Zimbabwean writer acquitted over anti-government protest | News
In 2022, Tsitsi Dangarembga was found guilty of intent to incite public violence after organising anti-government protests. Acclaimed Zimbabwean filmmaker and novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga has…
India: 69 Hindus acquitted over deadly 2002 sectarian riots | Narendra Modi News
The defendants were accused of murdering 11 Muslims during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. An Indian court has acquitted 69 Hindus, including a former…
Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib acquitted of audit tampering | Corruption News
Former leader will remain in prison where he is serving a 12-year sentence on other charges related to the 1MDB scandal. Former Malaysian Prime Minister…
Philippines’s Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion | News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Appellate tax court clears journalist and Nobel laureate of all four charges of tax evasion, which could have sent her to prison…