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7 more Memphis police officers to face charges in Tyre Nichols case

Published on: February 7, 2023
16:44

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Seven additional Memphis police officers will likely face discipline in the aftermath of young African-American Tyre Nichols´ death last month, said Memphis City Attorney Jennifer Sink.

China drops criminal charges for violating Covid-19 measures

Published on: January 8, 2023
09:31

By: Luis Linares Petrov

Beijing, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) China stopped punishing those who violate control and prevention measures against Covid-19 and ordered the release of individuals arrested for these crimes since 2020.

Jan. 6 panel to vote on urging DOJ to prosecute Trump

Published on: December 17, 2022
10:47

By: Pavel López Lazo

Washington, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, is expected to announce it will refer at least three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the Justice department (DOJ), including insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the federal government, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Uruguayan Prosecutor’s Office reports increase in sexual crimes

Published on: May 27, 2022
15:02

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Montevideo, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The charges for sexual crimes in Uruguay increased by 55 percent in 2022, according to data released by the Attorney General's Office on Friday.

Uruguay’s Court of Accounts observes award to multinational company

Published on: February 26, 2022
00:30

By: Aleynes Palacios Hurtado

Montevideo, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Court of Accounts critically observed the government's agreement with the Katoen Natie multinational company for the 60-year exploitation of the Container Terminal, the Uypress news agency reported on Friday.

Former Brazilian foreign minister reaffirms Lula’s innocence

Published on: September 6, 2021
14:12

By: Prensa Latina

Brasilia, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Former Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim on Monday reaffirmed the innocence of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, after all his convictions without evidence were annulled in March by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Trump adviser Tom Barrack arrested on foreign-agent charges

Published on: July 21, 2021
07:04

By: Prensa Latina

Washington, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) Tom Barrack, a longtime supporter of and adviser to former President Donald Trump, was arrested on charges he secretly acted in the U.S. as an agent for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Justice Department confirmed.

Morris urges the US to drop the charges against Assange

Published on: July 7, 2021
16:02

By: Prensa Latina

London, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Stella Morris, Julian Assange's partner, on Wednesday urged the US government to drop the charges against the founder of WikiLeaks and end his 'purgatory' in a British jail.

Myanmar’s Junta accuses ousted leader of corruption

Published on: June 10, 2021
13:54

By: Prensa Latina

Naypyidaw, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Myanmar's military authorities on Thursday formally accused ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption, the most serious accusation against her so far.

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