Former Malaysian PM sentenced to 15 years in prison
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and a hefty fine in the 1MDB corruption trial. Get the full details on this landmark ruling.
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Jair Bolsonaro Backs Son Flavio for 2026 Brazil Presidency
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, while hospitalized, endorsed his son Flavio for the 2026 presidential election. The move, made from a medical facility where he is under police guard, signals a new phase in the country's political battles. Read
Egypt denies appeal of economist's 5-year sentence
An Egyptian court has rejected the appeal of a prominent economist, confirming a five-year prison sentence. The case highlights ongoing concerns about judicial independence in Egypt.
Russian activist sentenced to 6 years in prison
A Moscow court has sentenced left-wing activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison. The pro-war critic was convicted on charges of justifying terrorism. Read the details of this significant political case.
50-year sentence for Zagreb school attack that killed child
A Croatian court has sentenced a man to 50 years in prison for a knife attack at an elementary school in Zagreb that killed a 7-year-old girl and wounded six others. Read the full details of the tragic case.
Judge reduces jail time for sex offender citing race, pressure
A Nova Scotia judge sentenced a former St. FX football player to 2 years for sexual assault, citing his race and cultural pressures as mitigating factors. Read the controversial ruling details.
Police hunt two men after violent sex assault in Mississauga
Peel Regional Police are asking for the public's help to identify two men wanted for a violent sexual assault and robbery of a sex worker at a Mississauga hotel in November.
Police seek 2 suspects after assault at Mississauga hotel
Peel Regional Police are investigating a sexual assault and robbery at a Mississauga hotel. Authorities are searching for two suspects. Get the latest details on the ongoing investigation.
Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 17 years in prison
A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison in a corruption case. The verdict adds to the legal challenges facing the ousted leader.
Edmonton arsonist gets 12-year prison sentence
Darcy Willier sentenced to 12 years for a series of deliberate fires in Edmonton's Alberta Avenue neighbourhood. The judge cites the profound danger to community safety.
Man accused of bus sexual assault in Richmond Hill
York police charge a 31-year-old man with sexually assaulting a passenger on a Richmond Hill bus. The accused was on probation for similar offences at the time.
13-year sentence for cold-case murder of B.C. artist
A woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the cold-case murder of a renowned British Columbia artist. Get the details on the long-awaited justice in this decades-old case.
Colorado child predator gets 84-year prison sentence
A prolific child predator from Colorado, whose victims were found in nearly every U.S. state, has been sentenced to 84 years in federal prison. The landmark case highlights extensive online exploitation.
Iranian Boxer Faces Imminent Execution, Rights Groups Warn
Rights groups raise alarm as Iranian boxer Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, sentenced to death as a political prisoner, faces imminent execution. Learn the details of his case and the international response.
Wiz Khalifa gets 9-month sentence in Romania for drugs
American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been handed a nine-month prison sentence by a Romanian court for drug possession. The ruling was delivered on December 19, 2025.
12-year sentence for man convicted of killing B.C. mom
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the killing of Chelsey Gauthier, a mother from British Columbia. Get the full details on the case and sentencing.
Montreal driver sentenced to house arrest for fatal speeding
Salman Rahman, 23, receives a 17-month community sentence for dangerous driving causing the death of Francis Lemieux in Montreal. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Former Saskatoon school principal sentenced for assault
A former Saskatoon Christian school principal receives a six-month conditional sentence for a 2003-2004 assault with a weapon. Judge cites high moral culpability.
Ex-Saskatoon Principal Gets 6-Month Sentence for 2003 Assaults
A former Saskatoon school principal, Duff Friesen, receives a six-month sentence for assaulting students with a wooden paddle in 2003-2004. Read the full details of the historical crime and its legal outcome.
Brazil Senate Passes Bill That Could Reduce Bolsonaro Sentence
Brazil's Senate has passed a controversial bill that could significantly reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. The move sparks debate on justice and political influence.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life for wife's murder
Brian Walshe has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of his wife, Ana, in 2023. The verdict was delivered by a Norfolk Superior Court jury in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Calgary Rape Trial: Accused Claims Consensual Sex
The suspect in a brutal Calgary sexual assault testified the encounter was consensual, while the victim has no memory of the attack. The judge's ruling is expected in March.
Kitchener man jailed for breaching order after release
A Kitchener man is sentenced to three months in jail for violating a court order just hours after his release from prison. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Man sentenced to 3 months for breaching court order
Kevin Koehler receives a three-month prison sentence for violating a court order. Get the full details on the Kitchener case and legal consequences.
Winnipeg man arrested for sexual assault of two teens
A Winnipeg man has been arrested and charged in connection with the sexual assault of two teenagers. Winnipeg Police Service details the investigation and charges. Learn more about the case.
Woman testifies to lost memory after alleged Calgary rape
A Calgary woman testified she lost nearly a month of memory after an alleged violent assault in 2019. The trial continues for Kepra Udup Bang, charged with aggravated sexual assault.
More charges for Winnipeg guard accused of inmate assaults
A Winnipeg corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting inmates is now facing more criminal charges. Get the latest details on this developing case.
Suspect sought in Richmond Hill sex assault of minor
York Regional Police release images of a suspect in the alleged sexual assault of a minor in Richmond Hill. Separately, a Burlington massage therapist is charged with sexual assault.
Three teens charged after aggravated assault in North Battleford
Three teenagers are facing serious charges following an aggravated assault in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Police confirm the incident occurred recently, with all details emerging.
Guelph man charged after alleged downtown assault
A Guelph man faces charges after an alleged assault in the city's downtown core. Police responded to the incident on December 16, 2025. Get the latest details.
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