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Prisoners Transferred from Tehran's Evin Prison After Israeli Attacks

The prisoners in the notorious Evin prison in Tehran have been moved, announces Iran's judiciary. This happens after Israel's attacks on the facility.
Prisoners Transferred from Tehran's Evin Prison After Israeli Attacks

R Kelly Claims Murder Threat in Prison Seeks Pardon from Trump

R'n'b singer R Kelly is serving a 30-year prison sentence for sex crimes. Now he claims that the prison staff is planning to murder him, reports Billboard.
R Kelly Claims Murder Threat in Prison Seeks Pardon from Trump

75 Elderly Rescued from Illegal Nursing Homes in Bulgaria

75 people have been rescued from two illegal nursing homes in Bulgaria where they were subjected to brutal abuse. The country's Minister of Justice describes the homes as "houses of horror".
75 Elderly Rescued from Illegal Nursing Homes in Bulgaria

Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

The Government is to tighten controls on foreign vessels in the Baltic Sea. As of July 1, the Coast Guard and the Swedish Maritime Administration will be able to collect insurance information from vessels that not only call at a port, but also those that simply pass through Swedish territorial waters or economic zone.
Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

There is a struggle in the USA where President Donald Trump is trying to strengthen his own power, believes Dag Blanck, professor of North American Studies at Uppsala University. The tariffs, which have now been stopped in a federal court, are just a part of this game.
Trump's Tariffs Reflect Power Struggle Says US Expert

Boeing Settles for Billions to Avoid 737 Max Crash Trial

The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement with aircraft manufacturer Boeing regarding the criminal investigation of the crashes of the 737 Max-8 aircraft model. .
Boeing Settles for Billions to Avoid 737 Max Crash Trial

Psychological Abuse in Relationships May Lead to Four-Year Prison Sentence

The Government wants to make mental abuse in close relations a specific crime. It should be punishable by four years' imprisonment.
Psychological Abuse in Relationships May Lead to Four-Year Prison Sentence

France to Build High-Security Prison in South American Jungle

France is to build a high-security prison in South America's jungle, announces the country's Minister of Justice. .
France to Build High-Security Prison in South American Jungle

Trump's Ex-Lawyer Todd Blanche Appointed Interim Head of US Congress Library

For the general public, he is best known as the man who defended Donald Trump in the trial regarding illegal payments to a porn star. Now, Todd Blanche becomes the temporary head of the US Congress Library.
Trump's Ex-Lawyer Todd Blanche Appointed Interim Head of US Congress Library

Trump Names Fox Host Jeanine Pirro as Temporary Federal Prosecutor

"In a class of her own. " USA's president Donald Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro, program host on Fox News and former judge, as temporary federal prosecutor in the capital area Washington DC.
Trump Names Fox Host Jeanine Pirro as Temporary Federal Prosecutor

US Supreme Court Allows Ban on Transgender Military Service

The Supreme Court in the USA has lifted the blocking of the presidential order that prohibits trans people from serving in the American military. .
US Supreme Court Allows Ban on Transgender Military Service

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

The Government proposes that conditional release should take place at the earliest after three-quarters of the sentence have been served. The purpose of the proposal is to sharpen society's view on serious crime, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).
Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

Brazilian Police Prevent Bomb Attack at Lady Gaga's Rio Concert

Brazilian police foiled a bomb attack planned in connection with Lady Gaga's historic concert. The police have arrested two people suspected of being behind the deed.
Brazilian Police Prevent Bomb Attack at Lady Gaga's Rio Concert

Swedish Politicians React to Deadly Uppsala Shooting

Swedish politicians react with dismay over the three people who were shot to death in Uppsala during Tuesday afternoon. .
Swedish Politicians React to Deadly Uppsala Shooting

Three Killed in Uppsala Shooting Near Hair Salon, No Arrests Made

Three people have been shot to death in central Uppsala in connection with a hairdressing salon. Several blocks are cordoned off and no one has been arrested yet.
Three Killed in Uppsala Shooting Near Hair Salon, No Arrests Made

Justice Minister Strömmer on Tumba Bombing: Sympathy for Victims

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) views the bombing in Tumba very seriously, where a woman and a child were severely injured. We all sympathize with the mother and child, he says.
Justice Minister Strömmer on Tumba Bombing: Sympathy for Victims

Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in CEO Murder Case

Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of having murdered the CEO of the insurance company United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, pleaded "not guilty" when he was brought before a federal court on Manhattan on Friday. .
Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty in CEO Murder Case

Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Aiding Migrant Escape

The American FBI arrested on Friday a local judge in the state of Wisconsin accused of obstruction of justice after having helped an undocumented migrant to escape. Shortly thereafter, the judge was released.
Wisconsin Judge Arrested for Aiding Migrant Escape

Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

The Government is tightening supervision of how legal explosive goods are handled. Shortcomings have led to explosives ending up with criminals.
Sweden Tightens Explosives Control to Prevent Criminal Access

Sweden's New Repatriation Grant Offers 350,000 Kronor to Returnees

The Government's repatriation grant is to amount to 600,000 kronor for a family and 350,000 for an adult. According to the Minister for Migration, comprehensive control measures will prevent fraud.
Sweden's New Repatriation Grant Offers 350,000 Kronor to Returnees

Russia Labels Ex-Foreign Minister Kozyrev a Foreign Agent

Russia has put the former Foreign Minister Andrej Kozyrev on a list of foreign agents, reports The Barents Observer. .
Russia Labels Ex-Foreign Minister Kozyrev a Foreign Agent

New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden

The Consumer Agency should be responsible for the supervision of amusement parks instead of the Police as is the case today, suggests an investigation. Furthermore, a new law for the inspection of amusement parks is proposed.
New Law Proposed to Enhance Amusement Park Safety in Sweden

Supreme Court Backs Trump on Rehiring Federal Employees

The USA's highest court overrides a federal judge in California who ordered six federal authorities to rehire thousands of dismissed probationary employees. .
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Rehiring Federal Employees

Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Boost Prison Services

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are allocating 500 million kronor to the Prison and Probation Service in the spring amending budget. "The Prison and Probation Service faces significant challenges.
Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Boost Prison Services
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