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Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture

The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.

October 8, 2026

How Lindsay Clancy's return to court after mistrial unfolded

The BBC's Ione Wells describes what happened in court, as the US mother's defence for the first time argued there was not enough evidence to prove Clancy killed her children.

September 29, 2026

Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed

Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt.

September 29, 2026

Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them - Reuters

Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them Reuters

September 15, 2026

Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for Nick Reiner - Reuters

Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for Nick Reiner Reuters

September 15, 2026

What happens next after Lindsay Clancy's murder case ends in a mistrial?

The US mother accused of murder is likely to remain in a mental health facility as lawyers weigh their next steps.

September 4, 2026

'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief

The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.

September 1, 2026

The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial

Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.

August 31, 2026

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told

Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.

August 19, 2026

UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.

August 11, 2026

Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress

Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."

July 30, 2026

Prosecutors begin gruesome arguments against pop singer D4vd in murder case - Reuters

Prosecutors begin gruesome arguments against pop singer D4vd in murder case Reuters

July 21, 2026

People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says - Reuters

People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says Reuters

June 21, 2026

What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.

May 14, 2026

US Justice Department can use military lawyers to prosecute civilians, judge rules - Reuters

US Justice Department can use military lawyers to prosecute civilians, judge rules Reuters

May 2, 2026

Prosecutors detail 'horrifying' steps singer D4vd took to dismember girl's body - Reuters

Prosecutors detail 'horrifying' steps singer D4vd took to dismember girl's body Reuters

April 30, 2026

Singer D4vd had 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images when arrested, prosecutors say

The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

April 23, 2026

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

April 8, 2026

US government drops case against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video

The six lawmakers - all military and intelligence veterans - released a video last year reminding servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders.

February 24, 2026

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Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture

Nicolás Maduro has been in US custody since January of this year Prosecutors in the United States have accused Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, of conspiracy to co

bbc.co.uk•October 8, 2026

How Lindsay Clancy's return to court after mistrial unfolded

Lindsay Clancy has appeared in court for the first time since her murder trial fell apart, with lawyers on both sides arguing how to proceed with the case. Her defence argued that the judge should us

bbc.co.uk•September 30, 2026

Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed

Watch: Lindsay Clancy retrial date to be discussed on 2 November Warning: This story contains distressing details and discussion of attempted suicide Lindsay Clancy, the US woman accused of murderin

bbc.co.uk•September 29, 2026

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news.google.com•September 15, 2026

What happens next after Lindsay Clancy's murder case ends in a mistrial?

Watch: BBC's Ione Wells explains what could happen next in the case After a week of mulling Lindsay Clancy's fate, a judge has declared a mistrial in the case of the US mother accused of murdering he

bbc.co.uk•September 4, 2026

'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief

Ola Olukoyede said under his leadership the EFCC's Department of Internal Affairs had been renamed "the Department of Ethics and Integrity" Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has dismissed more than 40

bbc.co.uk•September 1, 2026

The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has gripped the American public for the last five weeks. The 36-year-old former nurse killed her three small children in the basement of their family home in Massachuset

bbc.co.uk•August 31, 2026

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told

Watch: 'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murderer appeal Lawyers for Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" m

bbc.co.uk•August 19, 2026

UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny a request by influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan that they be released from jail while extradition proceedings play out, ahead of a detenti

bbc.co.uk•August 12, 2026

Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress

Watch: Senator Rand Paul says Fauci "could be prosecuted" after declining to answer questions A US Senate committee chairman has warned ex-White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci could be hel

bbc.co.uk•July 30, 2026

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news.google.com•July 22, 2026

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news.google.com•June 23, 2026

What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?

Alex Murdaugh, the once powerful attorney found guilty of killing his wife and son, will face a new trial after his murder convictions were thrown out by the South Carolina Supreme Court. The court d

bbc.com•May 15, 2026

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news.google.com•May 2, 2026

D4vd possessed child sexual abuse images, LA murder prosecutors say

Police allegedly found images on iCloud account of singer accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez A Los Angeles prosecutor said that the singer D4vd, who was charged this week in the k

theguardian.com•April 25, 2026

Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes

British barrister Martin Hackett has been appointed as The Gambia's first special prosecutor to try those responsible for human rights abuses carried out during the 22-year rule of ex-President Yahya

bbc.com•April 8, 2026

US government drops case against Democrats in 'illegal orders' video

Federal prosecutors in Washington have dropped their case against six Democratic lawmakers who released a video urging military servicemembers to refuse illegal orders. The decision - confirmed by th

bbc.com•February 24, 2026