Prosecutors call for Gerard Depardieu rape case to be reopened

Prosecutors call for Gerard Depardieu rape case to be reopened after probe into claims he assaulted actress in her 20s at his Paris home was dropped over lack of proof The French actor, now 71, was accused of assaulting and raping actress in 2018 Probe was dropped last year but the woman has now relaunched … Read more

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte says he has ‘nothing to fear’ if prosecutors launch probe into Covid

Italy’s prime minister has stayed ‘totally calm’ after a three-hour grilling on his response to the coronavirus pandemic – saying ‘I have nothing to fear’. Prosecutors are looking to launch a probe into the Italian government’s handling of the deadly virus after it killed 34,223 people in the country.  ‘I explained everything to prosecutors. I … Read more

Prosecutors warn there is ‘evidence that does not support criminal charge’ in George Floyd’s killing

Prosecutors have warned there is ‘evidence that does not support criminal charges’ in the case of four cops accused of killing George Floyd, as they say police can use a ‘certain amount of force – but not excessive’. Authorities dashed hopes that an arrest had been made over the death of the 46-year-old father of two … Read more

Italian prosecutors are considering criminal trials for health officials

Italian prosecutors are considering criminal trials for health officials after grieving relatives of coronavirus victims demanded justice for their negligence 45,000 joined NOI Denunceremo Facebook group to gather their testimonies The group was created by Luca Fusco whose father died from coronavirus The aim isn’t to target health workers but leaders who underestimated the virus  Here’s … Read more

Prosecutors told to caution suspects in less serious crimes during coronavirus pandemic

Prosecutors are being asked to caution crime suspects instead of bringing charges to limit the number of cases coming to court during the coronavirus outbreak. The latest guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) tells prosecutors in England and Wales to prioritise the most serious criminal cases amid the crisis.  But with ‘less serious’ crimes, … Read more

Prosecutors release photos of Olivia Jade and sister posing as rowing recruits

Photos of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli’s daughters posing on rowing machines in their bid to allegedly scam their way into the University of Southern California as athletes have finally been revealed. Photos showing Olivia Jade, 20, and her sister Isabella, 21, exercising on ERG machines were released to the public on … Read more

Prosecutors U-turn over Ronaldinho’s fake Paraguayan passport

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho has spent the night in a police cell after being dramatically arrested following a U-turn by Paraguayan prosecutors over his use of an adulterated passport. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star was told on Thursday after an eight-hour grilling that he would not face trial for entering the country with … Read more

Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein deserves a harsh sentence

Harvey Weinstein should get a long prison sentence that reflects a ‘lifetime of abuse’ shown at his rape trial and in 36 other sexual harassment cases, NYC prosecutors urge judge Prosecutors asked for a harsh prison sentence for Weinstein on Friday Said he had spent a lifetime abusing others, sexually and otherwise Weinstein was convicted … Read more

Prosecutors oppose early release for Bernie Madoff to die at home from kidney disease

Prosecutors opposed Bernard Madoff’s request to be freed from prison even if he is close to death from kidney failure, saying he has never accepted responsibility for his massive Ponzi scheme or shown compassion for victims. In a Wednesday night court filing, prosecutors said denying the 81-year-old Madoff’s request would uphold victims’ and public faith … Read more

Prosecutors will examine ‘show trial’ claims following Love Island host’s suicide 

Caroline Flack ‘show trial’ probed: CPS opens investigation into decisions to proceed with domestic abuse case taken before Love Island host’s tragic suicide Flack, 40, killed herself just one day after finding out the CPS was pursuing case  Her boyfriend Lewis Burton, aged 27, has said he ‘never supported’ a prosecution In the days after her … Read more