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Massive Pyramid Scheme in Morocco Results in 71-Year Combined Prison Sentence

In a landmark ruling, a Moroccan court has sentenced 25 individuals to a combined 71 years in prison for orchestrating the "Al Khair Group" pyramid scheme, which defrauded investors of approximately MAD 7 billion ($700 million). Following an extensive 45-hour court session in Tangier, the......

Morocco Modernizes Family Code with Groundbreaking Social Reforms

Morocco has approved significant reforms to its family code (Moudawana), marking a substantial shift in the nation's approach to marriage, custody, and inheritance laws. The changes, discussed during a recent working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, aim to balance Islamic principles with......

Man Charged with Murder and Arson After Woman Set on Fire on Subway

A man has been charged with murder and arson following the tragic death of a woman who was set on fire aboard a subway train in New York City. Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old man from Guatemala, allegedly used a lighter to ignite the woman's clothes as she appeared to be sleeping on the train at......

Moroccan Family Code Overhaul: Modernizing Rights While Preserving Cultural Values

His Majesty King Mohammed VI  initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the Family Code (Moudawana) during a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. This reform, marking the 20th anniversary of the current code, aims to align family law with Morocco's evolving social landscape while preserving......

Dramatic Ambulance Escape: Drug Trafficking Suspect Captured After Hospital Flight in Morocco

A coordinated police operation in northeastern Morocco led to the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect involved in drug trafficking and a hit-and-run incident. The arrest, made by regional judicial police services from Nador and Oujda, followed an elaborate escape attempt that began with a motorcycle accident. The......

Missouri Judge Declares Abortion Ban Unenforceable Under New Amendment

A Missouri judge has ruled that the state’s near-total abortion ban cannot be enforced under a constitutional amendment passed in November, which establishes a right to abortion. However, this decision has not yet led to the resumption of abortion services in the state. Jackson County Circuit......

Legal Consequences for Spain’s Former Economic Leader

Rodrigo Rato, former managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and ex-minister of the Spanish economy, has been sentenced to over four years in prison following his conviction for tax crimes, money laundering, and corruption. The verdict was issued by a Madrid court, which found Rato......

Gerry Adams to Face Civil Lawsuit Over IRA Bombings

Gerry Adams, the former president of Sinn Féin, will defend himself in a civil case brought by three victims of Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombings that occurred in the 1970s and 1990s. The case centers around accusations that Adams, 76, played a key role in the IRA's bombing campaigns on......

Moroccan Police Seize Nearly 4 Tons of Hashish in Major Drug Bust

Moroccan authorities have intercepted nearly 4 tons of hashish in a significant drug bust that took place early Wednesday morning. Officers from the judicial police in Beni Mellal, in collaboration with the national police (DGST), executed a coordinated operation at a rural farm near Souk Sebt Oulad......

Andrew Tate Convicted of Tax Fraud in the UK, Faces Asset Seizure

Andrew Tate, a controversial figure, has been convicted in the United Kingdom on charges of tax fraud. On December 18, Westminster Court delivered its verdict, ruling that Tate and his brother, Tristan, had deliberately evaded taxes on earnings amounting to £21 million ($25.4 million) generated......

A Landmark Verdict in the Fight Against Sexual Violence A Decade of Abuse Unveiled in Court

A court in Avignon, France, delivered a historic ruling on Thursday, sentencing Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot, to 20 years in prison for a series of rapes and sexual abuse spanning nearly a decade. The verdict came after he was found guilty of drugging his wife and allowing......

Major Drug Smuggling Operation Foiled in Beni Mellal, 4 Metric Tons of Cannabis Seized

A significant international drug trafficking operation was disrupted early Wednesday morning in Beni Mellal, Morocco. The judicial police successfully seized nearly 4 metric tons of cannabis resin, known locally as "chira," in a coordinated operation with the General Directorate of Territorial......

Legal Challenges Erode Spain’s Left-Wing Government Amid Corruption Allegations

 In a dramatic turn of events, Spain's First Lady, Begoña Gómez, appeared in court this Wednesday to testify in an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and the misappropriation of funds. The case has ignited a political firestorm, adding to a growing list of legal challenges......