PSP chief who assaulted someone punished with a three-day fine
A 42-year-old police officer is under house arrest. He will face trial and may be expelled from the PSP (Public Security Police).
New York court denies Nuno Lopes's request for summary judgment
The Portuguese actor, accused of having raped and drugged an American screenwriter, is to be tried before a jury.
Nuno Lopes will face trial by jury
The actor is accused of drugging and raping an American screenwriter and filmmaker.
Nuno Lopes is expected to go to trial before a jury
“Nuno Lopes denies the charges and is confident that a jury will reach the same conclusion,” the actor's press office told Observador. He is accused of raping and drugging an American screenwriter in 2006.
New footage shows alleged thefts by Miguel Arruda at Lisbon Airport
Recordings from the surveillance cameras will be used as evidence in the trial against the former MP.
New CCTV footage shows alleged thefts by Miguel Arruda at Lisbon Airport
CCTV recordings will be used as evidence in the trial of the former MP.
Exclusive. MP's crimes in living colour: TVI and CNN Portugal reveal all the footage that trapped Miguel Arruda
This is the crucial evidence in the trial in which the former Chega MP is accused of 21 counts of aggravated theft, in a case in which his wife is charged with receiving stolen goods.
BESA case: Court of Appeal rules Salgado must stand trial
The defence sought dismissal or suspension of the judicial proceedings in the BESA case against the former leader of BES due to a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. However, the law requires Salgado to stand trial because he is considered criminally responsible.
Court rejects Sócrates' request to annul trial sessions in which a court‑appointed lawyer was present
A court has refused Sócrates' petition to declare void the trial hearings that took place while a court‑appointed (duty) lawyer was present, dismissing the claim that the lawyer's presence invalidated those sessions.
New trial in Borba road collapse case to start in April
The six defendants in the case of the road collapse in Borba, in the Évora district, which caused five deaths in 2018, will face trial again in April after the Court of Appeal ordered the trial to be repeated.
4pm: Lawyer José Preto resigns from José Sócrates's defence
At 4pm, lawyer José Preto has resigned from the defence of José Sócrates.
Operation Marquis: Sócrates's lawyer resigns and requests 20 days for the former prime minister to appoint a new defence lawyer
José Preto will replace lawyer Pedro Delille at the end of November 2025; Delille had represented José Sócrates since his arrest in November 2014.
Nuno Homem de Sá to stand trial for domestic violence on 24 February
The actor is accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of three offences: domestic violence, unlawful entry into a home and invasion of privacy.
Nuno Homem de Sá to stand trial for domestic violence on 24 February
The actor is accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of two offences: domestic violence, unlawful entry into a dwelling and invasion of privacy.
Porto Court of Appeal approves in-person hearing for 'Pretoriano' defendants to defend arguments made in their appeals
The request had been made by some defendants, including Fernando and Sandra Madureira.
Court of Appeal: Marquês's secondary case should be tried separately
Appellate judge Rui Teixeira sided with judge Susana Seca, allowing the Marquês's secondary case to be tried separately. However, he ignored an appeal from the Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público), which could lead to an about-turn.
Former Chega official to stand trial for procuring minors for prostitution at the end of January
The start of Nuno Pardal Ribeiro's trial has been set for 26 January at the Sintra Court. The former Chega official faces two counts of procuring minors for prostitution and pleads not guilty. The victim was listed as a witness by the defendant but does not want to attend court.