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The Portuguese Federation for Life is demanding that a Molotov cocktail attack on their recent March for Life be prosecuted as an act of terrorism, following the arrest of a suspect linked to an anarchist group.
A corpse discovered at Lisbon's DIAP (Department of Investigation and Criminal Action) has prompted scrutiny not only of the investigation but of the role and rhetoric of journalists who present themselves as frontline combatants against crime. The incident raises questions about media ethics, the potential for sensationalism, the impact on public trust in criminal justice institutions, and whether self-styled ‘crime-fighter’ reporting helps or hinders serious investigative work and public safety. Analysts should examine how coverage frames the dead body and the institution, how it influences public perception, and what safeguards are needed to ensure responsible reporting and transparency in ongoing inquiries.
Nuno da Silva, a former participant in the TVI reality show, was convicted of attempted qualified murder. The court rejected the plea of insanity, stating: 'He knew exactly what he was doing.'
The singer is two months away from the end of his house arrest period.
Nuno da Silva attempted to kill his five-year-old son after sedating him with pills and ether and dousing him with petrol. Psychological disorder was ruled out.
The court found it proven that Nuno Silva drugged the 5-year-old child with pills, placed a cloth soaked in ethyl ether over his mouth, and poured gasoline over his body.
Content creator will answer in court.
The plan devised with her girlfriend Maria Malveiro almost succeeded, but the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court decided otherwise. In the meantime, the now former nurse decided to flee.
Second part of 'Doa a Quem Doer' from March 20th on CMTV.
The case dates back to January 17, 2024, when the influencer allegedly struck a woman near the Amadora Bingo. He failed to provide assistance, fled the scene, and did not even possess a driver's licence.
The 'Noite das Estrelas' commentator states that the influencer “never showed any remorse.”
This is the story of Juan, a man who was sentenced to five years and six months in prison for drug trafficking after being caught transporting cocaine from Brazil to Lisbon. Despite initial expectations, Juan unexpectedly admitted his guilt during the trial, citing financial necessity as his motivation. The article explores the human side of the courtroom, the emotional toll on legal professionals, and the final sentencing, which includes a request for him to serve his time in Barcelona to be closer to his family.
The influencer confessed to hitting a woman and fleeing the scene in a podcast last year. He is charged with grievous bodily harm by negligence, failure to provide assistance, and driving without a valid licence.
Months after his shock online admission that he had run over a pedestrian in the rain and kept driving, influencer Tiago Grila has been formally charged with three crimes – The post Influencer who laughed online about hit-and-run formally charged appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The influencer is charged with three different crimes
Four young people, aged between 18 and 20 at the time of the crimes, were charged with aggravated rape and child pornography. Videos were shared on social media.
The actress's partner's car was broken into while they were having dinner.
A couple accessed a travel agency's account and booked flights, hotels, and cruises worth 14,000 euros. They were identified by the Braga Judicial Police.
Vagner Lara, who previously lived in Lisbon, recounts that there was no police presence in the area where he was robbed by a group of 12 men on Tuesday (17/02) after a family dinner at Praça do Comércio.
'Ex' of Maria Custódia Amaral has already been questioned by the authorities and insists he does not know the whereabouts of the estate agent. They had a relationship marked by jealousy and insults.
André Inácio, a former PJ (Judiciary Police) inspector, says the autopsy will be the decisive proof in the DJ's death.
