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 denied summary judgment and will face a jury on a rape charge
A motion filed by the defence that would have expedited the case was denied earlier this month in New York. The Portuguese actor is confident a jury will believe he did not assault A.M. Lukas in 2006.
Nuno Lopes will face trial by jury
The actor is accused of drugging and raping an American screenwriter and filmmaker.
Public Prosecutor's Office accuses Casa Pia of hiding origin of Russian funds and breaching EU sanctions
Casa Pia is accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of receiving €1.1 million from a Russian club and of attempting to hide the origin of the money from the Montepio bank, in an alleged breach of European Union sanctions. The case concerns crimes of money laundering, document forgery and violation of restrictions. The club that is ...
Lisbon brothers accused of killing their father again claim it was self-defence
Two young men, aged 21 and 24, who killed their father and hid his body in a wardrobe in Laranjeiras have requested the opening of a pre-trial investigation.
Operation Marquis: Former adviser said he did not know whether Sócrates was paid to exert influence after leaving government
Vítor Escária confirmed that the former prime minister “interceded many times” in the process of payments owed to the Lena group for the construction of thousands of social housing units in Venezuela, but says he “had no idea whether he was being paid” for it.
Court of Appeal rules that Ricardo Salgado should stand trial and refuses new medical examination
The judges say a new medical expert assessment will only be necessary if Salgado is sentenced to a prison term.
Witches acquitted of fraud totalling €275,000
The women promised to cure illnesses and remove the evil eye. The court released the accused, who had been held in custody for a year and a half.
Today in the news: Novobanco, youth lending and Cotrim
Novobanco has appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice to try to limit losses in excess of €160 million in a case against Luís Filipe Vieira. Meanwhile, Spanish bank Santander is pressing the government to raise the cap on the youth loan guarantee, whose initial ceiling is almost exhausted due to strong demand. In other developments...
2pm — José Sócrates is once again without a lawyer
At 2pm, José Sócrates is again without legal representation.
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.
Operation Marquês: Sócrates's lawyer discharged, but attendance at court on 13 January uncertain
In the Operation Marquês case, the lawyer representing José Sócrates has been discharged from hospital, but it is unclear whether they will be able to attend the court hearing scheduled for 13 January.
Former Chega MP suspected of stealing suitcases at airport charged with 21 offences
Former Chega MP Miguel Arruda has been charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) with 21 counts of aggravated theft for allegedly taking several suitcases at Lisbon Airport between October 2024 and January 2025.
Former Chega MP Miguel Arruda charged with 21 counts of baggage theft at Lisbon Airport
Former Chega MP Miguel Arruda was charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público) with 21 counts of aggravated theft for allegedly stealing several suitcases at Lisbon Airport between October 2024 and January 2025.
Man wanted in Kazakhstan arrested in Funchal
Suspect could face a 10-year prison sentence in his country of origin.
Defence requests immediate release of GNR officer who barricaded himself in the GNR post in Felgueiras
The GNR's lawyers say the 13-year prison sentence has not yet been finalised.
"An extraordinary appeal": Rui Pereira reveals possible next steps after Eliza's passport was found
A CMTV commentator believes the lawyers of those convicted of the murder of the Brazilian model may be considering seeking a review of the case.
Lawyer sentenced to 25 years for ordering the murder of her partner cannot avoid extradition to Brazil
Francismara Machado was sentenced to 25 years in prison for ordering the killing of her partner in Brazil in 2019. The woman had been living in Maia and told judges that people wanted to kill her.
2h. Public Prosecutor's Office drops inquiry into Chega lawmaker Pedro Pessanha
The Public Prosecutor's Office tells Observador that the inquiry has been closed. Pedro Pessanha faced a complaint alleging sexual offences against minors. Also: international news.
Manuel Santana Lopes diverted more than €250,000 from celebrities and now returns to the same sector
After the controversy at Inês Mendes da Silva’s agency and a spell working as a waiter, Manuel Santana Lopes is back on the market.
Trial begins in Beja of 22 people, 13 companies charged with exploiting immigrants
The trial of 22 people and 13 companies for alleged exploitation of immigrants in Portugal’s Alentejo region began today at Beja Court, involving crimes such as human trafficking, criminal association, The post Trial begins in Beja of 22 people, 13 companies charged with exploiting immigrants appeared first on Portugal Resident.
