All articles tagged with #house arrest
Originally Published 15 days ago — by ABC News
A Brazilian judge has ordered house arrest for 10 individuals involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, following the extradition of a convicted police commander from Paraguay and ongoing trials related to the coup attempt.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Al Jazeera
A Malaysian court rejected Najib Razak's attempt to serve his corruption sentence at home, citing procedural issues with a royal order, just days before a major trial related to the 1MDB scandal.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Antonio Brown is placed on house arrest with a $25,000 bail while awaiting trial for attempted murder in Miami, after fleeing the country post-arrest warrant; he faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Antonio Brown was granted bail and placed under house arrest with a GPS monitor while facing an attempted murder charge related to a shooting in Miami; he denies the charges and claims he was in Dubai for legitimate business, while prosecutors argue he is a flight risk due to his social media activity and travel history.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered under house arrest for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to stay in power after his 2022 electoral defeat, amid political tensions and international reactions, including U.S. criticism of Brazil's judiciary.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest by the Supreme Court amid charges of conspiring to overturn the 2022 election, with U.S. sanctions and political tensions escalating as Trump and Bolsonaro's allies react to the case.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Financial Times
Brazil’s supreme court has ordered the house arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro for breaching a social media ban, amid ongoing legal proceedings related to alleged coup plot plans, increasing tensions between Brazil and the US, with the US condemning the court's actions and imposing sanctions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
Brazil's Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest as he faces trial over alleged involvement in a coup plot to overturn his 2022 election loss, amid accusations of inciting supporters and violating court measures. The move has political and international implications, including tensions with the U.S. and former President Trump's interference threats.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery, following a trial that accused him of attempting to influence witnesses regarding his alleged links to paramilitary groups. Uribe plans to appeal the verdict, which also bans him from holding public office for eight years. The case has polarized opinions in Colombia, with supporters viewing him as a protector of the nation and critics associating him with human rights violations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery, following a trial that accused him of attempting to influence witnesses regarding his alleged links to paramilitary groups. Uribe plans to appeal the verdict, which also bans him from holding public office for eight years. The case has polarized Colombia, with supporters viewing him as a protector of the nation and critics linking him to human rights violations and paramilitary activity in the 1990s.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for procedural fraud and witness bribery, marking a historic criminal conviction for a former Colombian president, following a lengthy investigation and trial.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, former President of Argentina, begins her house arrest amid public support and legal uncertainty, raising questions about her ability to communicate with supporters and her political future amidst upcoming elections and her corruption conviction.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Buenos Aires Herald
Cristina Kirchner, the former Argentine president, has been granted house arrest following her conviction for corruption, with the court citing security concerns and her age, and ordered her to wear an ankle monitor and submit a list of contacts and visitors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Former President Donald Trump warned that any form of confinement following his recent conviction could push the nation to its "breaking point." Trump, who was found guilty on 34 counts related to falsifying business records, expressed a willingness to accept house arrest but predicted public unrest. He maintains his innocence and plans to appeal, while also facing additional charges in other cases. President Biden emphasized that Trump's conviction reaffirms that no one is above the law.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former President Donald Trump stated he is "OK" with serving potential jail time or house arrest following his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, but expressed doubt that the public would tolerate it. His comments come after a Manhattan jury found him guilty, making him the first former president to be convicted of a felony. Trump awaits sentencing, which could range from probation to up to 20 years in prison. He maintains his innocence and criticizes those involved in his conviction.