Morocco
Morocco Court Halves Sentence for Mother in Infant Abandonment Case
In Guelmim, a single mother sentenced at first instance to ten years in prison for having let her daughter die has just benefited from a reduced sentence.
Topic
Rights and Justice
Morocco
Moroccan YouTuber Sentenced to 3 Years for Human Trafficking, Defamation
Prosecuted for human trafficking, contempt of the judicial police, insults, defamation and invasion of privacy by disseminating accusations through computer systems, the YouTuber Reda Bouzidi, known by the pseudonym "Oueld Chinwiya", was sentenced by the Casablanca Criminal Court.
France
Moroccan Arrested in France for Alleged Role in Visa Smuggling Ring
Suspected of being an active member of the "Khadija" smuggling network, named after a Moroccan woman who is the boss, a Moroccan residing in France was arrested, indicted in March for "forgery and use of forgery, criminal conspiracy and offering services or benefits to a public official," placed in detention, and then kept in detention. He would be a presumed recruiter.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Rules Highway Company Liable for Donkey Collision
A Moroccan driver has won a legal battle against the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) following a rather unusual accident. While driving on the highway, he collided with a stray donkey, causing material damage to his vehicle.
Morocco
French Rapper Maes Cancels Paris Concert Amid Legal Troubles
Rapper Maes has been forced to cancel his concert scheduled for December 19 at the Accor Arena in Paris due to an arrest warrant issued by the Paris Criminal Court against him.
France
Daughter Finds Relief as Suspect Arrested in 24-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
Dounia, Leïla’s daughter, expresses her feelings after the arrest and indictment for murder of the retired Moroccan suspected of the murder of her mother, found dead on May 12, 2000, near a canal in La Verpillière (Isère), coldly killed by a bullet in the neck, and that of a 15-year-old schoolgirl, found in August 1988 in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier.
Morocco
Suspects from Influential Families Held in French Lawyer's Rape Case in Morocco
Four individuals - including rich kids - have been detained at the Oukacha prison after the rape of a French lawyer in early November in a residence in Ain Diab (Casablanca). Today, an amicable settlement is being sought.
Morocco
Moroccan YouTuber Faces Human Trafficking Charges, Court Hearing Delayed
Suspected of being involved in a "human trafficking" case, the Casablanca YouTuber Reda Bouzidi, known by the pseudonym "Oueld Chinwiya", will soon be informed of his fate.
France
Alleged Mastermind of Luxury Watch Theft Ring Arrested in Paris
Mohamed, 42 years old and of Moroccan origin, was arrested at the end of October in Paris as the alleged receiver of stolen luxury watches in the chic neighborhoods of the French capital, and the mastermind of a small gang of pickpockets.
Morocco
15-Year-Old Sentenced to 15 Years for Student's Murder in Morocco
The court of first instance in Tangier has sentenced Hajar, the 15-year-old minor, to 15 years in prison for the murder of Anouar Othmani , the student found dead in his apartment two years ago.
France
Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 8 Years in Major French Trafficking Case
The Bobigny correctional court sentenced Montacer Meziani to 8 years in prison on Monday in the context of the drug trafficking case in Canteleu, near Rouen (Seine-Maritime). The criminal will not appeal this judgment, according to his lawyer.
France
Toulouse Official's Assault Claim at Union Event Dismissed by Authorities
Samir Hajije, a municipal councilor in Toulouse, claimed to have been "beaten up" last Friday, during a conference organized by the CGT on the struggle of the Sahrawi people. A version that does not seem to be verified, the case having been dismissed.