All articles tagged with #house arrest
Norway’s Marius Borg Høiby is allowed four weeks of home detention under electronic monitoring at the royal estate Skaugum while he appeals a four-year rape sentence; prosecutors have appealed to keep him in custody, and a final ruling is not expected until 2027.
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is reportedly under house arrest by the IRGC after an alleged Israeli bid to reinstall him, The New York Times citing US and Iranian officials. He is said to be held after leaving a Mossad-run safe house, with earlier notes of contact with Israeli intelligence in 2023–24 as part of broader tensions over Iran’s leadership.
Roza, recruited from Uzbekistan by Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel, testified at a West Palm Beach field hearing hosted by House Democrats that Epstein molested her for three years while he was under house arrest for soliciting a minor, including meetings at his Florida Science Foundation and a role that allowed him to leave custody for part of each day; the hearing, not legally binding, aimed to spotlight how Epstein and accomplices evaded accountability and how the justice system failed victims, referencing the 2008 plea deal and DOJ redaction errors. Another survivor, Maria Farmer, delivered a recorded message urging truth from authorities, underscoring ongoing concerns about investigations into Epstein’s crimes.
Myanmar's former democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest after the military commuted her remaining sentence to a designated residence; a broader amnesty reduces sentences for over 1,500 prisoners, a move seen by some as a step toward a credible political process amid the ongoing crackdown.
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, signaling ongoing detention under the military government as political and legal proceedings continue.
Myanmar’s state media says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be moved to a designated residence under house arrest after years in detention, with her 33-year sentence reduced and partially commuted amid a wider amnesty. The UN welcomed the commutation, but Suu Kyi’s son questioned whether she is alive and asked for proof of life. The move underscores the junta’s ongoing grip amid a deadly civil war and international pressure for credible political dialogue.
Myanmar’s junta says Aung San Suu Kyi will serve the remainder of her sentence under house arrest at a designated residence, in a move tied to a broader prisoner amnesty. The announcement, accompanied by a rare public image, drew mixed international reactions amid ongoing conflict and concerns about her health and the legitimacy of the military government.
Myanmar's state media says ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, with the remaining sentence to be served at a designated residence after more than five years in detention since the 2021 coup; the announcement, shown on state TV, has drawn skepticism from her son and little communication from lawyers and family, and could indicate the junta preparing further changes in her status.
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro leaves a Brasilia hospital after a medical-warranted halt in his house arrest and returns home to serve a 27-year prison sentence.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was ordered to serve his 27-year coup-related sentence at home under humanitarian house arrest for an initial 90 days due to health problems (pneumonia and kidney issues), with reassessment and possible medical checks later; the decision came from Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes after prosecutors paved the way, and follows prior refusals and ongoing health concerns.
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest a day after presidential elections, as early results show incumbent President Yoweri Museveni leading by a wide margin (about 76% with a quarter of votes counted); the vote was marked by internet shutdowns and chaotic polling, with final results expected by Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.