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Physics professor sacked over prior sexual abuse allegations
Physics professor sacked over prior sexual abuse allegations
The Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry (FMOF) of the University of Latvia (LU) no longer has an employment relationship with Dmitrijs Bočarovs, the lecturer accused of sexual harassment of young women, and there are no plans to renew it, Sandris Lācis, dean of the faculty, confirmed to LETA.
Increasing number of pro-Russian vandalism cases in Rīga
Increasing number of pro-Russian vandalism cases in Rīga
The Security, Order and Corruption Prevention Committee of Riga City Council has received an unusually high number of reports of acts of vandalism in recent weeks - both vandalism of pro-Ukraine posters and pro-Russian aggression graffiti on the walls of buildings, Latvian Television reported on March 14.
Criminal case started in music academy scandal
Criminal case started in music academy scandal
State police have launched criminal proceedings in connection with alleged sexual harassment at Jāzeps Vītols' Latvian Academy of Music (JVLMA) and are calling for victims and witnesses to come forward, the police statement of March 14 said.
Body found with signs of foul play; suspect detained
Body found with signs of foul play; suspect detained
The body of a man with signs of violent death was found in Valmiera municipality Kocēni parish in early March. The State Police has detained a suspect, who has been placed under arrest. Police said March 12 they are continuing their investigation.
Anti-graft cops raid Valka again on EU fund fraud suspicion
Anti-graft cops raid Valka again on EU fund fraud suspicion
On March 5, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office carried out searches at several locations in Valka and elsewhere in Latvia. Searches had already been carried out in this case in November last year, the KNAB said.
Dead body found in trash bags; two suspects detained
Dead body found in trash bags; two suspects detained
The body of a man was found in garbage bags in Salaspils municipality, Dole Island, in early February, State Police (VP) reported. Two men have been detained on suspicion of murder and desecrating the body.
Former Central Election Commission head accused of fraud
Former Central Election Commission head accused of fraud
The prosecutor's office has filed charges against the former chair of the Central Election Commission (CVK) and two current employees of the commission in a case of large-scale fraud, the prosecutor's office confirmed to LETA March 4.
91-year-old driver who killed girl claims to have forgotten it
91-year-old driver who killed girl claims to have forgotten it
The prosecutor has sent a criminal case to the court accusing a 91-year-old man of causing a road accident that resulted in two pedestrians being hit. An underage girl died from her injuries in the accident. The accused does not fully admit the blame, saying he doesn't remember the accident.
Occupation museum arson suspect detained(update)
Occupation museum arson suspect detained(update)
The State Police detained a person who may be responsible for throwing a Molotov cocktail into the office of Solvita Vība, head of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity) confirmed to Latvian Television and LETA on March 1.
Russian fascist symbols removed from roadside
Russian fascist symbols removed from roadside
Police continue to receive reports about the public display of symbols glorifying Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, in particular the prominent use of the letters 'Z' and 'V' as used on the invading force's war machines.
Corruption suspected in Ropaži municipality road contracts
Corruption suspected in Ropaži municipality road contracts
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has handed over its investigation to the prosecutor's office requesting a criminal trial in a case involving representatives of a road construction company being allegedly involved in systematic bribery of officials of the municipality of Ropaži region. The purpose of the alleged bribery was to achieve favorable decisions for the company in the procurements announced by the municipality, according to KNAB.
Rīga City Council official suspected of bribery
Rīga City Council official suspected of bribery
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) is investigating the possible offering of a large-scale bribe by the Deputy Director of the Rīga City Council's Outdoors and Mobility Department, Jānis Vaivods, KNAB said on February 28.
Activist could face charges for helping migrants
Activist could face charges for helping migrants
On Wednesday, February 28, the Latgale District Court in Rēzekne is hearing the criminal case of Ieva Raubiško, a member of the well-known human rights organization "I Want to Help Refugees", concerning events that took place a year ago on the border between Latvia and Belarus, Latvian Radio reports.

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