#court-case
#court-case

UK news

Sycamore Gap trial live: Friends accused of destroying tree kept wedge as a trophy'

Two men are charged with criminal damage after cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, allegedly taking a trophy from the act.

#stalking

Stalker who turned up at Cheryl's home weeks after Liam Payne's death jailed

A convicted stalker has been jailed after breaching a restraining order against singer Cheryl Tweedy, highlighting issues of celebrity harassment and personal safety.

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San Francisco

Registered sex offender to face trial in Bay Area stalking case

A registered sex offender is set for trial on charges of stalking and false imprisonment after allegedly following and intimidating a woman.

Stalker who turned up at Cheryl's home weeks after Liam Payne's death jailed

A convicted stalker has been jailed after breaching a restraining order against singer Cheryl Tweedy, highlighting issues of celebrity harassment and personal safety.

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San Francisco

Registered sex offender to face trial in Bay Area stalking case

A registered sex offender is set for trial on charges of stalking and false imprisonment after allegedly following and intimidating a woman.

more#stalking

fromThe Mercury News

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Law

Concord: Felony case falls apart, driver gets diversion for killing 84-year-old man

Legal outcomes in vehicular manslaughter cases can change dramatically based on witness testimony.

#domestic-violence

NYC parents

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Daughter Claims Self-Defense In Brooklyn Stabbing Death Of Father

A 20-year-old woman claims she stabbed her father in self-defense after he assaulted her.

The case raises complex issues around self-defense and domestic violence.

Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson cleared of abusing wife

Charles Hanson was found not guilty of violence and coercive behaviour against his wife, bringing an end to a challenging trial.

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UK news

Man who allegedly monitored wife with cameras accused of 'coercive control'

Graham Beegan is facing trial for alleged coercive control and assault against his wife.

Law

Man jailed for 31 years for gun murder of Irish man Damien Conlon in Australia

A father murdered his daughter's fiancé, demonstrating premeditated intent and a disturbing lack of morality.

France news

Drunken couple decapitate their dog with chainsaw to avenge their cat'

A couple was jailed for beheading their dog with a chainsaw as revenge for their cat's death.

NYC parents

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Daughter Claims Self-Defense In Brooklyn Stabbing Death Of Father

A 20-year-old woman claims she stabbed her father in self-defense after he assaulted her.

The case raises complex issues around self-defense and domestic violence.

Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson cleared of abusing wife

Charles Hanson was found not guilty of violence and coercive behaviour against his wife, bringing an end to a challenging trial.

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UK news

Man who allegedly monitored wife with cameras accused of 'coercive control'

Graham Beegan is facing trial for alleged coercive control and assault against his wife.

Law

Man jailed for 31 years for gun murder of Irish man Damien Conlon in Australia

A father murdered his daughter's fiancé, demonstrating premeditated intent and a disturbing lack of morality.

France news

Drunken couple decapitate their dog with chainsaw to avenge their cat'

A couple was jailed for beheading their dog with a chainsaw as revenge for their cat's death.

more#domestic-violence

Rapper guilty of attempted murder over shooting

Rapper DigDat found guilty of attempted murder in connection to a drive-by shooting in Notting Hill.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Law

Oregon City man sentenced for 2023 murder and desecration of roommate's remains

Jamon Fritsch received a life sentence for murdering and dismembering his roommate, Kara Taylor, with the possibility of parole after 25 years.

fromwww.cbc.ca

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Toronto

Man found guilty of murdering woman in 2022 Toronto subway stabbing | CBC News

Neng Jia Jin was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in a Toronto subway stabbing incident.

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UK news

Elderly Queensbury stab victim still critical as attempted murder charge made

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Queensbury, leaving an elderly victim in critical condition.

Parenting

Man jailed after he made son (3) watch woman online engaging in sexual activity

A Dublin man was sentenced to three years in prison for exposing his child to sexual content.

UK news

Face of Abbey Wood burglar who killed victim with his own car

Afghanistan veteran Errol Woodger was convicted of manslaughter for killing Marc Allen with a stolen vehicle during a burglary.

Rapper guilty of attempted murder over shooting

Rapper DigDat found guilty of attempted murder in connection to a drive-by shooting in Notting Hill.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Law

Oregon City man sentenced for 2023 murder and desecration of roommate's remains

Jamon Fritsch received a life sentence for murdering and dismembering his roommate, Kara Taylor, with the possibility of parole after 25 years.

fromwww.cbc.ca

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Toronto

Man found guilty of murdering woman in 2022 Toronto subway stabbing | CBC News

Neng Jia Jin was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in a Toronto subway stabbing incident.

5 days ago

UK news

Elderly Queensbury stab victim still critical as attempted murder charge made

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Queensbury, leaving an elderly victim in critical condition.

Parenting

Man jailed after he made son (3) watch woman online engaging in sexual activity

A Dublin man was sentenced to three years in prison for exposing his child to sexual content.

UK news

Face of Abbey Wood burglar who killed victim with his own car

Afghanistan veteran Errol Woodger was convicted of manslaughter for killing Marc Allen with a stolen vehicle during a burglary.

more#crime

fromBusiness Insider

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Black Lives Matter

Meet the 'Luigi Girls' who slept outside a courthouse to see the alleged killer in the flesh

The courtroom attendance for Luigi Mangione's trial highlights a bizarre fascination with him, overshadowing the victim Brian Thompson.

#murder

East Bay real estate

Bay Area realtor charged with murdering man at Oakland woman's home

A Bay Area realtor is charged with murder after allegedly shooting a man in self-defense during a confrontation over a dating relationship.

SF parents

San Pablo fun single dad' convicted of killing his wife, mother-in-law

Phuc Vo was convicted of murdering both his wife and mother-in-law and faces a potential life sentence.

Jordan Davis: Slain dealer's nickname found in drug debt 'tick list' beside '153,000', court told

Robert Redmond is allegedly connected to the murder of Jordan Davis through drug-related motives and efforts to assist the shooter in evading justice.

Law

4 days ago

Driver convicted of first-degree murder in case of Colorado teens who threw fatal rock at car

Joseph Koenig was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing a rock that killed driver Alexa Bartell in a reckless act with friends.

East Bay real estate

Bay Area realtor charged with murdering man at Oakland woman's home

A Bay Area realtor is charged with murder after allegedly shooting a man in self-defense during a confrontation over a dating relationship.

SF parents

San Pablo fun single dad' convicted of killing his wife, mother-in-law

Phuc Vo was convicted of murdering both his wife and mother-in-law and faces a potential life sentence.

Jordan Davis: Slain dealer's nickname found in drug debt 'tick list' beside '153,000', court told

Robert Redmond is allegedly connected to the murder of Jordan Davis through drug-related motives and efforts to assist the shooter in evading justice.

Law

4 days ago

Driver convicted of first-degree murder in case of Colorado teens who threw fatal rock at car

Joseph Koenig was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing a rock that killed driver Alexa Bartell in a reckless act with friends.

more#murder

#kilmar-abrego-garcia

fromwww.npr.org

6 days ago

Washington DC

Federal judge blasts Trump DOJ for stonewalling in high-profile deportation case

The Trump administration's noncompliance with court orders regarding deportation cases intensifies tensions with the federal judiciary.

US news

US won't say whether it's facilitating return of mistakenly deported man, despite judge's order

The Trump administration confirmed that mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained in El Salvador but provided insufficient details for his return.

Washington DC

fromwww.npr.org

6 days ago

Federal judge blasts Trump DOJ for stonewalling in high-profile deportation case

The Trump administration's noncompliance with court orders regarding deportation cases intensifies tensions with the federal judiciary.

more#kilmar-abrego-garcia

US news

US won't say whether it's facilitating return of mistakenly deported man, despite judge's order

The Trump administration confirmed that mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained in El Salvador but provided insufficient details for his return.

UK news

Doctor run over and killed in London hospital car park 'by delivery driver who didn't check blind spot'

A doctor was killed due to careless driving by a delivery driver reversing without checking blind spots.

NYC politics

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Intellectual property law

Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens at a different #MeToo moment

Harvey Weinstein's retrial begins five years after his original conviction was overturned, in a changing cultural landscape regarding sexual assault cases.

#defamation

Pictured: The young couple whose Louboutin shoes gift led to 150k court battle

High legal fees have emerged from a defamation case linked to a luxury gift gone wrong.

The couple's defamation case against Christian Louboutin stems from an incident involving a shoe return.

NYC LGBT

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds demand their texts with celebrities be hidden over fears Justin Baldoni will leak them to press: 'Chance of irreparable harm'

Lawyer argues for protecting celebrity texts amid court battle to prevent potential leaks to tabloids.

Intellectual property law

US politics

Ex-NY Times editor breaks down in tears, apologizes to Sarah Palin at defamation trial - but former Alaska gov wasn't buying it

James Bennet tearfully apologized to Sarah Palin in court over a defamatory editorial, acknowledging it was an emotional and significant mistake.

Pictured: The young couple whose Louboutin shoes gift led to 150k court battle

High legal fees have emerged from a defamation case linked to a luxury gift gone wrong.

The couple's defamation case against Christian Louboutin stems from an incident involving a shoe return.

NYC LGBT

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds demand their texts with celebrities be hidden over fears Justin Baldoni will leak them to press: 'Chance of irreparable harm'

Lawyer argues for protecting celebrity texts amid court battle to prevent potential leaks to tabloids.

US politics

Ex-NY Times editor breaks down in tears, apologizes to Sarah Palin at defamation trial - but former Alaska gov wasn't buying it

James Bennet tearfully apologized to Sarah Palin in court over a defamatory editorial, acknowledging it was an emotional and significant mistake.

How Google took control over online advertising, according to those who watched it happen

Google's acquisition of DoubleClick solidified its advertising monopoly by controlling all layers of the ad ecosystem.

#sexual-assault

East Bay (California)

fromThe Mercury News

Ex-Bay Area dentist acquitted of sex assault, battery, but DA may retry case

Former oral surgeon David Evans Webb was found not guilty on two counts but the jury remained deadlocked on five other charges.

NYC parents

Illinois teacher Christina Formella arrives glammed-up to court with stone-faced husband as she faces charges of molesting student, 15

Christina Formella, a teacher, faces charges for allegedly molesting her 15-year-old student, maintaining her innocence throughout the proceedings.

Liverpool FC

Grandfather of Jesse Lingard tells court he was not an ogre'

Kenneth Lingard denies historical sexual assault allegations and defends his character amidst serious claims.

NYC parents

NJ plane passenger accused of groping 'scared' mom as she sat next to her daughter: feds

A mother was sexually assaulted mid-flight by a fellow passenger, prompting federal charges and intervention.

The accused, Bhaveshkumar Shukla, faces serious legal consequences including imprisonment if convicted.

East Bay (California)

fromThe Mercury News

Ex-Bay Area dentist acquitted of sex assault, battery, but DA may retry case

Former oral surgeon David Evans Webb was found not guilty on two counts but the jury remained deadlocked on five other charges.

NYC parents

Illinois teacher Christina Formella arrives glammed-up to court with stone-faced husband as she faces charges of molesting student, 15

Christina Formella, a teacher, faces charges for allegedly molesting her 15-year-old student, maintaining her innocence throughout the proceedings.

Liverpool FC

Grandfather of Jesse Lingard tells court he was not an ogre'

Kenneth Lingard denies historical sexual assault allegations and defends his character amidst serious claims.

NYC parents

NJ plane passenger accused of groping 'scared' mom as she sat next to her daughter: feds

A mother was sexually assaulted mid-flight by a fellow passenger, prompting federal charges and intervention.

The accused, Bhaveshkumar Shukla, faces serious legal consequences including imprisonment if convicted.

more#sexual-assault

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Boston Bruins

Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau, brother cries as judge rejects 'blame-the-victim' defense

Judge rules against drunk driver's claim of contributory negligence by victim siblings in tragic accident.

#fraud

UK news

Former MoD clerk faces jail after stealing nearly 1m in expenses fraud - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A former MoD clerk faces jail for creating fake expense claims totaling nearly £1m during his employment.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Miscellaneous

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Samantha Cookes defrauded the State, admitting to 18 charges totaling over €60,000 in stolen welfare payments.

The fraud involved false medical claims to receive various welfare benefits.

UK news

Former MoD clerk faces jail after stealing nearly 1m in expenses fraud - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A former MoD clerk faces jail for creating fake expense claims totaling nearly £1m during his employment.

Miscellaneous

Fraudster Samantha Jade Cookes pleads guilty to 60k theft from state after making up illness

Samantha Cookes defrauded the State, admitting to 18 charges totaling over €60,000 in stolen welfare payments.

The fraud involved false medical claims to receive various welfare benefits.

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers to argue motion to dismiss

Karen Read's defense argues for case dismissal, citing governmental misconduct and alleging a law enforcement coverup in the death of Boston Officer John O'Keefe.

NYC music

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Sean 'Diddy' Combs set to face New York City judge on new charges of sex trafficking

Sean Combs will plead not guilty to new sex trafficking charges in court.

Boston food

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers to argue motion to dismiss

Karen Read's defense argues for case dismissal, citing governmental misconduct and alleging a law enforcement coverup in the death of Boston Officer John O'Keefe.

NYC music

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Sean 'Diddy' Combs set to face New York City judge on new charges of sex trafficking

Sean Combs will plead not guilty to new sex trafficking charges in court.

more#legal

London politics

Big Ben tower climber denies nuisance and trespass

A man climbed Big Ben and faces charges of public nuisance and trespass, pleading not guilty.

Artificial intelligence

AI avatar tried to argue a case before New York court - but judges weren't having it

A court case was disrupted when a lawyer used an AI-generated avatar to present, deceiving judges.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

Law

Ex-Santa Clara councilmember to be sentenced Friday - San Jose Spotlight

Lawyers for Anthony Becker seek probation instead of jail time following his perjury conviction, opposing prosecution's request for imprisonment.

#gang-violence

London politics

'Girl, 17, shot dead in street in retaliation for social media humiliation'

Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was killed in 2018 during a gang retaliatory shooting possibly meant for someone else.

fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk

London politics

Girl, 17, shot day after rapper suffered social media humiliation, jury told

A 17-year-old girl was killed in a drive-by shooting amid gang violence, potentially as a case of mistaken identity.

London politics

'Girl, 17, shot dead in street in retaliation for social media humiliation'

Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was killed in 2018 during a gang retaliatory shooting possibly meant for someone else.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London politics

Girl, 17, shot day after rapper suffered social media humiliation, jury told

A 17-year-old girl was killed in a drive-by shooting amid gang violence, potentially as a case of mistaken identity.

French teacher on trial over treatment of pupil who took her own life

A teacher is being tried for allegedly harassing an 11-year-old student, Evaëlle, who tragically took her own life.

UK news

South London teaching assistant accused of sexual online conversations with child

A former teaching assistant has been charged with sending sexual messages to a child under 13.

France news

fromeuronews

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

French teacher on trial over treatment of pupil who took her own life

A teacher is being tried for allegedly harassing an 11-year-old student, Evaëlle, who tragically took her own life.

UK news

South London teaching assistant accused of sexual online conversations with child

A former teaching assistant has been charged with sending sexual messages to a child under 13.

more#education

London politics

Ex-teacher from Forest Hill charged with repeatedly sexually abusing young boys

Geoffrey Dolamore, a retired teacher, faces 24 charges of child sexual abuse involving boys and adults spanning several decades.

Woman accused of killing child in 1978 bath scald

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after nearly 50 years, accused of scalding a child in a hot bath in 1978.

Man (70) who fatally stabbed son during row in 'desperately sad' case is jailed for 18 months

A 70-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months for fatally stabbing his mentally ill son in a tragic case of manslaughter.

Boston food

West Springfield man charged with manslaughter for crash that killed 3 roadside workers

A West Springfield man has been charged with manslaughter for allegedly killing three roadside workers and fleeing the scene.

Woman accused of killing child in 1978 bath scald

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after nearly 50 years, accused of scalding a child in a hot bath in 1978.

Man (70) who fatally stabbed son during row in 'desperately sad' case is jailed for 18 months

A 70-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months for fatally stabbing his mentally ill son in a tragic case of manslaughter.

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Boston food

West Springfield man charged with manslaughter for crash that killed 3 roadside workers

A West Springfield man has been charged with manslaughter for allegedly killing three roadside workers and fleeing the scene.

more#manslaughter

#sam-kerr

Miscellaneous

Sam Kerr thanks partner Kristie Mewis after harassment trial verdict

Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment, highlighting her commitment to maintaining her integrity and focus on her career.

fromESPN.com

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Soccer (FIFA)

FA: 'No further action' on Matildas captain Kerr

Sam Kerr retains Matildas captaincy after meeting Football Australia board regarding her recent court case.

Miscellaneous

Sam Kerr thanks partner Kristie Mewis after harassment trial verdict

Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment, highlighting her commitment to maintaining her integrity and focus on her career.

fromESPN.com

Soccer (FIFA)

FA: 'No further action' on Matildas captain Kerr

Sam Kerr retains Matildas captaincy after meeting Football Australia board regarding her recent court case.

more#sam-kerr

#dangerous-driving

Manchester United

Ex-Manchester United player Brandon Williams pleads guilty to dangerous driving

Brandon Williams has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, reaching speeds close to 100mph.

UK news

Doctor charged with dangerous driving causing the death of his daughter (6) in M6 crash

A doctor has been charged with dangerous driving causing the death of his daughter in a motorway crash.

Manchester United

Ex-Manchester United player Brandon Williams pleads guilty to dangerous driving

Brandon Williams has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, reaching speeds close to 100mph.

UK news

Doctor charged with dangerous driving causing the death of his daughter (6) in M6 crash

A doctor has been charged with dangerous driving causing the death of his daughter in a motorway crash.

more#dangerous-driving

Social media influencer and former government adviser jailed for sexually exploiting boy he met at Christian camp

Ramamoorthy, a motivational speaker and influencer, was convicted for sexually exploiting a minor.

The case highlights concerns about power abuse by influential figures.

Toronto startup

Social media influencer and former government advisor jailed for sexually exploiting boy at Christian camp

Daniel Ramamoorthy exploited a teenager he met through volunteering, leading to his conviction for sexually exploiting a child.

Toronto startup

Social media influencer and former government adviser jailed for sexually exploiting boy he met at Christian camp

Ramamoorthy, a motivational speaker and influencer, was convicted for sexually exploiting a minor.

The case highlights concerns about power abuse by influential figures.

Toronto startup

Social media influencer and former government advisor jailed for sexually exploiting boy at Christian camp

Daniel Ramamoorthy exploited a teenager he met through volunteering, leading to his conviction for sexually exploiting a child.

more#sexual-exploitation

UK news

Drug mule caught with 18,000 haul at airport

Jobless drug mule caught with £18,000 of khat at Newcastle Airport.

Podcast

Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave heavily edited heated recording to 'damage' former director, court hears

Paddy Cosgrave allegedly recorded and edited a call to discredit David Kelly regarding a sexual harassment investigation.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

2 separate cases place the immigration lens on Boston

The Trump administration faces serious court allegations for deporting a doctor with a legal working visa, raising immigration concerns.

UK news

Dublin GAA star Lee Gannon avoids drugs charge after being caught with MDMA at Electric Picnic

Lee Gannon paid €300 to avoid a charge for possessing Ecstasy at a festival.

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

Boy, 13, charged with having knife in head teachers' office of Bexleyheath school

A 13-year-old boy charged with possessing a kitchen knife at a school raises safety concerns.

London food

XL bully puppy 'bit chunk' out of woman's leg whilst out without a muzzle

A man was charged after his unmuzzled XL bully puppy attacked two individuals in Plaistow, resulting in severe injuries.

Law

Jury deadlocks over Marin bank's alleged complicity in $250 million scam

A federal jury could not reach a verdict in the Umpqua Bank case regarding involvement in a $250 million financial fraud.

Man behind fake Facebook account damaged garda's reputation and left his pregnant wife scared, court hears

Jason Downes was found guilty of harassment for using a fake Facebook account to lie about a Garda.

London politics

Moment furious boater disrupts River Thames regatta and screams you don't own the f****** water'

A boater disrupted a rowing race on the Thames, endangering young rowers and disrespecting safety regulations.

Miscellaneous

NH bakery owner offended over town's decision against pastry painting

A New Hampshire bakery owner is suing the town over a zoning dispute regarding a painting of pastries he considers art, not signage.

Cars

Wexford businessman summoned to court over 2,000 in unpaid toll charges on a van he doesn't own

John Molloy faces court over a vehicle he never owned due to identity theft.

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