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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Yvette Cooper to create new offence to cover non-terrorist planning of attacks

A new criminal offence will empower police to detain violence-obsessed individuals without clear ideology before they act, akin to terrorism laws.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. man, 24, facing dozens of child rape, pornography charges

Luis Lema-Pomavilla, 24, of Medway, faces numerous charges including 11 counts of child rape, statutory rape, and manufacturing of child pornography involving three young girls.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

German doctor on trial for allegedly murdering 15 patients in his care

Prosecutors have charged the 40-year-old defendant with 15 counts of murder with premeditated malice and other base motives, seeking a life sentence for the crimes.
Germany news
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Justice Department, driven by Trump policy, plans to go after naturalized U.S. citizens

Trump administration intensifies crackdown on naturalized citizens suspected of illegally obtaining citizenship and engaging in crime, including terrorism and drug trafficking.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Diddy could get a 20-year prison sentence but the reality probably won't be anything close to that

Assistant US Attorney Maurene Comey stated that the maximum sentence Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces is 20 years in prison under the two statutes for which he was convicted.
US politics
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Appeals court ends California A.G.'s prosecution of top Gascon advisor

California appeals court dismisses criminal charges against Diana Teran, emphasizing that accessed records were public and not improperly used.
#child-protection
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
SF parents

Hidden cameras were found at a Hermosa Beach dance studio. Now, a former employee is under arrest

A Torrance man has been arrested for allegedly placing hidden cameras in a children's dance studio restroom.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

New laws to protect children exploited by gangs in England and Wales will save lives'

New laws in the UK target exploitative use of children in crime, imposing severe penalties on offenders.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

New laws to protect children exploited by gangs in England and Wales will save lives'

New laws in the UK target exploitative use of children in crime, imposing severe penalties on offenders.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Diddy's best bet: Normalizing those freak offs

Diddy Combs is attempting to build a consensual sex defense in response to sex trafficking charges, which may be his best legal strategy.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Hi Solicitors Are Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors for Complex Cases

Strong legal representation is essential in complex criminal law cases.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Lawyers for Sean McGovern raise concern about legality of extradition from UAE

Lawyers representing Sean McGovern, currently charged with serious offenses, have raised concerns regarding the legality of his recent extradition to Ireland from the UAE.
UK news
#sexual-assault
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
EU data protection

Texts, videos, stilettos: Making sense of evidence in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
EU data protection

Texts, videos, stilettos: Making sense of evidence in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial | CBC News

UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Senior Kinahan Cartel member Sean McGovern charged with murdering Dublin grandfather Noel Kirwan in Dublin court

Sean McGovern, a senior member of the Kinahan crime group, has been charged in connection to a murder amid ongoing gang feuds.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan charged with rape and human trafficking in UK

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged with serious crimes, including rape and human trafficking, yet they deny all allegations.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London 'drugs mule', 21, breaks silence from hellhole Sri Lankan jail: 'I've not eaten for two days - the food's too spicy'

Miss Lee claimed she had no idea about the illegal drugs, insisting they must have been planted in her luggage while she was out.
UK news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Strip searches of girls accused in fatal swarming attack were unconstitutional, judge rules | CBC News

"The repeated strip searches of these teen girls were deemed unconstitutional by Justice Campbell, violating their rights under the Charter, which mandates security from unreasonable search."
Canada news
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

Swedish government plans sixfold increase in deported criminals

New rules in Sweden may drastically increase deportations of foreign criminals from 500 to 3,000 annually, effective January 2027.
Law
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump strikes a righteous blow against the feds' rabid criminal code

President Trump's executive order aims to reduce excessive federal regulations that can unjustly criminalize ordinary citizens.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Former US Attorney for Brooklyn rejoins Cleary Gottlieb law firm

Breon Peace returns to Cleary Gottlieb to lead litigation, enhancing the firm's expertise in white collar and commercial cases.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUM Spotlight: Talking budgets: Understanding discovery reform

In New York, delays or denials in discovery have historically contributed to wrongful convictions and prolonged pretrial detention, hindering fair trials for defendants.
Brooklyn
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man jailed for 'vicious attack' on woman in park avoided prosecution for disposing of knife used in Longford murder after he turned state witness

Witness testimony can influence prosecution decisions, as seen in Michal Godla's case.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hochul, NYC DAs take victory lap on discovery laws that led to slew of criminal dismissals

New York revamped discovery laws to avoid unjust case dismissals over minor evidence issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Erin Patterson discharged herself five minutes after doctor warned she may have death cap mushroom poisoning, court hears

Erin Patterson discharged herself from the hospital after a suspected mushroom poisoning, despite warnings from a doctor about potential fatal risks.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario looking to fast-track judicial appointments, add more judges to courts | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation for faster judicial appointments and more judges to address case backlog and improve access to justice.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

'Appellate Update' CLE illuminates noteworthy court of appeals cases - with a focus on 'Weinstein'

The case of The People v. Harvey Weinstein revealed significant issues regarding the admissibility of prior bad acts in sexual crime prosecutions, redefining standards for future cases.
Brooklyn
fromThe New York Sun
3 months ago

Man Busted With Gun Inside Elite Hospital on New York City's Tony Upper East Side

New York law enforces enhanced charges for possessing guns in sensitive locations like schools and hospitals.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

New York Leaders Agree to Ease Evidence Requirements for Prosecutors

Democratic leaders in New York reached an agreement on changes to criminal discovery laws affecting state budget negotiations.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Karen Read brings double jeopardy appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Karen Read's lawyers claim evidence exists of her being found not guilty on two charges during her prior trial.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French MPs vote to allow judges to impose short jail terms

French MPs have voted in favour of enforcing shorter prison sentences for minor criminal offences, with the prospect of jail terms of a month or less.
France politics
#juvenile-justice
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Law

Teen jailed for eight years for murder of father-of-seven in Kerry graveyard

A teenager avoided a life sentence and received an eight-year prison term for an honor killing, reflecting changes in juvenile sentencing guidelines.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

In dramatic fashion, judge kicks attorney off Antioch police brutality case

There is nothing before the court whatsoever from which the court could infer that Ms. Lopes will adequately prepare herself next time around even with the benefit of co-counsel.
Law
#justice
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
UK news

Teen dating app attacker could be released without supervision, judge warns

Concerns raised about possible unsupervised release of a young offender who attempted murder.
Judge emphasizes the need for supervision of violent offenders.
Social justice
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

SJC denies new trial for Philip Chism, upholds conviction for murder of Danvers teacher

The Supreme Judicial Court upheld Philip Chism's convictions for the rape and murder of teacher Colleen Ritzer, denying his request for a new trial.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Teen dating app attacker could be released without supervision, judge warns

Concerns raised about possible unsupervised release of a young offender who attempted murder.
Judge emphasizes the need for supervision of violent offenders.
Social justice
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

SJC denies new trial for Philip Chism, upholds conviction for murder of Danvers teacher

The Supreme Judicial Court upheld Philip Chism's convictions for the rape and murder of teacher Colleen Ritzer, denying his request for a new trial.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Menendez brothers' bid for freedom hits roadblock: D.A. Hochman opposes resentencing

The Menendez brothers have continued to lie for over 30 years about their self-defense - that is, their purported actual fear that their mother and father were going to kill them the night of the murders.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Man found not criminally responsible after beating parents to death at Scarborough home | CBC News

What Mr. Sequeira did to his mother and father was such a grossly disproportionate reaction to his anger that it is almost impossible to ascribe it to a rational mind.
Canada news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Depraved couple jailed for sex with dog in worst case judge has ever seen

A man was jailed for forcing his partner to abuse their pet; the judge described it as an extreme and disturbing case of sexual depravity.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

France: Where rapists can attack one victim or hundreds but face same time in prison

Joel Le Scouarnec faces 299 allegations of abuse, but French law limits his sentence to a maximum of 20 years regardless of the number of convictions.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Galway farmer convicted of killing his aunt with teleporter appeals his six-year sentence

Michael Scott's differences from a murder charge showcase the nuances of manslaughter and negligence in legal contexts.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Dublin man jailed for money laundering after 85,000 found in his home

A man was jailed for money laundering after being found with over €85,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of crime.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago

Bromley man who raped teen girl who was too drunk to stand loses appeal

Ashley Lewis was sentenced to 16.5 years for raping a 17-year-old girl, with his appeal against conviction rejected due to the seriousness of the offense.
Privacy professionals
fromWashington Post
11 months ago

Man posing as teen YouTube star sentenced for global child sextortion plot

A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for coercing hundreds, including children, into sexual acts, marking one of the worst sextortion cases.
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