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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Two more men framed by corrupt police officer Derek Ridgewell have convictions quashed

Two men wrongfully convicted based on evidence from a corrupt detective have had their convictions overturned by the court of appeal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Caribbean leaders back Jamaica petition to King Charles for slavery reparations

Caribbean leaders support Jamaica's petition for reparations to King Charles, seeking legal acknowledgment of slavery as a crime against humanity.
#supreme-court
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fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

DoJ Won't Comply With Order on Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Live Updates

Supreme Court upholds ruling for the return of wrongfully deported immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
US news
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

DoJ Won't Comply With Order on Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Live Updates

Supreme Court upholds ruling for the return of wrongfully deported immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe described the case as unusual, stating it is something that has never been encountered in San Mateo County.
San Francisco
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Kiea McCann's mum says 'there is no justice' as driver who caused deaths of girls on way to Debs ball is jailed

Two teenage girls were killed in a road crash, leading to a sentencing of seven years for the driver responsible.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man who raped a teenage girl and told her 'a boy has got to do what a boy has got to do' has been jailed for seven years

A man was sentenced to seven years for raping a teenager who later experienced severe psychological trauma.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Thoroughly evil' man jailed for murdering partner on night she planned to leave him

Judge Martin Picton described Kieron Goodwin as 'a highly manipulative, deviant misogynist and selfish narcissist,' emphasizing the evil nature of his crimes.
UK news
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
3 months ago

Stalker ruined lives of children' after trapping them with fire in Harrow house

Adam Woodhouse was sentenced to five years for arson and stalking, along with a lifetime restraining order after terrorizing his ex-partner.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Brute convicted in vicious subway hammer attack on NYC health department worker, faces 25 years

A subway health department worker was attacked with a hammer, leading to the conviction of the assailant for multiple crimes.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Man who raped and smothered wife while armed with knife is jailed for 12 years

The victim now faces the challenges of single parenting while navigating the fallout of her decision to take her ex-husband to court, which led to her isolation from the Travelling community.
UK news
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fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Why The Police Refused to Investigate a Serial Rapist

A federal prosecutor's pursuit of a serial predator exposes police corruption and impedes justice efforts.
The case reveals the challenges faced by whistleblowers in law enforcement.
Fundraising
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

More than $112,000 raised for Connecticut man kept in stepmom's house of horrors for 20 years

A 32-year-old man was allegedly held captive for over 20 years, raising funds for recovery after escaping by setting the house on fire.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'We now know there are fates worse than death' - family of retired GP left brain-damaged by hit-and-run driver as culprit jailed

A reckless driver was sentenced to five years in jail for causing serious injuries to a retired doctor while driving under the influence.
France politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Gisele Pelicot transformed her personal tragedy into a global anti-violence campaign, becoming an icon for sexual assault victims worldwide.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

Dr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Indiana puts man to death in state's first execution in 15 years

Joseph Corcoran, 49, was pronounced dead at 12.44am CST at the Indiana state prison, marking Indiana's first execution in 15 years, utilizing the sedative pentobarbital.
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