Texas execution challenged over psychopathy test validity
A controversial psychopathy assessment becomes the centre of a legal battle as Texas prepares to execute Scott Panetti, raising urgent questions about mental health and capital punishment.
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Rapist appeals conviction claiming victim consented while drugged
Gisele Pelicot's convicted rapist returns to court arguing he believed she consented despite being drugged and held captive in what he describes as her husband's 'sick' fantasy.
Home Secretary plans to remove jury trials for protesters
Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.
Rape victim faces attacker again in appeal court
Gisele Pelicot, who bravely confronted her attacker in court, must return to face him again as he challenges his 12-year sentence for a horrific 2018 sexual assault.
Federal agents shoot woman during Chicago patrol operation
Shocking bodycam footage reveals the moment federal agents shot a woman during a routine patrol in Chicago, raising serious questions about law enforcement protocols.
Murderer's secret: Hidden body case shocks UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how murderer Stuart Williamson hid his victim's body for months while deceiving authorities in a disturbing case that shocked the UK justice system.
Drug dealer: 'Better off dead' than prison in judge letter
A convicted drug dealer wrote a disturbing letter to a judge claiming he'd be 'better off dead' than facing prison. Read the full shocking details of the court case and sentencing.
Caribbean's first serial killer gets life sentence
A French court in Guadeloupe has sentenced the Caribbean's first documented serial killer to life imprisonment for the murders of four women, marking a watershed moment for regional justice.
Female Death Row Inmate Faces Execution After 30 Years
Christina Pike, Tennessee's longest-serving female death row prisoner, could finally face execution after three decades for the brutal 1992 murder of a teenage acquaintance. New developments suggest her time may be running out.
Trump rally features jailed rapper Sheff G in video message
Former President Donald Trump sparks controversy as jailed Brooklyn rapper Sheff G appears via video at New Hampshire rally, raising questions about campaign tactics and criminal justice messaging.
Machete-wielding thug hacks man in pub attack
A brutal machete attack unfolded in a crowded pub as a hooded assailant targeted a man in a vicious assault that left witnesses traumatised. Police are urgently seeking the attacker who remains at large.
Rapist who faked death jailed after eight years on run
James Kelly staged an elaborate death hoax to evade justice after being convicted of rape, but has now been sentenced to eight years following a nationwide manhunt that exposed his web of deception.
Man trapped 9 years under abolished IPP sentence
Exclusive investigation reveals how Thomas White, sentenced to 10 months in 2015, remains detained nine years later under the controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection scheme.
Tinder rapist who faked death jailed after Spanish beach capture
A serial sex offender who used Tinder to prey on women, then staged his own death to evade justice, has been sentenced to eight years after being spotted exercising on a Spanish beach.
Death Row Killer's Final Two Words Before Execution
Convicted murderer Ivan Cantu maintained his innocence until his final breath in Texas execution chamber, claiming 'I'm innocent' as his last words before lethal injection
1,000 criminals cost UK taxpayers £5 billion yearly
Shocking investigation reveals how Britain's most persistent criminals are draining public funds while continuing their crime sprees across the nation.
Thug jailed for beating pregnant girlfriend, killing unborn child
A violent boyfriend who subjected his pregnant partner to a savage beating, causing her to lose their unborn baby, has been sentenced to prison in a harrowing case of domestic abuse.
Vengeful ex lures boys to attic prison in twisted plot
A woman's twisted revenge plot saw her imprison two teenage boys in a makeshift attic cell after luring them with false promises in a case that has horrified the nation.
Trump Prosecuted Over Comey Firing in Obstruction Case
In an unprecedented legal move, the US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for the 2017 firing of FBI Director James Comey, alleging obstruction of justice.
Father blames soft-on-crime policies for son's murder
North Carolina father Logan Federico delivers emotional testimony before Congress, blaming progressive criminal justice reforms for his son's murder and demanding tougher sentencing laws.
Britain's Longest-Serving Prisoner: 55 Years in Solitary
Exclusive: Robert Mawdsley, 70, has spent 55 years in solitary confinement for horrific crimes committed behind bars. Dubbed 'Hannibal the Cannibal', this model prisoner now spends his days writing poetry and studying philosophy, yet has never sought free
Trump Accuses Democrats of Weaponising Justice System
Former US President Donald Trump launches blistering attack on prosecutors and Biden administration, alleging politically motivated 'election interference' through multiple criminal cases against him.
Victim hunts down attacker after 15 years via TV show
A determined woman recounts her incredible 15-year journey to track down the man who violently assaulted her, using a chance sighting on a true-crime TV show to finally get justice.
Community Sentencing Crisis: Underfunding Risks Public Safety
The Guardian warns that chronic underfunding of community rehabilitation services is pushing the UK's justice system to breaking point, risking reoffending and public safety.
Minneapolis 'Woke' DA's Soft Crime Policy Sparks Safety Crisis
Hennepin County's progressive prosecutor Mary Moriarty faces mounting criticism as her lenient approach to juvenile offenders coincides with rising violent crime rates in Minneapolis.
King Charles Delivers Historic First King's Speech
In a momentous constitutional event, King Charles III outlined the UK government's ambitious legislative agenda for the coming year, focusing on economic growth, energy security, and new criminal justice measures.
Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries
In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
UK's Chemical Castration Law for Sex Offenders Explained
Exclusive: Judges in England and Wales granted powerful new sentencing options, including chemical castration and whole-life orders for worst sex offenders under landmark legislation.
Innocent Woman Jailed 16 Months in Shocking Court Mistake
A British woman endured 16 months of wrongful imprisonment after being mistaken for her criminal father in a catastrophic court mix-up. Her harrowing story exposes critical flaws in the justice system.
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