Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor
Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.
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Armed robber to athlete: John McAvoy's redemption
Discover how notorious criminal John McAvoy turned his life around, swapping armed robbery for elite athletics and becoming one of Britain's most inspiring redemption stories.
Premier League footballer jailed for two years after rape conviction
Professional footballer receives controversial two-year sentence for raping woman at his home, as campaigners condemn 'lenient' punishment and call for justice reform.
Rapist claimed sleeping victim was 'willing partner' in appeal
Exclusive: Gisele Pelicot's attacker argued in court appeal that her snoring and flinching during violent assault indicated consent, in case that has horrified legal experts and victims' advocates across Britain.
Freed repeat offender kills two women in SF DUI crash
Exclusive investigation reveals how Troy McAlister, released early under San Francisco's progressive reforms, went on to kill two women while driving stolen and intoxicated - exposing fatal flaws in the justice system.
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.
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.
No-fault divorce revolution transforms UK marriage laws
Groundbreaking reforms to marriage laws will introduce no-fault divorce in England and Wales, ending the blame game and reducing conflict for separating couples. Discover how this historic change will modernise family courts.
Court finds issues with NSW Police strip searches
A landmark court ruling has exposed systemic issues with NSW Police strip search practices, prompting urgent calls for reform and raising serious human rights concerns.
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.
Solicitors face crackdown over money laundering failures
The National Crime Agency launches major investigation into law firms suspected of enabling money laundering, as legal watchdog reveals widespread compliance failures across the profession.
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.
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.
Phoenix Police Reopen 600+ Cases After Investigation Failures
The Phoenix Police Department is re-examining over 600 criminal cases, including violent felonies, following an internal audit that revealed serious flaws in their initial investigations. The probe, initiated last year, has already led to the identificati
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.
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.
Kazakhstan outlaws bride kidnapping with new prison sentences
Kazakhstan has criminalised the archaic practice of non-consensual bride kidnapping, imposing harsh prison sentences in a landmark legal shift that addresses a tradition famously satirised in the Borat films.
Public Officials Face Jail in New UK Misconduct Law
A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.
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.
2025 Law School Rankings: Cambridge Beats Oxford to Top Spot
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils a dramatic reshuffle in law school rankings. Discover which institutions are rising, which are falling, and where future legal minds should apply.
UK grandmother deported from US after 40 years
A grandmother who lived legally in the US for four decades faces a heartbreaking deportation back to the UK over a minor criminal conviction from the 1990s, separating her from her family.
Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland
Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg
Banksy Identity Must Be Revealed for Court Case, Judge Rules
A landmark court case over a Banksy mural has sparked a debate on criminal damage versus art preservation, leaving police and art world in a quandary.
Minnesota Man Freed After 25-Year Wrongful Conviction
Bryan Hooper walks free after a quarter-century behind bars as Minnesota court overturns wrongful murder conviction, exposing systemic justice failures.
Bank Robber Earns PhD in Dramatic Redemption
The astonishing true story of a Tennessee man who traded a life of crime and addiction for academic excellence, using his time in prison to earn a doctorate and become a beacon of hope for others.
Starmer's Bold Pact with Farage Reshapes UK Politics
Keir Starmer's Labour government explores unprecedented political reform talks with Nigel Farage, signalling a dramatic shift from Westminster's traditional partisan battles.
CPS warns of prosecutions for UK protest extremism
The Crown Prosecution Service for London warns that individuals displaying extremist symbols or making threatening chants at pro-Palestine protests will face criminal charges, as it clarifies public order laws.
Cleric charged over forced Nikah ceremony with teen
A Muslim cleric from Westminster faces serious criminal charges for allegedly performing a Nikah marriage ceremony involving two teenagers, one of whom was just 15 years old. The case raises major safeguarding concerns.
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