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Gym boss jailed for rape after faking his own death

James Clacher, a Glasgow gym owner, has been sentenced to six years for rape after staging his own death to evade justice. The 46-year-old faked a fatal fall in Greece, leaving a suicide note, before being tracked down by police.

Iraqi asylum seeker jailed for London rape

An Iraqi national seeking asylum in the UK has been sentenced to 14 years for a horrific sexual attack on a woman in a London apartment. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.

Hollyoaks actor guilty of raping two women

Former Hollyoaks star Rizwan Khan found guilty at Chester Crown Court of raping two women in separate attacks. The 31-year-old actor, who denied the charges, was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

Tory Councillor Loses Sex Assault Appeal Bid

Former Conservative councillor Gary Wall remains on the sex offenders register after the Court of Appeal upholds his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman at a party in Essex.

Met Police Officer Guilty of Child Rape

A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been convicted of raping a child after a harrowing trial at Winchester Crown Court. PC Cliff Mitchell, 24, exploited his position of trust while committing horrific offences against a vulnerable young victim.

Landmark Appeal Overturns 50-Year Murder Conviction

In a stunning legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for nearly five decades for the 1975 Epping Forest killing, citing 'new and compelling evidence' that has rocked the British justice system.

Bodybuilder's 13-Year Rap Sentence: Football Star's Dark Fall

An in-depth investigation into the shocking case of former semi-pro footballer and bodybuilder Callum Hay, whose life spiralled into a 13-year prison sentence for rape. This exclusive report reveals the chilling behavioural patterns that preceded his conv

Aristocrat Constance Marten Appeals Baby Death Conviction

Wealthy runaway Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon challenge their manslaughter convictions for the death of their newborn daughter, Victoria, while living off-grid in a freezing tent on the South Downs.

Fugitive Alahverdian convicted of rape in Utah

Nicholas Alahverdian, a notorious fugitive, has been convicted of rape in Utah following a dramatic international manhunt. The case has shocked communities across the US and UK.

Weinstein's NY conviction overturned

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, citing procedural errors. The ruling reignites debate over justice for sexual assault survivors.

Bhim Kohli's manslaughter appeal rejected

The Court of Appeal has upheld the manslaughter conviction of Bhim Kohli, who was found guilty of killing his wife in a case that shocked the community. Read the full details here.

Court quashes Justin Plummer's conviction

The Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of Justin Plummer, who was previously found guilty in the high-profile case involving Janice Cartwright-Gilbert. The ruling has sparked renewed debate over the evidence and legal procedures.

Maxwell appeals to Supreme Court over Epstein-linked conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has filed a plea to the US Supreme Court to overturn her 2021 sex trafficking conviction. Her legal team argues procedural errors and challenges the credibility of key witnesses.

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