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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.

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.

Woman, 32, Abducted and Raped in Westminster Park Attack

A 32-year-old woman was violently dragged into bushes and raped in a Westminster park near the Hilton hotel. Metropolitan Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses following the horrific nighttime assault.

Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears

A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate

Police hunt rapist near Canary Wharf DLR station

Metropolitan Police have launched an urgent investigation after a woman was raped near Canary Wharf DLR station in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information.

Teen Girl Drugged and Raped in London Park

A teenage girl was brutally attacked in a West London park after being drugged. Metropolitan Police have launched a manhunt and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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.

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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