Philly DA Krasner Wins Historic Third Term
Progressive firebrand Larry Krasner defies national political trends to win unprecedented third term as Philadelphia District Attorney, signalling continued support for criminal justice reform.
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Mafia boss becomes prison 'ambassador' in stunning turnaround
Exclusive insight into how notorious criminal Luigi Mangione has become an unlikely peacemaker and respected figure within the federal prison system, earning favour with both inmates and guards.
DOJ Finds Systemic Racism in Minneapolis and Phoenix Police
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
Freed after 43 wrongful years, now faces deportation
Glynn Simmons, who served the longest wrongful prison sentence in US history, now faces deportation threat from ICE despite his recent exoneration.
Wrongly jailed 43 years, now detained by ICE
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Glynn Simmons faces further detention by ICE despite his exoneration, highlighting serious concerns about justice system failures.
Maher & Sheen: Decriminalise Street Theft to Fix Crime
Comedian Bill Maher and actor Charlie Sheen spark controversy with unconventional approach to tackling crime, suggesting decriminalisation of street theft in California.
Govt delays justice reforms after Olivia Pratt-Korbel tragedy
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Early Release of Violent Criminals Halted Amid Prison Crisis
Shock policy reversal sees dangerous offenders kept behind bars as UK prison system reaches breaking point. Exclusive details on which criminals are affected.
Foreign offender prison release sparks justice system crisis
A controversial decision to release a foreign offender before sentencing has triggered fierce criticism from Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy, raising serious questions about UK prison protocols.
Farage's prison ship plan branded 'fantasy island' solution
Reform UK leader's controversial plan to house prisoners on floating jails faces overwhelming criticism from penal reform groups and political opponents who brand it unworkable and inhumane.
Prisoners face 45-day lockdowns in MoJ overcrowding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals Ministry of Justice plans to keep inmates confined for up to 45 days amid severe prison capacity shortages, sparking human rights concerns.
Children Under 14 'Incapable of Evil' - NSW Review
A groundbreaking NSW review recommends raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14, arguing younger children lack moral capacity and require protection, not punishment.
Kentucky Court Overturns Murder Conviction Over Jury Bias
In a groundbreaking decision, Kentucky's highest court has overturned Kevon Lawless's murder conviction, citing racial bias in jury selection that could reshape criminal justice proceedings across the state.
IPP sentences called 'national embarrassment' by prison staff
Exclusive: Prison officers join mounting pressure to reform controversial IPP sentences, with nearly 3,000 inmates still incarcerated beyond tariff completion.
Tennessee DNA Evidence Lawsuit Exposes Testing Failures
Nashville man's wrongful conviction case exposes systemic failures in Tennessee's DNA testing procedures, prompting calls for justice reform.
First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court
Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.
Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.
Mother campaigns to keep child killer behind bars forever
A courageous mother is fighting to keep her ex-partner, who brutally murdered their two children, behind bars forever. Her powerful campaign demands tougher sentencing for child killers.
NY Prison Guard Charged with Murder After Inmate Beating
A New York prison guard faces murder charges after surveillance footage revealed a brutal beating that led to an inmate's death, exposing systemic failures within the state correctional system.
Kim Kardashian: Dad Would Be Proud of My Legal Career
Reality star turned legal advocate Kim Kardashian opens up about her father Robert's lasting influence and how she believes he'd support her controversial career pivot from celebrity to criminal justice reform.
Britain's longest prisoner gets parole hearing after 55 years
After more than five decades in prison, Charles Bronson - Britain's most notorious inmate - could finally taste freedom as the Parole Board approves his release hearing.
Mass Killers Share Chilling Pattern, Veteran Journalist Reveals
Exclusive: A veteran crime journalist reveals the terrifying common denominator linking the world's most notorious mass killers after conducting unprecedented prison interviews.
Kai Shannon: New Doubts in Murder Conviction
An explosive investigation reveals new forensic analysis and witness testimony that challenges the conviction of Kai Shannon for murder, raising serious questions about British justice.
Man freed after 32 years of wrongful conviction
Glynn Simmons becomes longest-serving US prisoner exonerated after spending over three decades behind bars for crime he didn't commit. His emotional journey to freedom reveals shocking flaws in justice system.
Sex offender on bail for 8 attacks charged with murder
Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender, free on bail despite multiple violent assaults against women, now stands accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a case exposing critical flaws in the justice system.
Teens beat Dogecoin staffer bloody, get light sentence
Exclusive: Two teenagers convicted of a vicious attack that left a cryptocurrency worker with life-altering injuries have been given probation in a case that's exposing deep flaws in Washington DC's justice system.
Newsom halts Republican crime bill in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.
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.
Doreen Lawrence: Police Still Institutionally Racist
Baroness Lawrence delivers powerful testimony at the Royal Courts of Justice, alleging ongoing institutional racism within the Metropolitan Police three decades after her son Stephen's murder.
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.
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