Category : Search result: Criminal Negligence


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.

NHS negligence liabilities hit record £60bn

Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.

Parents jailed after guard dogs kill son on farm

A couple has been sentenced to prison after their unsupervised three-year-old son was killed by untrained guard dogs on their isolated farm property in a heartbreaking case of criminal negligence.

Paramedics sacked after CPR failure in custody

Two Dayton paramedics have been terminated following an internal investigation that found they neglected to provide crucial CPR to a restrained Black man during a medical emergency, raising serious concerns about emergency response protocols.

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.

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

Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home

Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.

NHS 111 Meningitis Misdiagnosis Leaves Toddler Brain Damaged

An NHS 111 call handler's catastrophic misdiagnosis left a toddler with permanent brain damage after dismissing his meningitis symptoms as a viral infection. His family's fight for justice exposes critical failures in the system.

Godolphin Loses Court Battle Over Horse's Death

In a landmark ruling, the High Court has dismissed Godolphin's negligence claim against a veterinary practice following the death of prized mare Pimpernel from laminitis. The verdict sends shockwaves through the horse racing world.

Family's dog returned from walker dead in a bag

A heartbroken UK family demands answers after their cherished dog, Luna, was returned dead in a holdall by a professional dog walker. Discover the full story of this devastating pet negligence case.

Mother's instinct saves girl after NHS misdiagnosis

A mother's intuition triumphs after UK doctors repeatedly misdiagnose her daughter's deadly brain condition as a simple virus. Discover the harrowing story of a missed diagnosis and a family's battle for answers.

Family's horror in Ealing Council's rat-poo infested flat

A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby

A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma

Woman's 7-Year NHS Ordeal For Endometriosis Diagnosis

Exclusive: A young woman's seven-year battle for a life-altering diagnosis reveals a devastating culture of medical dismissal and gender bias within the NHS, leaving her future irrevocably changed.

Met Police Probe 'Nuked Blood' Scandal at NHS Hospital

The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that blood samples were deliberately microwaved at an NHS hospital laboratory, potentially compromising thousands of patient results and risking misdiagnosis.

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