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Judge spares drug dealer over 'slavery trauma' claim

A controversial judge has ignited fury after citing the 'historical trauma of slavery' as reason to avoid sentencing a convicted drug dealer to prison, in a ruling that's raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.

Drink-drive mum jailed after school run at 4x limit

A mother-of-three has been sentenced to prison after being caught driving her children to school while nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit in a shocking case of drink-driving endangerment.

Tommy Robinson faces three-week prison sentence

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could be jailed for three weeks as he faces contempt of court proceedings following controversial social media posts about an ongoing criminal trial.

Racist stabber gets extended prison sentence

A violent thug who brutally stabbed a refugee in what police described as a racially aggravated attack has been handed an extended prison sentence at Manchester Crown Court.

Man jailed for burning Koran in London street

Hamit Coskun receives prison sentence for religiously aggravated criminal damage after filming himself burning a Koran in a North London street, sparking community outrage.

Doreen Lawrence: 30 years on, justice reform fails

Baroness Lawrence delivers emotional speech at Royal Courts of Justice, demanding urgent police reform and condemning institutional failures three decades after her son's racist murder.

Victoria Police Scandal: 70+ Court Cases Reviewed

A major investigation into a Victorian police employee has thrown more than 70 court cases into question, with authorities urgently reviewing potential evidence manipulation affecting criminal proceedings.

CPS appeals terror charge dismissal against Kneecap rapper

The Crown Prosecution Service challenges a controversial court decision to drop terrorism charges against Irish rapper Mo Chara for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a Belfast concert, reigniting debates about free speech and national security.

Florida insurer bypasses courts in claim disputes

Exclusive investigation reveals how Florida's insurer of last resort is using a controversial special magistrate process to resolve disputes without court involvement, raising concerns about policyholder rights.

Mother admits manslaughter of teenage daughter

A mother from Kent has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her teenage daughter in a devastating case that has shocked the local community and raised questions about mental health support.

Gambler jailed for stealing £300k from friend

A compulsive gambler from Birmingham has been sentenced to prison after stealing nearly £300,000 from his childhood friend to sustain an extravagant lifestyle of luxury holidays, designer goods, and gambling sprees.

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