Massachusetts Child Rape Charges Dismissed Silently
A woman's pursuit of justice for alleged childhood sexual abuse ends in dismissal as prosecutors cite 'confidential' reasons, leaving victims' advocates outraged.
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Husband's chilling confession: 'I killed my wife'
Disturbing footage reveals the moment a husband admits to killing his wife after she discovered his secret life. Read the full story of this tragic domestic violence case.
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.
Knifeman guilty of murdering Syrian refugee
A 26-year-old man has been convicted of murder after stabbing a Syrian refugee to death in a random, vicious attack on a British high street. The shocking case has raised serious questions about public safety.
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.
Court upholds rape conviction in Pelicot case
Husamettin Dogan loses final appeal against 12-year sentence for brutal 2018 rape of grandmother Gisele Pelicot, as French court delivers justice after seven-year legal battle.
Supreme Court halts Texas execution in SBS case
The US Supreme Court has granted a last-minute stay of execution for Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of killing his daughter based on disputed Shaken Baby Syndrome evidence. The case highlights growing scientific debate about the controversial diag
Man accused of attempted rape in Westminster home invasion
A 26-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly following a woman to her Westminster residence and attempting to rape her in a late-night attack that has shocked the community.
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.
Rape victim tells court: 'I never gave consent'
Gisele Pelicot bravely faces her convicted rapist in appeal court, revealing she never consented as harrowing video of the abuse is played during proceedings.
Violent prisoner escapes Victoria system, commits crimes interstate
Exclusive investigation reveals how a dangerous prisoner exploited legal loopholes to escape Victoria's justice system and commit serious offences across state borders, raising urgent questions about public safety.
Stephen Lawrence's killer refuses to admit murder role
Exclusive: David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's murderers, continues to deny involvement in the racist killing despite being convicted, jeopardising his chances of parole in dramatic prison showdown.
Rapist claimed sleeping victim was 'willing partner' in appeal
Exclusive: Gisele Pelicot's attacker argued in court appeal that her snoring and flinching during violent assault indicated consent, in case that has horrified legal experts and victims' advocates across Britain.
Mother: Authorities pandering to daughter's killer hinders grief
The heartbroken mother of murdered teenager Holly Newton speaks out against authorities for 'pandering' to her daughter's killer, claiming it has severely impacted her family's ability to grieve properly.
Freed repeat offender kills two women in SF DUI crash
Exclusive investigation reveals how Troy McAlister, released early under San Francisco's progressive reforms, went on to kill two women while driving stolen and intoxicated - exposing fatal flaws in the justice system.
Maxwell's Supreme Court appeal rejected
Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell faces continued imprisonment as America's highest court refuses to hear her appeal against sex trafficking convictions.
Ghislaine Maxwell files Supreme Court appeal over conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell launches desperate Supreme Court appeal against her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, arguing controversial legal grounds in final bid for freedom.
Maxwell's final appeal rejected by Supreme Court
The UK socialite's last-ditch attempt to overturn her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking has been decisively shut down by America's highest court, cementing her fate.
Texas execution challenged over psychopathy test validity
A controversial psychopathy assessment becomes the centre of a legal battle as Texas prepares to execute Scott Panetti, raising urgent questions about mental health and capital punishment.
Rapist appeals conviction claiming victim consented while drugged
Gisele Pelicot's convicted rapist returns to court arguing he believed she consented despite being drugged and held captive in what he describes as her husband's 'sick' fantasy.
Home Secretary plans to remove jury trials for protesters
Exclusive: The Home Secretary is considering removing the right to jury trials for protesters in England and Wales, sparking outrage from legal experts and civil liberties groups who warn it undermines a fundamental pillar of British justice.
Rape victim faces attacker again in appeal court
Gisele Pelicot, who bravely confronted her attacker in court, must return to face him again as he challenges his 12-year sentence for a horrific 2018 sexual assault.
Federal agents shoot woman during Chicago patrol operation
Shocking bodycam footage reveals the moment federal agents shot a woman during a routine patrol in Chicago, raising serious questions about law enforcement protocols.
Murderer's secret: Hidden body case shocks UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how murderer Stuart Williamson hid his victim's body for months while deceiving authorities in a disturbing case that shocked the UK justice system.
Drug dealer: 'Better off dead' than prison in judge letter
A convicted drug dealer wrote a disturbing letter to a judge claiming he'd be 'better off dead' than facing prison. Read the full shocking details of the court case and sentencing.
Caribbean's first serial killer gets life sentence
A French court in Guadeloupe has sentenced the Caribbean's first documented serial killer to life imprisonment for the murders of four women, marking a watershed moment for regional justice.
Female Death Row Inmate Faces Execution After 30 Years
Christina Pike, Tennessee's longest-serving female death row prisoner, could finally face execution after three decades for the brutal 1992 murder of a teenage acquaintance. New developments suggest her time may be running out.
Trump rally features jailed rapper Sheff G in video message
Former President Donald Trump sparks controversy as jailed Brooklyn rapper Sheff G appears via video at New Hampshire rally, raising questions about campaign tactics and criminal justice messaging.
Machete-wielding thug hacks man in pub attack
A brutal machete attack unfolded in a crowded pub as a hooded assailant targeted a man in a vicious assault that left witnesses traumatised. Police are urgently seeking the attacker who remains at large.
Rapist who faked death jailed after eight years on run
James Kelly staged an elaborate death hoax to evade justice after being convicted of rape, but has now been sentenced to eight years following a nationwide manhunt that exposed his web of deception.
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