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Man freed after 13 years for wrongful conviction

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been released after 13 years behind bars for a robbery conviction that has now been quashed by the Court of Appeal in a landmark miscarriage of justice case.

Sarkozy enters prison: Ex-French president begins sentence

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a one-year prison sentence in Paris after losing his final appeal against corruption convictions, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-powerful leader.

NSW transport official charged in bribery scandal

A senior NSW transport bureaucrat faces court over accusations of accepting cash bribes from a Portuguese restaurant owner in exchange for lucrative government contracts through fake invoices.

NSW official hid in cupboard during corruption probe

Shocking revelations emerge as a senior NSW government official admits to concealing themselves in a cupboard during a corruption investigation into alleged multi-million dollar kickbacks, exposing serious misconduct within the public sector.

Council Boss Jailed for Brother Bribery Scheme

A former Westminster City Council property director has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a brazen bribery scheme, funneling lucrative housing maintenance contracts worth millions to his brother's company.

Manila Braces for Massive Anti-Corruption Protests

Philippines capital prepares for significant demonstrations amid allegations of deep-rooted corruption in state infrastructure projects, sparking widespread public anger and calls for accountability.

Murder witness confesses, innocent man freed from prison

In a dramatic turn of events, Brian Hooper has been released from prison after the prosecution's star witness, Paul Gooden, confessed to the 2014 murder of Lee Pomeroy himself. The case collapses, exposing a grave miscarriage of justice.

Asylum seeker guilty of sexual assault at Essex hotel

An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.

Matthew Perry's 'Ketamine Queen' Pleads Guilty

Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen', pleads guilty to supplying controlled substances following Matthew Perry's tragic death. Exclusive details from Westminster Magistrates' Court.

Gym boss jailed for rape after faking his own death

James Clacher, a Glasgow gym owner, has been sentenced to six years for rape after staging his own death to evade justice. The 46-year-old faked a fatal fall in Greece, leaving a suicide note, before being tracked down by police.

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