Murder case reopened 17 years after child testimony
Amanda Lewis's first-degree murder conviction for drowning her daughter is being reconsidered after 17 years. Discover the shocking new developments in this controversial case.
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Prison guard: Notorious robber Bronson set for release
Exclusive: A prison officer reveals Britain's most notorious inmate Charles Bronson could be released within months after nearly 50 years in custody, despite his violent reputation.
Greg Lynn launches appeal against murder conviction
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn fights to clear his name as his legal team challenges the murder conviction in Victoria's Court of Appeal, arguing crucial evidence was mishandled.
Killer claims prison violates his human rights
Shameless killer Nicholas Metson, sentenced for murdering his wife and dismembering her body, now argues his lengthy prison term breaches his human rights in a shocking legal challenge.
Migrant rapist avoids deportation in controversial court ruling
A convicted migrant rapist has been spared deportation after a controversial court ruling determined that the nature and duration of his attack on a 16-year-old girl did not constitute an 'exceptionally serious' offence under UK law.
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.
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.
Blue Mountains rape case appeal launched
A man convicted of a brutal sexual assault in NSW's Blue Mountains is fighting to overturn his guilty verdict, claiming legal errors in his trial. Discover the latest developments in this shocking case.
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.
Police hunt attackers after serious Stafford assault
Detectives in Stafford are appealing for witnesses and information following a violent attack that left a man with serious injuries in the town centre.
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.
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.
Halo Effect: Why Women Are Drawn to Criminals
Psychologists reveal why some women experience sexual attraction to convicted criminals, exploring the dangerous 'halo effect' phenomenon sweeping social media platforms.
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 faces rapist in court appeal as daughter remains missing
Brave mother Gisele Pelicot returns to court as her convicted rapist appeals his sentence, while the heartbreaking search continues for her daughter and two women who vanished during the original trial.
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.
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.
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.
Tony Mokbel launches new bid to overturn convictions
In a dramatic courtroom development, convicted drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has launched a new legal offensive to challenge his extensive criminal convictions, arguing procedural irregularities in his original prosecution.
Police hunt suspect after St George's Cross torn down in Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police are investigating after a St George's Cross flag was ripped from a city centre building. The incident, captured on CCTV, is being treated as criminal damage as officers appeal for witnesses.
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
UK Overhauls Sentencing: New Powers to Challenge Lenient Sentences
The UK Sentencing Council gains significant new powers, allowing it to proactively refer unduly lenient sentences to the Court of Appeal for review, marking a major shift in criminal justice policy.
Landmark Appeal Overturns 50-Year Murder Conviction
In a stunning legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for nearly five decades for the 1975 Epping Forest killing, citing 'new and compelling evidence' that has rocked the British justice system.
Epping Forest Double Murder Convictions Overturned After 41 Years
The Court of Appeal quashes the 41-year-old murder convictions of two men in a shocking miscarriage of justice case from Epping Forest, citing 'lurid' and unreliable cell confession evidence.
Criminals banned from pubs and football matches in new law
A sweeping new law in England and Wales will bar offenders from town centres, pubs, and major events as part of their community orders, creating 'sobriety zones' to curb alcohol-fuelled crime.
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