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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.

Diddy sentenced to 25 years in prison

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple sex trafficking and racketeering charges, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the hip-hop billionaire.

Diddy Faces Decades in Prison Over Federal Charges

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face extensive prison time as federal prosecutors build multiple criminal cases against him, with sentencing guidelines potentially reaching 30 years.

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.

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.

Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges

Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The footballer appeared at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial set for next year.

Aristocrat's daughter guilty in baby death case

Wealthy heiress Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon have been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter and perverting the course of justice following the death of their newborn daughter during months off-grid living.

German Royal's Foster Son & Lawyer Mom Face Murder Trial

The foster son of German royal heir Cedric von Ferdinand and his mother, prominent lawyer Nadine Jett, are on trial in California for the alleged murder of a man whose body was found in a shallow grave. The case has gripped the US with its shocking detail

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

Depardieu to Stand Trial Over Sexual Assault Allegations

French screen icon Gerard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in Paris this October over allegations of sexual assault made by fellow actor Charlotte Arnould, in a case that has gripped France and the international film community.

Activists on trial over Israeli-linked factory protest

Four activists from Palestine Action are on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, accused of orchestrating a major protest and causing criminal damage at an Elbit Systems factory in Tamworth, alleged to supply the Israeli military. The case highlights ongoing

US Braces for Protests as Trump Jury Deliberates

Major US cities including New York, Washington, and Minneapolis are deploying National Guard troops and erecting security barriers ahead of potential widespread unrest linked to the imminent verdict in Donald Trump's criminal trial.

Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.

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