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Man Jailed for Sexual Assault on Sleeping Festival-Goer

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a depraved sexual assault on a sleeping woman at a UK music festival. The judge condemned his 'utterly reprehensible' actions in a case that has shocked the nation.

Lehrmann Appeals to High Court in Higgins Defamation Case

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister, Matthew Richardson SC, seeks special leave to appeal to the High Court, challenging the Federal Court's ruling on the controversial Channel Ten interview with Brittany Higgins. The appeal argues significant legal errors in the

Man arrested after climbing roof of London courthouse

A major security alert was triggered in North West London after a man was seen climbing the roof of Willesden Magistrates' Court. Discover the full story of the dramatic incident and the police response.

C of E Priests Charged in Historic Sex Abuse Cases

Exclusive: The Crown Prosecution Service brings charges against two C of E priests in Sheffield and Cheshire for non-recent sexual offences, exposing deep-rooted safeguarding failures within the church.

Judge reprimanded for 'romps' in chambers with clerk

A senior Crown Court judge has been formally reprimanded after admitting to a 'clandestine relationship' and engaging in sexual activity with his partner, a court clerk, inside his private chambers. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found his act

Southport Riot Tweet Woman Walks Free from Court

Lucy Connolly, who incited disorder in Southport following a tragic stabbing, has been handed a suspended sentence after a judge deemed her social media post a 'moment of madness'.

New Evidence Forces Caroline Flack Case Review

Exclusive: A bombshell dossier containing fresh evidence about the police investigation into Caroline Flack's death has been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, prompting calls for a full case review.

Troll Jailed for Vile Abuse of Grieving Families

Lucy Connolly, 26, has been sentenced to 14 months for a horrific campaign of online abuse targeting grieving families, including the parents of tragic six-year-old Ella Dalby. This shocking case sets a new precedent for cyber-harassment in the UK.

Trans woman jailed for sexual assault by deception

A transgender woman, Sapphire Walters, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a man after deliberately concealing the fact she had male genitalia. The judge ruled the concealment invalidated the victim's consent.

Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A Florida judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts from the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein probe, shielding key witness testimonies and reigniting debates over judicial transparency in a case mired in scandal.

Ex-Priest Guilty of Brainwashing Women for Lingerie

A disgraced former Church of England priest, Michael Byrne, has been convicted for a shocking campaign of coercion, convincing vulnerable women to model lingerie for him under the guise of 'spiritual healing'. Discover the full, disturbing details of his

Royal Son Marius Borg Høiby Charged with Rape

A new portrait of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, released for her 50th birthday, is eclipsed by the serious criminal charge against her son, Marius Borg Høiby. The royal family faces a deeply personal crisis.

BMW driver jailed for 100mph police chase on A19

A disqualified driver led police on a terrifying high-speed chase in a stolen BMW, reaching 100mph on the A19 before crashing. Joshua Hutchinson, 28, has been jailed at Newcastle Crown Court.

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